West Fest, Saturday
The Revive and Restore Community Corporation invites the community to West Fest, an open air market taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at [...]
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JSU’s Office of Government and Community Engagement partnered with JPS for the GEAR Up Grant
JSU’s Office of Government and Community Engagement partnered with JPS for the GEAR Up Grant. This will result in JSU receiving 1.3 million to support JPS [...]
Crop Drop Photos
Crop Drop 2026 was another huge success. JSU’s Government and Community Engagement team hosted Crop Drop on Saturday, August 8th and JSU students was able to give away [...]
Young Entrepreneurs Invited to Learn, Grow, and Sell at the Youth Entrepreneurship Hub and Kidtrepreneur Marketplace
Young entrepreneurs with big ideas will have the opportunity to turn their creativity into action during the Youth Entrepreneurship Hub and Kidtrepreneur Marketplace – [...]
Caribbean Flavor Finds a New Home Near Jackson State
If you’re looking for your next great meal, you won’t have to travel far. Jerk City Grille has officially opened its newest location just down the road from [...]
Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Success at E-STEAM Summer Camp Celebration
The E-STEAM Summer Camp combines Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to give students hands on experience in innovation, problem [...]
Community Comes Together for Pecan Tree Park Clean Up Day
Residents of Pecan Tree Park recently joined forces for a neighborhood clean up aimed at creating a cleaner, greener, and more connected community. The event brought [...]
Growing Stronger Communities One Garden at a Time
West Jackson residents recently came together at the Center for Social Entrepreneurship for the “Beautify Your Outdoor Space” community workshop, a hands on [...]
Jackson State University’s Mt. Olive Cemetery project wins prestigious Mississippi Heritage Award
Above, Dr. Heather Denné, Director of Community Engagement, receiving the heritage award for Mt. Olive Cemetery Jackson State University’s Office of Community Engagement [...]
Splash Pad Opens Saturday at Jackson Zoo
Join ZAPP and the Jackson Zoo this Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 am for the grand reveal of our Paths to Discovery- A Community-Created Welcome Space at the Jackson Zoo! Through [...]