Mississippi rapper and trumpeter Dear Silas has joined the Jackson State University anti-vape campaign, “Don’t Vape. Elevate.” This anti-vaping campaign is part of an effort by the university to curb the use of harmful substances among youth and young adults in the Metro Jackson area. Dear Silas produced and recorded his single “Pressure” for the initiatives...Read More

Dozens of young women from different HBCU’S learned life and coding skills during the kickoff weekend. The rest of the four week boot camp will be virtual. Listen to the full story below.Read More

The Sipp FM and our sister station, WJSU, were present with other university officials, students and alumni at JSU Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 19. Supporters of Jackson State University gathered around the steps of the State Capitol to share legislative priorities with Mississippi lawmakers. President Dr. Marcus L. Thompson specifically shared his...Read More

Jackson State holds career expo twice each school year to help get students real world opportunities. It also helps employers find potential future employees. Listen to the story below.Read More