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Clarion Ledger exclusive: JSU president reveals plans and goals to grow and improve the HBCU

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Marcus Thompson says he is ready to lead Jackson State University toward a brighter future.

Since 2000 , JSU has had seven presidents including those who served in an interim role.

He said his approach is to focus on “customer care, infrastructure and bridge-building” Thompson said he is keeping initiatives in mind that will give students a “quality” educational experience.

The university received approximately $15 million in legislative funding last year mainly for repairs and renovations.

Thompson said to get plans into motion it requires a “comprehensive” approach where all stakeholders are sharing a vision.

“Jackson State is a very family-oriented environment, very close-knit. And we are an institution that’s able to meet so many needs,” Thompson said.