JACKSON,
Miss., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University (JSU) is set to receive
$23 million
in appropriations for repairing and renovating campus
facilities and expanding residential spaces. Last week,
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2468, which
allocated funds to state institutions through the Mississippi
Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).
"We greatly appreciate our appropriation and the
invaluable support of Gov. Reeves, our legislators, policymakers,
and stakeholders," said JSU President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D. "This
infusion of resources will enhance the educational experiences and
quality of life for our current and prospective students. We look
forward to ongoing collaboration to amplify Jackson State's standing as a world-class
institution."
A portion of the appropriation will be used to
complete the renovations at JSU's McAllister-Whiteside Hall, a women's residence
hall. The building has been offline since 2021, but once finished
it will provide an additional 300 beds to accommodate students.
Thompson noted that the funds would also help support water
resources and water infrastructure for vital campus buildings. JSU
administrators are currently vetting the use of above-ground water
storage tanks to ensure a reliable water supply in the event of an
emergency.
Since taking office in November
2023, Thompson has committed to building bridges and
fostering collaboration to ensure JSU receives the necessary
economic resources to improve campus facilities and enhance
amenities. These efforts will help support the recruitment of
future students and solidify JSU's reputation as a premier higher
education destination both locally and nationally.
Thompson will share further details of the university's planned
infrastructure and expansion projects, along with his vision for
Jackson State, at a later date.
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