Jackson State University is a historically black university located in Jackson, Mississippi.

Schools

• School of Allied Health Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Liberal Arts
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • School of Science and Technology
  • School of Engineering
• School of Social Work
• The Graduate School

Jackson State's sports teams are called the Tigers and compete in the NCAA's Southwestern Athletic Conference at the Division I (Division I-AA for football) level. Famous alumni include the late Hall of Fame NFL running back Walter Payton and Boston Red Sox pitcher Oil Can Boyd.

External links

• Jackson State University - Mississippi's Urban University
• Jackson State University Riots May 14, 1970 in response to the Kent State shootings leaving 2 dead and many wounded