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Smith\/University Communications)\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"48\" data-envira-index=\"11\" data-envira-item-id=\"299\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCF3156-1.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCF3156-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCF3156-1.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Action Shots of Dr. Thompson\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"48\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-base\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1G1A9143E.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3N0A2734-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3N0A4021.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3N0A6768E.4x5.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3N0A7593-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3N0A8856E-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9H8A0023E-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/430076184_797710592382915_5429725926300123793_n-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/439442305_839824661504841_1625868477201731269_n.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/D62A2708-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCF2122-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCF3156-1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2-e17 m2-0 m2-1 m2-6 m2-7 m2-8\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e18 m2-e m2-f m2-i m2-l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e19 m2-r m2-s\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e20 m2-v m2-y\" id=\"aboutdrthompson\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e21 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1h m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">ABOUT<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e22 m2-v m2-y\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e23 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-19 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1q m2-1r m2-1s m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 75%;\">President Thompson<\/span><\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e24 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e25 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> - - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e26 m2-u m2-v\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e27 m2-e m2-f m2-i m2-m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e28 m2-r\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e29 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1q m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-1x m2-1y m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p><strong>Thompson served as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer of the Mississippi IHL, Mississippi&rsquo;s public university system, where he oversaw IHL staff for over a decade.<\/strong> In this role, all senior-level leaders reported to him, and he managed all facets of the agency&rsquo;s day-to-day operations, including IHL Board relations, communications, legislation, technology, data management, and facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thompson was a liaison between the IHL Commissioner&rsquo;s Office, the IHL Board of Trustees, and Mississippi&rsquo;s eight public universities<\/strong>. Over the past 15 years in higher education, Thompson has advised the IHL Board of Trustees, the IHL Commissioner, and Mississippi&rsquo;s public university senior leadership and institutional executive officers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As Deputy Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer, Thompson led the formation of the IHL ADA\/Accessibility Services Task Force, which was launched to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive within the university system.<\/strong> The task force includes representatives from the eight public universities, the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, and the IHL System Office. Thompson also led the IHL Board of Trustees&rsquo; efforts to encourage diverse campus environments and ensured that all aspects of institutional practice affirmed the IHL Board&rsquo;s commitment to access and success, particularly to heightening the participation and achievement of underrepresented individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thompson is a former educator and administrator, serving private schools and public schools in the Jackson Public School District and the Copiah County School District,<\/strong> where he enjoyed and excelled at the one-on-one student interactions the classroom provided. He has held endorsements to teach elementary education and licenses to teach English, history, mathematics, and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>He ultimately left the classroom and joined the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to have a broader impact on students statewide. At MDE, he became Chief of Staff and Assistant to the State Superintendent of Education.<\/strong> Thompson earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and Spanish and a Master of Education from Mississippi College. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in urban higher education from Jackson State University. Thompson is also known as Rev. Dr. Marcus Thompson to his congregation at Seven Springs United Methodist Church in Raymond, Mississippi, where he serves as pastor. Thompson is married to LaToya Redd Thompson, a practicing attorney. They are the proud parents of Kaelyn, Jessica, and Marcus, Jr.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2-e30 m2-0 m2-1 m2-7 m2-9 m2-a\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e31 m2-e m2-f m2-i m2-n\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e32 m2-r\" id=\"events\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e33 m2-v m2-w\" id=\"top\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e34 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1h m2-1i m2-1p m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">SCHEDULE OF<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e35 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1i m2-1p m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 100%;\">Events<\/span><\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e36 m2-v m2-z\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e37 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u2022<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e38 m2-v m2-10\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e39 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1u m2-1z m2-20 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#monday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MONDAY<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#tuesday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TUESDAY<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#wednesday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">WEDNESDAY<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#thursday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">THURSDAY<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#friday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">FRIDAY<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#saturday\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SATURDAY<\/a> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#sunday\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SUNDAY<\/span><\/a><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e40 m2-v m2-11\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e41 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u2022<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2-e42 m2-1 m2-2 m2-4 m2-a m2-b\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e43 m2-e m2-f m2-h m2-i m2-o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e44 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e45 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div id=\"monday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e46 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>YOGA ON THEE YARD<\/p><\/div><div id=\"monday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e47 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Monday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 9th<\/em><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e48 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e49 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e50 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e51 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong>7<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 a<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>m<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong>Administration Tower<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Rain Site:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Lee E<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Williams Athletics<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> &amp;<\/span> Assembly Center <br \/>1400 John R<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39217<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Attire:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Activewear<br \/><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em>JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup> STUDENTS ONLY<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e52 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e53 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e54 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e55 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e56 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>THEE SUNSET HOT SPOT<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e57 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Monday <\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">|<\/span> <em>September 9th<\/em><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e58 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e59 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e60 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e61 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>6<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 p.m.<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Gibbs<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">-<\/span>Greens Pedestrian Walkway - TheePlaza<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Rain Site:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Lee E<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Williams Athletics <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&amp;<\/span> Assembly Center<br \/>1400 John R<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">, <\/span>MS 39217<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Attire:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Casual<br \/><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em>JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup> STUDENTS ONLY<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e62 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e63 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e64 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e65 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div id=\"tuesday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e66 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>LEADERSHIP <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&amp;<\/span> LEGACY SPEAKER SERIES<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e67 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Tuesday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 10th<\/em><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e68 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e69 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e70 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e71 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">11:13 a.m<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">JSU Student Center - Theater<br \/>1400 John R. Lynch Street <br \/>Jackson, MS 39217<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Attire: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Casual <br \/><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em>JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup> STUDENTS ONLY<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e72 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e73 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e74 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e75 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>THEE ACADEMY COMEDY SHOW<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e76 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Tuesday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 10th<\/em><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e77 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e78 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e79 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e80 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>5<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 p.m.<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Location:<\/span> <\/strong><br \/>JSU Student Center <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">- <\/span>1st Floor<br \/>1400 John R<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39217<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Attire:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>Business Casual<br \/><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em>JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup> FACULTY &amp; STAFF<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e81 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e82 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e83 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e84 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e85 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\">PRAYER LUNCHEON<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e86 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Wednesday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 11th<\/em><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e87 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e88 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e89 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e90 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">11:13 a.m.<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">JSU Student Center <br \/>Terry L. Woodard Ballrooms<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1400 John R. Lynch Street<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jackson, MS 39217<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Attire: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business Casual<br \/><em><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">INVITE ONLY<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e91 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e92 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e93 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div id=\"wednesday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e94 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>AN EVENING OF JAZZ AT COLLEGE PARK<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e95 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Wednesday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 11th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e96 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e97 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e98 m2-v m2-13\"\/><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e99 m2-r m2-s m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e100 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>7<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 p.m.<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Rose E<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> McCoy Auditorium<br \/>1400 John R<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39217<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Attire:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Semi<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">-<\/span>Formal<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>General Admission:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/><em><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">RSVP by&nbsp; Friday, September<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em> 6th<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e101 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e102 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e103 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div id=\"thursday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e104 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>MARY E<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> PEOPLES SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e105 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Thursday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 12th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e106 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e107 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e108 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e109 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">11:00 a.m<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jackson Convention Complex<br \/>105 E. Pascagoula Street <br \/>Jackson, MS 39201<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Attire: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business Professional<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>General Admission: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">$100<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Reserved Tables:<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>$1,500<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/mep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jsums.edu\/mep<\/a><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e110 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e111 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e112 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e113 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>BUSINESS LEADERS <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&amp;<\/span> LEGISLATORS' RECEPTION<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e114 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Thursday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 12th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e115 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e116 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e117 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e118 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>5<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 p.m.<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>College of Science<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> Engineering<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> and Technology<br \/>Brigadier General Robert Crear Atrium<br \/>1400 John R<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39217<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Attire:<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>Business Professional<br \/><span style=\"color: #97989a;\"><em>INVITE ONLY<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e119 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e120 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e121 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e122 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e123 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>THEE INVESTITURE<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e124 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Friday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 13th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e125 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e126 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e127 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e128 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">10:00 a.m<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lee E. Williams Athletics &amp; Assembly Center<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1400 John R. Lynch Street<br \/>Jackson, MS 39217<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Attire: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business Professional<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e129 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e130 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e131 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div id=\"friday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e132 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>THEE CELEBRATION GALA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e133 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Friday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 13th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e134 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e135 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e136 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e137 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>7<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>13 p.m.<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Jackson Convention Complex<br \/>105 E<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> Pascagoula Street<br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39201<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Attire:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>Black<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">-<\/span>Tie <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\/<\/span> Formal<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>General Admission:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>$130<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Reserved Tables:<\/span> <\/strong><br \/>$1<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span>300<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e138 m2-2a m2-2b m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/vWbbmQ?vid=175h74\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Purchase Tickets<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e139 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e140 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e141 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e142 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div id=\"saturday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e143 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>GAMEDAY AT THEE VET<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span><br \/>JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY<sup>&reg;<\/sup> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">vs<\/span> SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e144 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Saturday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 14th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e145 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e146 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e147 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e148 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time:<\/span> <\/strong><br \/>6<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">:<\/span>00 p.m.<br \/><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/span> <br \/>Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium - Thee Vet<br \/>2531 N<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span> State Street <br \/>Jackson<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> MS 39216<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Attire:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup> Casual <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\/<\/span> Gameday Attire<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">General Admission:<\/span> <\/strong><br \/>$50 <br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Reserved:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>$70 <br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Box Seats:<\/span><\/strong> <br \/>$90<strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e149 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e150 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2-e151 m2-r m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e152 m2-v m2-14\"\/><div id=\"sunday\" class=\"x-text x-content e2-e153 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-1s m2-21\"><p>THEE BLUES AT JSU<sup>&trade;<\/sup><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e154 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1u m2-1v m2-1z m2-22\"><p><span style=\"color: #97989a;\">Sunday <span style=\"color: #009bde;\">| <\/span><\/span><em>September 15th<\/em><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e155 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e156 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-19 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p\">- - - - - - -<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e157 m2-v m2-13\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e2-e158 m2-v m2-13\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e159 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1i m2-1k m2-1p m2-23 m2-24\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">Time: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2:13 p.m<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Location: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Administration Tower Lawn<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1400 John R. Lynch Street <br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jackson, MS 39217<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>Attire: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Casual<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><br \/>General Admission: <br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">$31<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e160 m2-2a m2-2b m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/3vzwDQ?vid=175h9f\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Purchase Tickets<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e161 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e162 m2-15 m2-16 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1k m2-1m m2-1p m2-25\">^ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/investiture\/#top\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOP<\/a><\/span> ^<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2-e163 m2-0 m2-1 m2-4 m2-6 m2-8\" id=\"sponsorship\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-angle-in\" style=\"top: 0px; height: 102px; color: #FFFFFF;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"angle-top-in\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><polygon points=\"0,100 100,100 0,0\"\/><polygon points=\"100,100 100,100 100,0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e164 m2-e m2-f m2-i m2-p\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e165 m2-r\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e166 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1h m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">SPONSORSHIP<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e167 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #011e41;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 100%;\">Levels<\/span><\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e168 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e169 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\"><span style=\"color: #011e41;\">- - - - - - - - - - -<\/span> \u2022<\/span> <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">- - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e170 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e171 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>PLATINUM INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$250,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e172 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Platinum Investiture Sponsor at all Investiture Events<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement on printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Four reserved tables for ten (10) guests each at Thee President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala with access to Sponsor Lounge<\/li>\n<li>Access to reserved area for ten (10) guests at Thee Blues at JSU concert<\/li>\n<li>VIP Parking at all Investiture events<\/li>\n<li>Logo placement on the Investiture Webpage<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to the JSU Donor Reception on October 31<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for twenty-four (24) guests at the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon<\/li>\n<li>Seating for fifteen (15) at the 1877 Signature Event in the Title Sponsor Lounge and all access to Signature Lounge<\/li>\n<li>Field recognition during JSU Homecoming Football Game<\/li>\n<li>Full-page ad in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book<\/li>\n<li>Luncheon with the President and student leaders on campus<\/li>\n<li>Full-page ad in the Jacksonian Magazine (Spring 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Name recognition on the Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSUDF) Legacy Wall in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e173 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e174 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e175 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>DIAMOND INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$150,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e176 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Diamond Investiture Sponsor at all Investiture Events<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement on printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Two reserved tables for twenty (20) guests at Thee President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala with access to Sponsor Lounge<\/li>\n<li>VIP Parking at all Investiture Events<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to the JSU Donor Reception on October 31<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for sixteen (16) guests at the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon<\/li>\n<li>Ten (10) tickets to the 1877 Signature Event with all access to Signature Lounge<\/li>\n<li>Field recognition during JSU Homecoming Football Game<\/li>\n<li>Full-page ad in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book<\/li>\n<li>Full-page ad in the Jacksonian Magazine (Spring 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Name listed on the Jackson State University Development Foundation Legacy Wall in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e177 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e178 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e179 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>GOLD INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$75,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e180 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Gold Investiture Sponsor at all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement on printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>One reserved table for ten(10) guests at the President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala with access to Sponsor Lounge&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to attend the JSU Donor Reception on October 31&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for eight (8) guests at the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Field recognition during JSU Homecoming Football Game&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Half-page ad in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Half-page ad in the <i>Jacksonian Magazine <\/i>(Spring 2025)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name listed on the Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSUDF) Legacy Wall in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e181 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e182 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e183 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>SILVER INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$50,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e184 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Silver Investiture Sponsor at all Investiture Events&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement on printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Ten (10) tickets to the President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala with access to Sponsor Lounge&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to attend the JSU Donor Reception on October 31<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for eight (8) guests at the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon<\/li>\n<li>Field recognition during JSU Homecoming Football Game&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>One-fourth page advertisement in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>One-fourth page ad in the <i>Jacksonian Magazine <\/i>(Spring 2025)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name listed on the Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSUDF) Legacy Wall in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e185 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e186 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e187 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>PEARL INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$25,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e188 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Pearl Sponsor at all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement on printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Five (5) tickets to the President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala with access to Sponsor Lounge&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to attend the JSU Donor Reception on October 31&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for eight (8) guests at the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>One-fourth page advertisement in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book<\/li>\n<li>Name listed on the Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSUDF) Legacy Wall in 2025&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e189 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e190 m2-v m2-12\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e191 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>CRYSTAL INVESTITURE SPONSOR<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">$15,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e192 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1j m2-1n m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><ul>\n<li>Acknowledgment as Crystal Sponsor at all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name and logo placement in printed materials and digital media for all Investiture Events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating at Investiture Ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Two (2) tickets to the President&rsquo;s Investiture Celebration Gala&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to attend the JSU Donor Reception on October 31&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating for eight (8) guests to attend the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Two (2) tickets to the 1877 Signature Event with all access to Signature Lounge<\/li>\n<li>One-fourth page advertisement in the JSU Homecoming Football Game Day Book&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Name listed on the Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSUDF) Legacy Wall in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2-e193 m2-2a m2-2c m2-d\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/Z6TirA?vid=16xw6k\" target=\"_blank\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">PURCHASE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><hr class=\"x-line e2-e194 m2-v m2-12\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2-e195 m2-0 m2-1 m2-4 m2-6 m2-8\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-angle-in\" style=\"top: 0px; height: 102px; color: #FFFFFF;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"angle-top-in\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><polygon points=\"0,100 100,100 0,0\"\/><polygon points=\"100,100 100,100 100,0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2-e196 m2-e m2-f m2-i m2-q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2-e197 m2-r\"><hr class=\"x-line e2-e198 m2-u m2-v\" id=\"investituredefined\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e199 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1h m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">WHAT IS AN<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e200 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #011e41;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 100%;\">Investiture?<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e201 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> - - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e202 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e203 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1u m2-1v m2-1w m2-1y m2-27\"><p><strong>A university President&rsquo;s investiture<\/strong> is a formal ceremony marking the official installation of a new President. The investiture symbolizes the President&rsquo;s acceptance of the responsibilities and authority of the office. This ceremony, held during the President's first year, highlights an academic tradition that has been celebrated since the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Jackson State University<\/strong>, an investiture is more than a ceremony; it's a celebration of our legacy and a warm embrace of a new era for our community. The installation of a new President at JSU is a dignified event rich with academic traditions and protocols.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It features<\/strong> a grand academic procession, with delegates from other colleges and universities and our own esteemed faculty, all adorned in the vibrant academic regalia of their institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The event is complemented<\/strong> by musical selections and includes greetings from university members, the higher education community, and government leaders, making it a truly memorable and unifying celebration.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e204 m2-v m2-14\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e2-e205 m2-u m2-v\" id=\"attire\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e206 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #011e41;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 100%;\">Attire<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e207 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> - - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e208 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e209 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Black-Tie \/ Formal<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e210 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Tuxedo <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Formal Gown<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e211 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e212 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Semi-Formal<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e213 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Dark Suit <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Dress<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e214 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e215 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Business Professional<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e216 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Suit <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Tie<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e217 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e218 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Business Casual<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e219 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Blazers <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Slacks<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e220 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e221 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>JSU Casual<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e222 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">University<span style=\"color: #011e41;\">-<\/span>Branded Apparel<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e223 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e224 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Casual<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e225 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Jeans <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Polo<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e226 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e227 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1j m2-1k m2-1p m2-24 m2-28 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>Yoga Attire<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e228 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1d m2-1e m2-1g m2-1p m2-26 m2-29 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">Athletic <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> Activewear<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e229 m2-v m2-14\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e2-e230 m2-u m2-v\" id=\"contact\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e231 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1h m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\">CONTACT<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e232 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1f m2-1g m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #011e41;\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCEdwardianScriptRegular; font-size: 55pt; line-height: 100%;\">Us<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e233 m2-15 m2-16 m2-17 m2-18 m2-1a m2-1b m2-1c m2-1i m2-1p m2-1t m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #009bde;\">- - - - - - - - - - - <span style=\"color: #011e41;\">\u2022<\/span> - - - - - - - - - - -<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e234 m2-u m2-v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e235 m2-15 m2-16 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1e m2-1g m2-1j m2-1p m2-23 m2-26 m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p><span style=\"color: #011e41;\">JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #009bde;\">13th Presidential Investiture<\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e236 m2-v m2-10\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e2-e237 m2-15 m2-16 m2-19 m2-1b m2-1c m2-1g m2-1k m2-1l m2-1p m2-1q m2-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><p>P.O. Box 17390<br \/>Jackson, MS 39217<br \/><span style=\"color: #011e41;\">601.979.2323<\/span><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2-e238 m2-v m2-14\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; \u2022 &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; -INVESTITURE CEREMONYSeptember 13thThe Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) named Dr. Marcus L. Thompson, President of Jackson State University, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. 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