Jackson State University names Denise Jones Gregory as first woman to lead the institution in permanent role

Jackson State University names Denise Jones Gregory as first woman to lead the institution in permanent role

Dr. Denise Jones Gregory makes history as the first woman permanently appointed to lead Jackson State University, ending a period of leadership instability.

Institute of Higher Learning names new Jackson State University president - WXXV News 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute of Higher Learning has selected the next president of Jackson State University.  The honor goes to Dr. Denise Gregory. She has been serving as interim president since May 2025.  Prior to that, she worked as provost and vice president of academic affairs at the university.  Dr. Gregory serves as the 14th president of Jackson State Universit Categories: Local News, Mississippi State News Tags: Dr. Deni…

BLK ALERTS - Jackson State University names Denise Jones Gregory as first woman to lead the institution in permanent role

Jackson State UniversityJackson State University After years of leadership turnover, the HBCU appoints a homegrown scholar and longtime academic to restore stability and rebuild trust. In a historic appointment, Jackson State University has named Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president, making her the first woman to permanently lead Mississippi’s largest HBCU after years of leadership instability. On Thursday (Apr. 16), the Mississippi Bo…

Jackson State officially names its newest President

Jackson State University has officially selected Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president following an eight-month national search. Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025 and previously held the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs at the HBCU. A New Chapter for Jackson State The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced Gregory’s selection after a comprehensive sear…