History – Page 2 – West Jackson

Pecan Tree Park Lights Up the Night, Photo Essay

January 31, 2022 // 1 Comment

During the holiday season, Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood lit up their neighborhood by adding blue lights, stringing lights throughout the medians, and placing their infamous [...]

Program Honoring Pastor Govan & Mrs. Govan, Nov. 7

October 28, 2021 // 1 Comment

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Flashback Friday, Grand Opening of Learning Garden

August 27, 2021 // 0 Comments

It has been 5 years since the grand opening of the JSU/Blackburn Learning Garden. Check out the video from 2016. We have grown lots of veggies and plan for more to be [...]

The Ally Mack House, Pictures

August 12, 2021 // 0 Comments

On Sunday, August 8, the Center for Social Entrepreneurship dedicated the house on 720 Roseneath Street to Dr. Ally Mack. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Mack has strived [...]

Chain Breakers: JSU unveils civil rights mural created by Sabrina Howard

August 10, 2021 // 0 Comments

The painting, titled “Chain Breakers” is located on the outside of the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) building. Thrilled and slightly shocked, Rep. Alyce [...]

A Celebration of West Jackson Individuals, Sounds, and Homes; Sunday

August 5, 2021 // 1 Comment

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COFO Mural Celebration, July 24

July 9, 2021 // 2 Comments

The Office of Community Engagement at JSU secured funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission to complete a mural that represents pioneers of the West Jackson community. On [...]

Finally, Golden Class of 1970 set to officially receive diplomas on May 15, 2021

May 13, 2021 // 1 Comment

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, Jackson State University will hold a special commencement ceremony for the class of 1970 on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza. For [...]

JSU’s Community Engagement Awarded Grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation

March 24, 2021 // 1 Comment

Jackson State University is one of two HBCUs awarded a $155,000 HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The funds will allow [...]

Pinelake Church, civil rights icon Dr. John M. Perkins, create endowed scholarship at Jackson State University

March 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

(Charles A. Smith/University Communications) Jackson State University is the recipient of a $200,000 donation from Pinelake Church in partnership with the Perkins Foundation. [...]