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Student Center on the campus of Jackson State University. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Campus listening sessions are set for Jackson State president search
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/27/25-4:12PM , 273 Reads 3,831 Statewide
Jackson State University students, faculty, staff and alumni have the opportunity to sound off on qualities and qualifications they want to see in their next university president.
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As the search continues for Jackson State University's new president, a panel of educators including (from left) Board of Trustee member Gee Ogletree, Commissioner of Higher Learning Al Rankings, Jr., search committee chair Steven Cunningham and board of trustee member Dr. Ormella Cummings, conducted a listening session on campus to allow feedback from faculty and students, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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IHL board begins selection of Jackson State president search advisory group
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/20/25-3:20PM , 261 Reads 5,116 Statewide
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board indicated Thursday it has heard the clamor for more transparency in the selection of Jackson State University’s next president.
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Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Miss., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Mississippi Valley State and Delta State will increase security after shootings at homecoming events in other places
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,10/17/25-5:10PM , 394 Reads 6,987 Statewide
Mississippi colleges and universities are boosting security to keep students, faculty and alumni safe for homecoming weekend events. State lawmakers are also calling for more support to ensure safety on campuses.
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A memorial for Trey Reed, who was found dead hanging from a tree, is seen on Delta State University’s campus in Cleveland, Miss., on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Delta State students are supporting each other through grief after a classmate was found dead on campus
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,10/08/25-9:50AM , 424 Reads 8,147 Statewide
In the weeks following the death of their classmate, Trey Reed, students have rallied to process grief and foster connections in meaningful ways.

One text message in a group chat.
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