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Jackson College in 1889. Jackson State University developed from Natchez Seminary, founded October 23, 1877, in Natchez, Mississippi.The seminary was affiliated with the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York, who established it "for the moral, religious, and intellectual improvement of Christian leaders of the colored people of Mississippi and the neighboring states".
The Margaret Walker Center (MWC), located in the heritage listed Ayer Hall on the campus of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public archive and museum dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of the culture and history of the African American community. [1]
Jackson State University owns and operates Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium affectionately known as "The Vet". [24] The 60,492-seat stadium has been the home field of Jackson State football since 1970. [25] For many years, the stadium was the largest in Mississippi until 2016. [26]
Jackson State football are SWAC East champions. The No. 20 Tigers (9-2, 7-0 SWAC) claimed their third SWAC East title in the last four years with a 16-10 win over Alabama State (5-5, 4-3) in ...
Jackson State University's athletic teams participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Jackson State University's colors are navy blue and white.
Jackson State University's McAllister-Whiteside Hall, a women's residence hall, is one of the campus facilities that will see repairs and renovations after a bill that allocates JSU more than $23 ...
The facility faced an uncertain future as Jackson State University explored and proposed building an on-campus venue. In the spring of 2013 Jackson State unveiled a proposal for a 50,000 seat, $200 million domed stadium that would also house the Tigers' basketball team, host concerts, and host special events.
Soon, the JSU community can enjoy artisan pizza, cinnamon rolls and more.