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Mississippi student selected as National STEM Champion
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Celia Lane always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Over the course of a year, her research on maternal-fetal medicine and how nutrition plays an important role earned her the title of National STEM Champion in Mississippi. “I was really surprised but also, I don’t want to say surprised because […]
UMMC celebrates graduates during 68th Commencement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds of graduates strode across the Mississippi Coliseum stage to collect their diplomas on Friday during the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) 68th annual Commencement. Officials with UMMC said they’re confident in everyone who received a degree and that they’re prepared for a career in healthcare or research. “You will make […]
Jackson Native Ariel Knott Crowned 98th Miss Alcorn State University
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Mississippi College School of Law to undergo $7.5 million renovation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi College (MC) School of Law announced plans to complete a $7.5 million renovation to its campus in downtown Jackson. The project marks the first major renovation at MC Law in 20 years and will include a plan to improve campus aesthetics and amenities. According to officials, the […]
Wingfield High School closure: Students, staff, faculty cope with the loss of their 'home'
Roderick Smith had heard the rumors for years. His beloved Wingfield High School would be shuttering, closing its doors to Southwest Jackson after a half century. He had seen the enrollment trends. When Smith assumed the position of Principal seven years ago, Wingfield had 1,100 students. This year, enrollment was down to 594.
Jackson State receives $23 million for campus improvements
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) is set to receive $23 million in appropriations for repairing and renovating campus facilities and expanding residential spaces. Last week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed Senate Bill 2468, which allocated funds to state institutions through the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). “We greatly appreciate our […]
JSU professor elected president of national organization
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson professor is set to serve as president of a national teacher’s association. Dr. Jennifer K. Young Wallace, of Jackson State University (JSU), will be the president of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) president from 2025 to 2026. Wallace joined the ATE national board in 2019 and currently serves as ATE’s first vice president. Her term as president begins in March 2025. According to JSU, […]
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