JACKSON,
Miss., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Division
of University Communications at Jackson State University (JSU) is a
finalist for the prestigious 2023 PRNEWS Platinum Awards for the
second consecutive year. The awards ceremony takes place
Wednesday, Oct. 18, in New York City.
"This honor speaks to the dedication and high-quality work our
Division of University Communications produces. It is a further
testament to their elevation of the JSU brand by sharing the
outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, students and
alumni," said Acting President Elayne
Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D. "I'd like to thank all involved in
this process for their commitment to telling the JSU story as we
build upon our rich legacy of student success and academic
excellence."
The award submission for the "JSU is the Future" Spring 2023
Jacksonian Magazine highlights the division's public relations
efforts to share the ongoing contributions of the robust JSU
community with university stakeholders and its consummate alumni,
current and future. The Jacksonian Magazine is the university's
bi-annual alumni print and online publication, which recently began
producing two yearly issues due to increased demand.
"This recognition places Jackson State
University shoulder-to-shoulder with esteemed national firms
and global brands, underscoring the exceptional creativity and
strategic prowess of our team," said Alonda Thomas, chief communications officer and
associate vice president of marketing and communications. "We'd
like to thank our colleagues in the Division of Institutional
Advancement for their partnership in using this publication to
shine a spotlight on our outstanding alumni, accomplished faculty
and talented students."
For over two decades, the Platinum Awards have been
hailed as one of the most coveted competitions in the
communications space. More than 200 judges narrowed the 1,000+
entries received this year to a list of roughly 300 finalists. JSU
is recognized in the External Publication category.
"Being named a finalist for the Platinum Awards is a distinction
that further cements Jackson State
University as a remarkable institution, devoted to
fortifying the academic experiences of our extraordinary students,
faculty and staff," said Director of Public Relations
Rachel James-Terry. "I
sincerely appreciate the recognition and am honored to collaborate
with such a talented team of individuals who go above and beyond to
amplify and celebrate JSU."
About Jackson State
University
Jackson State
University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high
research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. Jackson
State's nurturing academic environment challenges
individuals to change lives through teaching, research and service.
Officially designated as Mississippi's Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state,
nation and world through comprehensive economic development,
healthcare, technological and educational initiatives. The only
public university in metropolitan Jackson, Jackson
State is located near downtown, with four satellite
locations throughout the area. For more information,
visit www.jsums.edu or call 601-979-2121
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