Jackson State University

Award-winning Journalist Roland Martin to serve as the Jackson State University 2022 Fall Commencement Speaker

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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"We are delighted to have Roland Martin visit Jackson State University to inspire our graduates and audience during our Fall Commencement Ceremony," saidPresident Thomas K. Hudson, J.D."Mr.

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  • "We are delighted to have Roland Martin visit Jackson State University to inspire our graduates and audience during our Fall Commencement Ceremony," saidPresident Thomas K. Hudson, J.D."Mr.
  • Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.
  • Officially designated as Mississippi's Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, healthcare, technological and educational initiatives.
  • The only public university in metropolitan Jackson, Jackson State is located near downtown, with four satellitelocations throughout the area.

PENN Entertainment Expands STEM Scholarship Program in Partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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PENN Entertainment (Nasdaq: PENN) (PENN or the Company) announced today that it has expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • PENN Entertainment (Nasdaq: PENN) (PENN or the Company) announced today that it has expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • PENN is pleased to partner with three new participating Universities: Jackson State University in Mississippi, Prairie View A&M University in Texas and Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana.
  • The initial participating HBCUs include Norfolk State University in Virginia, Bowie State University in Maryland and Wilberforce University in Ohio.
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) is North Americas leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences.

“HBCUs Forever!!!”

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.

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  • That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.
  • Weve always approached them as institutions going from strength to strength, even if the areas where HBCUs are strong differ from other types of institutions.
  • And yet, unlike the producers and corporate sponsors of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, who get richer by the hour, HBCUs remain chronically underfunded.
  • Another major way you can support HBCUs is to join UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in our advocacy efforts to get Congress to pass the HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, H.R.

CEO of Mint Dental, Dr. Antoinette Liles, Announces Opening in Jackson, Mississippi

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Her practice renders general, pediatric, restorative, orthodontic, and cosmetic services to patients in a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel at ease.

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  • Her practice renders general, pediatric, restorative, orthodontic, and cosmetic services to patients in a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel at ease.
  • Announcing the opening, Dr. Liles shared, "Mint Dental is a guilt-free, judgment zone where all smiles are welcomed."
  • Clear Aligner Therapy is another noteworthy addition to the services offered by Mint Dental.
  • The dental team is headed by Dr. Antoinette Liles, DMD, and founder of Mint Dental.

McDonald's 16th Annual Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour Holiday Experience Returns with Performances by Award-Winning Gospel Artists and First-Ever HBCU Exhibition Winner

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, McDonald's USA is delivering feel-good moments in a special homecoming themed holiday experience on the final stop of the brand's 16th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour (ICGT). Through this longstanding partnership the brand is proud to support the intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence. Hosted by gospel singer Lonnie Hunter, the event will feature powerful performances by award-winning and celebrated gospel artists including Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Hamilton, Donald Lawrence, Smokie Norful, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, and Samoht, with special appearances by social media comedian @NotKarltonBanks and poet J. Ivy.

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  • Through this longstanding partnership the brand is proud to support the intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence.
  • The 16th Annual Inspiration CelebrationGospel Tour Holiday Experience will take place at the New Light Church in Houston, Texas.
  • "This year, the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour merges past and future generations and expressions of Black faith, culture and excellence," said Sir the Baptist, GRAMMYnominated gospel hip-hop artist and HBCU Music Exhibition host.
  • Visit www.blackandpositivelygolden.com and follow @WeAreGolden on Instagram for more information on the ICGT Holiday Experience and HBCU Exhibition.

JSU and UMMC partnership aims to address lack of diverse physicians within medical field with Pre-Medicine Day

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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A large component of this JSU/UMMC partnership centers ontheimportance of active physician retention withinthestate as well as diversifying physicians available to underserved communities.

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  • A large component of this JSU/UMMC partnership centers ontheimportance of active physician retention withinthestate as well as diversifying physicians available to underserved communities.
  • "Our students deserve to see people who look like them in medicineworking in the spots that will one day be available for them.
  • Giving students everything they need in order to one day flourish in those positions," Martin said.
  • According to a 2022 report fromtheAmericanMedicalAssociation Physician Masterfile, Mississippi was positioned asthesecond-lowest number of active physicians inthestate per 100,000 residents.

GCN Introduces ESPN's Tiffany Green and XSET's Erin Ashley Simon as Hosts for the 3rd Annual Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCN (Gaming Community Network), a GameSquare Esports company, announced today ESPN Commentator Tiffany Green and XSET's Chief Culture Officer and Co-Owner Erin Ashley Simon will serve as hosts for the third annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament. The tournament, led by the National Football League, is designed to reach students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have a passion for gaming and football. In addition to the previously announced rewards for winners including cash, travel, and prizes, valued at $70,000, newly added prizing provides the student finalists with a ticket to Super Bowl LVII, which the group will attend together.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCN (Gaming Community Network), a GameSquare Esports company, announced today ESPN Commentator Tiffany Green and XSET's Chief Culture Officer and Co-Owner Erin Ashley Simon will serve as hosts for the third annual EA SPORTS Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament.
  • "Gaming can be used as a vehicle for success and especially for the Black Community," said Erin Ashley Simon.
  • For more information about the Madden NFL 23 x HBCU Tournament, visit HBCUTournament.NFL.com.
  • For the second year in a row, GCN partnered with the NFL and will be managing the marketing, qualifiers, registration, online tournament execution, and the broadcast.

Jackson State University College of Education celebrates inaugural class of first Mississippi Teacher Residency program

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) welcomed 15 graduate students into their first Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program this fall.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) welcomed 15 graduate students into their first Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program this fall.
  • MDE recently expanded the residency program from three to five universities servicing over 20schooldistricts statewide.JSU is in partnership with JPS.
  • "Many of our teachers attended Jackson Public Schools, graduated from JPS, then attended Jackson State University.
  • A teacher at Dawson ElementarySchool's Lower Elementary Alternative Placement (LEAP), Jonah Thomas is the first and only male student in JSU's inaugural MTR program.

Jackson State University Elevates a $13 Million Economic Impact for Capital City during Back-to-Back Football Weekends

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Jackson State University generated two back-to-back winning weekends for the city of Jackson as the university celebrated its 2022 Homecoming and BoomBox Classic football home games.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Jackson State University generated two back-to-back winning weekends for the city of Jackson as the university celebrated its 2022 Homecoming and BoomBox Classic football home games.
  • Visit Jackson officials estimatean economic impact to the city of $8.9 million and $4.4 million respectively for the JSU events.
  • "As the largest university in the city of Jackson and the state's only urban research institution, we are excited that Jackson State University can contribute to the economic engine within our local community and the surrounding areas in such a meaningful way," said President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D.
  • Colorful and humorous signs filled the air as the Jackson State and Southern University marching bands and cheerleaders took turns entertaining the crowd.

Sallie Mae® Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Expand Opportunities To Students From Underserved Communities

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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The scholarship, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, provides 25 deserving students from historically underserved communities with $10,000 each to help them access higher education.

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  • The scholarship, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, provides 25 deserving students from historically underserved communities with $10,000 each to help them access higher education.
  • The scholarship program is part of a $3 million commitment made by The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae, to open doors for students from all backgrounds who are pursuing higher education.
  • "Scholarships can be a real difference maker in opening the doors of higher education, particularly to low-income, under-resourced, and underrepresented students, who often need the most support, said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.