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Heat index to hit 100 for upcoming Jackson State Football game
Fans are encouraged to take extra precaution to stay safe in the heat.
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Search firm selected in hunt for next Jackson State president
Progress is being made in the search for the next president of Jackson State University.
The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning met Thursday at the Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson.
The search committee has been developed.
The board went into executive session Thursday, but John Sewell, the communications director for the IHL, said, "On Sept. 2, the board issued a request for proposals that was distributed to executive search firms nationwide. We received 11 proposals in response to that RFP. Those proposals were reviewed and scored, and this morning, the board selected an executive search firm called AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., to help lead the search for the next president of Jackson State University."
The company reportedly has a strong record of helping place presidents in higher education and leaders in historically Black colleges and universities.
"We want to do this right. We want to work with this firm, partner with them in finding the best applicants that we can for Jackson State University," Sewell said.
The board will work over the following weeks to finalize a contract with AGB Search.
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In its battle for water autonomy, JSU pushes plan JXN Water calls ‘engineering malpractice’
After dealing with impacts to its campus from recurring city water outages, Jackson State University has long sought its own infrastructure contingency plan. The private utility that now runs the city’s system, JXN Water, said the proposal threatens public health.
In the latest twist in Jackson State University’s quest to insulate itself from the city’s water woes, testimony before U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate revealed that a years-in-the-works, nearly complete plan to install backup water tanks on campus could put students at risk of consuming water not intended for drinking.
But the historically Black university, which has not been involved in the city’s ongoing lawsuit until now, was not forced to court over the issue. Instead, the university was the one that filed a grievance. It sought Wingate out for help with what it described as an insurmountable roadblock: Ted Henifin, the federal water receiver, who was refusing to permit the project to move forward.
“It has an enrollment effect on us, a morale effect on us, and most important, an operational effect on us,” Vance Siggers, the director of campus operations, told Wingate, adding that each time the university experiences days without water, it loses “somewhere between 50 and 100 students just on the basis of we don’t have water on campus.”
The two sides mostly talked past each other during the Thursday proceedings, with Jackson State contending that it was not attempting to build its own water system for human consumption. The university has been working on this project since the 2022 water crisis disrupted the fall semester for weeks.
Henifin, backed by testimony from the Mississippi State Department of Health, responded that the university’s plan for the backup tanks did not follow safety regulations. That’s in part because, during emergencies, health officials said the plan would route nonpotable water through the same pipes the university normally uses to deliver potable water to the kitchen and dormitories.
“Looking back, it would have been great to work with them from the very beginning,” Henifin said. “At the end of the day, Jackson State hired an engineering firm and they should have reached out to the health department. … It’s engineering malpractice that they got this far along.”
Wingate began the proceedings by reading aloud a Sept. 11 letter he received from the university’s lobbyist. The letter described how Jackson State has a looming deadline to spend $8 million in pandemic relief funds administered by the Department of Finance and Administration to install four water tanks on its campus as part of a plan designed by a local contractor, the Pickering Firm.
Those tanks, which can’t be returned, are currently sitting unused on state property because Henifin will not sign a document that the Mississippi State Department of Health needs in order to formally review Jackson State’s plans.
Instead, the letter portrayed Henifin as pulling strings with the health department to block the project. JSU claimed Henifin had wrongly surmised that the university was attempting to build its own water system.
“Our goal is not to create a new water system but to ensure access to backup water tanks to prevent our students from experiencing water shortages,” Jacqueline Anderson-Woods wrote to Wingate, hoping the plea would lead the judge to force JXN Water’s approval
Over the next three hours, Wingate attempted to unpack the disagreement, an effort that involved testimony from Henifin, Siggers and Bill Moody, the director of the health department’s public water supply division.
The university argued it does not want to build an independent water system and will continue to draw from the city’s water system and pay its bills.
“This is not an independent water system, this is a backup water system,” Siggers said. “We still have to cut those 18 payments a month that I will sign off on every month.”
Siggers described what he envisioned: During periods when issues with the city’s water system resulted in low water pressure on campus, the university could trigger the backup water tanks to keep its cooling and heating systems going.
Students could use the backup water to flush toilets and shower so they did not have to leave their dorms to use portable toilets, such as during the 2022 water crisis. Dining hall staff could continue to use the water to keep the kitchen clean.
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2025 JSU Sports Hall of Fame class announced
JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State University proudly announces the 2025 Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Induction Ceremony, honoring outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors who have made a lasting impact on Tiger athletics. This prestigious event will celebrate the legacy of excellence and tradition that defines Jackson State University.
Join in this historic celebration on Friday, November 14, 2025 in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are available now by clicking here.
Don't miss your chance to witness history and honor the legends who paved the way for future generations of Jackson State athletes. You may purchase a seat for $100, a reserved table of 8 seats for $1000, an ad for the souvenir booklet or make a donation in any amount.
This year's honorees include Michael Ventress, Wayne Williams, Creig Charles, Robert Kent, Thomas (TC) Taylor, Sidney Ellis, Corey Bradford, Curtis Hardy, Michael Stewart, Maxcell Spriggs, Ben Norris Heard, Fredrick McRae, Theresa Smith, Anthony Appoy, John Miller, and Brittany Bailey.
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Listening Sessions and New Survey Link Available for Jackson State University Stakeholders
Jackson State University students, faculty, staff, and alumni will have the opportunity to share their input on the qualifications and qualities they want to see in candidates for the next president of the university. Listening sessions will be held on Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28, in the Senate Chamber located on the third floor of the JSU Student Center. The sessions will be facilitated by consultants from AGB Search, the executive search firm contracted by the IHL Board of Trustees.Sessions are scheduled for both days as follows:
- Staff – 9:00am and 1:00pm
- Faculty – 10:00am and 2:00pm
- Students – 11:00am and 3:00pm
- Alumni – 4:00pm
A new survey link is also available for community input, with responses going directly to AGB Search and being used to help develop the leadership profile for the presidential search. Comments provided through the existing portal on the IHL website are also being shared with AGB Search. Both surveys are available on the JSU presidential search page on the IHL website.
Both surveys will close at 11:59pm EDT on Tuesday, October 28.
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All but one MS public university increased enrollment in 2025
Jackson State University
Jackson State University's enrollment is 6,464 in fall 2025, a 2.2% increase from 6,326 in fall 2024, reversing a pattern of decline.
The university declined enrollment by 3.6% from fall 2023 to fall 2024. From fall 2022 to fall 2023, enrollment declined by 5%.
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Jackson State University's enrollment is 6,464 in fall 2025, a 2.2% increase from 6,326 in fall 2024, reversing a pattern of decline.
The university declined enrollment by 3.6% from fall 2023 to fall 2024. From fall 2022 to fall 2023, enrollment declined by 5%.
Seven of eight public universities in Mississippi see enrollment growth
Alcorn State University was the only institution to show a decrease in enrollment, down 3.2 percent over the year.
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Julie James Named Controller at TSU
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State University President Dwayne Tucker has appointed a new financial leader in his effort to strengthen the university’s fiscal operations and advance the institution’s multi-year transformation strategy.
Julie R. James has been named University Controller, responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including financial reporting and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance. James, a Certified Public Accountant, joined TSU on Nov. 10.
An accomplished accounting and audit professional, James brings more than two decades of experience leading risk management, financial operations, and organizational improvement across corporate, nonprofit, and public accounting sectors.
“I am honored to join the university and contribute to its long legacy,” James said. “My focus is on strengthening financial operations, establishing and supporting effective systems, and helping position the university for continued long-term success. I am committed to serving this institution and its students with resolve, integrity, and purpose as we continue advancing the legacy of Tennessee State University.”
She is widely recognized for her expertise in operational transformation and her leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and excellence.
“Julie’s leadership represents the level of expertise and innovation we’re building across every area of TSU,” said President Tucker. “Her background in financial management and organizational transformation will help us strengthen internal operations and continue advancing the university’s mission.”
In addition to being a CPA, James holds credentials as a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Internal Auditor. She is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Vanderbilt University. She holds a Master of Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Jackson State University.
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Board of Trustees Approves Members of Search Advisory Constituency for Presidential Search at Jackson State University
The State Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning today approved a slate of individuals proposed for service on the Search Advisory Constituency for the presidential search at Jackson State University. The slate was presented by Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Al Rankins Jr. and Trustee Dr. Steven Cunningham, who also serves as the chair of the Board Search Committee. The Board of Trustees voted at its October 16, 2025, meeting to authorize Rankins and Cunningham to develop the slate of candidates for service on the Search Advisory Committee.The following individuals were approved for service on the Search Advisory Constituency:
- Dr. Nicholas J. Hill—Dean, College of Business, Jackson State University
- Dr. Candice L. Jackson—Secretary, Jackson State University Faculty Senate, and Associate Professor, Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communications, Jackson State University
- Dr. Deidre L. Wheaton—Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development
- Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert Crear—Advisory Board, Jackson State University Development Foundation
- Patrease Edwards—President, Jackson State University National Alumni Association
The formal solicitation of applicants is expected to begin in December 2025, following the completion of a leadership profile. The profile will provide applicants with an overview of Jackson State University and information regarding opportunities and priorities presented during listening sessions held on the Jackson State campus in late October.