US EditionDr. Marcus Thompson resigns as Jackson State president
- Dr. Marcus Thompson has stepped down from his role as head of Jackson State University, with his resignation taking effect immediately, as confirmed by the Mississippi Board of Trustees on November 8, 2024.
- Thompson resigned following a closed board session that addressed concerns related to his professional conduct and possible legal issues connected to his role.
- During Thompson's tenure, the university faced several lawsuits alleging discriminatory hiring and wrongful employment actions involving high-level staff members.
- John Sewell, communications director for IHL, said the board convened a closed session to address concerns about the work conduct of an individual in a particular role at JSU and to consider associated legal issues.
- After Thompson's resignation, the university's board appointed Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, who oversees academic affairs as provost and vice president, to serve temporarily as the interim president.
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Jackson State University President Abruptly Resigns
Dr. Marcus Thompson resigned as president of Jackson State University on the same day the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning held a nearly two-hour executive session, citing “the job performance of a person holding a specific position at JSU and related potential litigation.” The post Jackson State University President Abruptly Resigns; Interim Appointed appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Jackson State University president submits resignation; interim president selected
Jackson State University president submits resignation; interim president selected Jackson State University president submits resignation; interim president selected ByQuentin Smith and Anthony Warren Published|Updated JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The president of Jackson State University has resigned. That’s according to the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The board confirmed that Dr. Marcus L. Thompson submi…
Dr. Marcus Thompson resigns as Jackson State president
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced that Dr. Marcus Thompson has submitted his resignation as president of Jackson State University (JSU), effective immediately. The Board of Trustees has named Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, provost and vice president of academic affairs, as interim president. The IHL named Thompson the 13th president of JSU in November 2023. Before he was president, Thomps…
HCF Statement on the Resignation of Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson
On Wednesday, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson resigned from his position, effective immediately. As the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF), we deeply regret this decision. We have valued his leadership since he was hired in 2023, and regardless of the reason behind this decision, we wish Dr. and Mrs. Thompson the best of luck in their future endeavors. We also join the JSU National Alumni Association, Inc., in affirming our full sup…
Columbus native appointed president Jackson State University
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (WCBI) – A Columbus native is now leading Jackson State University. Dr. Denise Jones Gregory was appointed to serve as Interim President by the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The move comes after Dr. Marcus Thompson submitted his resignation on Wednesday. It was effective immediately. This marks the third president in less than a decade to resign from their position as president of …
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