JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The College of Business (COB) at Jackson State University celebrates its 50th anniversary. On Monday, July 25, the college celebrated decades of success with a reception noting its milestones and the thousands of graduates produced.

“It means 50 years of excellence; 50 years of producing these great black entrepreneurs, economists, accountants and doing a really great job moving this state forward,” said JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, JD. university is very proud, and we want to continue this celebration of excellence.

The COB has planned three events this fall to honor this special occasion:

• Panel of Notable Alumni, Thursday, October 20
• Tailgate Party, Friday, October 21
• 50th Anniversary Commemorative Banquet Friday, November 1

The COB, authorized on July 1, 1972, provides management education to a diverse student body, including those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. JSU’s business school presents its academic programs through two departments – business administration and accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship.

“Since its founding, the College of Business has embarked on a more than exciting journey,” said Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “As I reflect on the pioneering work of faculty and staff over the past half-century, I see many accomplishments that have brought us to this important milestone.”

According to the College of Business, JSU will offer a new Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, including the two new online degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Public Accounting next fall semester. .

The COB remains in the top 6% of business schools worldwide, with accreditation from the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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