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Mars President Anton Vincent Establishes $100K Scholarship at Jackson State University in Honor of His Parents

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America, visited Jackson State University to serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony, he left more than pearls of wisdom.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America, visited Jackson State University to serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony, he left more than pearls of wisdom.
  • The Jackson native bestowed a generous $100,0000 gift to establish The Pearl and George Vincent Educational Excellence Scholarship in honor of his parents, who served on the faculty for 25 years.
  • "This scholarship is in honor of their commitment, leadership, and legacy in the educational field.
  • Vincent recalls his parents' guidance as educators helped prepare him for a purpose driven life and leadership in a global economy.

Mars Incorporated, North America President, Anton Vincent named Jackson State University 2023 Spring graduate commencement speaker

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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– Jackson State University is thrilled to announce Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America as the keynote speaker for its graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. CT in the Lee.

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  • – Jackson State University is thrilled to announce Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America as the keynote speaker for its graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. CT in the Lee.
  • I believe he will be an excellent motivator as our graduates begin the next chapter in their lives."
  • “Historically Black Colleges and Universities like JSU are critical to paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future.
  • Prior to joining Mars, Vincent was the CEO of Greencore, PLC, USA, a leading co-pack and co-manufacturing company.

Jackson State University Student Success Awarded $9 Million for seven U.S. Department of Education Grants

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students.
  • Since 2019, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Title III Mitchell M. Shears, Ed.D., has worked to elevate JSU's TRIO programs.
  • To increase the number of grants awarded, over the past three grant cycles JSU Student Success has moved from receiving one award in 2017 to 11 awards.
  • The program will target high students enrolled at Callaway High School and Murrah High School in the Jackson Public School District.