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Jackson State University (JSU), a Historically Black University, is the fourth largest state-supported institution in Mississippi. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson State University is designated as Mississippi’s only urban university. Jackson State University is designated as a “high research activity” University by the Carnegie Foundation. The University is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.[[File:Jsu_home.jpg|alt=|center|frameless|650x433px]]

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~~=<span style="font-size: larger;">Introduction</span>=~~

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=Campus Overview(2022)=

==Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:==

Jackson State University has a number of offerings to support students and the general public in spreading awareness about innovation and entrepreneurship. In order to inspire students, Jackson holds a number of talks dubbed '''Leadership Connection Speaker Series''', and '''Master Class Series'''. The Leadership Connection Speaker Series invites students/guests to join well-respected and accomplished executives from today’s leading companies as they discuss important issues affecting today’s students as they prepare for post-graduate life with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets. The Master Class series targets anyone interested in learning tried and true methods from individual leading the charge across different industries.

~~[[File:Roaring into tomorrow.jpg|center|frameless|''JSU Leadership Connection: Roaring into tomorrow'' Financial Literacy |link=Special:FilePath/Roaring_into_tomorrow.jpg]]~~

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~~JSU holds how-to-workshops such as “'''Keeping your Koins'''” financial literacy seminar which are hosted by student clubs and Greek organizations under the lead of a faculty member.~~

Communication to students happens primarily through the Jackson State University social media pages, and student email newsletters. Communication among students happens through class GroupMe chats, and student organization Instagram pages.

Students can learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship through the following courses: '''BIZ 350''' - Business Communications, '''ENTR 285''' - Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship; '''ENTR 460''' - Managing Technological and Creative Art Innovations through the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship & Business Administration under the College of Business.

The JSU '''Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIEED)''' offers students a makerspace and an innovation space to experiment in I&E. The space offers Software Development, Virtual Reality, 3D printing, Production Room, Collaboration rooms, Embroidery machine, Laser Cutter, and Silhouette Cameo.

==Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:==

The '''Jackson State University- Small Business Development Center''' JSU –SBDC is part of a network of Small Business Development Centers across the nation bringing expert business knowledge to small businesses at no cost. JSU – SBDC has a business library that covers a wide range of business related topics and other resources. Also, clients can access demographic and industry data to help develop their business plan. The center has knowledgeable and experienced business counselors who assist in making a business dream become reality. The center offer workshops on a monthly basis which provide valuable information for starting and planning a business.

=Campus Overview(2014)=

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