Tselane Price , Jackson State University- c/o 2016, Biology
Name : Tselane Price
HBCU : Jackson State University
Graduation Year : 2016
Major : Biology
1
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. My family were all products of HBCU’s. Primarily Jackson State College and Tougaloo College.
2
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Again my family were products of HBCUs thus I chose to continue on that path. I was never exposed to PWIs.
3
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My story is one of fun, challenges, and loss. I was in marching band and various media organizations. I had fun in school but I got my education which has benefited me well.
4
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
N/A
5
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
While I was in school the professor who guided me through until he retired before I finished was Dr. Robert List. He was influential in me staying the course.
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Jackson State University
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Students: 9,811
- Athletics: Jackson State University is a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) Southwestern Athletic Conference, commonly known as the SWAC. All SWAC sports are DI with Football being FCS. Currently, the university fields teams in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, and bowling; women's volleyball; and men's football.
- Notable Alumni: Vivian Brown - Weather Channel meteorologist** Demarco Morgan - News anchor for WNBC in New York City** Percy Greene - Founded the Jackson Advocate newspaper, Mississippi's oldest black-owned newspaper** Cassandra Wilson - Jazz vocalist and musician** Willie Norwood - American Gospel singer, father and voice coach of R&B singers Brandy and Ray J** Cornell William Brooks - 1983 - Harvard trained lawyer that served as the 18th President and CEO of the NAACP** Tony Yarber - 2004 - Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi** Malcolm D. Jackson - CIO at Environmental Protection Agency during President Barack Obama administration. He is a Presidential Appointment** Shasta Averyhardt - 2008 - Professional golfer, 1st African-American woman to qualify for the LPGA Tour since 2001, and its fourth African-American woman member in the 60-year history of the tour** Marcus Benard - 2009 - Current NFL linebacker** Walter Payton - 1975 - Pro Football Hall of Fame running back; played entire career for the Chicago Bears** Karen Taylor - Played professionally in Europe, mother of Stanley Johnson** Michael Tinsley - 2006 - Track & Field sprinter** First Lady Michelle Obama - 2016 - First African-American to serve as First Lady of the United States. She was given an honorary doctorate from Jackson State University where she served as the keynote speaker for its 2016 Spring undergraduate commencement ceremony**
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