JACKSON, Miss. – The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) named Dr. Marcus Thompson as the 13th president of Jackson State University (JSU) on Nov. 16.
Thompson currently serves as deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer of the IHL. His appointment will be effective on Nov. 27.
“The Board selected a leader who knows the unique historic importance of the university who will articulate a bold vision for the future and will be indefatigable in the pursuit of excellence for Jackson State University,” said Trustee Dr. Steven Cunningham, chair of the Board Search Committee.
Thompson obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Spanish, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education from Mississippi College. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in urban higher education from Jackson State.
Thompson will replace interim JSU President Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony. She was named the interim president after Thomas Hudson resigned. (WJTV 11/16/23)
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