Education

JSU’s time of transition

Paige to serve as interim president for several months By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Jackson State University alumnus and former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige has been chosen to serve as interim president of […]

Education

Gray resigns from JPS

From staff reports Jackson Public School District Superintendent Cedrick Gray turned his resignation at the district’s school Board meeting Nov. 1. His last day on the job will be Nov. 17. Frederick Murray, chief academic […]

Education

Paige to serve as JSU interim president

Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University alumnus and former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige has been chosen to serve as interim president of Jackson State University effective Nov. 7. The announcement was made by […]

Education

Judge tosses $107K judgment against Jackson State

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A judge has thrown out a $107,100 judgment against Jackson State University stemming from an unlawful termination lawsuit filed by the school’s former head trainer. The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/2eqH9Ku ) reports U.S. […]

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Flint’s Weaver speaks at Tougaloo Convocation

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Contributing Writer Tougaloo College celebrated its Founders’ Convocation Oct. 16, in the historic Woodworth Chapel. Culminating the week of activities, Tougaloo welcomed alumna (class of 1981) and mayor of Flint, Mich., […]