Senate honors Alcorn State University during floor session; university president and students speak The Mississippi Senate read and approved a resolution commending Alcorn State University on its anniversary; President Tracy Cook and student representatives addressed the chamber thanking legislators and asking for continued support.

The Mississippi Senate proudly honored Alcorn State University, celebrating 155 years of excellence with heartfelt speeches from its president and student leaders.

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IHL board approves Jackson State presidential search profile and waives rule to allow interim president to apply The IHL board approved a leadership profile for Jackson State University's presidential search and unanimously voted to waive IHL policy 201.0510 so JSU's interim president may apply and be vetted with other candidates, the board said at a special meeting.

Jackson State University's interim president is now eligible to compete for the permanent position after the IHL board's groundbreaking decision to waive a key policy!

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IHL board approves academic programs, contracts and capital requests; begins Jackson State presidential search advisory process At its October meeting, the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning received an update from Mississippi Valley State University, approved multiple academic program and center requests, authorized contracts for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, approved capital project budget increases for Mississippi State,,

Big changes are coming to Mississippi's universities with new academic programs, budget approvals, and the launch of a nationwide search for Jackson State's next president!

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IHL Board Approves JSU Flight Charter and Housing Lease Agreements IHL Board approves Jackson State University's charter flight and housing lease requests.

A tragic accident at Mississippi University for Women highlights the urgent need for safety reforms, even as the IHL Board approves major funding for student activities and leadership changes.

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Mississippi Universities approve multiple agreements worth $1.77 million Board approves student recruitment and NOAA lease agreements, enhancing university services and facilities.

Mississippi's public universities are set to transform student life with groundbreaking agreements totaling $1.77 million, paving the way for enhanced services and infrastructure.

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