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SPRING 2023 Volume 20, No. 7

26 The Royal Court 43 Honor Roll of Donors

The “JSU Love” series highlights alumni who met their fiancé/ fiancée or spouse while attending ‘Thee I Love.’

Creativity, imagination and academics collide at the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CIEED). The CIEED is helping the JSU community launch dreams, products and services.

JSU’s alumni are a reputable force. They make the world a better place to work and live, while also giving back to their “dear old college home.”

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Rashad (Class of 2016), on his marriage to Jessica (Class of 2019) (photo by Carlyn Photography) Twitter Quote: “I knew the minute I met her that I would make her my wife one day.” Charles A. Smith/JSU

ALUMNI PROFILE

The Jacksonian is published annually by the Jackson State University Office of Communications.

Chief Communications Officer Alonda Thomas

Editor-in-Chief

Rachel James-Terry, director of public relations Nell Luter Floyd, freelance copy editor

Writers

Rachel James-Terry, director of public relations Kyle Kidd-Buckner, media relations specialist Anthony Howard, public relations specialist William H. Kelly III, public relations specialist

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ALUMNI FOCUS 08 | Bringing diversity to the supply chain field 11 | Trailblazing JSU alum ushers in new era of cybersecurity

SPORTS 07 | 2023 JSU Football Schedule

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS 16 | 2022 JSU Homecoming 22 | Steam Ahead: JSU College of Business elevates entrepreneurship 26 | Meet JSU’s Student Leaders

Photographers

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34 | $15M National Science Foundation grant will aid in growth of JSU and cybersecurity infrastructure expansion at minority institutions 37 | Metro Jackson Community Prevention receives $304,488 grant renewal toward substance abuse program in West Jackson

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FACULTY/STAFF 40 | JSU Faculty Promotions & Tenure

ALUMNI NOTES 41 | JSU alumni making power moves

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31 | JSU's College of Education announces inaugural class of Mississippi Teacher Residency program

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32 | JSU students named HBCU Scholars for White House Initiative

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear JSU Family, It is an honor to serve as acting president of my alma mater, Jackson State University. I walked these halls and was mentored by great educators who shared their knowledge and wisdom with me during my time as a student. I am committed to upholding the Jackson State University mission, which is to serve our student body. My goal is to continue to execute the University’s strategic plan and build off the successes that have already taken place. As you turn the pages of the Jacksonian magazine, you will be excited by what is on the horizon. When I think about what we offer as a destination of higher learning, I know that JSU is an institution of the future. We are introducing our students to new industries, opportunities and collaborations, as exhibited in the new supply chain management degree that we offer. JSU alumnus David Malone is bringing diversity to this field. He is sharing his story to ensure that the disruptions that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic become a relic of the past. Our students are learning about cybersecurity in a day and age where technology is easily accessible and a significant part of our daily lives. JSU alumnus Edgar Johnson is enhancing this industry and expressing the need to protect our personal data and systems from vulnerabilities that can cause a severe disturbance if compromised. Edgar is making a difference in the cybersecurity realm with the education and opportunities he gained right here at JSU. Our Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development allows students to realize their dreams. It is a hub for transformation and exploration, preparing our students for a future that is driven by technology. I am incredibly proud that the Center offers a fellowship program that helps students define their skills, provides hands-on experience and connects them with top-tier organizations. Additionally, this issue highlights our investments in the campus physical plant. Our on-going development projects are a testament to our goal of improving the quality of life for students, faculty and staff. A new dining space will match the growth and needs of our student body, in addition to the Plaza Project that will contain plenty of green space for our students to study outside and fellowship with one another. The Lynch Street Project will give an extra layer of security to ensure that our biggest assets – our students – remain safe. All these significant accomplishments would not be possible without you – our JSU alumni. You have expressed your love for your ‘Dear old College’ home by significantly increasing your giving and support for our alma mater. I encourage you to continue to reach back and reach out to JSU and learn how you can leverage your ongoing support for the betterment of our students as they strive to make their indelible mark on the world. Together with our stakeholders, we will continue to execute the JSU Elevate Strategic Plan, focused on Student Success, Academic Excellence, Increased Research Excellence and Enhancing the JSU Brand. These hallmarks will further cement JSU as an institution of the future. Sincerely, Elayne H. Anthony, Ph.D. Acting President

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JSUNAA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings JSU Tiger Alums, Like Jackson State University, the future of the JSU National Alumni Association is brilliantly bright. I am honored to be president at such a special and rewarding time in our alma mater’s history and in the history of our organization. We are reaching new milestones and striving for more as we elevate together. I want to thank each of you for donating to JSU, an institution that has given us so much. We hit a new high in our alumni giving rate, climbing to over 13% and still counting. I am proud of this accomplishment, but we have even further to go. We can be and should be the example of what giving looks like for our brother and sister HBCUs. “Building Capacity. Strengthening Bonds” is something we can accomplish through collective support. As we move forward, we must harness the energy and influence we helped to create over the years. Let it fuel our intentions and desire for a productive tomorrow. Ensuring that you, our alumni base, are involved and engaged is a must as we recruit new alums, grow our presence and enhance our initiatives and undertakings. All of us are a reflection of the power of a JSU education. This is an important element when helping to create future leaders. We must continue to prioritize our support for student programs and help to increase JSU’s enrollment. Most of you know that I am an administrator in the Jackson Public School District. I am proud of the fact that over 65% of African American educators in JPS schools come from ‘Thee I Love.’ It shows the importance of education, creating pipelines and building partnerships. We must continue to create spaces of educational opportunities for our scholars. We can do all these things, but we can do much more together. Again, I challenge you to become active nationally and in your local chapter. We must ensure that everyone knows about the work being done at Jackson State University. JSU’s name should resonate whenever brilliance is mentioned, and it is up to each of us to help make this a reality. Thank you for all that you do. The work continues. Sincerely,

Patrease Edwards President, JSUNAA, Inc.

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BRINGINGTO DIVERSITY THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FIELD By Anthony Howard

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The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for supply chains globally. Multiple national lockdowns slowed or temporarily stopped the flow of raw materials and finished goods, and as a result, disrupted manufacturing. In addition, the pandemic revealed previously unnoticed vulnerabilities and magnified pre-existing problems in the global supply chain. Jackson State University alumnus David Malone, whose supply chain career spans over 40 years, has always been bothered by the lack of diversity in the field. “I was fortunate to get in back in 1981 with a major technology company out of Boston. Luckily, I landed in one of the fastest growing and world changing professions,” he said. “I want HBCU students to have access to such a great profession.” Malone is the founder and president of AcquireIQ, LLC, a supply chain consulting and training company focused on helping organizations expand their procurement and supply chain value proposition through the optimization of people, process and technology. Malone credits his c a re e r w it h t h e opportunity to travel to Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, France and China, to name just a few countries.

“We implemented a new travel management system called SAP Concur, where you can take care of all your travel bookings and approvals and expense reimbursement. I learned during the pandemic, that you can be really productive working remotely. That’s one of the biggest things going forward in this profession.” Malone recently served as director of procurement and supply management for the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. He plans to move back to Mississippi and continue developing his company and educating people about supply chain management. Malone played an integral role in bringing the supply chain management degree to JSU’s College of Business. He worked with Dean Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., to develop the degree, create internship opportunities and establish an advisory board for it. “I was able to recruit supply chain executives from Black and Decker, Microsoft, the Institute for Supply Management along with participation from the Supply Management Department head at Michigan State, which is rated No. 1 nationally for its supply management program. Dr. Ikem brought together that group along with the supply chain executive for Ingalls Shipbuilding and the JSU School of Business leaders to complete the advisory board.”

C e r t i f i e d by t he “I WANT HBCU Institution for Supply Management, STUDENTS TO HAVE Chain Ma l one pl ans to certification ACCESS TO SUCH A provide prep training for JSU and people GREAT PROFESSION.” students in the area. “We have

“One day I was standing on a mountain, a big hill overlooking Hong Kong in China. I had gone to China because of the company I worked for at the time, Avery Dennison, where I was the director of purchasing. We had a facility over there and there was a paper machine that mirrored the one we were going to buy at another facility,” he recalled. “I was going to China first and then going to Indonesia to look at the machine itself. I was standing on that hill overlooking this vast city (Hong Kong), and I thought to myself, ‘How did I get here from Pickens, Mississippi, in Holmes County, growing up on a farm in the country, going to Jackson State after high school?’ My career led me there.” Malone shared that the pandemic highlighted the need for video conferencing and other forms of communication in the supply chain management workplace. “I worked for two years as the chief procurement officer for King County in Seattle, Washington, and that was all during the pandemic. I did that for two years all from home, remotely. We implemented a new procurement system, strategic sourcing, which is an advanced procurement technique that allows you to save millions of dollars, saving like four million dollars,” Malone said.

had a talent shortage in supply chain management for over a decade. The growth of the profession simply has outpaced the talent pool, and I for one, want that gap in talent to be filled by our students,” he said. Malone, a 1981 JSU graduate, said other than his three children, assisting his alma mater in establishing a supply chain management program is an accomplishment he is proud of. “We talk about giving back and yeah, you can always do that with money, money is definitely needed, but knowledge is more important than that money because knowledge is what leads to money,” Malone shared. “We talk about the need for representation and a lot of these companies and organizations have supplier diversity programs, but at the end of the day, you can have all the programs you want, but it’s the culture that really drives whether there is diversity in the supply business. Our folks need that knowledge, education and experience to bring opportunities to our communities.”

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Trailblazing JSU alum ushers in new era of cybersecurity technology By Kyle Kidd-Buckner

Jackson State University Alumnus Edgar Johnson understands the urgency for society and the Black community to establish proactive efforts to secure their personal data and the potential vulnerabilities if that is overlooked. “Nothing is 100% secure and the ability to think critically about how a network can be penetrated is ultimately the work of cybersecurity, to anticipate and effectively counteract,” he said. A native of Chicago, Johnson arrived at JSU in the fall of 2014 with a mindset groomed for STEM, having participated in an iOS app development program. After completing his freshman year, he began working closely with JSU as a cybersecurity researcher. During his senior year, Johnson along with another senior in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology participated in the IBM-sponsored hackathon “Blue Hack.” The Atlantabased project encouraged participants to develop within 30 hours an idea to solve a major world issue and produce, for example, innovative research about a disease or an app to promote human connectivity.

JSU alum Edward Johnson is making the internet a safer place. (Photo special to JSU)

The outcome of the JSU students’ project earned high praise from IBM executives, so much so that lucrative job offers were extended to both. The duo developed a web application called HyperT, a clientserver computer program designed to identify qualified candidates for a software company based on data about their personality and technical skills. After graduating from JSU, Johnson moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to work for IBM on its Watson Health project, a collaboration with

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JSU alumnus Edgar Johnson (third from left) credits Jackson State for giving him the foundation for his cybersecurity career. (Photo special to JSU)

Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The project was designed to build on the relationship between humanity and technology. After eight months working in Cambridge as a software developer, Johnson began work as a solution engineer on the top cybersecurity team within IBM. He began earning his master’s degree in cyber security risk management while continuing his full-time position with IBM. “IBM made it a point to not only help me finance my education but to support me along the way and be flexible as I completed complex assignments”, praised Johnson. While transitioning from graduate studies to full-time engineering Johnson was promoted to cyber security advisor and senior engineer, a move that emphasized the level of trust and investment IBM placed on his skillset. For Johnson, nothing topped the opportunity for him to return home to Chicago while continuing to work in cybersecurity. Now serving as a senior cyber security architect within IBM, Johnson set his sights on his next opportunity, which is to educate the next generation of engineers. Johnson pursued his first teaching opportunity to serve as a cyber security instructor for a certification course at Michigan State University College of Engineering. As part of the interview process, he was required to conduct a mock class setup in front of several other faculty members as well as endure several rounds of interviews. Johnson landed the job. Jackson State University Chief Information Officer Deborah Dent, Ph.D., believes in the work Johnson and other JSU alumni in the field of cybersecurity. “As the world grows in dependency on technology, seeing much of our daily activities are connected to some form of network, this creates the potential for bad actors to arise to expose network vulnerabilities,” she said. “The success of alumni like Edgar validates our sense of urgency as a department and ultimately as an institution. We must establish a sense

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of urgency in equipping students with cutting-edge industry knowledge on how to effectively secure networks and move in sync with the growth of the cyberworld. We must continue to groom our students to serve as thought leaders and standard bearers for the world to come.” Dent wants additional corporate partners to invest in equipping JSU students with the tools to effectively shape technology to complement human interest. Most recently, the Microsoft Techspark program invested in the JSU cybersecurity readiness program, which trains 100 JSU students to combat real-world cybersecurity security issues and provides them a practical understanding of what tools, logic and institutional knowledge are necessary to blossom within the field. “Technology is not going away anytime soon, so it is imperative that we make friends with this new reality and come to understand how these processes work and equip the next generation so they can identify and resolve for the greater good the problems that do not work for society,” Dent said. Johnson is thankful for the opportunity to discover and nurture his calling at JSU. “This is what I am created to do and I’m extremely grateful for the ability to provide a sense of security many companies work tirelessly to obtain,” he said. “We must understand how to properly protect our information by first curbing our lack of attentiveness that leaves both our personal and professional infrastructures in vulnerable positions.”

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e met in music appreciation class during the spring of 2015 and ended up sitting next to each other by chance. Our friendship began when Mykela lost her voice and the professor called on her. I immediately spoke up for her and began reading the passage to the class. As our friendship blossomed, we would walk to the dorms together since they were in the same direction. I was always hesitant when I reached my dorm, where we would part, and Mykela would walk the rest of the way to her dorm alone.

Jamario and Mykela (Croft) Rankins

Our friendship flourished after an assignment from our professor. We were asked to attend and write about five live musical performances and we decided to go to them together. We grew to know each other even more while attending both class and the musical events. At the end of the semester, I asked Mykela to be my girlfriend and shockingly she said, “No.” I didn't give up and we continued to talk all summer long. In October 2015, she agreed to a relationship and we became a couple. jackson state university

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In 2020, I knew I wanted to propose to the love of my life but the COVID-19 pandemic complicated matters. I had to think of how I was going to surprise Mykela and keep it a secret. I thought it would be perfect to not only do it in Jackson where we met but also at the home of her relatives who are alumni of Jackson State from when it was known as Jackson College. I invited a few of her family members and mine to be there. I knew this would most likely make her cry when she saw our families standing together in support of our union.

Out of the blue, Tramaine called and invited me to attend a Mississippi Braves baseball game.

I got down on one knee as she walked through the door. Our mothers were on either side of me holding “marry me” signs. I thought she would cry, but she was so shocked I was afraid she might pass out! She shook her head to say “Yes,” through her tears and our relatives gave us JSU apparel as congratulatory gifts!

Jerrica (Frierson) Davis —Class of 2008 Tramaine Davis —Class of 2009

We started dating again, and I got pregnant with our first child in 2012. In December 2013, Tramaine threw a surprise party, invited my mother and all our closest friends and asked me to marry him. We married in March 2015. We have three handsome sons: Tramaine Jr., 8; Titan, 5; and Tristen, 2.

Since then, we’ve been on so many adventures together. Our greatest adventure, that of husband and wife, began on Oct. 10, 2021. We are now living happily in Denver, Colorado. Jamario Rankins —Class of 2017 Mykela (Croft) Rankins —Class of 2018

FIRST COMES SCHOOL, THEN COMES MARRIAGE It was August 2005 when Tramaine walked into a Tiger Pride Connection interview at Jackson State University. I was one of the student leaders responsible for interviewing potential candidates. After asking a series of questions to determine if he would be a good fit for the organization, a fellow member named Brandi said, “Ooooo, I think you all should go on a date!” and we both said, “Yeah, maybe.” After the interview, we would see each other on campus often, and Tramaine would say, “We’re still going on our date, right?” and I would always reply, “Yep!” Tramaine and I seemed totally different from one another. I am outgoing and involved, and he is a bit reserved. He was a computer science major, and I was an English major. Something kept making me think about him: Was it his strong work ethic that he kept mentioning in the interview? Was it his greenish/gray eyes? Or was it just that I could tell he was raised right? A few months later, I said to myself, “I’m going to call him and see what’s up.” I called his roommate and mutual friend, Jeremy Jones, and got Tramaine’s number, and called him. After a light conversation, I politely asked, “What’s up? Are we going on that date or what?” He said, “Of course!” Tramaine picked me up from my apartment the following Saturday night, and we went to dinner at Logan’s Roadhouse and then to a movie. After an enjoyable first date, we saw each other for most of our college years. During that time, I pledged, joined several organizations and began to prepare for life after college. I graduated in May of 2008, a year before Tramaine, and began my career as a higher education professional. Tramaine and I ended up breaking up around 2010. I began to focus on my career and graduate school.

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Cortney and Patrice Bell

ONCE UPON A TIME IN 2009 I was a freshman music education major at Jackson State University who jokingly told everyone I only came to college to find a husband. Cortney was a sophomore psychology major. I think we crossed paths only as members of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. He looked good (tall, dark, handsome, etc.) but he was on the drumline, so I assumed he had to be a jerk and we only talked once that year. In 2010, we were both section leaders who faced similar obstacles and had to rebuild our respective sections. We became good friends during that year. After learning about his character and seeing how he directed his section, I thought, “if I only had the opportunity to be in a relationship with someone like this,” but the thought always stopped there. That opportunity came in 2011, so I “shot my shot.” Instead of jumping into a relationship, we took time to learn more about each other. Through fellowship, growth and like-mindedness, we became best friends.

In 2013, Cortney and I began our official relationship, but it was shortlived because he enlisted in the Marines and later went to boot camp. The separation strengthened our bond and provided the foundation for everything else to come. After prayer and counsel, we were privately married Sept.17, 2014 in North Carolina. We are now eight years strong with three darling children. Before the kids, the degrees, the promotions, the struggles, the marriage, the relationship or the “shot shooting,” we were good friends. it takes a friend to keep the vows of a marriage. I had no idea that God would take my freshman-year husband joke seriously. But I am proud to say I found my husband at THEE Jackson State University. Patrice Bell —Class of 2015 and 2017 Cortney Bell —Class of 2012

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By Rachel James-Terry

They say imagination is key to advancing the future. Well, so is Jackson State University. The HBCUs Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CIEED) is helping students turn ideas into tangible products and services. In other ways, it serves as an engine and elevator for enterprise and community development.

“It has been awesome and rewarding to see the excitement of students as they quickly recognize and adopt the resources, technology and opportunities,” shared Almesha L. Campbell, Ph.D., assistant vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development. “It is especially pleasing to see them take initiative in immersing themselves in learning all they can to complement work in the classroom.”

Joseph Whitaker, Ph.D., vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development, says the CIEED successes are many, including the critical impact on attracting new students to the campus and preparing them for an ever-changing world of work.

When one enters the center, its uniqueness is on full display. Visitors are greeted by a bold and vibrant mural designed by Dipannita Saha, a JSU student turned alumna. Black and red gaming stations are setup throughout, acknowledging the global eSports market is a lucrative industry valued slightly over 1.38 billion dollars.

“Through the center, tech companies also offer internships as well as training and coding experiences complementary to didactic work done in the classroom. We continue to prepare our students and community base for a future tech-driven global ecosystem by providing entrepreneurship training as well as access to the knowledge capital needed to successfully assess, understand and navigate the landscape,” Whitaker said. The CIEED held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2020 on the second floor of the H.T. Sampson Library. Since its opening, the center has won a multitude of awards while serving as a collaborative space and incubator for ideas whether student, faculty, or community innovator or entrepreneur..

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“Unlike many years ago, gaming skills — both in terms of design and operations — are now considered critical to advancing the future of human-machine interface, defense tactical autonomy and systems engineering initiatives,” explained Campbell, who also serves as the director of the CIEED. “Remote machine operations, unmanned aircraft, spacecraft and underwater operations and associated visualization capabilities will be major future skills that will be invaluable to our students as they prepare for the future of work,” she added, magnifying the transitional skills gained from gaming.

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Gaming isn’t the only offering CIEED provides. Enhanced learning experiences using virtual reality headsets, augmented reality, computers, varieties of software, 3-D printers and more are available to nurture users’ ingenious minds. Data shows that technology like 3-D printing will continue to influence industries, shape culture and impact the economy. A 2022 article by cadcrowd.com says 3-D printing will revolutionize the world of medicine, localize more manufacturing, and spark a creative renaissance. A $400,000 grant from the Mississippi’s governor’s office helped the CIEED launch a project to infuse virtual reality (VR) into the STEM curriculum. So far, they have developed VR academic programming for chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering and communicative disorders. JSU senior Kaymen Russell is a CIEED Innovation Fellow, a program that gives students a more hands-on experience and helping them drill down and refine their skillset. Fellows have access to high-level industry partners such as HP, Microsoft, Google, and Entergy. Campbell shared that the program offers tangible training and professional development for enhancing career trajectory. It also allows fellows the opportunity to work in teams across disciplines to solve major problems through collaborations and the consideration of multiple perspectives. Additionally, students are able to learn technology transfer and commercialization through pre-accelerator programs such as the EnRICH healthcare focused pre-accelerator program and the NSF I-Corps MidSouth Hub. The Center also sponsors students to participate in fellowship programs such as with ERDCWERX and AUTM. “The program’s diversity engages students in the importance of cultural and linguistic competencies in work environments while helping students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills through project-based activities. Fellows also refine their leadership skills as they help manage the CIEED’s daily operations,” Campbell explained. Russell, a biology pre-physical therapy major, plans to mesh the knowledge gained as a fellow with her career aspirations. “I hope to take what I’ve learned about 3-D printing and laser printing and incorporate it into the medical field,” she said. “While I want to be a physical therapist, I would love to be able to contribute to the field of medicine by being able to create and test new prosthetics designs with the 3-D printed models.”

with my coworkers, who are graphic design majors, to design a shirt for the Innovation Fellows,” she said. High school students are also exposed to the wonders of the CIEED. The development of the Young Innovators Program (YIP) brings high schoolers and middle schoolers to the center during the summer, where they are immersed in all that is offered. To date, the center has supported more than 150 students and Campbell noted that strong partnership with academic summer bridge programs as helping to drive the success of the YIP. Overall, Campbell said the long-term goals are to expand communications and tech resources to ensure a global reach. Additionally, build and strengthen the start-up ecosystem, with supporting maker-space and prototype development and refinement capacity. “The center has brought national attention to JSU in many respects,” she shared. “A real joy for me is the continued engagement of students after they graduate, and the notes about how the center has positively impacted them personally and professionally.”

Even further, Russell said that she loves how the CIEED provides resources to students, which allows them to bring their ideas to fruition for free. “For example, a few of the students designed their own clothing lines and shoes with the software available in the center. I was even able to partner

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This is the way we grow: JSU invests in its physical plant By Rachel James-Terry

Michael Bolden, executive director of Campus Operations, said Jackson State University's growth is relative to the future. Bolden manages three critical JSU units: Facilities and Construction Management, the Division of Auxiliary Enterprises, and the Department of Public Safety. In summary, Bolden is responsible for touching a large part of the campus that influences the comfortability of students' learning environment. "All of the things that allow our students to grow and compete in this global market has to do on some level with a highly-functioning facility," Bolden said. "We must continue modernizing our campus, including its structures and amenities, to compete in higher education." As society advances and evolves, so does the expectation and needs of students. First impressions are especially important, added Bolden. This is why improving campus aesthetics and sustainability, part of the JSU Elevate Strategic Plan, is also a large part of the executive director's responsibility. Investing in JSU's physical plant is helping the University retain and expand its status as one of the most attractive urban campuses in the country while making the necessary changes and additions to boost the quality of life for students, faculty and staff. Those investments include: A.) Lynch Street Project B.) Dining Hall Expansion C.) The Plaza Project D.) New Residence Hall A. Lynch Street Project "Jackson State University's growth pattern is headed downtown. It is critical to the trajectory of the campus," Bolden said. "One of the aims of the Lynch Street project is to increase safety around the circumference of the campus."

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JSU will enhance the Lynch Street gateway into the campus to improve safety and transportation to existing facilities. Future planned projects will extend the campus eastward along the Lynch Street corridor to shorten the distance between the main campus and the downtown area located east of the elevated railroad tracks. In the past, the railroad tracks have been a barrier between the JSU campus and downtown. However, streetscaping and pedestrian improvements to the three connecting arteries – Capitol, Pearl and Pascagoula Streets – will eliminate the illusion of separation, which is more a matter of perception than physical distance. The Lynch Street project will also include beautification and pathways for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. B. Dining Hall Expansion Project This project will consist of a new 30,000-plus square foot dining facility north of the existing JSU Student Center in an area that is currently a parking lot. The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art kitchen and more efficient food prep/storage. It will create a modern and open concept that will allow students, faculty and staff a more spacious and comfortable dining experience, alleviating current space deficiencies. "The new dining hall will be strategically located in the center of campus and attached to the student center. It allows us to extend dining in the same location as retail dining. So that gives students multiple dining options in a central location," Bolden said. C. Plaza Project With the approval of the Mississippi Intuitions of Higher Learning and clearance from the States Department of Archives and History, demolition of the Charles F. Moore Building commenced in 2022. The facility had major structural issues, which included foundation, envelope and roof deficiencies. Based on the extensiveness of the

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repair needs and costs, it was in JSU's best interest to demolish the facility. A plaza area and additional green space will replace the existing facility, contributing to "quality exterior open spaces [that] lead to better student life experiences and additional learning opportunities." "The pandemic reminded us of the importance of having a safe green environment to gather and interact, so with this in mind, we wanted to create an outdoor space where students can study and fellowship," Bolden explained. "It will also serve as an outdoor event space for entertainment and academic programming."

"Higher education is a competitive market. Students are looking for a certain type of facility for housing. This new residence hall is intended to fit the needs of today's students," Bolden said. "It will include more communal spaces and suite-style living quarters and not just beds in rooms." This construction project will design and build a 600-bed residential hall to help house JSU's increasing on-campus student population. Preplanning is underway.

D. New Residence Hall Project Approximately 30% of the student population generally select campus housing. Based on the University's goal of increasing enrollment by 5% over the next five years, JSU's Residence Life anticipates a need to provide space for up to an estimated 2,700 students.

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: JSU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ELEVATES ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM By William H. Kelly III

Sharon Simmons, Ph.D., is excited about the new entrepreneurship minor at JSU and the oppprtunities it will bring. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

he JSU College of Business offers a new entrepreneurship minor to the Jackson State University community after two years of preparation and development. The minor accompanies their existing entrepreneurship major offering, and will give students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship while remaining true to their preferred area of study at JSU. The new minor comes, in part, from a $30,000 VentureWell Faculty Grant received in 2020 by Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Sharon Simmons, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Business Law Saundra Thompson McFarland, J.D. The professors worked to develop the minor and curriculum that aims to bring students from STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

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Arts, Music and Math) into the College of Business to take 18 credits as a minor so they can learn about business, innovation and what it takes to launch a product or build a business. “When you offer entrepreneurship to the non-business majors, you can have a bigger impact on the students. There is value in the thinking that you get from an entrepreneurship degree, such as the soft skills of learning and understanding the whole organization, learning how to network with individuals and learning how to make decisions for yourself and a team,” said Simmons, who also serves as the advisor for the student-led Society for Entrepreneurs organization. The grant was designed to help fund and support faculty with innovative ideas to create new, or transform existing courses and programs to assist students with developing novel, STEM-based inventions and ultimately gaining the necessary entrepreneurial skills

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needed to bring their ideas to the market. “Jackson State has a strong entrepreneurship culture. You speak to the average student and ask them what they want to do and their response is like, ‘I want to do my own thing. I want to be my own boss and handle my own start-up,’” Simmons said. The curriculum is designed to build students holistically and prepare them for higher income opportunities by equipping them with a diverse academic palette and a wide range of skills, knowledge and specialized connections that are unique to the new minor, thanks to its integrative and multidisciplinary approach. “We have other students who are in engineering who are trying to launch new products and they’re trying to build businesses around that, but they don’t have the fundamentals of marketing, entrepreneurial finance or how to talk to investors and which investors to talk to,” Simmons said. Students will be exposed to a variety of classmates stemming from various programs and majors across the campus with the goal to increase networking capabilities that branch out beyond the classroom. An essential part of the curriculum involves students exploring topics such as feasibility studies, owning or leasing buildings for your business and even hiring or contracting employees. “There will be a creativity and innovation course where you’re learning about the mindset needed to develop a business model and how to build a team, which includes the customers and investors. You also take an entrepreneurial finance class where you’ll learn when to go to friends and family, the bank or other investors and what they would want to see from a numbers perspective and a quality perspective,” Simmons added. Additionally, she shared that students will get a focused conversation on managing innovation. They’ll learn the steps of creating a business model and raising funding and managing their technological or art innovation, and how it looks to manage it. Managing includes how to set pricing, penetrate the market, looking at the competition and how to adapt. "Our entrepreneurship minor for non-business majors allows entrepreneurship education to reverberate throughout campus to meet students in their diverse academic disciplines. By doing so, students will possess the entrepreneurship and business acuity to further their innovative ideas to solve problems and drive economic growth," said McFarland. JSU alumnus Richard Bradley, a Mississippi entrepreneur and philanthropist, said that an entrepreneur adaptation is vital to thriving in any market. Bradley graduated from the business administration and marketing program at Jackson State.

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adapt,” Bradley said before expressing his thoughts about JSU’s new entrepreneurship minor. “I’m so glad and excited that the department is offering this new curriculum. It should be wonderful for the students that are coming in. I think it gives students an opportunity to understand that when you’re dealing with entrepreneurship there are keys to being successful,” Bradley said. “This minor will show students the dedication, perseverance, consistency and wherewithal needed to understand that times change, innovation is real, and you have to be innovative and creative when trying to be successful.”

“Adaptation is one of the most important things in the field and expertise of entrepreneurship. Even though you may be located in a certain city or a certain state, you have to make sure you’re keeping up with the economy and how things are changing and be able to

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BLACK BREASTFEEDING & EARLY NUTRITION By Kyle Kidd-Buckner

In the summer of 2022, Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from the Charles Schwab Foundation to create the Center of Excellence on Breastfeeding and Early Nutrition for Black women in Mississippi. The vision for the center materialized after three years of research and grant writing on the importance of early nutrition as a major factor in healthy infants. The Center will be housed in the Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health (BEH) within the College of Health Sciences (CHS), a CEPH Accredited School of Public Health.

a woman entering into that cycle of motherhood, and the other options that are available to them in those very early months of nutrition.” said Shaw. Earlier last year the CHS launched its ‘MomNBabyEXCEL’ brand with a virtual conference on breastfeeding and early nutrition in Mississippi. The conference sought to increase awareness and knowledge about breastfeeding, early nutrition challenges that mothers and fathers encounter and opportunities to support/advocate for mothers and their families.

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“Our goal in creating this center is to focus on several areas that will support statewide maternal and child health initiatives aimed at improving infant health. One is education and training, the other is advocacy for breastfeeding and the third is research that will make meaningful contributions to improve breastfeeding and early nutrition outcomes for infants in Mississippi and beyond. We hope to serve as a repository for research and best practices around breastfeeding and early nutrition in Mississippi,” said CHS Department Chair Mary Shaw, Ph.D.

Typically within early childhood family dynamics, the mother is primarily seen as being in charge of the intimate nurturing and nourishment of the child and the father being the protector and/or provider. While the technical understanding of this dynamic has valid reasoning, studies have shown, contrary to popular belief, that men, who participate in the early stages of nourishment and engage in learning about the process women endure to provide sufficient nourishment, eliminate any perceived psychological, mental, emotional and/or physical stressors that may strain the mother’s ability to nurture effectively.

Shaw explained that the center’s three-year grant is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The project was the early vision of Mohammad Shahbazi, Ph.D., former interim dean of the School of Public Health. Many couples first welcoming a child find the male is inclined to allow the woman to facilitate child-bearing techniques, including breastfeeding, due to a lack of knowledge about how to properly assist during pregnancy and post birth.

JSU DrPH student Austine Onyia is currently studying within the department of epidemiology and biostatistics, and he has worked closely with Shaw to ensure the program curriculum is undergirded in public health research that identifies the benefits of male contribution and determines the gaps in understanding. With over 25 years of experience in public health having practiced in multi-ethnic settings, including Nigeria and Belize, Onyia served as a guest speaker at the MomNBabyEXCEL conference.

The center will prioritize spousal support groups and courses that inform Black men in particular on what the process of breastfeeding entails, diffusing misconceptions and identifying a clear plan of action to change the dynamic of child-bearing from one that is unilateral to a collaborative effort.

His segment focused on the male’s perspective on breastfeeding support and interrogating the pathways for active engagement. Onyia succinctly summarized the "why" behind male contribution toward this pivotal stage of child development and ultimately toward the strength of the family unit in one word: bond.

“One of the unique pieces that we're hoping [will] come out of this is having men, Black men in particular, understand and have knowledge about breastfeeding in order to be informed as to what it takes to support

“One of the most important aspects of early childhood nourishment is bonding and that bond is two in one. It is bonding with the baby and bonding with the mother, creating that family bond between the three,”

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said Onyia. “It [bonding] happens more effectively when the man is engaged and usually at that early stage, if a man is not engaged, it shows through the baby and the mother through signs of physical and often psychological stress.” Onyia suggests that early childhood bonding between the father and the family can serve as a preventive measure against what recent statistical evidence shows to be an increasing problem among women within early stages of motherhood, postpartum depression. Postpartum depression often is rooted in feelings of helplessness and/or lack of support in the early stages of motherhood, which can potentially act as an emotional trigger for women. However, it is with the understanding and the education of the male’s contribution toward the process that conditions can be wholly avoided. Based on participant input during the conference, Onyia was also able to gain a deeper understanding into the social stigmas that often strain the relationship and level of comfort between the mother and father, one of those stigmas being breastfeeding in public. Often, the sexualization of women historically has placed barriers around their ability to nurture their child in public places where a private setting may not be immediately accessible. Some men who may lack understanding of this necessity can create stressors within the body and mind of the woman, causing her to feel unprotected. “If the man is comfortable with it, the woman is more likely to be relaxed about it, and she will have the comfort to know she’s protected and safe to proceed with nourishment,” said Onyia. “She’s not going to be so much worried about any other opinion that is there as long as the father is understanding and protective.”

breastfeeding nationally, innovative research focused on Mississippians will guide transdisciplinary efforts to address clinical, psychosocial, education, economic, environmental and policy factors that impact breastfeeding and early nutrition outcomes for mothers and their infants. A notable portion of the MomNBabyEXCEL brand will encompass increasing awareness and knowledge about breastfeeding and early nutrition among fathers and/or male partners in relationships with women who are breastfeeding or attending to the early nutrition needs of their infants. Shaw explained that pregnancy and postpartum care experiences for women must include family support. Support encompasses being knowledgeable and equipped to support the needs of women during a very challenging time period inclusive of prenatal, delivery and postpartum care. “We’re excited about the male initiative. There are few programs out there that educate men so that they have the knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding and early nutrition for infants and even become an advocate for it,” said Shaw. The CHS has formed several key relationships in creating the center, including participating in the HBCU Consortium of African American Public Health Programs and the HBCUs advancing Maternal and Child Health Initiatives to achieve health equity. The center also intends to provide unique opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to actively participate in MCH-focused projects.

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Miss JSU 2022-23:

NAOMI HARRIS

Classification: Senior Major: Elementary Education and Teaching Hometown: Memphis, TN Hobbies: Painting, Reading, Spending Quality Time with Friends and Family, Traveling, Working Out, Watching Documentaries and DJing

What would be one word to describe the epitome of Miss Jackson State University? I remember Destiny and I watched Destiny from high school because I wasn't here on campus. Just seeing her Instagram, seeing her coronation, I was just in such awe. Then arriving on campus and seeing Naysa reign so gracefully, I was left again in awe. So I think the expression is just ‘awe’ because we embody a high class, well rounded servant mindset as black women. How can you not just be in awe?

What brought you to Jackson State University? What compelled you to get involved in student leadership opportunities? The aura of being on campus, everything felt inviting and family oriented. Everybody was just so welcoming. The hotspot was so lit. As soon as I got done with my tour, I applied for early admission because I already had my test score. The rest was history as far as getting involved on campus. I have been involved in student leadership since I was in sixth grade. But I had every intention of not being a student leader when I came to college because it had worn me out in high school. I was shaping a community as well as shaping and building school traditions. I told myself, “Yeah, I'm not gonna do this,” but eventually I felt that something was missing from my collegiate experience, a part of who I am, so I got involved during my sophomore year and the rest was history.

What are some things that you do outside of the office to help you find peaceful moments? How do you de-stress from being a queen? This must be so silly, but my favorite part of the day, I make sure I do this every day, is lie in my bed in silence and look toward the ceiling. I love those moments because I'm a sister, I'm a daughter, I'm a queen, I'm a friend, I'm a line sister, I'm a girlfriend, I'm everything in most spaces. But at this exact moment until I fall asleep, I'm just me. Also I love talking to my family. They're not here to support me physically, but I love talking to them and getting all those encouraging words to fill me back up. Fried Chicken Wednesday or Fish Friday? Fried Chicken Wednesday, every single time. What do you think makes Jackson State's community unique? The love, I tell people every single time, we are THEE I LOVE for a reason. There’s no other love like a Jackson State love affair, that's what I've received from the first day to this very moment. I can walk into any room and feel the love in general and specific moments. People whom I have never met are so intentional in making sure that I'm okay. Intentional in ensuring that I'm prepared for the steps that I need to take to get to the next place in life.

pretty long dance. It’s funny and ironic that Halle Coleman, former Miss JSU, reigned supreme as the longest Whistle While You Work dancer. What is your favorite tradition or custom JSU, traditional or custom? I feel like my favorite custom that we have is Yard Fest. It’s that time when everybody is returning back to old stomping grounds for homecoming. You connect with everybody who graduated. It just creates this atmosphere of just so much love with the current JSU meeting the old JSU and we're all there congregating together for the THEE I LOVE. Has any other Miss JSU had a ROTC program background? No, I believe I would be the first Miss JSU to serve with a military background by way of the ROTC program. With the skills and the experience obtained in a military program? Where do you see overlap in your role as Miss Jackson State? I would say ROTC definitely prepares me for Miss JSU. The military has taught me a discipline that's just like unbreakable, it has taught me to live life in structure as well as with mental resilience. All of those things aid in the productivity of both myself and my royal court. I feel like everybody in life should go through some form of basic training, everybody will be such better people because of it. It teaches you how to be a better person and it's like once you learn those skills,you can't unlearn it, they stick.

What would be your favorite JSU line dance? Whistle While You Work. That line dance will always be my favorite one. I feel like it's my favorite because we made it a competition our sophomore year to see who can do it the longest because it's a

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Mister JSU 2022-23:

JOSHUA EDWARDS

Classification: Senior Major: Mass Communication concentration in Multimedia Journalism Hometown: Tulsa, OK Hobbies: Reading, Journaling, Watching YouTube Vlogs, and Practicing Self-Care

return and relive those moments with their classmates and friends and with us. It's so great seeing different eras of JSU in one moment and seeing how we all enjoy and share our love for Jackson State. What are your plans after graduation? I want to go to Columbia University in New York and earn my master's in broadcast journalism. After that, I plan to work in the news reporting field. Right now, I do entertainment reporting for Tiger Report, which I want to dig deeper into as I elevate my career. How would you say JSU has prepared you for the next chapter of your life? JSU has taught me how to be a go-getter. We often never realize how intimidating life can be until we're actually put in that space. When I first got to JSU, I was confined in this box, didn't take many risks, and would just sit in my room and not interact. JSU taught me how to be ok with being uncomfortable and how to embrace uncertainty. How would you describe the JSU experience to aspiring students? The JSU experience is a journey that you should embrace. You grow to love it so much as you spend more time here, learning the culture, getting involved and meeting friends. It's a journey that is going to progress in ways you could never imagine.

Why did you want to be Mister JSU? I believe in purpose, and I felt like it was God-led. I feel like this is something God wanted me to do, and I have a heart for seeing people succeed. If I could be an inspirational visual representation or go to schools and speak to students in the Jackson community or my peers, that's what I want to do. What is your platform? My platform is “My Turn.” It was inspired by the rapper Lil' Baby's "My Turn" album. It means what are you willing to face to claim it's your turn? Whether it's procrastination, self-doubt, lack of confidence, laziness, whatever it is, there is always something we can defeat to reach our ultimate purpose. One of my favorite quotes is, 'Embrace your obstacles so that they can contribute to your success story.' Describe one of your favorite JSU traditions and why? My favorite JSU tradition is Yard Fest because it's great seeing the alumni

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What are the most important aspects of being a JSU ambassador? I would say being genuine. You can't do something if you don't have a genuine connection to it. Being a JSU ambassador can be time consuming. If somebody is in this position and trying to pour into people without genuine intention, their fuel will run low. So, the most important aspect of being a JSU ambassador is being genuine and authentic to this position and yourself. Explain why you will always love your "Dear ole college home." I will always love my 'dear ole college home' because it contributed to the Joshua that many people know today. I'm still growing, but I wasn't always as brave as I am now, and I will always love my dear ole college home because it has helped me grow personally, academically and professionally. It has helped me grow in so many areas. I am proud of the growth that Jackson State has afforded me. Many people don't heed the school's motto (Challenging minds and changing lives), but I've been challenged, and my life has been changed. It may sound cliché, but I honestly believe that. I'm not the same Joshua I was my freshman year because it helped me grow and step out of my comfort zone on so many levels.

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SGA President 2022-23:

MADISON CATHEY

Classification: Senior Major: Accounting Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS Hobbies: Reading, Shopping, Engaging in Community Service Projects, and Trying Restaurants as well as Binge-Watching TV Shows, Surfing on Social Media, Black History and Home Decor.

day. I like to keep the same people around me. I'm such a stickler for routine and habit. However, when you get in leadership change is inevitable. If nothing changes, nothing changes. I knew that when I accepted the call to leadership, there were things that needed to change so that Jackson State could be the best campus that it could be. My platform is geared towards creating a campus culture that we can be proud of. So inevitably things have to improve for that to happen. So I think that my approach to change as a leader is just leaning into it, embracing it. There's some things that are gonna change whether they have your permission to change or not. What impact did JSU have on you becoming the 76th SGA president? JSU gave me the confidence and ambition to dream and pursue a position like Student Government Association president. I’ve experienced rigorous coursework, leadership roles, community service, and a lot of SGA and CAB events Jackson State. This has instilled characteristics such as leadership, responsibility, ultimately pushing me to be my best self. This is just one of the many amazing opportunities JSU has afforded me. Before Jackson State, I was somewhat shy and definitely afraid to speak up for myself. JSU has forced me outside of my comfort zone.

What brought you to Jackson State University? What compelled you to get involved in student leadership opportunities? I decided on Jackson State two weeks before I was set to graduate high school because a recruiter convinced me to do a campus tour. I ended up falling in love with the campus, and I knew that I'd be well taken care of here. Looking back, as I was going into my senior year, getting ready to graduate in the spring was the best decision I could have made for myself. I got involved in leadership first by having great role models in leadership as a freshman. I wanted to carry myself in the way that Nassa (Former Miss JSU), or Jordan (Former SGA President) did, who was SGA president when I was a freshman. When I was a freshman I was always really happy just being in service. So that's what pulled me into involvement in SGA specifically.

Explain why you’ll always bleed blue and white. I’ll always bleed blue and white because of the impact JSU has left within me. Jackson State University has equipped me with all the tools to succeed in the world after college and the confidence to chase my biggest dreams. My gratitude for this university will allow me to do nothing less than support my school as an alumna, share my positive experiences, and prayerfully continue the family legacy of students to attend and graduate from Jackson State University in future years. Describe your leadership experience during your tenure as SGA president. I am so grateful for my experience as a student leader at JSU. Serving as SGA president has been both fulfilling and challenging but ultimately well worth it. The excitement and anticipation around being back on campus has really helped boost student morale. As a result, my tenure has been less complicated. I also have an amazing administration and team of advisors that make my life a whole lot easier. My advisors understand I am a student first so they make juggling everything else a breeze.

What is your relationship with change? How must a leader approach the idea of change? I actually think that being in leadership has developed my relationship to change greatly. Madison, as a person, is such a creature of habit. I like the same things. I keep the same food every

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JSU to Host 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders this summer Jackson State University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Jackson State University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. JSU was the first institution in Mississippi to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship last year. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities and local community engagement. YALI was

created in 2010 and supports young Africans as they spur economic growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance and enhance peace and security across Africa. Since 2014, the U.S. Department of State has supported nearly 5,800 Mandela Washington Fellows from across Sub-Saharan Africa to develop their leadership skills and foster connections and collaboration with U.S. professionals. The cohort of Fellows hosted by Jackson State University will be part of a group of 700 Mandela Washington Fellows hosted at 28 educational institutions across the United States.

JSU College of Business school of business at an HBCU to earn accreditation from the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools celebrates 50th of Business (AACSB). The COB remains in the six percent of business schools worldwide, with the AACSB anniversary accreditation. Jackson State University’s College of Business celebrated its 50th anniversary. The college commemorated decades of success with a kick-off reception noting significant milestones and the thousands of graduates it has produced. The college was authorized July 1, 1972, and provides a management education to a diverse student body, including those with historically disadvantaged backgrounds. It delivers its academic programs through two departments – Business Administration and Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.

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These two entities became known as the School of Business and Economics, with an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students. In 1995, Jackson State University’s School of Business became the sixth

“Since its founding, the College of Business has embarked on a more than exciting journey,” stated Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “As I reflect over the pioneering work of the faculty and staff over the last half century, I find many accomplishments leading us to this milestone.” Ikem was appointed the eighth dean of the College of Business in July 2019. Under his leadership, the COB continues to grow. This fall, the college will offer a new Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Supply Chain Management, including the two new online degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Public Accountancy.

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JSU's Jerri Haynes wants to reimagine College of Education and Human Development Jerri Haynes, Ed.D., is the new dean of the College of Education and Human Development. She is joining JSU following her time at Tennessee State University, where she served as dean and professor of the College of Education, increasing their enrollment by 15 percent in her first year. She has dedicated nearly three decades of her life to higher education. She plans to continue paving the path for academic excellence, encouraging a diverse and supportive community as well as facilitating school districts and other educational agencies. “I am looking forward to collaborating with an innovative and thriving team of individuals at JSU throughout the college, university, and system who are working to transform the lives of students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders. It is an opportunity to reimagine COEHD, an amazing

opportunity with unlimited possibilities,” said Haynes. “Critical to my success in these efforts have been my knowledge, experience, skills, and disposition of programs, instructional pedagogy, assessments, and partnerships to connect diverse perspectives to develop programs that consist of rigor relevance, and relationships with flexibility and autonomy to meet all stakeholders’ needs.” Haynes has an extensive amount of curriculum and management leadership, including experiences developing new courses, certificates, and credentialing programs. The proud mother of two credits her success to a strong foundation of progressive leadership and diverse experiences that played an integral role in her becoming a culturally and linguistically responsive leader.

JSU's College of Education announces inaugural class of Mississippi Teacher Residency program Jackson State University’s College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) welcomed 15 graduate students into their first Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program this fall. The MTR program aims to prepare educators for teaching in geographical critical shortage areas. To celebrate the inaugural group of educators, the COEHD, MDE, and the Jackson Public School District (JPS) celebrated the students’ admittance with a signing day similar to when prospective athletes commit to a sports organization. In December 2021, JSU received $2,038,589 of a $9.8 million grant from MDE, to address elementary and special education teacher shortages. The program is supported by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. JSU is in partnership with JPS. Each institution is partnered with one or more school districts experiencing critical teacher shortages. The goal is to ensure all Mississippi students have access to licensed, diverse, and effective teachers.

elementary and special education. Tommy Nalls, Ed.D., director of Recruitment said the MTR program has resulted in JPS certifying 34 teachers in the last four years, simultaneously decreasing vacancies in the district and improving teacher retention. According to Nalls, an estimated 65% of teachers working for JPS have a JSU background. “We’re talking about innovation in the making expanding internship to one year where students take theory and apply it in a real classroom setting using the gradual release model. We’re talking about school districts taking their challenges in finding qualified teachers and turning them into opportunities where candidates are right there in the school district," said Jerri Haynes, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education and Human Development. "It’s unbelievable where we are now in need of qualified teachers and where we can be in the next five years with a pipeline of qualified teachers. We’re talking about unlimited possibilities, and that’s what we need to stay focused on to eliminate teacher shortages in rural and urban school districts.”

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JSU students named HBCU Scholars for White House Initiative Jackson State University students Brikala Roach and Kelsei Scott have been selected as HBCU Scholars for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The newly announced ninth cohort recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their academic accomplishments, leadership, civic engagement and much more. “I am so excited and happy to be chosen as an HBCU Scholar. It’s a blessing to be representing JSU. It feels great to see that my hard work and service do not go unnoticed. I hope to gain resources and opportunities that I can bring to my school, as well as networking with others,” said Roach, a health, physical education and recreation major with a 3.7 GPA. The HBCU scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of over 350 students. Applications also required the signature of their HBCU president or designated

HBCU faculty, adding a level of prestige to this application process. “I feel blessed to be selected as a White House Initiative HBCU Scholar. This is a monumental accomplishment for me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a participant in this program,” said Scott, a junior with a 3.3 GPA majoring in journalism and media studies. “I hope to gain a range of experience in different fields and connect with other HBCU scholars during my time.” Over the academic year, HBCU Scholars will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. Training and cross-university networking opportunities will be available. Scholars will also have the chance to work on issues specifically related to the HBCU community and participate in national and regional events with professionals from a wide range of disciplines. (Pictured left to right) Kelsei Scott and Brikala Roach

JSU Alumnus Judge Carlton Reeves, J.D., makes history as first Black man to serve as Chair of U.S. Sentencing Commission JSU alumnus Judge Carlton Reeves, J.D., was confirmed as chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission following President Biden’s nomination in May 2022. Reeves makes history as the first Black man to serve as chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. The U.S. Senate confirmed a group of seven bipartisan members to serve on the U.S. Sentencing Commission Friday, August 5, providing the independent judicial branch agency with a voting quorum for the first time in more than three years. “I am honored to have been nominated to this position by the President and to have been confirmed by the Senate,” commented Reeves. Reeves shared that the criminal justice system has some troubling divisions that have emerged among

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courts on sentencing issues during the years the Commission lacked a quorum. “My new Commission colleagues are all highly experienced professionals with vast knowledge of and broad expertise in the criminal justice system. Our diverse backgrounds and expertise will bode well as the Commission works to address these complex issues in a bipartisan matter,” added Reeves. As incoming chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, Reeves acknowledged his predecessor’s years of service on the Commission and praised him for the completion of important reports on recidivism, fentanyl, firearms offenses, compassionate release and more by the agency under his leadership.

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JSU Department of Music Awarded $50,000 for cardiovascular study through African-influenced arts to Jackson State students, faculty, staff and surrounding communities. JSU’s African Drum & Dance Ensemble students will be a part of the study, Alkebulan Music Philosophy, a local African music arts collective, and a number of guests spanning beyond the Mississippi borders. The Chair of the Department of Music, Lisa Beckley-Roberts, Ph.D., credits this opportunity as a “great multidisciplinary approach” with the goal of reframing thoughts and interest in movement while tackling “populations who are disproportionately impacted by heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.”

The Jackson State University Department of Music is bringing African dance and music to the community through a $50,000 grant funded by the Mississippi Department of Health via the Jackson Heart Study. The grant comes from the proposal of demonstration projects sought after by the MSDH that would address health disparities in underrepresented communities. The study is an eight-month program, scheduled to launch sometime in November, designed to introduce community members to a new way of living through African dance, drumming and more. It will include people of various ages and gender backgrounds and are open

“They’ll commit to a three-month cycle. We’ll be tracking them throughout their time in the program to see if it impacts their weight, mood, blood pressure, and all of the things that are risk factors, particularly for African-Americans for heart disease,” said Beckley-Roberts. “We’ll do an initial health screening, and then we’ll begin working with them, so it’s a really exciting thing because it hasn’t been done here.” Twice a month, community members will participate in African drumming paired with African-informed yoga, nutritional counseling and food journaling. With the help of the Jackson State University Health Center, participants will have access to scales, heart rate monitors and a library of workouts to practice independently in between in-person classes. Classes are scheduled to happen every other week and feature guest presenters.

Love for JSU: Alumna establishes $100K endowed criminal justice scholarship Jackson State University alumna Jennifer Love recently established the $100,000 Jennifer Love Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship at her alma mater. Love, a 1983 graduate of the HBCU, is a retired corporate and law enforcement executive with over 27 years of FBI experience. “I hope to encourage generations of JSU students to highly consider a career in law enforcement because this nation desperately needs law enforcement officials who reflect the communities they serve,” Love said. “Whether it be as police officers, federal agents, probation officers, prosecutors or defense attorneys, to name a few.”

student debt and galvanize others to action. Love retired from the FBI in 2012 as the assistant director of the Security Division, where she was responsible for all FBI security disciplines, which included physical security, information security, personnel security, the FBI police and the executive protection of the FBI director and the attorney general of the United States. “I sincerely hope establishing the endowment will inspire other JSU alumni to give. God has truly blessed my life, and because of his favor, giving back has become one of my greatest joys because ’to whom much is given, much is required,’” she said.

The Hazelhurst, Mississippi, native said she also intends for the scholarship to help alleviate

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JSU alums form traveling opera company ‘Opera Unique’, hosts debut concert at alma mater Jackson State University’s Department of Music alums returned to their alma mater to host a benefit concert at JSU’s F.D. Hall Music Center in the Jimmy James, Jr. Recital Hall. The concert was a collaboration between the Department of Music and Opera Unique, LLC, featuring talents and performances by the JSU opera/musical theatre workshop, vocal jazz ensemble, and concert chorale, fulfilling the organization’s mission to dedicate opportunities for students and others in a nontraditional sense. GeDeane Graham, Tiffany Williams-Cole, Edwin Jhamaal Davis, and Gavin Hughes formed Opera Unique, LLC, a traveling opera company, and are all graduates of JSU’s opera/musical theatre program, respectively. Opera Unique LLC will also feature shows with a variety of arts and music genres, such as jazz, gospel, and more, making opera relatable and modern to help fans and audience members feel more connected and engaged.

The art of opera showcases stories through the eyes and background of characters adjacent to languages such as German, Spanish, Italian and French, immersing viewers in a multicultural and time-bending experience.

Jackson State University receives $1M grant toward Mid-South Innovation Corps Hub presented by National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that five new NSF Innovation (I-Corps) Hubs would be launched as a part of the expansion of the National Innovation Network in partnership with Jackson State University – one of the key institutions to be funded. The I-Corps Hubs provides experiential entrepreneurial training to academic researchers across all fields of science and engineering. As part of the initiative, each I-Corps Hub is funded for up to $3 million per year for five years, JSU is slated to receive $1 million in monetary

support. Established in 2011, the I-Corps program is designed to support the commercialization of deep technologies, which grow from discoveries in fundamental science and engineering. “JSU has had an NSF I-Corps Site since 2016 and has trained over 300 faculty and students. We have leveraged this program to foster partnerships with other institutions and build innovative programs to meet the needs of HBCUs,” said Almesha Campbell, Ph.D. assistant vice president of research and economic development.

$15M National Science Foundation grant will aid in growth of JSU and cybersecurity infrastructure expansion at minority institutions During the 2022 National HBCU Week Conference in Washington, D.C, a consortium of HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions were presented a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation to aid in establishing cyberinfrastructure at minority-serving institutions and bridge the digital divide. The NSF grant is expected to provide HBCU and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) with campus-specific cyberinfrastructure assessments

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that foster cyberinfrastructure strategic plans. It will also fund key cyberinfrastructure technology investments to address barriers the university previously encountered when developing research or applying for cyberinfrastructure funding.

University Highlights

JSU selected to participate in Princeton-HBCU Research Alliance Jackson State University was among 10 universities to be selected for a research collaboration project with Princeton University. Partnering with several other HBCUs including Spelman College, Howard University and Prairie View A&M University, the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation engages in groundbreaking research spanning across multiple fields including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and engineering taking on some of most pressing issues challenging society. Working collaboratively with the Division of Research and Economic Development at JSU,

both professor Nihar Pradhan, Ph.D, JSU associate professor in physics Gloria Billingsley, Ph.D. JSU professors of public policy and administration are slated to participate in the project attributing the university’s research investment and interest into the program. Pradham’s research focuses primarily on renewable energy and how developing high energy story devices utilizing specific two-dimensional materials can aid in enhancing energy storage capacitors and maintain high energy density.

JSU joins Grow with Google’s HBCU Career Readiness program Jackson State University joined the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, an initiative to help educate Black college students at over 30 HBCUs and prepare them for the workforce through the acquisition of digital skills training and career workshops. The program was made possible through a $3 million investment into the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and hopes to equip more than 100,000 HBCU students with industry-level skills by 2025. Starting in 2020, the Grow with Google program provides HBCU career centers with funding and a semester-long-in-person and online digital skills program. Some of the various topics the students will be able to engage in include design thinking, project management and professional brand building.

JSU partners with Microsoft TechSpark initiative to expand cybersecurity readiness program Jackson State University partnered this year with Microsoft to jumpstart the company’s new TechSpark initiative designed to accelerate digital equity and support inclusive economic opportunities within the STEM field. The primary focus of this initiative is to provide collaborating partners with digital skills training, job opportunities in STEM and industryrelevant computer science education.

of Science, Engineering, and Technology in an effort to expand the cybersecurity program that builds workforce development opportunities for JSU students. JSU aims to recruit and train at least 100 students in the field of cybersecurity, exposing them to internship opportunities that will also lend assistance in providing a practical, real-world experience.

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Fulbright Recipient explores wireless communications strategies in developing countries Earning the prestigious opportunity to conduct meticulous research under the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, Jackson State University Professor, Ali Abu-El Humos, Ph.D. looks forward to bridging the gap between academic and research opportunities for JSU students and study abroad programs. Over the course of 10 months, Humps will work collaboratively with faculty and students from the University of Jordan on research relating to wireless communication and network remote sensing. With the University of Jordan touting a pristine background in the area of computer science specifically in border security, Humos sees this as an opportunity for both institutions to engage in a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge to develop curriculum. Entering into his 17th year of teaching at JSU, Humos looks forward to adding Jordan to the list of countries available for JSU students interested in pursuing study abroad research programs.

JSU Professor Kofi Barima, recipient of Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award History Professor Kofi R. Barima, Ph.D., is one of three Jackson State University professors to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2022-2023 academic year. He will be teaching and doing research at the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Kingston, Jamaica, while working at the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Only an estimated 20% of applicants are selected to partake in the prestigious program. “We congratulate Dr. Barima on this accomplishment. His research focuses on the different aspects of the Caribbean culture, and I expect the Fulbright experience will catapult his work to be widely valued. His articles enhance our understanding of the Caribbean experience, and I expect that Dr. Barima will be one of the premier Caribbean scholars,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa Mosley, Ph.D. Barima has dedicated decades of his life to researching West African and Caribbean history and spiritual retention. The Jamaica native developed an interest in African and Caribbean history at a young age.

Professor named Fulbright recipient aims to target adolescents’ mental illnesses Jackson State University professor Amal Mitra, DrPH, is a recipient of the 2022-2023 Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award. He will participate in a six-month project in India to study the psychological implications of COVID-19 on adolescents within developing countries. “I congratulate Dr. Mitra on the second Fulbright award. Indeed, the global focus on public health is warranted. Much of our international advances in public health center on practices tested in India. I look forward to Dr. Mitra implementing his best practices with JSU public health initiatives,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa Mosley, Ph.D. Carrying a wealth of research experience in both the fields of medicine and public health, Mitra responded naturally to the call to action amid the rise of COVID-19, possessing a deep understanding of epidemic control.

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University Highlights

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation received $162,230 grant from MSDH Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation has been awarded a $162,230 grant for a 20-month partnership with the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and the Office of Preventive Health Equity and the Health Equity Coalition of Mississippi. The collaboration will launch the statewide project “Advancing Health Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease: Changing the Narrative to Serve Mississippi’s Most Equitable Populations,” funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, Mississippi ranks among the top in the nation in incidences of kidney disease. With the help of Jackson State and MSDH, the non-profit hopes to develop a week-long education health course in high schools to promote healthier living and kidney health.

T.J. Mayfield, executive director of MS Kidney Foundation, and James Robinson, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

JSU School of Public Health launches Bachelor of Science in public health program Jackson State University’s Department of Health Policy & Management launched a Bachelor of Science in public health program, which will provide a sound theoretical and practical education for public health practitioners. Jackson State University’s faculty partnered with external stakeholders in the design of an academic program meeting the demands of a changing health landscape. The result is a degree program embracing workforce needs. The new Bachelor of Science in public health program is a product of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) funds project

between JSU and Mississippi College. Last year, JSU and Mississippi College received $5 million for a joint venture to promote and protect population health. With the demand for public health practitioners rapidly increasing, JSU Department Chair of Health Policy and Management Russell L. Bennett, Ph.D., expects the program to serve as the foundation for innovative strategies and interventions necessary for addressing health issues prevalent in society.

Metro Jackson Community Prevention awarded $304,488 grant renewal towards substance abuse program in West Jackson Jackson State University’s Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition Department (MJCPC) had it's Substance Abuse Prevention Block Grant renewed by the Mental Health Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services. The department is slated to receive $304,488 for the 2022-23 fiscal year. This year’s renewal marked MJCPC’s 31st year to receive funding in the field of substance abuse prevention. The purpose of the grant is to provide evidence-based substance abuse prevention services to local schools,

colleges and communities. Metro Jackson services K-12 schools, colleges and the collective Jackson community. MJCPC was originally formed in 1995 under the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Community Prevention initiative. The Coalition is an expansion of an earlier CSAP five-year Community Partnership initiative, “Jackson Takes a Stand Community Partnership.”

Henry Thompson, MJCPC project director

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Alumniprofiles ALUM CREDITS JSU FOR FAMILY FORTUNE

ackson State University alumnus and business owner Howard Catchings and his late wife, Danella Catchings, have donated more than $250,000 to their alma mater. Catchings has served on the JSU Development Foundation, which works collaboratively to secure financial resources to support the university, for 27 years. An entrepreneur, Catchings is the owner and founder of H.D. Insurance Agency in Jackson, Mississippi. His agency has contributed over $74,000 to JSU. The walls of his 4,800-squarefoot State Street office are covered with hundreds of medals, plaques and certificates of achievement. A man who pursues greatness, Catchings views Jackson State as a source of great things. "JSU has really provided ways for people to grow. A JSU degree gets you in the door no matter where you come from. Jackson State is the same as the other eight (state-supported) universities in the state of Mississippi," he said.

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During a segregated nation and city, Catchings grew up in the neighborhood encompassing JSU. With a philanthropic and communitydriven spirit, a teenage Catchings made trips to the store for the elderly.

insurance policies to families and businesses. Upon receiving his first paycheck as a teacher, Catchings withdrew 200 one-dollar bills and hurried home to show his two brothers and mother.

He was driven by the belief that only two types of people could wear ties, preachers or teachers, and he chose to become a teacher. He also became a lifeguard and swim coach, joined the newspaper and had a 17-year career as a teacher in the Jackson Public School District.

With laughter, Catchings described sitting on the living room floor and making it "rain money." As a teacher, he made $3,200 annually, so $200 was a significant amount for him and his family at the time.

"I didn't realize that being the type of person I was during those years was developing me for the future," said Catchings, a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in the Jackson alumni chapter. He served as the first Black chairman of the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, to name one of the many community organizations to which he has volunteered his time, and is the first Black person to become a member of the Country Club of Jackson.

Catchings shared his love for Jackson State with his late wife, Danella, of 50 years, whom he met at JSU. His wife was a transfer STEM major student from Dillard University. The couple has four children: Sebrena Catchings, Howard Douglas Catchings IV, James Brownridge-Catchings and Daniel Catchings. All four siblings followed in their parents' footsteps and graduated from JSU. Catchings has established college funds for all nine of his grandchildren with the only stipulation that they must attend Jackson State.

In the 1960s, he started his career with the Jackson Public Schools and began selling

Catchings believes his family fortune, including his children and grandchildren,

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ALUMNI COUPLE POURS INTO FUTURE TIGERS stem from his education at Jackson State. Every JSU alumnus should be grateful for the opportunity to attend the university, he believes.

The Pittmans contribute to JSU because they believe in the university, its faculty, staff and alumni.

She is the recipient of numerous awards and has established faith-based programs to promote wellness.

"Everything you do today is because of Jackson State. If you need a job, they will first ask you if you have a college degree. You're going to say ‘Yes,"’ he said. "Jackson State is just a part of my life and my children's lives. My wife's, too, even though she is deceased now."

"Through the grace and mercy of God, we have been successful in all endeavors we have pursued in our lives, and we extend appreciation to this prestigious institution. It is imperative for my wife, Alma, and I to give back by investing in a university that was built on elevation and empowerment," said Winston Pittman.

Among her many accomplishments, Alma Pittman serves as vice-chair of the Board of Trustees at HBCU Simmons College and is board member of Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Catchings plans to continue to support the university and help expand the campus beyond its current borders so that even more students can experience and thrive at JSU. "I give to the place that got me where I am today,” he said.

or more than a decade, Jackson State University alumni and entrepreneurs Alma and Winston Pittman, Ph.D., have consistently contributed to the university, particularly to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Management in the College of Business. Their donation of $250,000 toward the development of the department met the requirements for a 100% percent gift match established by the U.S. Department of Education Title III program, bringing the total in contributions to $500,000.

Winston Pittman is the president and CEO of Pittman Enterprise, the sixth-largest auto group in the nation, according to Black Enterprise Magazine. A board member of the Toyota/ Lexus Minority Dealers Association, he has served in leadership positions for the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and the University of Louisville Board of Overseers. A native of Grenada, Mississippi, Winston Pittman majored in business with a concentration in accounting at JSU. He is an active member of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Inc. Alma Pittman, a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, attended Hinds Community College and majored in nursing. She completed her clinical training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and at a medical center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her career at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, worked at Baptist Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and then joined the medical team at Caretenders.

The Pittmans understand the importance of financial assistance for students. "This partnership provides an opportunity to help others who lack financial resources to attend school. Jackson State, which means the world to me, is among several places we give back to make a difference in the lives of our young people," Alma Pittman said. In 2011, the Pittmans received the JSU Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2012, the university honored them with the naming of the Winston R. Pittman and Alma Dent Pittman Auditorium in the College of Business. Both Alma and Winston Pittman received a Doctorate of Humane Letters degree during JSU’s 140th Spring Commencement and were described by then-interim JSU President Rod Paige as "philanthropic spirits" with a stellar track record of entrepreneurial success.

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Promotion and Tenure Awarded during the 2021-2022 year, effective the 2022-2023 year: Felicite Noubissi Kamdem, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor Department of Biology Qilin Dai, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences Remata Reddy, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences Pictured left to right: Rashell Smith-Spears, Ph.D., Felicite Noubissi Kamdem, Ph.D., and Qilin Dai, Ph.D. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

Nihar Prahan, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences Yongfeng Zhao, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences RaShell Smith-Spears, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication

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Alumni in Action

Alumni Notes Natasha Scruggs, Esq. launched

her first collegiate Future Black Lawyers Institute (FBLI) at her alma mater, Jackson State University. The two-day workshop exposed JSU students to local lawyers and judges, along with resume’ building and LSAT preparations. She founded the organization, JustUs System Incorporated, in 2016 that hosts FBLI camps and worshops to inspire young minority student to pursue a career in law. Upon completion of the workshop, she awarded each participant a stipend to pay for their LSAT exams.

Jonas “DJ Jonasty” Adams has

been appointed director of National Public Radio’s (NPR) flagship show, “All Things Considered.” He is responsible for making sure that the behind-thescenes production is seamless. “All Things Considered” is a weekly show led by five hosts presenting breaking news from around the globe and offering a combination of commentaries, analysis, interviews and features. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University before beginning a more than two-decade career in radio broadcasting.

Christopher Windfield is a JSU

alumnus who is turning the city of Jackson into a personal canvas. The artist has numerous murals located throughout the capital city paying homage to Black Mississippi legends. The award-winning artist and filmmakers latest work is featured in the newly renovated Baymont Hotel located on Briarwood Drive in Jackson. He painted four murals inside the halls of the hotel honoring Mississippi musicians, athletes, civil rights activists, leaders and the historic city of Jackson.

Oluwaranti “Ranti” Akiyode, Pharm.D was named dean of the

College of Pharmacy at Howard University, after serving as the interim dean of the College of Pharmacy since July 2022. Akiyode and has taught at Howard University for 21 years. The JSU alumna has extensive administrative experience and a long record of advancing diabetes treatment, research and education. She was the founding pharmacist at the Howard University Hospital Diabetes Treatment Center in 2007. Akiyode earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Jackson State University.

Felisa Ford was featured in Time

Magazine this year for her project, “Good Trouble,” a civil rights video game designed to engage the user in an immersive experience teaching them about the history of social justice and civil rights. “Good Trouble,” a part of the education edition of the popular 3-D video game, Minecraft, has now become one of the most globally downloaded video games within the Minecraft community.

Willis Lyons was selected as a finalist

in the 2023 John. A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, one of the most distinguished U.S. fellowships in the field of marine policy. Lyons credits his passion for marine study to the early foundation established at JSU, along with the several professors who assisted in shaping his future career trajectory. Since 1979, the Knauss fellowship has provided more than 1,500 early career professionals with the opportunity to work in federal government to assist in shaping legislative policy and diversifying the perspectives at both the executive and legislative branches of government.

JELANI C. ZARIF, Ph.D., M.S., received

a Robert E. Meyerhoff professorship at Johns Hopkins University. Zarif is one of two recipients of the professorship awarded to junior faculty with exceptional promise, exemplary records of academic achievement in medicine and a demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for under-represented minorities and breaking down stereotypes. Zarif is an assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also a member of the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. A Chicago native, Zarif obtained both his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Jackson State University and then earned his Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from Michigan State University. He then completed two post-doctoral fellowships at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has been the recipient of several research awards, including the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Young Investigator award, The Patrick C. Walsh Prostate Cancer Research Fund, Department of Defense Translational Research award and the NCI K22 Career Transition award.

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FY 2022-2023 Alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and organizations continue to provide invaluable support for scholarships, academic programs, facility upgrades and other needs. Indeed, it is our donors, including some who choose to remain anonymous, who help maintain the foundation on which great futures for Jackson State University students are built. The Department of Advancement Services makes every effort to verify the accuracy of its Honor Roll of Donors. If your name does not appear, is listed in the incorrect category, or is misspelled, please call 601-979-2282.

We thank you for your loyalty and generosity.

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jackson state university fy 2022-2023 $100,000 and above FedEx Vivian Gorden John L. Nau Bob and Denise Owens The First Bank W. K. Kellogg Foundation

$50,000-$99,999 Alpha Kappa Alpha Education Advancement Foundation, Inc. AmeriGroup MS Enbridge, Inc. Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church Lockheed Martin Corporation James E. O’Bannon Pinelake Baptist Church Robert M Hearin Foundation Joe N. Tatum The Benevity Community Impact Fund Marcus Thompson

$25,000-$49,999 Patrick L. Allen AT&T Corporation BankPlus BankPlus (Ridgeland) Linda Bryant Angotti Capital City Beverages, Inc. Adam Crappel Deloitte Foundation PLLC Durrell Design Group James R. Feehan Sharon D. Harris JSU Association of Alumni Athletes Robert E. Kelly Jerry L. Kennedy Mississippi Power Foundation Ellen Morris Prewitt Nissan North America Marc O’Ferrall Oracle America Inc. Thomas and Ellen Prewitt, Jr. Arthur Rabin Schwab Charitable Fund Shell Oil Company Foundation Sodexo Magic Southwestern Athletic Conference The P3 Group, Inc. Tiger Fund Athletic Association Trustmark National Bank Julie Tyler Union Pacific Foundation Stephanie White Redmond Sr. Foundation Winston & Alma Pittman * Deceased Donors

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$10,000 - $24,999 AJA Management & Technical Services American Association of Geographers James M. Anderson Tarita L. Benson Davis Malcolm M. Black BP Foundation Brown Bottling Group, Inc. C Spire Albert and Lucille Calvin Clyde and Jasmin Chapman Margaret Clark Timothy Coleman Toni D. Cooley William Cooley John Crossman CSpire Foundation Davaine Lighting Diageo North America, Inc. Entergy Services, Inc. Lynn Evans E C and Velvelyn Foster Rhonda Grass-Fulgham Rosie J. Harper Annie R. Harris Slaughter LLC Holtmann Properties Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Gregory Johnson JSU Dallas-Fort Worth Alumni Chapter JSU National Alumni Association, Inc. Leo W. Seal Family Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation Molson Coors Beverage Company Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Alisa L. Mosley Mu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Grand Chapter Andrew Pardoll Darryl and Laverne Pilate Antonio L. Pittman Thaddeus Reed Chad D. Riley Stanley J. Sims Pasqual Slaughter Spring ‘81 Heroes Tiffany Temple The Jackson Pan Hellenic Council Bernice S. Thompkins Union Pacific Corporation Waggoner Engineering, Inc.

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$5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (Faculty/Staff ) American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Anheuser Busch Companies, Inc. Atmos Energy Ezra Baker Malcolm Q. Barnes Virginia B. Bayless Cortez D. Bryant Butler Snow LLP Canfor Southern Pine CenterPoint Energy Matching Gifts Program Teyana N. Chaney Coleman, Alexander, Prosser Foundation, Inc. Community Foundation for Mississippi Lawrence Cotton Robert Crear Katrina Davis Benjamin F. and Diane T. Davis Ronald P. Davis Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. State of Mississippi Environmental Management Plus, Inc. ExxonMobil Development Willie S. Farmer Tommie F. Farmer Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Richard Gaines Golden Class of 1970 Cynthia Gordon-Henry Hancock Whitney Bank Martha A. Hearns Constance C. Holmes Jimmie R. Horton Housing Authority of the City of Prichard Tyree Irving Malcolm D. Jackson Greg and Annette H Johnson Guyna G. Johnson Brian K. Johnson Guyla G. Johnson Josten J. Day Foundation JSU Meridian/Lauderdale Alumni Chapter JSU Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter Juanita Sims Doty Foundation LLC KEMCO Kennedy Behavioral Health Center Ruby J. Kenney Eloise C. Liddell Herbert L. Loving

Albertine McDougal John W. McGowan Metropolitan Bar & Grille LLC MJT Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. Leonard N. Moore Mark A. Newsome Noman and Emmy Lou Illges Foundation Karmyn Norwood PepsiCo Foundation Derek D. and Latonya R. Polk Porter’s Insurance Agency Prichard Housing Corporation II Walter L. Reed Carlton W. and Lora K Reeves Renasant Bank Jr. Foundation Rupert H. Johnson Alesha K. Russey S&P Global Foundation Robert C. Scott Magnoria E. Smothers Eugene F. Stewart Thelma J. Strong Texas Instruments Foundation Gregory O. Thompson Doris Tribune-Brown James E. Turner Byron A. and Sherrilynn Turner Sonda N. White Ashley Wicks Rhea C. Williams-Bishop Tammy Y. Witherspoon Antwon D. and Constance Woods Worth Thomas Foundation Caroline Wright

$1,000 to $4,999 100 Black Men of Jackson 44 Flickering Flames 901 Vascular AARP, Inc. Abbvie Emma Adams Cinda J. Adams Michael D. Adams Affordable Transportation Services Fred W. Aldridge Angela Allison Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha South Eastern Region Ameriprise Financial Barbara Amos Martin L. Anderson Jeremy L. Anderson Nancy Andrews Anonymous Claretha Anthony

Gregory A. Antoine Rose H. Austin Steve Azar Renee Bailey Baker Services Bancorp South Pamela G. Banks Fred L. and Pamela G Banks Donnie E. Banyard George E. and Doris J. Barnes Mary H. Beamer LaShawnda Bernucho Beta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Beta Gamma Boule Foundation Beverage Association Marrice G. Biggers Daphne Bilbrew Sarah L. Binion Grace Bishop Barbara A. Blackmon Stanley Blackmon Leon C. Bland Blue Bengal Athletic Association Ivy L. Boggs Gregory Bolton Miki R. Bolton Wilson Jozelle V. Booker Sebetha L. Booker Paula Boone Frances L. Booth Mary Ann A. Bosley Willie M. Bozeman Robert L. Braddy Linda M. Braddy Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Mary A. Brewster Perry Janice A. Brockley Richard L. Brooks Cornell W. and Hertha Janice Brooks Thomas A. Brown Jacqueline S. Brown Claude and Patricia Brown C. Jerome Brown Sue R. Brown Clark Eva M. Bruce Robbie J. Bryant James Buffett Laurie Buffett McGuane Namandje Bumpus Amy Burks-Berry Ralph E. Burns Otha Burton Vonda R. Bush Cledus J. Bynum Sandy L. Byrd Katherine L. Cage John Calvin Almesha L. Campbell

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Kermit Dilworth Lois Dilworth Matthew D. Dockins Cecelia A. Dorsey Martin Doss Juanita S. Doty Eddie R. Downing LLC Dr. Doris Gary Consulting Adrienne C. Dumas Darlene W. Dungee Judy Dunlap Greg Durrell Brian L. Easley Ebony Pearl Foundation, Inc. Latonya B. Edmond Monta J. Ellis Ellucian Company LP Howard and Debra A. Estes Billie S. Fair John A. Fairman Fellows Alumni Foundation of JSU, Inc. Ruby N. Ferguson-Hendricks Jean P. Ficklin Joe Fleming Brandon G. Florence Sarah L. Foote Lula Forbes Jessica R. Fordham Dorothy S. Foster Jimmie Lewis and Golda Franklin Elizabeth R. Franklin Hattie L. Frazier Friends of Bennie Thompson Cinta D. Fuller Dorothy M. Funches Deborah J. Gambrell Chambers Ruben Gentry Alfreada Gibson Jimmie Giles Doris O. Ginn Metra Gipson Paul D. Gipson Larry Goodwin Google, Inc. Janace H. Goree Maryemma Graham James E. and Bettye R. Graves Jr. Bill Gray Johnnie P. Gray Elizabeth W. Gray Greater Fairview Missionary Baptist Church Jonte Greer Denise G. Gregory Barbara J. Griffin Johnnie L. Gross Keydron K. Guinn Obra V. Hackett Eddie L. Hairston Mani Hairston Anthony Hales Charles E. and Adell F. Hall Catherine O. Hall Costict Legert Hamilton Jonathan F. Handy

Teresa D. Harding-Wesley Robert C. Harris Eunice M. Harris Rodney O. Harris Carylon Harris Leonard L. Harris Wade M. Harris Lasonya R. Harris Hall Myleme O. Harrison Brendolyn K. Hart-Glover Hattie’s Chicken and Waffles LLC Justin Haydel W. C. Hayes Avis E. Haynes Paula E. Haynes Hicks Avis L. Heath Solomon Henderson Demetrice Hereford Clare L. Hester June F. Hill Calvin S. and June Falconer Hill Shondrick Hill W. Christine Hinton-Lee Kodi D. Hobbs Clarice H. Hobbs-Johnson David E. Holliday Albert J. Holmes Yolanda Hood Charles E. Hooker Hope Credit Union Yvonne R. Horton Lindsey Horton Rosella L. Houston D’An M. Howard-Carter Hubbards Vacuum Sales and Service Inc. Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. Charles Hull Charles R. and Fannie T. Hunt Florida C. Hyde Hydro Flow Solutions April Idleburg IGT Global Solutions Charles B. and Akilah I Irvin J&J Associates, Inc. Ramon L. Jackson Lisa M. Jackson Eric D. Jackson George T. Jackson Henry L. Jackson Sherman E. Jackson Jackson Area Federal Credit Union Lori J. Jackson Evans George T. and Debra L. Jackson, Jr. Annie L. Jacobs Rosalie James Tammie J. Jefferson Natasha Jeffries Velma Jenkins Andrew Jenkins Brandon K. and Amy L. Johnson Keisha Johnson Charles G. Johnson Maxine Johnson

Omar K. Johnson Amber Johnson Annette Johnson Levette Johnson Marlene L. Johnson Silvanus P. Johnson Fred Jonas Roy L. Jones David A. and Muriel B. Jones Linda I. Jones Girtie S. Jones Ruby J. Jones Zyndall Jones Velina Jones-Dixon Tommy R. Jordan JP Morgan Chase Foundation JSU Greater Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter, Inc. JSU Madison County Alumni Chapter JSU Midwest Region of JSUNAA JSU Milwaukee Alumni Chapter JSU SE Virginia Alumni Chapter JSU South Florida Alumni Chapter JThompson and Associates Eun Mee Ju Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kaleidoscope of Learning Kappa Alpha Psi Faternity Inc LLC Karry L. Young Development Shannon D. Kelly-Woods Randolph Kennedy Jessica Kennedy Vickers Hyun C. Kim Lula T. King Michael Kingston Michael and Evelyn Kingston Mario R. Kirksey Kusche Sports Group L.A.D. Engineering Technologies Katrina R. Lackey-Davis Lake Caroline Golf Club John Large John and Barbara S. Large Adriana Lawton Albert D. Leason Eddie Lee Mitchell D. Lee Dexter L. Lee Marjorie K. Lee Legacy Ford of McDonough Larry Leggett Laura K. Lewis Monica S. Lewis Cornelia A. Liggans Livingston Road Community Foundation Debra Lloyd Feleica A. Lockhart-Wilson Frank J. Logan Robert K. Long David L. Lovelady LuLu’s Love Fund Jeff Lynch

PLLC M3A Architecture David L. Mallard Gregory D. Manogin Alfred Lionell and Dalre’ Martin Alfred L. and Dalre’ Martin Sharon Martin Stacey Matthews Mayo Mallette PLLC McCann Memorial Temple COGIC Roslind McCoy Sibley Gloria A. McCray Watson Preselfannie W. McDaniels Debra McGee Randy McKee Leslie-Burl McLemore Johnny McRight Cynthia A. Melvin Jenise B. Menshew Merrill Lynch Peter Merriman Brenda Middleton Carol Miller-Lawson Benita F. Monix Richard Monroe James Montgomery Emma G. Moore Marva H. Moore Lakiaus A. Moore Charley R. Morris Melissa Morton Mount Nebo Baptist Church Sam Mozee Sedric D. Myers Rebecca Myles Jerry L. Nash National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame National Christian Foundation -Alabama John D. Neal Christopher D. and Tonya Neely DeWanda D. Nelson Network for Good New York Life Insurance Company LaVerne A. Nichols Willie and Gladis Nichols Robert E and Earlexia Norwood Mikhaella Norwood Orbit Transportation Calvin D. and Barbara R. Ousby William Overton Marcia A. Owens Yolanda R. Owens Jody E. Owens Dana K. Pace Roderick R. Paige Billy D. Paige Rubbie S. Patrick-Herring Frank K. Patterson Douglas F. Paulsen Sharla D. Payton Eddie and Rica Payton Howard and Beverly A. Peavie Cassie Pennington John A. Peoples

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| honor roll of donors | Chatham H. Phillips Irma J. Plaxico PNCHS Class of 1969 Norris and Auwilda M. Polk Kesia T. Pope Lorene R. Portis Bonita D. Powell Sarah Pride Prostate Cancer Foundation Will C. Pugh Brian A. and Dominique Pugh Mitchell P. Purdy Quadrint, Inc. Montaviest T. Qualls Vanessa Quinn Quinn Healthcare PLLC Wade A. Rakes Barbara L. Rascoe Thandika M. Rawls Richard and Edith S. Rayford Reddy Jana Sangha Foundation Regions Bank Rho Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Robert A. Rhymes David Richardson Christy Riddle Rissah Temple NO 130 A.E.A.O.N. MS Bobbie Y. Robinson DeAirah Robinson Felicia B. Robinson Jacob Robinson Rodney A. Phillips Plumbing Service Alice S. Rooks Denice R. Ruffin Richard L. Russell John B. Sampson John B. Sampson Alix and Betty W. Sanders Sanderson Farms, Inc. Kurt Scheppmann Terry Scott Monica Scott Delie Shepard John L. Shoemake Charles E. Silas Joyce B. Simelton Derrick T. Simmons PLLC Simmons and Simmons Simmons Consulting Firm James E and Ellina L. Sims Josephine Skipper Bailey Walter A. Smith Candice N. Smith Sharion Smith Richard W. Smith Robert Smith Richard Smith Robert Smith Yolonda Smith Herman D. and Doris N. Smith Sonepar Management US, Inc. Charles H. Spann Eddie L. and Norweida Spencer * Deceased Donors

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St. James Baptist Church St. John M.B. Church St. Luke Baptist Church Alice Stamps Stamps & Stamps State Farm Companies Foundation John L. Steel Jerutha S. Steptoe-Stowers Oleta Stokes Henry L. and Mattie Stovall Strategic Systems, Inc. Justin R. Straughter Milton Suggs Betty M. Sullivan Esther D. Sutton Shelton Swanier Hubert L. Tate Gloria Tatum Richard L. Taylor Sheila Taylor Murlene T. Taylor James K. Terry Ryan S. Terry LLC TFGroup The Community Foundation of Macon County The Dayton Foundation The Kirkland Group The Links, Inc. The Mark A Dawson Family Giving Fund The Taylor Group, Inc Theta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mamie M. Thomas Willie H and Gloria J. Thomas Sr. Jacquelyn Thomas-Miller Stacey Thompson Brenda Kaye M. Thompson Aaron J. Thompson Hugh R. Thompson Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund TIAA James V. Tillman Nellie W. Tolliver Willie A. Travis Terence Travis Jamie Travis Truth Initiative Bonnie J. Turner James T. Turner Sherrilynn Turner Earnestine Turner KB Turner Jerry Turner Timothy Turner Christian O. Varnado Allen P. Vital W.L. Burle Engineers Merrill Wade Herbert P. Wade Joyce D. Wade Hamme Maggie M. Wade-Dixon Leroy G. Walker Tom Wallace

Randy T. Warner Christina S. Wash William H. Washington Daniel Watkins Joan M. Watkins Vera D. Watson Stephanie Watts Demareo J. and Latoya P Webb Kethia M. Webber Anthony L. Webster Cassandra L. Welchlin James W. West Joyce White Tiffani N. White Mary M. White Anthony D. Wilcher Kim Wilkes Lillian A. Wilkinson-Maynor Hill Williams Dexter Williams Joeann Williams Jackie L. Williams James Williams Shonda Williams Bobbie J. Wilson Dura Wilson JoAnn Wilson-Johnson Tony A. Winters Raymond C. Woodfork Damon L. Woodfork Jarvis C. Woods Robert L. Woodson Demetrice Wraggs Victor T. Wyatt Rosetta S. Young Karry L. Young Calvin E. Younger

$500 - $999 Korey B. Adams Shelton Allison Allstate Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Thelma M. Anderson Winston C. Anderson Anderson United Methodist Church Kenneth A. Archer Antoinette Archer Tina Austin Milton T. Austin Junior C. Bailey Margaret L. Bailey Mamie L. Ballard-Crockett Johnnie Barnes Daphne D. Barnes Sharon A. Barnett-Myers Webster F. Bartee Edith Bartley Yvonne F. Bayne Chris Bell Kimberly A. Bethea Louis and Bettye Beverly Cheryl Bibb Dena D. Bilbrew Lillie Bingham Aubrey Bland

Leon C. Bland Carnell Bolden Carylon B. Bolden Harris Jairus J. Boone Stacy S. Boone Jermarcus M. Bounds Dennis L. Bowman Rhonda L. Brent Annie S. Brew Kimberly Brewer Joseph Bright Enzie Broadsheet Perry Brooks Emelle Broome Barbara A. Brown Bonnie J. Brown Calvin L. Brown Cherise N. Brown Calvin L. and Dian Brown Randall C. Bunley Stephon L. Burks Arthur L. Burnett Sharelle K. Burns Nicole Burton Pamela Bydon-Bunker Natalie A. Bynum Cade Chapel M. B. Church Martina Caldwell Reginald Calhoun Gwendolyn Caples William C. Carroll Robert Carter Sheila F. Carter Fulton Ellis and Artrie L. Caston LLC CCC Tax Services Natalie Chadwell Patricia A. Chaffin Vinson Chapman Jasmin Chapman Geraldine Cherry Darryl E. Christmon Causie H. Clay Nicole Clinkscales Clyde C. Coleman Doneisha Coleman Musette Collier Edwards Augustus L. Collins Elise Cook Willie Cooper Lovell M. Cox James Creaghan Ronnie Crudup Mary E. Crump McKenzie Crump LLC C-T To The 5th Calvin C. and Yvonne Cunning Randy Dandridge Shannon K. Daniels Thomas Daugherty Ebonee Davis Emerson Davis Rita J. Davis Natalie R. Davis-Winkfield Andre’ Dennis Jimmie Denson Lydia N. Didia Carolyn M. Dillard

Elinor Draine Derra H. Dukes Michael Easter Mar Elks Gloria Escher Dilworth Donnie Fareed Michelle Ferguson Laviesta L. Ferrell Eltorry Ficklin Curtiscile Flemon-Pepper Aisha D. Fletcher Bennie E. Florence Velvelyn Foster Shawanna Fowler Hillman T. and Jean C Frazier James A. Garner Doris C. Gary Kelvin L. Gates Roosevelt Gentry Deirdre R. Gibbs Vetra A. Gipson Patricia Glover Charles Goldsmith Loria B. Gordon Janelle J. Graham Jabari A. Graham Greater Tabernacle Ministries Lucille A. Green Jason Greener Deuntae L. Greenfield Lashasa S. Griffin Dorothy Gross Stacey Haggard Alfred L. and Lasonya Y. Hall Alia L. Hall Jesse T. Hall Gwendolyn H. Handy LLC Hang Media Wattine M. Hannah Mary I. Hardy John A. Harkless Margera J. Harris Margaret J. Harris Charlie and Lillian Hill Harris Simmer Harry Roney M. Hart-Jefferson Danielle Hassel Larry Hayes HCA Foundation Lovenso Henderson Mark G. Henderson Joseph L. Henderson Alexcie A. Herbert Patricia Hickman Patricia Hodges Ira P. Hodges Michael A. Holloway Dennis Holloway Holmes County Chapter of JSUNAA Maurita Horn Lela J. Hubbard Kenya A. Hudson Delorise Hulitt-Love Mattie Hunter John Hutchison International Community

| honor roll of donors | Ambassador Network Archie L. Ivy Judy C. Jackson Mishi Jackson Regan L. Jackson Linda P. Jackson Michael Jackson Morris W. Jackson Mozella G. Jackson Junoesque E. Jacobs Lachie M. Jennings Ronald G. Johnson Pamela D. Johnson Dorothy M. Johnson Cynthia F. Johnson Ednarine Johnson Leslie C. Johnson Linda D. Johnson Willie Johnson Clarence and Elaine Johnson Pamela Jones Yolanda D. Jones-Mcelroy Zelma L. Jordan-Little JSU Byram Terry Alumni Chapter JSU Houston Alumni Chapter JSU Huntsville Alumni Chapter JSU Indianapolis Alumni Chapter Ramzi Kafoury Alison Kelly Robert J. Kincaid Kinder Morgan Foundation Alvin J. and DeJonnette G. King Wanda King Reginald Knox Gloria Knuckles Hilliard and Lillian Lackey Jerome Lacking Kevin D. Lavine Gloria J. Lee Linda Leland Jacqueline B. Lett Jay Lewis Johnnie Lewis Prince E. Lewis Calvin C. Liddell Kimberla M. Little Robert E. Long Willis Lonzer Clarence S. Lovelady Marcus T. Luckett Jeanne B. Luckett Jocelyn M. Lyons Charmel Mack Peter MacLeish Martha Magee Jeanette M. Magee Nicholas Mallard Alvin Marley Darius Marshall Haley Martin Rayfield May Rachel Mayes Tasha McCullar Caleb McDonald Rod McDonald Sheila McDonald-Rich Frank McGee

Michael A. Melvin Sharolyn E. Miller J. Mark Miller Paul Miller Keith M. Moncure Mauda L. Monger Anthony C. Montgomery Latoya G. Moore Marilyn F. Moore John F. Moore Saeed Moorehead Curtina Moreland-Young Alphonzie and Gwendolyn Morgan Tepricka F. Morgan Rogers B. Morris Dana M. and Lovell M. Moton-Cox Camp Murphy Vounzell M. Murphy Eddie Myers New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church New Lake COCHUSA New Life Fellowship Baptist Church Tammie P. Norton Sollie Norwood Oakes Auto Group Oakes Toyota OGIA, Inc. Brad Osborne Willie G. Owens Chris Paolini Hollie G. Peek Sheldan Perry Sheldan W. Perry Maryann Perry Henry and Velma Pettiegrew John F. Phillips, III Myrick N. Polk Allen F. Poole Jessie O. Pope Gailya M. Porter Clyde M. Powell Wesley F. Prater Teri L. Quinn Gray Nina Ramsey Sonya L. Ramsey Sababu Rashid Walter Rayford Raytheon Charitable Giving Tex Red Pamela L. Redden Marcus K. Reed Dallas F. Reed Demetria B. Reed Bonita Reed Mary L. Reeves Vonda Reeves Stephen Rice Marlon Richardson Edward E. Roberson D. Paul Robichaux Bobbie Robinson Lisa M. Ross Sir Johnathan V. Rucker Jeslyn Rumbold

Kentrice S. Rush Shirley Saddler Marian A. Sampson Janet A. Samuel Sanders & Sanders Funeral Home, Inc. John Schuhmann Veronique Schulz Dylester Scott Calvin and Willie Bell Scott Betty J. Shaw Purvis Short Errick D. Simmons John Simmons Sinclair Skinner LLC Skyline Innovations Barbara B. Smith Leroy Smith George H. Smith Maudell Smith Gregory and Jackie L Smith Judy G. Smylie Dorothy M. Stamps STEPS Coalition Aubery Stewart Romericus J. Stewart Talya Straughter Michael L. Swanigan Henry L. and Alma R. Tanksley Myra Tate Wesley Taylor Percy L. Taylor Donna Terracina Fredrick Terry Textron The Baskin Family Thermo Fisher Scientific Employee Engagement Fund Alonda N. Thomas Barbara J. Thomas I.D. Thompson Mariea A. Thompson Audrey L. Thompson Dessie R. Thompson-Scott Joyce K. Thornton Andre Thornton Rochel Y. Thornton Toi N. Thurman Chan Tolliver Thanh V. Tran Marion Tresvant Lula M. Tripp TRUIST Shuana Tucker Marvel A. Turner Steve Turner Adoris S. Turner United Way of Greater Nashville Beverly S. Wall Angela K. Waller Dennis M. Walls Scott K. Wansley Deanna Ward Willis Washington Carolyn S. Watkins Jean F. Wheeler George White

Samuel L. White Vonda White Tonitrice I. Wicks Shawn Wiggins Sharlyn Wilkinson Jimmie L. Williams Jacqulyn B. Williams Elijah E. Willis Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy Tommy Winston Daphne Winston Cory G. Wofford Woodforest National Bank Shannon Woods Sheryl W. Woods Dionne Woody Chanete R. Wooley Fay J. Wooten Ralph Wormley Juruthin S. Woullard Alice M. Wren-Smith Develyn D. Wright Debbie Wright Moses C. Young

$100 - $499 Adekunle Abioye Cherita D. Abney Marwan Abouljoud Rochelle Abram Jamie D. Abrams Khaled Abu-Hamdan Brenda B. Adams Demetria Adams Calvin and Frankie R. Adams Bonita Adams Kenyetta and Erick D. Adams Arnold B. Adams Anthony Adams Bryce Adams Felicia Adams Jannette S. Adams Sandra Adams Sharon Adams Stacy H. Adams Travoris C. Adams Angela Addison Clifton Addison Tonya L. Adkism Gwendolyn Ailes Bolaji Ajike AJR Insurance LLC Ric Alexander Tanya Alexander Tom Alexander Karen L. Allen Dorian V. Allen Deshawndra Allen Harral J. Allen Sharon D. Allen Vonda D. Allen Jarmila T. Allen Reed Shelton Allison Allstate Insurance Company Cristina N. Alsop Camarian Alston Jacquelyn Alton

Sarah Amend American Fidelity Foundation Amica Insurance - Dallas Regional Office Christopher Amos Tiffany Amos Tom J. Anderson Emelda R. Anderson Leonard J. Anderson Priscilla T. Anderson Lisa L. Anderson Ronza J. Anderson Ruby Anderson Sue Anderson Yokena Anderson Brian E. Anderson Carla H. Anderson Corey A. Anderson Darrell Anderson Gregory Anderson James Anderson Janice M. Anderson Jennifer F. Anderson John R. Anderson Jonathan A. Anderson Joyce A. Anderson Joyce L. Anderson Kendall L. Anderson Kimberly L. Anderson Lula Anderson Lydell L. Anderson Morris L. Anderson Ronza J. Anderson Rosia Anderson Samuel Anderson Valerie Anderson Traci Andrews Brenda M. Andritsis Pacifico Antalan Rosalyn Anthony Wanda Anthony Nedra L. Anthony-Houston Okechukwu D. Anyamele Johnnie M. Applewhite Angela D. Applewhite Lanetra D. April Bridget Archer Della R. Archie Mary Armanios Drenna B. Armstrong Larry C. Armstrong Apryl R. Armstrong Charles Armstrong Christopher S. Artis Akilah Artis Laverne D. Ashley Clemon Ashley Rodney M. Ashmore Theodore E. and Anita G. Atkinson Mattie P. Atterberry Curtis R. Augustine Jeronimo Augusto Navketan Aujla Joe L. Austin Siedah T. Austin Lucius S. Austin

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| honor roll of donors | Martin Austin Kasey J. Autman Lanier Avant James Q. Bacchus Terrance Bacchus Shirley A. Bacon Arthur Bailey Valencia A. Bailey Bettye Baker Bobby Baker Gabe Baldwin Byron Baldwin Leislye D. Ball Joyce G. Ball Darlita R. Ballard Minty R. Ballard Betty Bankhead Trenton R. Banks Ursula M. Banks Latonia L. Banks Earl S. Banks Sandra D. Banyard Jan M. Baptist Elizabeth A. Bargains Angela S. Barial Geraldine T. Barial-Mannery Robert Barkers Michael J. Barksdale Michael J. Barksdale Michael J. and Glasetta R. Barksdale Johnnie B. Barnes Betty J. Barnes Margarett E. Barnes Cheryl Y. Barnes Lloyd F. Barnes Tony Barnes Erica Barnes Lathario R. Barnes Willie H. Barnes Sonja Barnes Oliver Sebronette Barnes-Aborom Toya Barnes-Teamer G.C. Barnett Mia C. Barney Ian Barrett Ahmahtzyah P. Barrett Rosusan Bartee George W and Eva F. Bartley Nashunda C. Baskin Tavin Battle Wilbert Battle Lasha Baylis Eugene and Greta D. Baymon Cheryl L. Bayne Tyre Z. Beal Charles J. and Galetha P. Beard Charles Beard Lotoya H. Beard Veronica Beasley Jacqueline Beasley Johnny Beason Princella Beatty Sandra Beckard Lisa M. Beckley-Roberts Howard Bell Jessica T. Bell * Deceased Donors

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Cynthia A. Bell Kenji L. Bell Alecia Bell Anthony Bell D’Andra L. Bell Jonise D. Bell Kassandra A. Bell Kenneth Bell Rumeal D. Bell Willie C. Bell Tara E. Bell Hawkins Adero M. Bell-Carter Jamie Bell-Jackson Vonda Belton Larry H. Bender Emmanuel Bendross Linda Benfield Kimberly K. Benford Aisha Benford Russell Bennett Shavonte A. Bennett Pat Bennett Dedric L. Bennett Charles E. Benson Chelsia I. Berry Christina M. Berry Ida S. Berry Georgia S. Berry William Bettis Rita A. Bibbs-Booth Mary P. Bibbs-Jarrett Melissa Bickham Davina L. Biddle Kenneth Bilderback Juette Bingham Tywanda D. Bingham Millard J. Bingham Marvin T. Bingham Charles Birvin Roger M. Bishop Megan Bishop Charles Bishop Jessie R. Bishop Loraine K. Bishop Bishop Investment Properties Inc Charla Blacker Gloria P. Blackmon Daryl Blackmon Marian F. Blackmon Jackie Blackwell Matthew and Bess C. Blackwell Patricia B. Blake Jamuel Blakes Ron Blanch Gloria Blaylock David L. Blount William Blowe John W. Blue Alvin Blue Tara Blue Lorean Blue-Hubbard Eric Bluntson Dia Bocage Michael Boerner Melba Bolden Rhonda S. Boles Vincent C. Bond

Melvin R. Bonds Jonas L. Bonds Shon-Keith Booker Patrice J. Boone Keitha L. Boone Patreece R. Boone Sheba L. Borden Reginald J. Bowens Jackie Bowie Preston and Cecilia Bowie Phyllis G. Bowman Henry Boyd Windolyn M. Boyd Judith Boyd Thelman Boyd Windell Boyd John Boyer Lou Boykins Ronald G. Bozeman Tina S. Braboy Eddie James and Bobbie Braddy Sonya Braddy Lewis M. Braddy Linda M. Braddy Maurice L. Braddy Krystel Braddy-Brown Matthew S. Bradford Charleston A. Bradford Patrice Bradford Charles Bradley Keirsten Bradley Benjamin Bradley Patrick Bradley Michael D. Bradley Robert Bradley Zelma W. Bradley Cynthia D. Branch-Brooks Juanita Brandon Janet M. Brantley Cameron Braun Robert Brazile Cadetta Breaker Larry E. Breland Douglas M. Breland Larry E. Breland Tamieka M. Brent Wayne Brent Aniecia A. Brewster Fran Bridges Markell Bridges May F. Bridges Novella N. Bridges Sarah Briggs Hunnando Brim Reginald Brinson Jacqueline B. Brinson Seaton Robert C. Britton Percy Brooks James M. Brooks Jean E. Brooks Jerome Q. Brooks Dorothy S. Brooks Anthony P. Brooks Mala Brooks Paytreen Brooks Tracyi C. Brooks Tungela P. Brooks

Ventez D. Brooks Tracey Broome Purvis Tamika M. Broome-Lewis Crystal N. Brown Ruth Brown Howard Brown Keila Brown Cedric E. and Sharon D. Brown Monte L. Brown Tevin Brown Garrard B. Brown Kimberlin D. Brown Nikeya Brown Sharon D. Brown Yolanda T. Brown Corey J. Brown Juleigh P. Brown Valerie E. Brown Amanda Brown Anthony Brown Antonio Brown Barbara J. Brown Bettina Brown Catoria Brown Christopher Jermaine Brown Connie L. Brown Kendra Brown Kowania Brown Kyris Brown Laquita S. Brown Lillian G. Brown Maurice Brown Michael D. Brown Milton Brown Nannette Brown Ravis S. Brown Sharon Brown William A. Brown H. Lusby and Carolyn J. Brown Willie and Bonnie Brown Valtressia L. Brown Austin Valerie D. Brown Jones Fran’Cee L. Brown McClure Edward Browne Abraham G. Brownfield Camiel L. Brown-Fleming Kathy Brown-Ladd Dwylette R. Brownlee Anthony J. Brownlow Janie Brown-Reed Felicia Brown-Williams Anthony Brunson Don Brunson Travon Bryant Cathy T. Bryant Arthur Bryant L. Dale Bryant Lubrina E. Bryant Cynthia K. Buchanan Joann Buchanan Mariah Buchanan Catavia Buck David Buckhaulter Artherine Buckley Opal N. Buckley Sheletta Buckley Shirley P. Buckley

Buddy Bear Car Wash Jenifer Buford Jaclyn Buford Robert M. Buford Vonda L. Buggs Otis Bumpers Lettie E. Burger Derrick Burgess Cason C. Burk Chris L. Burkett Ben Burkhart Kenneth Burks Ellis Burks Cedric P. Burnett Shirley F. Burnett Fredrick O. Burns Jacqueline A. Burns Della A. Burt-Bradley Elvin T. Burton Billy Bush Damarr M. and Christina M Butler Afrachanna D. Butler Barry T. Butler Gip A. Butler Kelvin E. Butler Sonia O. Butler Andrada S. Butler-Cunning Debbie Bynum Juaria E. Byrd Patricia Bythwood Earnest Cage Cheryl Cain Katrina M. Caldwell Cameron D. Caldwell Donell Caldwell Helen B. Caldwell Peggy H. Calhoun Albert Calvin Lakita L. Calvin Antonio J. Calvin Larry C. Cameron Dwayne E. Campbell Lottie Campbell Joseph Campbell Kimberly Campbell Lesley Campbell Curtis M. Camper Patricia B. Camper Derrick C. Cannon Bridgett Carey Rosemary Cargin Hazel L. Carlos Kenechia E. Carodine Myria Carpenter Charles R. and Eddie J. Carr Mae Ruth W. Carr Angela D. Carr Yolonda Y. Carson Cart Dr LLC Tina S. Carter Robert J. Carter Armon F. Carter George Carter Lamarious Carter Orson Carter Ray C. Carter Tiffany Carter

| honor roll of donors | Tyronica D. Carter Rhonda E. Carter Adams Edelia J. Carthan Cissye L. Carthan Perry Cartlidge Tammra Cascio Fulton E. and Artrie L Caston Paulette A. Caston Sonya Caston-Good Shirley Catchings Troy Catchings Robin Catchings-Evans Antoine T. Cater April L. Cathey Charles A. Cathey Marcus Cathey Jahelle G. Cato Phillip H. Causey Ronnie R. Cavett Amanda Cavett Daphne R. Chamberlain Tiffany C. Chambers Milton J. Chambliss Pat Chambliss Charities Aid Foundation of America Charity Truth Tabernacle Church Inc. Stephanie I. Chatman Claude T. and Stephanie I. Chatman Audrey Y. Chatman-Farmer Connie Y. Childress Juanita Chrisholm Georgvell E. Christian Shirley Christian Renaldo R. Christmas Farah L. Christmas-Cooley City of Vicksburg Nicole W. Claiborne Jennifer R. Clanton Ken Clark Morgan C. Clark Charity F. Clark Joann Clark Justin Clark Mechell Clark Angela Clark Jenkins Annissa S. Clay Jeremy Clay Tracey D. Clayton Clifton J. Clemons Carla A. Clendenon Monica Cleveland Alma Cline Patricia Cloy Myron Coats Willeshia A. Cobbins Accura Cobbins Broderwick D. Cochran Jasmine Cockfield Phillip A. Cockrell James Coffey Cynthia Cohen Leon D. Cole Terrell L. Cole

Valeria V. Cole John E. Coleman Annie C. Coleman Pheobie Coleman Carolyn Coleman Carolyn D. Coleman J. B. Coleman Nelson Coleman Rebecca J. Coleman Yasmin D. Coleman Jimmie C. Collier Robert C. Collier Stephanie Collier Versia R. Collier Walter M. Collier Kenneth Collins Kenneth and Deidrea B. Collins Andrew L. Collins Charlotte D. Collins Ila Collins Ken Collins Sherkita R. Collins Jerlin Collins Parks Caroline C. Collins-Wright Susan T. Colman Nadia D. Colom Scott Colom Dorothy Colom Bobby R. Colvin Gregory L. Conner Marjorie Conner Phillisa R. Conner LLC Continental Tire The Americas Tony Cook Cornelius Cook Robert B. Cook Ishsherrie Cook Dionne M. Cook Gary Cooper Regina A. Cooper Willie Cooper Michael V. Cooper Gabriel Cooper Howard Cooper Krystal S. Cooper Latoria M. Cooper Rebecca J. Corley William Corley John L. Cornelius Don E. Cornelius Jeffrey D. Cornelius John L. Cornelius Rose Cornelius Shirley A. Cotton Memrie Covington Vivian A. Covington James L. Cowan Robert M. Cowherd Raymond Cox Pamela Cox Michelle Coyne Adrian M. Craft Courtney C. Crain-Hampton Seth Crapp Ernestine and Christine Crate

Patricia N. Crawford Brigitte Crawford Shawana Crawford Veronica D. Crawford Kristi Crear Reginald Crear Robert J. Crear Kelly Cress Walter L. Crockett Ashley Croom Elnora Cropper Tamara S. Crudup Andrea D. Crudup Cassandra Crumdy Johni Cruse Craig Curley Culp Debora M. Culver Isaac Culver Evelyn Cummings Bryant M. Cunningham Carl G. Cunningham Loretta Curry Clifton G. and Wilma G. Curry Roy and Carolyn Curry, Sr Lovelace Dace Bobby Dadlani Dennis Dahmer, Sr. Katrina Damon Yolanda Dampier Willie F. and Fregene S. Daniel Terrance R. Daniel Erica J. Darden Phyllis Darden-Caldwell Janice Davenport Janora A. Davenport Reginald O. Davidson Tracey B. Davidson Venus Davis Glenn T. Davis Darrick Davis Davietta K. Davis Roosevelt Davis Dawinna A. Davis Tammi A. Davis Sharon M. Davis Percy C. Davis Rameka Davis Shirley H. Davis Stanitia W. Davis Debbra Davis Garry K. Davis Herbert Davis Jeanette Davis Kathleen Y. Davis Kevin E. Davis Lamonica I. Davis Rachel Davis Reginald Davis Risa Davis Stacey D. Davis Wavette Davis Nathaniel and Ethel Rae Davis Regina Davis-Myers Stacy Davison Gwendolyn S. Dawkins Deborah J. Dawkins

Mark A. Dawson Letecia T. Dawson Teronta Day Anthony and Melissa Dean Andre DeBerry Roy DeBerry Deon M. and Roshanda N. Deboise Mary A. Dedeaux Ellen Delap Mildred L. Delozia Jonathan Demming Don Denard Rodney George and Heather A. Denne’ Hayes Dent Andrew L. Dent Oscar Denton Derrick DeVeaux Noel E. Didla Kervia Diggs Gayle E. Dillon Reuben Earl and Etawl Dilworth Gloria E. Dilworth Carolyn K. Divinity Melba L. Dixon Larry T. Dixon Barry L. Dixon Velina Dixon Phillippa C. Dixon Latonya L. Dixon Maronda E. Dixon Ben Jamal B. Dixon DeSuan D. Dixon Ivan R. Dixon Jeremy Dixon Maeletha A. Dixon Sheretta L. Dobbins Tracy R. Dodd Carole Dodson Kwame Doh Marydale Donald LaTanya Donald Jones Cedric K. Donaldson Rodney Donaville Billy R. Donelson Shannon Dorris Joyce Dorsey Jarvis A. Dortch Alice A. Doss Leona Dotson Marvel Douglas Shekela K. Douglas Tracy L. Dove Nicole Dowdell Mark and Annella D. Drake Gloria D. Drake Coty C. Drew Dennis R. Driscoll Tonisha L. Drummer Pearl Dsa David Dubose Doris A. Dudley Sonia B. Dulaney Juanita Duncan Gwendolyn L. Dunlap

Keith P. Dunlap Jamese Dunlap James Dunn Terez J. Dunnings Green Cason C. DUPREC_Burk Connie L. DUPREC_Mallory Latanya DUPREC_Sanders Johnny L. Dupree Dennis J. Dupree Shelia G. Dupree Prince Duren Beverly Durham Dynastics, Inc. Kabah Ealy Carena N. Easley Krystle L. Easley Taylor Jerry L. Echols Rocortis S. Echols Joe E. Eckford Ecolab Melanie Eddins-Spencer Eva A. Edeigba Patrease L. Edwards Lillie H. Edwards Jerome Edwards Mesha Edwards Demesha L. Edwards Betty Edwards Dorothy L. Edwards Rosetta Edwards Talmadge D. Edwards Jennifer Edwards-Johnson James A. Ejiwale Lynette Ekunwe Tracey L. Elam Leroy and Chanda Elder Leroy Elder Wanda D. Elliott Eric K. and Candice Elliott Lasonia Elliott Arianna S. Elliott Tijuana Elliott Devaul Edna B. Ellis Latonja Ellis LaTonja Ellis Reginald Ellis Sam Ellis Johnnie M. Elmore Natasha R. El-Scari Carolyn Emerson Yolanda Emodogo Augustine B. Emuwa Sylvia Emuwa Latricha Ephfrom Donna F. Epps Shirley Epps-Perry Gail Ervin Peter Espenshade Portia Espy Constance Espy Estate of Dorothy Lee Hawkins Brooks Shantale L. Etheridge Clarence Evans Chris Evans Vince Evans

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| honor roll of donors | Kathi Evans Lewis O. Evans Jerome Evans Cynthia F. Evans Henry Evans Laverne Evans Mark A. Evans Otha L. Evans Sherwonna K. Evans Veronica R. Evans Walter L. Evans Pamela W. Everett Andrew Ewald John Fair Martha R. Fairley Rudolph Fairley Anthony Falice Taunya N. Falkner Claboine Falls Kevin Fareed Catherine Faulk Dominick Fears Herman J. Felton Cynthia M. Fields Sherley S. Fields Alfreda S. Fields Florece Fields First Union Baptist Church Eugene O. Fisher Grace A. Fisher Ruby Fitzpatrick Erik R. Fleming Rose J. Flenorl Dennis Fletcher Randal Flimmons Ardena Flippin Monica G. Flippin-Wynn LLC FLM Insurance Theodore J. Flogaites Jeannie Flood Ruby Florence Ettatina Flowers-Myles Marvell Foard Maudilynn Fontenette Sarah V. Ford Calvin C. and Sarah Viverette Ford Alando Ford Carolyn B. Ford D’Arcy M. Ford Felicia Ford Samantha Ford Aviane Forde Douglas L. Fort Maurice Forte Jacquelyn J. Fortson Dwight W. Fortune D.D. and Linda M. Foster Tony Foster Rhonda P. Fowler Shelia Francis Ian Frank Shirlethia Franklin John Franklin Lehia Franklin Acox Karla D. Frazier Candace Y. Frazier Donny Frazier * Deceased Donors

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Rowland J. and Carroll K. Frazier Francina Freeman Patricia A. Freeman Brenda Frelix Brian French Willie E. Frierson Cayce Friesenhahn Lee A. Frison Sherri S. Frizell James J. Fuller Gwendolyn Fullilove Kim Funches Zanette Funches Kimberly Funchess Martha G. Williams Bente’ Gage Bobby D. Gaines Monet Gaines Rita F. Gaines Izora Gales Keisia Galmon Jamie Gammage Eliza C. Garcia Amy A. Gardner Alandress Gardner Elease Gardner LaMonica M. Gardner-Sampson Lawrence Garfinkel Mary W. Garner Shelia Garner Tosha Garner_DUPREC Nestelynn R. Garrett Audrey Gary Pamela M. Gary Marybeth Gasman Michael A. Gater Noelle D. Gates Nikela K. Gates Lorraine B. Gayden Mary Gee Vernecia L. Gee-Davis Laverne A. Gentry Velsie Gentry Ray A. Gertrude Jasmin Gholston Joel Gibson Howard O. Gibson Jonathan M. Gibson Maggie W. Gibson Derrick G. Gilbert Deon Gilbert Debra Giles Tasha D. Gill Jamita Q. Gilleylen Olandress D. Gilleylen Kelly A. Gills Shawn K. Gills Maxine Odom Gilmore David Gilson Genevieve Gimbert Kelly Ginn Sharon K. Gipson Marquerite Gipson Gloria Gipson Suggs Roger A. Givens O’Tero Glass Cynthia Glen-Cotton

Murrell Godfrey Clara E. Godwin Sonya T. Goins Gail Golden Terrell L. Goldsmith Louise Gombako Witherspoon Sonya Good Yohhana P. Goode Joseph A. Gooden Claudia M. Gooden Jeffery Gooden Cathy C. Goodman Debra R. Goodman Gerald Goodman Eric Goodrich Vivian J. Goon Shevonda L. Gorden Marcello D. Gordon Herve R. Gordon Michael Gordon Rose Gordon Bridgette Gordon Wade and Geraldine A. Gordon Alicia J. Gosha-Page Ellis L. Goss Ranetta L. Goss-Gay Gwendolyn Graddy-Dansby Timothy L. Graham Pansy M. Granberry Damion R. Grant Dennis M. Grant Tamieka L. Graves Angela L. Graves-Harrington Je’Juan J. Gray Chamonda Gray Nanette Gray Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Frederick Green Tiffany N. Green Hugh Green Jerod D. Green Kenneth J. Green Vonis Green Eric J. Greene Shirley C. Greene Latrice Greene Marcus A. Greene William Greenfield Jennell Greer Keith Gregory Lataura S. Gregory Shawn E. Gregory Malvolia Gregory Patricia F. Grier Johnny Grier Ravonda Griffin Sharon D. Griffin Raven T. Griffin Christa Griffin Dexter K. Griffin Myannaice B. Griffin Sophie Griffin Yolanda S. Griffin Denise Griffin-Whittington Jim Griffith Jimmie Griffith

Madelyn Griffith Serita R. Griffith-Washington Kinda V. Grinnell Felix Grissom Brian C. Grizzell LaDonna L. Gulley Aaron Gunn Raynetra L. Gustavis Raynetra Gustavis Ameera S. Haamid Diahanna M. Hackett Darius J. Haggard Tommy Hairston Mandy Hairston-Anthony Joseph G. Haley William H. Haley Dewon Hall Rae Hall Talton Hall Chadwick B. Hall Alphonso L. Hall Jacinta Hall Victor C. Hall Aleshia L. Hall-Campbell Lynnette M. Hall-Lewis Patricia Halpin Richisa L. Hamilton Casey Hamilton Develyn V. Hamilton Gladys N. Hamilton Michael Hamlin Izell Hammond Carrie Hammond-Walker Amber D. Hamp Pastella T. Hampton Glenn C. Hampton Jackie Hampton Bertha Hampton-Jones Jocelyn T. Hancock Dewey A. and Martha Handy Cheryl A. Hannah Haywood Isaac and Flora H. Hannah Deborah O. Hannon-Armstrong Daryl Hanson Alfonzo Haralson Maurice Harden Jeremy T. Hardiman William Hardiman Gloria J. Hardiman-Tobin Derek A. Hardmon Susan M. Hardy George A. Harmon Jessica Harmon Jimmie L. Harmon Percival and Debra Harmon Steven Harper Johnny Harper Gregory Harrington Brandee J. Harrington Jesse Harris Ashley N. Harris Tamika Harris Tammy C. Harris Mitchell Harris Mechelle Harris Bonita B. Harris

DaNielle B. Harris Delsie P. Harris Janie E. Harris Jonathan Harris Kevin L. Harris Marcus Harris Reginald Harris Lasonya Y. Harris-Hall Phyllis Harris-Manuel Malcolm O. Harrison Willard A. Hart Harold P. Hart Joi L. Hart Milisha Y. Hart-Simmons Kellie D. Harvey-Grizzell Michelle J. Hassan Eric Hassel Kimberly Hatch Tyisha J. Hathorn Reuben A. Hawkins Donna C. Hawkins Joseph E. Hawkins Toni T. Hawkins Maroun Hayek Jannese M. Hayes Wanda Hayes Brenda R. Hayes Williams Makeisha T. Haygood Aisha Haynes Shermeka Haynes Rejeana R. Haynes Desmond Haynes Glenda R. Haynes Lydia D. Haynes Willie Haynes HaynesFutures LLC Tonya F. Hays Damarcus R. Haywood Larry D. Heard Cynthia G. Heard Cheryl Hearns Dorothy Hearon Melinda Heath Whitney M. Henderson Zander Henderson April N. Henderson Ashley Henderson Carmella N. Henderson Tyrone C. Hendrix Joe A. Hendrix-Neyland Chad Henemyer Wallace K. Henley Ulysses Henry Jacqueline Henry Burns Derek C. Henson Latoya C. Hentz-Moore Janice Herbert-Carter Suann Hereford Carolyn J. Herod Richard Herrod Myrtis J. Herrod David E. Herron Adren P. Hervey Rodrick G. Hickman Thelma Hickman Sherida A. Hicks Kenneth R. Hicks

| honor roll of donors | Gretchen Higginbottom John and Daphne M. Higgins Calvin S. Hill Mary Hill Jacqueline Hill Bernard Hill Christina Hill Kendall Hill Kevin Hill Roderick L. Hill Sherneron T. Hilliard Ken Hinton Sarah Hinton Miller TJ Hirley Andre’ W. Hite Hobbs Medical Care Inc. Frankie F. Hogan Kathy Hogue Terri L. Holden-Bennett Kermit W. Holly Jennifer Holly Earnestine P. Holmes Terrence A. Holmes Paul H. Holmes Rhonda F. Holmes Charles Holmes Fallon Holmes Courtney Holmes Sayles Latasha Holmes-Carter Delya D. Holt Adella Holt Angela Holt Karen K. Holtzclaw Jamie Hooker Carlos A. Hooper Charlene Hooper Arlene Hopkins Cheryl M. Hopkins Dewaynna Horn Shirlan O. Horne Joanna Horsnail Dionne Horton Jerry Horton Naora Horton Eric P. Hoskin Candi R. Hoskins Melissa Houghton-Shukla David C. and Angelina Y. Howard Kyland Howard Luke J. Howard Carla Howard Anderson Donna C. Howard Matthews Jane Howell Thomas Howell Abe M. Hudson Keith L. Hudson Aleesha M. Hudson Ava Hudson T’Erica M. Hudson Mattie C. Hudson Latrice Hudson Tia S. Hudson Victoria K. Hudson Josephine Hudson-McQueen Cleon Huff Lynnette D. Huggard Kerry C. Hughes

Myra Hughes Alisa Hughes Kathy A. Hughes Shantelle I. Hughes Tiffany C. Hughes-Harrison Samuel Hulitt Annie L. Hunt Gayle L. Hunter Jason C. Hurley Deverlyn Hurston Sonja Hutchins D’Juan Hych Dianna Hyde Lenora Ingram Reed Ingram Bonatha Inmon Alesha Irvin Irvin Law Morenike F. Irving August M. Irving William Isaacs Joseph Isabel Chris Isabelle Rachel Isler Cheryl Ivy Michael O. Ivy J and J Custom Renovations Melvin Jackson Eric D. Jackson Anita Jackson Mary Jackson Anna D. Jackson Anna R. Jackson Annie S. Jackson Audwin L. Jackson Gwendolyn Jackson Wade L. Jackson Debra Jackson Margaret M. Jackson Kevin Jackson Ashley E. Jackson Brentton Jackson Donald E. Jackson Gabriel Jackson Jesse Jackson LuAnne Jackson Michelle D. Jackson Patrice M. Jackson Roslyn Jackson Stephanie Jackson Veronica Jackson Sabrina Y. Jackson Botts Jackson Consistory #117 AASR 12-81 Christi Jackson Payton Taya Jackson Scott Wade L. Jackson, Sr. Jean D. Jacobs Radious Y. Jacobs Walter A. Jacobs Aaron Jagers Julie R. James Eddie L. James Lyindia James Catrina R. James Jessica D. James James E. Covington

Development, Inc. Trudy James-Brown Earnest Jean Jamison Sharon D. Jamison Kristi L. January Judy Jaynes Michael A. Jefferson Michael A. Jefferson Len Jefferson Tracie T. Jefferson Genie Jefferson M A. Jefferson Sam Jefferson Jacqueline Jenkins Daphne E. Jenkins Gwendolyn A. Jenkins Wynthia L. Jenkins-Bishop Mildred Jennings Trevor Jennings Tramain L. Jermany Robert H. Jeuitt Mark A. Jimerson Lauren D. Jimison Joe Kenley Worldwide LLC Gregory Johnson Waldo E. Johnson William M. Johnson Anthony Johnson Gloria Johnson Harvey Johnson Jerbrina L. Johnson Olivia B. Johnson Veronica Johnson Yolanda F. Johnson Andre A. and Roshana Johnson Emmitt Johnson Hazel G. Johnson Patricia L. Johnson Racquel Johnson Ramona L. Johnson Trey Johnson Harrison P. Johnson Tiffany Johnson Taylor K. Johnson Dorothy P. Johnson Richard L. Johnson Aleita Johnson Amber Johnson Andrea Johnson Annie O. Johnson Artis J. Johnson Charles E. Johnson David E. Johnson Doris A. Johnson Emmett Johnson Gloria B. Johnson Jackie Johnson Jannie Johnson Joe L. Johnson Katrina Johnson Kenneth Johnson Lee M. Johnson Marcus Johnson Maurice A. Johnson Maxine Johnson Melissa L. Johnson NaTunya Johnson

Nicholas H. Johnson Pat L. Johnson Phyllis V. Johnson Rashun M. Johnson Robert C. Johnson Rod Johnson Ruth J. Johnson Tabatha Johnson Tammy Johnson Terrance Johnson Tiffany Johnson Tyler D. Johnson Wanda W. Johnson Joe L. and Corlis P. Johnson Sonya L. Johnson Clark Mattie M. Johnson White Judy Johnson-Evans Alfrenett Johnson-Orr Kimberly Johnson-Ragan Theresia Johnson-Ratliff Carolyn J. Johnson-Upkins Arthur Johnston Lottie L. Joiner Cyris J. Jones Nora A. Jones Kamira Jones Henry L. and Linda I Jones Andrea E. Jones Jerome Jones Margo V. Jones Shakir Jones Keith A. Jones Brekeitrea M. Jones Dawatha Jones Freida Y. Jones Gamerial Jones Joe D. Jones Reginald Jones Charlotte V. Jones Derrick R. Jones Jane H. Jones Sherika S. Jones Ericka Jones Alyea Jones Calvon Jones Carla L. Jones Cassaundra L. Jones Charles L. Jones Davern A. Jones Dedra L. Jones Deidre Jones Delyse Jones Derrick Jones Janene H. Jones Jeanie Jones Jeremiah Jones Jessie W. Jones Lela A. Jones Linda L. Jones Martavius Jones Monica J. Jones Patrina D. Jones Reuben D. Jones Roger Jones Tameika Jones Tamekia L. Jones Tenisha Jones

Terrye A. Jones Vanessa Jones Vera J. Jones Jones Refrigeration, Inc. LaaWanda Jones-Horton Tammie Jones-Jefferson Jasmine A. Jones-Watts Vera Jones-Wilks Adre’ Jordan Lashanda W. Jordan George Jordan Jan Jordan Joyce M. Jordan Gooden Christine Joseph JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter JSU Clarksdale-Coahoma County Alumni Association JSU Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter JSU Rankin County Alumni Chapter JSU Scott County Alumni Chapter JSU Warren-Vicksburg Alumni Chapter Quinton T. Julius Omodare Jupiter Darrell Kaeding Brittne Kakulla Mark W. Kangar Olayanju T. Kayode Wanda J. Keahey Brenda Kearney Shirley A. Kelly Todd C. Kelly Tangelia T. Kelly Yolanda Kelly April M. Kelly Essie L. Kelly Phillips E. and Flora M. Kelly Latarsha R. Kendrick Yolonda M. Kennedy Robert Kennedy Greg Kenner Sandra Kenon Felicia W. Kent Stephen Kent Marquise L. Kessee David Keys Lensuella Kidd April Kidd Tyrone Kidd Wanda Kimbrough Torian Kinard Martha Kincaid Candra F. King Nellie King Tia V. King Sonya Kinnard Queen E. Kinnie Carla C. Kirkland Thelma Kirkland Katrina Knight Deja D. Knight Chico Knight Taron Knight Reginald Knighten Kathy L. Knighton-Rondon Crystal Knox

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| honor roll of donors | Ehgay Kupoe Myron B. Labat Lillian Lackey Regina Lacking Niquelle P. Lackings Rosie Ladd Ladies of Distinction Social & Civic Club Ricardo Lafrance Shirley B. Laird Carolyn Lake Christopher U. Lane Linda Lane Michael Lane Henderson M and Eddye L. Lane Lola Langham Mary Langley Lorri A. Lanier Dina Lansey Jimmy Lard Virnessa Latham Ebony M. Latham Gaytra Lathon Brandye V. Latimer Joseph A. Latimore Glenda S. Lattimore Carolyn Laury Evelyn Lawrence Menasha D. LawrenceChandler Eddie L. and Constance V. Lawson Robert C. and Belinda Lawson Kimberla Lawson Roby Kay Lawton Patricia L. Leaks Glenell M. and Gwendolyn C Lee Camille Lee Burell Lee Gloria Lee Gloria F. Lee Jamal A. Lee Keith E. Lee Maya A. Lee Evelyn J. Leggette Charles Lenard Andrew Lenoir Leslie C. Leonard Thelbert Lesure Lillie Leverett Alfred Levy Sekufele M. Lewanika C M Lewis Kevin D. Lewis Kenneth W. Lewis Sheila Lewis Evelyn Lewis Kevin D. Lewis Loukisha K. Lewis Monica Lewis Inez Lewis Duke Lewis Joi Lewis Nkemdili C. Lewis Quintin Lewis * Deceased Donors

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Sean Lewis Stephanie R. Lewis Phyllis A. Lewis Hale Patricia Lewis-Beard Reginald F. Liddell Bernice Liddell Tabitha Lidell Terry Liggin David A. Lillard Johnetha L. Lindsey Tyvarras D. Lindsey Bryan K. Lindsey Celestine Lindsey Barbara Littles Jennifer Live Ralph Lloyd Dejuan Lockhart Cynthia L. Lockhart Alison Lockwood Jamel M. Lofton Movado Y. Long Ralphael O. Longmire Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design Michael J. Lott Terri Love Teresa Love Marcus Lovelace Teresa L. Loving Rose S. Lowe Megan A. Lowe Andrias Lowe Akilah B. Lowe Allasia Lowe Gail Lowery Shirley D. Lowery-Luallen Ganny G. Loyd James and Barbara J. Luckett Nakeesha L. Luckett Christopher M. Luckett Latavia D. Luckett Willeta Luckett Luretha F. Lucky Carolyn Lumpkin Barbara Lumpkin Chokwe Lumumba C Luque Addie Delores C. Luster Hazel A. Lutz Ramie Lynch Cynthia J. Lynch Rob Lynch Jerrika Mabry Angela Mack Erica Mack Greta Mack-Harris Karol Maclin Derrick Madison Madison County Business League Mary Madlock-Outlaw Antonio Magee Kristy D. Maholmes Connie L. Mallory-Armstrong Vincent E. Mangum Brandon J. Manning Alice V. Maple

Sheronda Marion Linda F. Mark Cornelius C. Marshall Denotee Martin Kevin Martin Pamela Martin Toni F. Martin Audrey Martin Keith A. Martin Arby Martin Krystal N. Martin Alphanette H. Martin David L. Martin Jeffery W. Martin Jeremy Martin Julius Martin Mark Martin Natasha N. Martin Valerie Martin-Davis Bobby L. Mason Mastercard Impact Fund Stacey J. Mathews Zachary L. Mathews Christopher J. Mathis Roderick R. Matthews Roderick R and Brenda L. Matthews Tamala R. Matthews Felicia M. Matthews Latrice D. Maxie Earnest Maxwell Carolyn D. Maxwell Nikita Maxwell Kevin J. May M.V. May Rayfield and Deborah L. May Tricia M. Mayes Adrian L. Mayse Angela McAllister Nicole McBeath Lannie S. McBride Ruth T. McBride Daphne D. McCadney Bobbye C. McCain Alice F. McCall Alyce McCants Kimberly C. McCants Arlene McCarthy Larry L. McClain Hakim R. McClellan Belvely D. McClendon Tammy McClendon Spencer L. McClenty Teja N. McClenty Donnie McClure Kathy McColumn Quentin L. McCorvey Kaylon A. McCou Gus McCoy Chris McCreary Linda McCullar Casaundra McCullough Ruthie L. McCullum Hattie H. and Oran McCune Bridgett McDade Clayton Kimberly McDaniel Deborah McDonald

Daphne T. McDonald Thomas E. McDonald Walter McDonald Dashunda McDonley Alexander McDowell Kathy A. McDuffey Timothy McFadden Gwendetta McField Derrell F. McGee Lillian F. McGee Queen E. McGee Thelma D. McGee Veronica McGee Gregory M. McGee Phylicia E. McGee Shateca McGee Carliss McGhee Abe McGlothin Shirley McGowan Myron D and Carla N. McGowan Latecia McGrady Demel T. McGriggs Elizabeth McInnis Johnny R. McInnis Bernice G. McKenny Candace E. McKinney Desmond McKinney Markeetia McKinnis Angela D. McKoy Cheryl D. McLemore Hearn Keith L. McMillian Erick L. McMillian Sondra McNeil Cheryl J. McNeil Sybil McNeil Andrew McQueen Anthony M. McWhorter Sandra Meador Seneca Meeks Tommy Meeks Cynthia S. Melton Leslie D. Melton Michele A. Meraz-Guido Erin Mercer Kendra Merine Hal A. and Dorothy Merritt Craig A. Meyer Otto Meyers Debbie Meyers-Martin Jacob Mickens William K. Middlebrooks Dewillican L. Middleton Alicia D. Miller Sam Miller Michael I. Miller Hope H. Miller Al R. Miller Alfred Miller Cynthia Miller Erin S. Miller Terri Miller Rica M. Miller-Gray Jena O. Mills Raquel C. Milton Charlean Mims Sandra K. Mims Minact, Inc.

Chrystal R. Mincey Lizette Minor James T. Minor, II Oscar Miskelly Mississippi State University Alicia D. Mitchell DeAntonio MItchell Jeralyn Mitchell Lena Y. Mitchell Monica Mitchell Oneida Mitchell Phyllis A. Mitchell Tawa Mitchell Theresa C. Mitchell Angela F. Moffett Abdul Mohamed Jeannette Molden Charles L. Molden Steven Momon Luther L and Frances Moncrief E Frances Moncrief Gisele M. Moncure John J. Mondy Shonna C. Mondy James E. Montgomery Kevin T. Montgomery Stephanie Montgomery Joe Moody Fronie Moody Qualls Jewelstine B. Moore Shannon M. Moore Zuleika W. Moore Eltease Moore Bobby Moore James Moore Ketina W. Moore Alterenzeo Moore Angela L. Moore Caronda J. Moore Devin Moore Gabrielle M. Moore Jeffery K. Moore Laverne Moore Tonya Moore Valerie R. Moore Yvette Moore Kamelia L. Moore-Green Detra A. Moorman Khari Morgan Tabather D. Moriley Morning Star Baptist Church Inc. Eileen Moroski Jeremy K. Morris John E. Morris Willie L. Morris Shineka Y. Morris Rogers B and Devoyce C. Morris Leyser Morris-Hayes Sheba Moses Keithon L. Mosley Fredrick Mosley Ernest Mosley Al T. Mosley Joneeta Mosley Keenya L. Mosley Willie J. Mosley Sherry Moss

| honor roll of donors | Roy Moss Sybil Moss James L. Motley Carrien Motte Tracy N. Mouton MPHA Gerald Mumford Misti A. Munroe Veronica R. Murff Samantha Murfree Sallee Murphy E. Patricia Murrain Sylvester Murray Freddrick Murray Ira Murray Silas Murray Gregory Myers Marshall L. Myers Daniel E. Myers Keanna Myers Edith Myles Elizabeth Myles NAACP-Baltimore Edekia C. Nalls Joseph Nash Willie J. Nathan Oscar Neal Lawyer Neal Joan F. Neal Kimberly Neal Smith Rubye H. Neely Judy Nelson Dewanda J. Nelson Yulanda Nelson Hubie and Ada Pearl Nelson Dorothy Nelson Mary Nelson Candra Nelson Scott Gladys T. Nelson-Warner Casey A. Nesbit Alicia N. Netterville Patricia D. Nettles-Pegram New Lake Church of Christ Holiness Kristy L. Newman Bridgett M. Newsome-Funchess Shonda Newson Michelle R. Nichols Stan Nicholson Rufus W. Nicks Lana Nicks Blake E. Nielson Pearlie M. Noah Richard Noble Jerrell O. Nolen Norfolk Southern Good Government Fund Valencia Norman Aubrey B. Norman Shantisa Norman Jamaury D. Norris Johnnie Norris Johnny L. Norris Hiawatha Northington Northrop Grumman Charity Trust Account Lelar D. Norton

Arnita F. Norwood Chaka C. Norwood Gabriel X. Norwood Shanitra A. Norwood Joseph Nunnery Emmanuel C. Nwagboso James V. Oatis Jermaine Oatis Linda Oatis Mable R. Oatis Mary A. O’Banner Kenny and Cynthia W. O’Banner Kenny O’Banner Marie O’Banner-Jackson Emmanuel and Danielle L. Obiorah Margie Odom Wendy Odom Lemetria Ogletree Powell G. Ogletree Victoria D. O’Harroll S. B. Olden Kaneshia R. Oliver Folashade Omole Jed Oppenheim Gene and Patricia Oppenheim Elizabeth O. Oredein Peggie B. Orey Shela V. Orr James Osborne Chester R. Owens Sylvia C. Owens Gwendolyn H. Owens Jamile R. Owens Lanelle Owens Willie G. Owens II Joycie R. Page Jasmine S. Page Ebony R. Palmer Wilma Parham Ajay Parikh Crystal J. Parish Erica Park John L. Parker Kamilah Parker William Parker William T. Parker Wilda Parker-Collins Joe Parks Joseph Parnell Harvey Parris Kattie C. Partee Kayland J. Partee Makita T. Patterson Jo Elana Patterson Angela Patterson Gerius D. Patterson Jo Ann Patterson Jusland Patterson Carolyn Patton Samuel Patton Michelle Paul Ansis and Michelle Paul Paylor-Elliott Family Jonathan Payne Charles Payne Alfredda H. Payne

Chellie Payne Payoneer, Inc. Cecil Payton Jeremy D. Payton Regina L. Peaches Vivian Pearson George H. Peebles Armel Peel Kevin P. Peggs Bequita V. Pegram Andre D. Pennington Mitchell Penny Cheryl Peoples Lisa Percy Billy and Doris N. Perkins Calaph Pernell Tiffany N. Perry Candela Perry Mary T. Perry Roy Perry Derrick Perryman W. Ann B. Peyton Patrick L. Phillips Carol D. Phillips Joseph C. Phillips Minnie Phillips Rodney A. Phillips Waylan R. Phillips Sylvester Phipps Frank Picciarelli Sherry D. Pickens Roselyn R. Pickett Thornbor Brandon J. Pierce Phillip Pierorazio Ardarian Pierre Tina Pillow J A. Pipkins Crystal Pittman Roshanda N. Pittman-DeBoise Candis P. Pizzetta Jason E. Planer Arnold Pleasant Norris Polk David Polk Ewonia R. Polk Latonya R. Polk Norris C. Polk Anthony L. Pollard Kristina F. Pollard Diane Pope Annie E. Porter Dion F. Porter Helen K. Porter James R. Porter Patrina L. Porter Kimberly M. Portis Carter Jessie J. Potters Patrick B. Powe Loria H. Powell LaCurtis J. Powell Jacquelyn Powell Marguerite K. Powell Norris Poynter Wesley S. Prater Gwendolyn S. Prater Mary L.B. Prater Donna Prather Williams

Joann P. Pratt Chauncy D. Prentiss Hazel L. Prentiss Elex D. Price Adrian Price Latoya T. Price Lakeisha Price-Cunningham PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP Tamara Proctor Enas L. Pruitt Aprel Prunty Joshaunda W. Purvis Kenya Rachal Carlton E. Ragsdale Jitender S. Raheja Sheila Ramsey-Caldwell Sylvester J. Randle Maanami I. Ransome Dillie Rapley Robinette Y. Rasberry Monique Ratcliff Stacey L. Ratcliff Ungalia Ratcliff Kimberly N. Ratliff Dwight W. Rawls Angelica A. Rawls Deborah H. Rawls Jacqueline Ray Richard Rayford Shawn L. Raymond Cheryl Rayner Michael Reddix Clemon Redmond Georgia Redmond Jerry Redmond Catherine Redmond-Golden Dovie Reed Carla Y. Reed Ebony Reed Marcus W. Reed Lenora M. Reed Nathaniel A. Reed Warren A. Reed Evelyn O. Reed Shameka Reed Linda M. Reed Walker Towanta M. Reese Jackie Rencher Mike Renfro William H and Goldia M. Revies Courtney H. Reynolds Tiana N. Rhodes Kendall Rhodes Kimberly Rhodes Josephine Rhymes Lakera Rice Fujiyama T. Rice Gregory Richard Gwendolyn D. Richard Michelle Richard Monique Richards Sandra Richards Steven C. Richardson Bettye J. Richardson Doris H. Richardson Ruby B. Richardson Joe F. Richardson

Evelyn Richardson Sherry Richardson Jackie Richmond Amy Ridall Candace L. Riddley Eboni E. Rideout Mark Rigsby Alicia M. Riley Tiffany Riley Tonya A. Riley Jennifer Riley Collins Bettye J. Rimmer Debbie Risper Helen Rivers Florence Roach Everett A. Roark Kineshia K. Roark Kesha R. Robbins-Chestnut J. T. Roberson Perna J. Roberson Toni E. Roberson Andre D. Roberson Brett Robert Dean M. Roberts Rosie L. Robertson Taberia D. Robinson Eddie Robinson Valarie L. Robinson Michael B. Robinson Tanya O. Robinson Andrea L. Robinson Gilda A. Robinson Preston D. Robinson Andrea F. Robinson Carol M. Robinson Dillon H. Robinson James W. Robinson Kamron D. Robinson Louie A. Robinson Mary A. Robinson Sonja A. Robinson Tiara R. Robinson Jolanda K. Roby Clifton Roger Dawn Rogers Lisa Rogers George C. Rosati Marquis D. Rose Marquis D. Rose Sharon Y. Rosell Christina T. Ross Judith G. Ross Leslie Ross Martha Ross Beverly J. Rowell Walter Royal Tiffany M. Rozier Diane Rudolph Denise Ruffin John Ruffin Tina Ruffin Perleana H. Rufus Ralph D. Ruggs Aaron Rupert Timothy W. Rush Timothy W. Rush Arthur B. Rush

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| honor roll of donors | Maxcine B. Rush Charles W. Russ Charles Russ Vincent Russell Bobbie Russell Benjamin Russey Courtney Rutledge Rodney D. Saffold Felecia Y. Salary Cesar Salas Michelle Salomon Roshunda E. Sample Josiah J. Sampson Mary M. Sampson Mark A. Sampson Bernard and Elizabeth Samuel Nicholas B. Samuel Hilary A. Samuels Helen Samuelson Kathryn Sandberg Maria Sandercock Eddie and Ruth Sanders Ruth Sanders Willie Sanders Shannon M. Sandifer Jeremy J. Sanford Birdie Sanford John G. Sardin Daniel F. Sarpong Philip T and Cherry L. Saunders Bettye R. Saunders Keri T. Saupitty Steve L. Savage Alma Scott James E. Scott Curtrice Scott Penny Scott Pier Scott Terrance H. Scott Cheryl Seals Leon Seals Rosie B. Seals Searcy Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Healthcare, LLC Jasmin Searcy-Pate Larry Sehie Jacqueline Seldon Karen Sfanos Akbar Shabazz Mangle L. Shanks Billye J. Sharp Renee Sharp Willette D. Sharpe Larry C. Shaw Sharon C. Shaw Mitchell Shears Robert N. Shegog Lindsey Shelton Edward A. Shelvin Bernice Shelwood Felisha A. Sheppard Stacey Sheppard Debra Sheriff * Deceased Donors

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Patricia Shields-Melvin Lashonda A. Short Floyd G. Showers Ryan Shropshrine Kelli Sibert Connie R. Siggers-Parker Lilly R. Silas Alice Silbergleit Steven Silva Malone Silver Almetia L. Simmons Willie Simmons Janice Simmons Candace Simmons Allan A. Simmons Alzena Simmons Derek A. Simms Nicole Simpson Patricia Sims Jeraline F. Sims Tamara Sims Anthony W. Sims Antoine Sims Dana Sims Dewayne Sims Jennifer Sims Phyllis A. Sims Roderick D. Sims Stephen Sims Tyriney S. Sims-Claude Marla Singleton Dana B. Singleton James Singleton Roy Singleton Tanisha R. Singleton Daniel L. Skinner Dennis Skinner Ruth M. Slaughter Latonja Slaughter Robinson Jeffrey P. Sloan Toyce M. Small Caprice L. Smalley Caprice L. Smalley Sofia Smalls Rashawn W. Smarr Deborah Smart Maria Smedley William C. Smiley Ayanna O. Smith Bobbie Smith Pamala C. Smith Tramone D. Smith Stanley D. Smith Rachel Smith Harold T. Smith Rebecca Smith Richard Smith Vonda L. Smith Trebor Smith Mattie M. Smith Agnes J. Smith Carol M. Smith Charlotte Smith Cliffon Smith Cliffon Y. Smith Curley Smith

Curtis B. Smith Cynthia A. Smith Daphne Smith Delores T. Smith Frank Smith Gregory Smith Ingrad C. Smith Kimberly Smith Quentin T. Smith Sutter M. Smith Talmadge Smith Tony M. Smith Tonya T. Smith Tracye E. Smith Vonda K. Smith Willye S. Smith Leroy and Florida Smith Tony M. and Gladys Smith Theresa L. Smith-Givens Viola R. Smooth Donna Smylie Carl Snell Santos Souff Southeastern Diocese Brotherhood William M. Southerland Southern Diocese Sunday School and Hym Kenneth L. Sparkman Keith Sparks Vertie Sparks Clyde E. and Brenda M Speaks Ariel A. Spencer Gabrielle J. Spencer Dennis Stallings Timothy Stamps Sonja A. Stamps Clara M. Stamps De’Keither Stamps Philippian Stamps Alvin F. and Delores Stamps Crystal L. Stamps Etheredge Susan G. Stamps Pratcher Gloria J. Stamps Smith Billie J. Standford Billie J. Standford Otis Stanford Tony Stanford Roberta Stanton Marshandra Stapleton Tracy A. Stapleton Lesley A. Starks Dwayne L. Starling Sherita Starling Kattie Starnes_DUPREC LLC State Street Group Soretha Staten Statewide Federal Credit Union Eugene Steele Melissa R. Steele Francesca R. Stephens David T. Stephens Chris Stephens Yvette Stephenson Christine N. Stevens

Deandre M. Stevens Damon Stevenson Charles E. Stevenson Rosalind Stevenson Deborah F. Steverson Oliver J. Stewart Charles E. Stewart Harold C. Stewart Charles E. Stewart Evette J. Stewart Robert Stewart Alandrea P. Stewart Evette J. Stewart Felecia P. Stewart Johnnie Stewart Larry W. Stewart Alvin and Mary Janice Stewart Sophia Stewart Greene Cleveland Stiff Debbie Harris Stiggons Jeremy D. Stocks James S. Stokes Pierre R. Stokes Catrecia Stokes Bryan Mattie Stovall Gene R. Strange Jeanette Straughter Horace T. Straughter Rufus E. Straughter Joe P. Straughter Joe P. Straughter Kenneth L. Straughter Charles Streckfus Harvey J. Stribling Shelton L. Stribling Joyce R. Strickland Vernestine Strickland Yolanda K. Stringfellow April Stringfellow Erica Stringfellow Smith Patricia A. Strong Corean Strong Deborah L. Strong Denisa S. Strong Diana Strong Angelique Strong Marks Mildred Stuckey Caroll Stutts Saraswati Sukumar Marilyn Sullivan Rhonda Sullivan-Ford Robert A. Sulton Lynette M. Suttlar Wyatt Sutton Francine N. Sutton Victor Sutton Victor D. Sutton Wyatt Sutton Edward and Ella Swaggard Lori Swanier Shawn T. Swanier Lot R. Swarns Glenn A. Swilley Adrianne L. Swinney Ronald Swinney Lyvie-Sara Sylvester

Charles Syndor Ceaser V. Tall April L. Tanner Doris Tappan Debra A. Tate Jennifer D. Tate Sylvester Taylor Clinton E. Taylor Juanake’ G. Taylor Angela J. Taylor Angela Y. Taylor Juanyce Taylor Patricia L. Taylor Charles Taylor Deborah A. Taylor Koresa N. Taylor Antoinette R. Taylor Beverly D. Taylor Charles B. Taylor Courtney Taylor Eric Taylor Ernest Taylor Julius R. Taylor Luberta Taylor Melanie Taylor Thomas C. Taylor Tonia B. Taylor Wilson Taylor Richard L. and Donnether J. Taylor Shavon N. Taylor-Booker Nicky Taylor-Carter Martha N. Tchounwou Adrian Techeira Henry L. Temple Tabatha J. Terrell-Brooks Georgia R. Terrell-McCall George D. and Mary A Terry Eric J. Terry Ryan Terry Michele Terry-Wheatley Ida Teverbaugh-Turpin The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Pearl Connection The ShoeShine Doctor & Co. Carolyn and Ivory Thigpen Allegra Thigpen Dominic T. Thigpen Libby A. Thigpen Rickey L. Thigpen Melvin and Carol D. Thigpen Sharittha Thigpen-Prater Kimberly Thomas Marvin W. Thomas Andre Thomas Charity L. Thomas Julia B. Thomas Henry G. and Lorna Thomas Alvin Cornelius and Gerilynn G. Thomas Patricia A. Thomas Willie E. Thomas Cassandra O. Thomas Christopher G. Thomas Demetrius R. Thomas Eric K. Thomas

| honor roll of donors | Fameika A. Thomas Johnnie E. Thomas Juanquina D. Thomas Keith Thomas Kimberly M. Thomas Mario J. Thomas Matt Thomas Shauniqua L. Thomas Rosalind F. Thomas McCreary Willie H. Thomas Sr. Jesse Thompson Aaron A. Thompson Earlene R. Thompson Gregory O. Thompson Alice G. Thompson Dorothy Thompson London J. Thompson Aaron and Brenda J. Thompson Mary E. Thompson Carlisa A. Thompson Bernard Thompson Brandon Thompson Brandon Thompson Casonja Thompson Dwayne Thompson Jason Thompson Leroy Thompson Norma Thompson Rhonda C. Thompson Stanley C. Thompson Stephanie B. Thompson William Thompson Nicole Thompson Lee Monique M. Thorpe James E. and Diccy P. Thurman Darrel B. Tiebout Jerome Tinker Robert Tinkler Sheila R. Tinsey-Ward Sharion Tipler Mittie Tisdale Alice Tisdale Melinda G. Todd Pamela Tolliver Wade Tolliver Angela D. Toon Jerry Torrey William A. Toscano Mazalene A. Towner Jordan Townes Stacey E. Towns Theresa Townsend Cassandra Townsend Brenteria Travis Jocelyn L. Travis Valeria Travis LLC Tree Kings Betty J. Tripp Geraldine Trotter Markedra Trotter James S. Troy Lekesha L. Tubbs Christopher E. Tubbs Angeles Tucker Sylvester T. Tucker Francis Tuluri

Patrice Turnbull Moses J. Turner Chakeba N. Turner Latrena V. Turner Sandra K. Turner Cathy D. Turner Jared Turner Jordan C. Turner Joshua R. Turner Marcus Turner Phillip R. Turner Michael Tuteur Olger C. Twyner Daphanie C. Underwood Union Pacific Fund for Effective Government United Technologies Curnis Upkins UPS Foundation DaShunta Upshaw Kimberly Usher Barbara Van Keilani R. Vanish Jacqueline Vann Lakenya VanNorman Dorothy D. Vannoy Gennia Varnado Shirley A. Varnado Dana D. Vaughan Cousin Ira W. Vaughn Timothy Vaughns Gloria Vaughns Robertson Dale L. Veal Angela Verdell Janet Vernon Doris J. Vickers Linda Viverette Kimberly Viverette Sebastian L. Waddell Lynn B. Wade Robert Walden Pearl Wales Ivan Walker Marek Walker Mary L. Walker Cedric E. Walker Angela T. Walker Emanuel Walker Glenn Walker Rosalyn Y. Walker Royal P. Walker Samuel Walker Stephanie Walker Ryan Wallace Tommy Wallace Henry Wallace Maurice S. Wallace DarKenya M. Waller Rosalind T. Walls Chaney Walters Eugenio Walters Wilbur L. Walters Steven P. Wansley Jonathan Ward Lee Ward Kelli J. Ward

Tonya Ware Fannie L. Ware Anthony M. Ware Kimberly A. Warfield Efrem S. and Trena Brown Warren Austin R. Warren Andre’ B. Warren Darion D. Warren Jimmie S. Warren Ternarian Warren Albert Wash Kenya T. Washington James E. Washington Rose M. Washington George C and Dora S. Washington Bill Washington Deborah Washington Alonzo C. Washington Bettye M. Washington Cathy Washington Sandra O. Washington Tamara Washington Tenisha Washington Linda Waters Shenelle Waters Patricia B. Watkins Jessie Watson Latrenda R. Watson Bobby E. Watson Carol Watson Cynthia D. Watson Edward O. Watson Kirbie Watson Yolanda M. Watson Cory M. Watts Torian D. Watts Robert M. Watts Darryl Weathersby Kristian P. Weatherspoon Michael C. Weaver Odis L. and Annie K. Webb Shanta R. Webb Evelyn Webb R. Clinton Webb Erica L. Webber Jones Jeffrey T. Webster Lysandra O. Webster Wanda Webster Lavonna Weddington Sarah Wedlaw Isom Weems Shirley Weidman Nita Welch William M. Welch Shontane Wells Tenisha L. Wells Tanya A. Wells-Kilbert Phatia J. Wells-McClellan Bernard C. Wesley Linda L. West James West Joy West Andrea D. West Wages Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Margo Westmoreland Latrice Wetsbrooks Robert W. Whalin Ursula Whalum Deidre L. Wheaton Felicia Wheeler Courtney D. and Candice A. Whigham Diamond Whitaker Lang Whitaker Anton T. White Thantween S. White Taundra F. White Carolyn White Danny White Dorothy M. White Earl L. White Henrietta White Lanette White Raymond C. White Shannon D. Whitehead Dietra L. White-McKamey Diamond A. Whitker Carla Whitlock Latasha R. Whittaker Amelia D. Wicks Pearl C. Wicks Corey C. and Shenekia Wiggins Audrey B. Wiley Linda Wiley Johnson Kevin T. Wilkerson Tonya Wilkerson Quinton L. Williams Timothy Williams Sabrina Williams Kimberly Williams Rose Williams Sharron U. Williams Aubrey Williams Barbara A. Williams Carrie B. Williams Christy Williams Donnell Williams Lessie Williams Michelle Williams Tammy H. Williams Dana D. Williams Avery K. Williams Ebone Williams Adrine Williams Barbara A. Williams Eloise Williams Tonya Williams Sophia W. Williams Latisha L. Williams Floyd Williams Zuri M. Williams McKinley S. Williams Angela F. Williams Calvin D. Williams Clintoria Williams Deborah Williams Delories Williams Dorothy T. Williams Kimberly Williams Ledora L. Williams

Manda E. Williams Mary A. Williams Mary L. Williams Michael Williams Michael L. Williams Shirley H. Williams Thomas S. Williams Florence Williams Bryant Dominique Williamson Lori A. Williamson Pamela Willingham Lawanna M. Willis Larry Willis Courtney D. and Danielle S. Willis Gladys J. Willis Chibale Wills Booker T. Wilson Stefan L. Wilson Mattie Wilson Kendrick C. Wilson J C Wilson Tiona Wilson Crystal K. Wilson Kwandis Q. Wilson Cassandra Wilson Debra A. Wilson Gloria A. Wilson Gloria J. Wilson Gregory Wilson Locord D. Wilson Martica P. Wilson Michelle Wilson Rebecca Wilson Rosalyn Wilson Torrance Wilson Vickie Wilson Janieth F. Wilson Adams Valeria L. Wilson Travis Karl Winfield Terry G. Winstead Debora P. Winters Drema Woldman Cecil G. Wolfe Chad Womack Dexter Woodberry Chianti D. Woodfork Tiffany Woodie Willie J. Woods Shameka Woods Cindy Woods Rosie B. Woods Brandi A. Woods Carol J. Woodson DeMiracle Woodson Sean Woodson Dionne J. Woody Claire E. Woody Adrienne A. Wooten Linda P. Wormley Herron P. Wortham Shi’Nitta M. Woulard Shedrick Wright Billy and Marilynn Wright Perrymon C. Wright Yolanda Wright Hazel Wyatt

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| honor roll of donors | Linda J. Wynn Robert Yancey Shanda Yates Felicia G. Young Shania A. Young Roslyn Young Brittany Young Erroll Young Jazmine M. Young Shirley Young Shirley J. Young Tony Young Tina Younger Jelani C. Zarif

$1 to $99 Sean R. Abram Venita Abrams Brandi S. Acker-Welch Idania Acosta Linda A. Adams Michael D. Adams Janice D. Adams Michelle Adams Twanna Adams Ayanna M. Adams Vera P. Adams Linda F. Adams Debra Adams Shawna D. Adams-Moore Kimberly Adams-Warfield Ashley A. Ahart Sherika W. Aikens Ella M. Ainsworth Arlene Akers Ehida Akharume Ike Albert Valerie Albright Ken Albright Angelique Alexander Christopher R. Alexander Grayling Alexander Ashanti J. Alexander Earnestine Alexander Kathryn Alexander Montrell Alexander Natasha R. Alexander Sharon M. Alexander-McInnis Claudette L. Alford Anna I. Allen Cynthia Allen Devon Allen Tia Allen Christina J. Allen Alfred Allen Billie Allen Dorothy Allen Keisha Allen Ludell M. Allen Asia A. Allen Alexis Allison Danyell Allison Antoinette D. Allison Charlene Allison Shayla S. Allison Marcus E. Alsworth * Deceased Donors

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Alyce Clarke Campaign Fund Deborah D. Ambrose Nita J. Ambus Betty J. Amerson Melissa Amos Brittany N. Amos Dorothy A. Amos Corey D. Amos Lori Amos Shannon V. Amos Rhonda Anderson Michael C. Anderson Kristie Anderson Rashard T. Anderson Yolanda S. Anderson Linda Anderson Sara Anderson Carolyn Anderson Angie Anderson Carl Anderson Deborah A. Anderson Rosie Anderson Terrell L. Anderson D Anderson Marlene Anderson Lakotra Anderson Teffany Anderson Akins Victor B. Andrews Shawn N. Angel Shameen Anthanio-Williams Sharon D. Anthony Larry W. and Freddye M. Anthony Leatha Anthony Cornelius M. Antwine Willie Archey Duane Archie Earl Arms Ashley Armstrong Jeremy D. Armstrong Felicia Arnic Amanda Arnold Barbara Arnwine Tammy R. Arterberry Constance E. Ash James B. Ashford Mea E. Ashley Tavonna Harris Askew Tara A. Atkins Sherman E. Austin Sharon Austin Jennifer Averett Daphne Avery Kemaria D. Avery Kyah N. Ayers Sarah Ayers Monica Bacon Sidnee Bacy Kelsey R. Bailey Ro’Shaun A. Bailey Taurus F. Bailey DeMarco Bailey Brianna V. Bailey Anese Bailey Nutall Arnetta Baker Brenda J. Baker

Charisse Baker Earnestine Baker Amaya J. Baker Alphonso Ballard Gwen Ballard Tina B. Ballard-Carr Dwight A. Banks April N. Banks Latona R. Banks Tiffany J. Banyard Lakeisha Bardwell Kotonya B. Barfield Angela S. Barial John Barker Yalanda M. Barner Jasmine Barnes Marcus Barnes Teresa A. Barnes Annie L. Barnes Ebony C. Barnes Eric Barnes Jacqueline Barnes Lataiya C. Barnes Christopher James and Daphne R. Barney Debra Barr Stephanie Barrett Kimberly Bartee Ja’Nekia W. Barton Christine M. Barton Glen Bashore Monica D. Bates Andrew T. Bates Latoya M. Bates Lynda M. Batiste Cassaundra Batteast Tubie Battle Katina Batts Precious Batubo Addie Baugh Crystal S. Bausley Tramaine F. Beane Joseph K. Beard Nicole Beard Brittney R. Beard Natalie L. Beard Greta Beasley Kayanda L. Beasley Robert L. Beasley Sylvia Beasley Morris Yolandra Beck Marlinda Beck-Lee Tonya Bedell Joyce Y. Belcher Lamonica Bell Phyllis Bell Tracy A. Bell Henry L. Bell Lillian L. Bell Patrice R. Bell Rymond Bell Timila L. Bell Brandon Bell Cheryl L. Bell Joanne Bell Denavia D. Bell

Robin Bell Roderick A. Beller Natasha Belt James Bender Jamie J. Bender Anitra R. Bender Terry J. Bennett Michael Bennett Arekia S. Bennett John G. Bennett Heather J. Bennett Kim Bennett Girmay Berhie Denise L. Berkhalter Lee A. Bernard Aretha S. Berry Wenda Berry Scott Bibb Clydestine Bilbrew Doug Billings Nicole L. Billingsley Selah Bishop Charles E. Bishop Stephen Bishop Tonnette Black Rita Blackmon Adrienne Blackmore-Dale Demetrius A. Blackshear Earline Blake Latosha Blake Demetria Blakes Ardis Blanchard Angela Bland Curtis Blanden Dennis Blocker Deborah Blockman Stephanie Blue Robert Boccomino Curtis W. Boddy Maxine S. Bolden Xavier S. Bolden Erica Bolden Mack Sonya A. Bolls Everett Bond Delua Booker Mikia N. Booker Joyce Boone Angela Borne Zachary M. Bosco Tracey Boston Veleka Bousley James L. Bowman Dominic Boyd Evelyn Boyd Demetriuus D. Boyd Earlean Bozeman Leon F. Bracey Violet R. Bracey Elsie V. Bracey EJ Braddy Tambria Bradford Latarsha D. Bradford-Barber Darnell Bradley Stephanie Brady Larry C. Branch Sandra Branch

Shena L. Branley Ungennette Brantley Cameree Braun Latoya L. Braxton Michael J. Braxton Rebecca Braylock Annetta Brent James H. Brewster Mae Brewster Jonika Bridges Wesley Bridges Ambreanna R. Bridges Evin E. Bridgett William Briggs Stephen B. Bright Sharon Brightman Felicia Brisco Jessica A. Bristow Leah S. Brittain Christi Broadus Carmen Brocks Cassi J. Bronner Chris D. Brookins Edgar Brookins Phillip J. and Geraldine K. Brookins Jerry Brooks Angela D. Brooks Gordon Brooks Markus Brooks Donald Brooks Udonald Brooks Michael T. Brooks Daphene M. Brooks Allyson J. Brooks Phyllis G. Brooks Veronica Brooks-Sigler Lawrence D. Browder Taquanna Brown Tracie L. Brown Asha L. Brown Cleveland Brown Janet Brown Julie Brown Kelly Brown Melicia Brown Stephanie Brown Marcus Brown Antoine Brown Asline M. Brown Cynthia Brown Janet L. Brown Kimberly Brown Linda Brown Sharlene F. Brown Sharon Brown Sydney L. Brown Janice Brown Krystal C. Brown Keisha Brown Andrea K. Brown Crystal N. Brown Tomika L. Brown-Bates Lynnell Brownlee Kidada Brown-Patrick Maya L. Brown-Thompson

| honor roll of donors | Mariel Brunman Cynthia J. Brunt Dana Bryant Kelvin Bryant Lakesia Bryant Reggie Buchanan Gwendolyn Buckley Ebonique M. Buckner Billy O. Bullock Kenneth D. Bunch Chloe E. Bunch James Burford Shaquita S. Burke Louise G. Burney Hannah M. Burns Monica Burr Curtis Burroughs Brenda Burse Olivia D. Burton Ella Burton Felecia Burton Brown Larnelle L. Bush Shawna BuShell Keiella Butler Latonya M. Butler Yolanda J. Butler Carole H. Butler Edith J. Butler Angel Byrd Leon A. Byrd Chandra R. Byrd-Wright Steven Cade Tiffany D. Caesar Lisa D. Cain Susie L. Calbert Rhonda Calcote Diana Caldwell Tiffany Caldwell Teresa Caldwell Olivia A. Calhoun Tony Calvin Camellia Rose Chapter of The Links Gerald Cameron Marva J. Camp Larrison Campbell Andrea D. Campbell-Williams Andrea Camper Jerlen Canada Tiffany Cannon Anthony Cannon Luquen C. Cannon Jimmy Carr Tyrique Carson Larry Carson Joan E. Carter Sonya L. Carter Alvin and KaLandra Carter Tiffany Carter Kimberly Carwford Izreal L. Cary Mario Cason Lekentric D. Caston Lashonda F. Catchings April D. Catchings Isaac N. Causey

Kevin J. Causey Venita Caver Ranetta Cavett Alfred Cazeau Sindy Chaluissant Sylvia Chaluissant Stacey Chaluissant Carneal Edward and Demethous Chambliss Horace Chandler Tara Chapman Sophia S. Chapman Lonnie Character Nyere Charles Vickie Chatman Thomas Cheatham Randolph P. Chestang Cipreuna S. Church Jaron T. Clanton Bill Clark Arnold Clark Kimberly Clark Lora Clark Joyce L. Clark Vanessa Clark Joshua T. Clark Allison Claybon Bernard Clayton Darnell A. Clayton Gizmo Clayton Latasha Clayton Clear Radio Amy Clemente Nigel Cleveland Shemeka L. Cleveland Vincie Cleveland Angela Clinkscales-Verdell Antonya Coakley Chaquitia D. Cobbins Jamius Cockrell David E. Cocroft Florence O. Cocroft Thelma B. Cocroft Amber Coeur Sherll Coffey Carl C. Cogar Toni Colbert Kimble Colbert LaDawna R. Cole Zandra L. Cole Laquala M. Coleman Revelyn Coleman Shawonna S. Coleman Andriena L. Coleman Earnestine Coleman Khara Coleman Lakeisha M. Coleman Marilyn H. Coleman Sandra Coleman Sharon Coleman John E. Coleman Kwame C. Coleman Nicole D. Coleman Rashadd L. Coleman Tia S. Coleman Terrance L. Coleman

Amy Coleman-Perryman Hazel M. Collier Alesha A. Collier Portia Collier Quintavis Collier Drew Collins Elizabeth A. Collins Jean C. Collins Lucinda P. Collins Angelica Collins Binyoka Collins Kimberly Collins Nancy A. Collins Greg Colston Karen Comer Tiffany M. Conley Walter Conley Dennis Conner Ashley Conner Eugenia R. Cook Mary A. Cook Cheryldene Cook Francesca Cook Temika L. Cooks Christa L. Cooley Armecia L. Cooper Dock S. Cooper Hartley Cooper Gabrielle A. Cooper Kim J. Cooper Paris O. Cooper Brenda Cooper-Jones Irma P. Copeland Milus Copeland Tabitha N. Corley Catherine V. Cornelius Chasity C. Cornelius James A. Cornelius Sheila Cornwell Lauren Cositore Jennifer B. Cotten Dionne S. Cotton Sylvia Cotton Sylvia Y. Cotton Lavenita Cottrell Dan R. Course Joan G. Course Joyce A. Course Tonia Cowan Ross Frederick T. Cowans Jonathan N. Cowans Ruth Cowherd Proctor Gladys Cox Zellerie S. Cox Raymond D. Craft Vikki R. Craft Carmen Craig Endora C. Crawford Toria Crawford Brown Shanetta S. Crisler Chelsea A. Crittle Jaime Cronin Kristie J. Croom Kenyatta R. Cropper Rita W. Cross Regis Cross

Albany Crudup Mamie Crudup Lascelles Cuff Kindrela K. Culver Caramu A. Cunning April Cunningham Carl G. and Audrey Cunningham Regina W. Curry Jean Curry Jessica Cutting Ramanda Dace Glendolyn R. Dace Oneki Dafe Nikki Dale Deborah Dalton Danaher Corporation Broderick K. Daniels Kimba I. Daniels Marjorie Daniels Kel Dantzler Theodore Davis Asean J. Davis Carolyn J. Davis Cornelius Davis Demetrice Davis Floria Davis Frances Davis Helen Davis John Davis John W. Davis Kimble R. Davis Larry Davis Lois Davis Myah D. Davis Symone S. Davis Cicely T. Davis Daina Davis Anthony T. Davis Candice A. Davis Daina Davis Daphney Davis Elaine M. Davis Ericka Davis Kameelah Davis Ricardo Davis Tracie D. Davis Tymunda G. Davis Paris C. Davis Marquita S. Davis Nakisha L. Davis Shelia F. Davis Calvin Davis Madison N. Davis Nicole Davis-Edwards Tina E. Davis-Grimes Eva L. Davis-Hampton Aisha Davis-Luke Ariel A. Dawkins Leticia Dawson Priscilla J. Dawson Dexter Day Jamencia C. Day Joslyn M. Day Jonathan P. Delperdang Trista D. Demby

Larry T. Denley Taura L. Denmon Stephanie L. Denson Gloria DeVeaux Cobb Wilfredo Diaz Chelsea Dillon Barbara A. Dilworth Kamryn B. Dismuke Jarrett Dixon Tene C. Dixon Cynthia Y. Dixon James C. Dixon Kelea Dixon Ebonee M. Dixon Sharonda L. Dobbins Branch Tiffany H. Dockins Marchelle Dodd Rhonda E. Dollard Latoya Donald-Pickett Selina Donaldson Kelvin Donsereaux, Jr. Sandra Dorsey Essence Doucet Shenita Douglas Cassandra Dove-Brown Peter W. Doyle H T and Denise D Drake Alyssa D. Drake Rosie N. Drake Tiffany Drane Kimberly DuBoise Kimberly J. Duboise Audra L. Duck O Vaughn Dudley Bethany Dukes Glander Dunn Taya Dunn Johnson Jeniqua Dunson Latoya J. DUPREC_Kitchens Robin M. DUPREC_Pack Floyd DUPREC_Williams Tyhisha Dupree Bertha Ealey Mable L. Easley Curtis R. and Mable L. Easley Tonjala Eaton Karla S. Echoles Linda C. Edmond Daniel T. Edmond LaWanda Edmond Isaac Edwards William E. Edwards Antonio D. Edwards Jalysa M. Edwards Dominique Edwards Cheryl Eley Tanisha Ell Stephanie Elliott Jacqueline Elliott Archie L. Ellis Justin J. Ellis Jordan Ellis Charles Ellis Jessie L. Ellis Ado Ellzey Renee C. Elmore

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| honor roll of donors | Riccardo Emilien Sonya Enyia Daishia Epps Brian M. Ervin Khaliya E. Ervin Luis Escudero Amanda Espitia Estate of George Frank Catherine Evans Juan Evans Laneeda Evans Latrice R. Evans Alexis L. Evans Alfred Evans Chinelo Evans Denesha D. Evans Lawrence Evans Kema Evans Sharenda Evans-McClendon Andrew Everett Deirdre Everett Crystal Ewell Christie K. Ewell Tina Ewing Janie Fair Verlena Fairley Mable Farish Andrea Farmer Brandi M. Farmer Robert Farrar John Faulkner Marjorie Faustin Michael Fells Mary Felton Taelar Felton Kimberly Ferdinand Mary Helen Ferguson Desiree T. Ferrell Derrick Ferrell Kristi Fields Linda Fife Jessie Finlayson Shakealia Y. Finley Drake D. Finley Sharriette Finley Dorothy D. Finnie Lydia A. Fisher Melodie Y. Fisher Morgan Fisher Felicia Flanagan Anthony T. Fleming Stewart B. Fleming Robert Fleming Carolyn S. Fletcher Tyrone J. Flowers Ashley Floyd Nicolette Floyd Rayshaun Fluker Brandy J. Flynn Tiara L. Foote Adrian Forceman O’Necia L. Ford Robert Ford Keith Forney Douglass Fort Lakrystal Foster * Deceased Donors

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Lashonda L. Foster Kandis L. Foster Nigel A. Foster Jeannette Foster-Watkins Joyce Fountain Kymberly Fountain Rochelle Foxworth Markaiya T. Francois Shanna T. Franklin Alvin R. Franklin Lauren E. Franklin Sharon Franklin Fernandeis A. Frazier Coretta T. Frazier Patrese Frazier Jasmene Frazier-Lewis Nina Frederick R. David Freeman Brittany A. Freeman Adlene French Sunny C. Fridge Jerrica D. Frierson Davis Gloria Frieson Cristina Frisby Zabrina R. Fuller Seth M. Fullilove Tamalita S. Funches Deborah Funches Latrista K. Funches Tarro Funches Katina Funches Rubye P. Funchess Jeremy N. Funchess Peter Gaddis Jarvis Gaddis Isaac T. Gaines Mark Gaines Dwight K. Gaines Yulanda Gales Am’Unique Gallegos-Gulley Latasha Gandy Albert Gant Ariana Gardner Solomon T. Garner Don Garner Rosalind K. Garner John B. Garner Valerie Garrett Jarkarta C. Garrett Bertha Garrett-Frazier Pernell Garrison Emery Gary Monica F. Gary Bernadette Gaston Danette O. Gaston Linda J. Gater Linda S. Gater Carolyn J. Gates Angela S. Gates Anthony D. Gates Cedric Gathings Albert E. Gatlin Michelle Gaulding Edie Gavin Jason Gearries Anjanise George

Courtney George Russell L. Ghoston Justis R. Gibbs Brittany K. Gibson Johnathan Gibson Ronald Gibson Percy E. and Ethel Gibson Angel S. Gibson Millicent Gibson Jamesia S. Gilbert Tara L. Gill Adrienne Gilliam Cedric D. Gilmer Agnes Gilmore Alexander Gilmore Jimmie Gipson Arlanda N. Gittere Ebony Givens Patricia Givens Regina Givens Shiquita S. Givens Kristen Gladney Chelsey J. Gladney Erica G. Gladney Willie Glasper Patricia J. Glass Shyandrea S. Glass Clyde Glenn Bang Glenn Crystal D. Glenn Zachery A. Glenn Monroe B. Golden Shameka Y. Golson Ingrid Gonzalez Mary Gooden Reginald Goodrich Vince Gordon Stanley D. Goss Nicole Gould Lori R. Grace Torrey Shirley Graham Reginald Graham Yalanda Granger Nicole Grant Kerioon V. Grant Ronald L. Grant Dominique Grant-King Alyssa R. Graves Miriam Gray Tequa L. Gray Alvin Gray Bobbie J. Gray JoAnn Gray Cydridge N. Gray Allison Gray Sherry Grayned Glenda Gray-Rogers Katherine J. Grayson Roderick L. Green Willie Green Ashley M. Green Justin M. Green Adrian V. Green Kayla L. Green Roscoe Greene Melvin Greenwood

Lori Greer Montoya U. Gregory Jackie Grier Tonya Grier Vellry Grier Damon Griffin Deborah J. Griffin April Griffin Bobbie J. Griffin Zinna W. Griffin Marcus A. Griffith Rebecca Grillo Kellie Grizzell Terrence Gross Mark L. Gulley Joe Ann Gunter Shelly D. Guss Tracey Y. Gwin Latasha B. Hadley Alexanderia Haidara Samuel T. Haile Jeanne M. Hairston Margaret Hairston-Cooper Rosalind E. Hal Stacey Haley Alfred L. and Willie Jean Hall Thelma R. Hall Brandon Hall Kelvin Hall Kimberly Hall Laquinta Hall Roxanne Hall Megan L. Hall Noah Hall Valda Hall Barksdale Tesia S. Hall Hill Mattie W. Hambrick Alex C. Hamilton Darlene Hamilton Kaizetta V. Hamilton Delisa R. Hamilton Bryan Hamilton Dorsey Hamlin Eva L. Hampton Lori M. Hampton Michael D. Hampton Andrew Hanauer Gabrielle E. Hancock Natalie Hanlin Macarthur Hannah Haywood I. Hannah Jacqueline Hannah Faith J. Hannah Sullivan Kashi Hardaway Shirley Harden Cindy Harden Vondakay C. Hardin Aletha Hardin Marlene Hardnett Keely Hardnett John T. Hardy Thetis Hardy Alvin Hardy William Harkless Alicia T. Harmon Jenifer Harold

LaParis L. Harper Marilyn A. Harper Joyce Harper Ladonna M. Harrell Toya Harrell-Matthews BoNita L. Harris Clifford Harris Jeremy M. Harris Marlene Harris Vanessa R. Harris Bonita S. Harris Chandra Harris Illya J. Harris Michael Harris Stephanye A. Harris Vanessa Y. Harris Malcolm P. Harris Michael Harris Vincent M. Harris Shernena Harris Rebecca R. Harrison Beverly Harris-Williams Dessie Hart Lavonda C. Hart Leroy Hartfield Erin A. Hartfield Brittany Harvey Tamoria Harvey Jaila Hatch Willean T. Hathorn Reginald R. Hathorn Willie D. Hawkins Jerome M. Hawkins Dejah Hawkins Derek Hawkins Clarence L. Hayes Nichelle M. Hayes Kimberly L. Hayes-Johnson Anthony Haynes Demarcus Haywood Nicholas L. Head Jvon Hearn Taurean D. Hearn Alice Hedrick Lillian M. Hemphill Rebecca Henderson Walter T. Henderson Frank Henderson Matt Henderson Tanya Henderson Joseph Henderson Quentin D. Hendree David Henry Michelle Henry James Herron Sheralyn Hibbler Tyrone Hickman Kimberly N. Hicks Latarius R. Hicks John Higgins Lynice M. Higgins Barbara Higgins Shalondria K. Hill Veronica Hill Jon P. Hill Megan B. Hill

| honor roll of donors | Geneva Hill Nate Hill, Jr. Carolyn Hines Terra V. Hobbs Eric A. Hobson Tametrice Hodges Phyllis Hodges Cassandra L. Hogue Sarah G. Holbrook Billy Holcombe Freeman Holifield James Holland Quentin Hollis Kara Holloway Carla D. Holloway William R. Holmes Catherine J. Holmes Christopher C. Holmes Patrick L. Holmes Jerry Holmes Morlettra Holmes Brittney L. Holmes Lawanda Holmes Williams Stacy S. Holton Annie Ruth Holtzclaw Rosie Honer Keosha D. Hooker Marcus D. Hooper Tanya Hoover Monica Hope Bennie Hopkins Heather Horn Keisha Horton Kenyatta K. Horton Nicole Horton Shelia D. Horton Toya Horton Kizzy Horton Delila S. House Carolyn House Stewart Christiana M. Houston Tramelle Howard Leslie B. Howard Joseph Howard Gerard L. Howard Canisha S. Howard Scott Lionel Hoye Kimberly Hoyle Anissa Hoze Sarah Hrobowski Latoya Hubbard Gennie M. Hubbard-Alley Warren Hudgins Anthony Hudgins Angela Hudson DeMarcus Hudson Ed Hudson Abigail Hudson Josephine Hudson Joyce H. Hudson Michelle Hudson-Parker Bettye J. Hughes Michelle Hughes Adrian and Jeanette Hughes Shatequa A. Hughes Kenya Hulitt

Elaine Hulitt Ieisha Humphrey Cassandra L. Hunley Karen Hunt Jasmine N. Hunt Katrena L. Hunter Ashley Hunter Thomas C. Hurley Alonzo Hutchins Shameka T. Hyder Earl Ike-German Laureanette Ingram-Crumby Melissa A. Irons Melissa Irons D’Osha L. Irvin Dale W. Isabelle Barbara J. Ivy Coretta Jackson Tamara R. Jackson Latasha D. Jackson Alicia Jackson Beverly C. Jackson Darrin Jackson Kelly L. Jackson LaPraevian Jackson Lynettea M. Jackson Tamara Jackson Natasha N. Jackson Gregory Jackson Keisha K. Jackson Larry Jackson Susan Jackson Tamara Jackson Wanda Jackson Shannon A. Jackson Shannon Jackson Alexis L. Jackson Shardae Jackson Michelle A. Jackson-Shavers Yvonne Jacobs Felisha Jacobs L Bernard Jakes Natasha Jamerson Courtney R. James Jeanette James Nashandra T. James Derrick L. James Vanessa R. James Brandy James Timaka L. James-Jones Rachel D. James-Terry Dwayne M. Jamison Yalonda Jamison Corbin D. Jamison Loretta K. Jamison Valarie January Keith E. January Eddie Jarrett Vernon Jasper Christina Jasper Renalda L. Jaynes Carrie J. Jefferson James R. Jefferson Kim Jefferson Sedrick L. Jefferson Rashida S. Jenkins

Schelerria A. Jenkins Wanda Jenkins Angela B. Jenkins Adrienne P. Jenkins Dakelvin K. Jenkins Brenda W. Jenkins Renee Jenkins Kiersten R. Jennings Tamra D. Jerdine Florene Jerdine Brittney Johns Kathy Johnson Jerrica B. Johnson Chaka Johnson Juan Johnson Britani D. Johnson Demarcus T. Johnson Gloria J. Johnson Hallie Johnson Inez C. Johnson Julia A. Johnson Karen Johnson Larry Johnson Latisha L. Johnson Leonia M. Johnson Lisa Johnson Mary Johnson Ronald Johnson Warren B. Johnson Donald R. Johnson Lisa M. Johnson Andrea N. Johnson Geralyn Johnson Jia Johnson Karen C. Johnson Mae L. Johnson Martha Johnson Monique Johnson Niccolle Johnson Randall Johnson Regina A. Johnson Saphronia Johnson Shonda Johnson Willa Johnson Carolyn P. Johnson Kevin Johnson LaTroy D. Johnson Renita S. Johnson Vingilan T. Johnson Kiesha R. Johnson Tekka Johnson Barbara Johnson Maryrose Johnson Emerald D. Johnson Stephanie Johnson Stevenson Debra Johnson-Cockrell Priscilla Johnson-Evans Theresia Johnson-Ratcliff La’Caris R. Jones Christine Jones Amy Jones Kelvin Jones Alicia J. Jones Cecilia Jones Charles Jones Cynthia Jones

Gladys Jones Jamila Jones Jennifer R. Jones Kathryn A. Jones Kennedy A. Jones Kenneth W. Jones Marcia S. Jones Marcus Jones Simone A. Jones Valerie Jones Kelvin K. Jones Deshandis M. Jones Ashley N. Jones Adrian L. Jones Amber D. Jones Angela Jones Calandra D. Jones Cassandra Jones Charlene Jones Colandra Jones Desmond Jones Jennifer J. Jones Patricia Jones Sarah E. Jones Staci Jones Yolanda Jones Javida L. Jones Akeelah J. Jones Rashad A. Jones Cheryl Jones Flora Jones Alma R. Jones Lacey D. Jones Elizabeth J. Jordan Marc L. Jordan Melissa Jordan Santavaya Jordan Melvin Jordan Cedric Jordan Tabatha A. Joseph Keoni Josiah JSU Dance Ensemble Jennifer Julious Charlotte Kabore Brandy Kado Alice Kanayan Janice Karcher Elijah Karriem Nathan A. Kebede Deidra L. Keener Jhai Keeton Crystal Kelly Larry Kelly Stacy Kelly Rechelle D. Kelly Phillip E. Kelly Dewayne A. Kelly Doug Kelly Veronica Kelly LaDawn S. Kelly Zina C. Kelly Tristan Kempston Fred E. Kency Kathy Kendrick Andrea C. Kendrick-Williams Robyn B. Kennebrew

Camelia Kennedy Theresa G. Kennedy Cantrell Keyes Demetrice Keyes Sanyika L. Keyes Elizabeth G. Keyes Laylonni N. Keys Pamela P. Keys Francis A. Kiene Randy Kimble Danyelle D. Kimp Shamonica A. King Michelle King Reginald C. King Sean L. King Brandon King Charles H. King Georgia King Gregory E. King Brandon L. King Sundra J. King Cleophas B. Kinnell Tonya Kirkland Liz Knapp Bob A. Knight Kim Knight Whitney Knox George Koerber Brandon Kong Yu-Chun Kuo Tambra Kyles Tajuan Kyles Khiauri L Bill LaBarre Elgin Lafever Joshua Laffiette Tobias E. Lagrone Lockye Lake Laura Lamb Barbara Landers Rhonda M. Lang Rhonda A. Langston Toshineda M. Lankston Nancy Lanzon Jimmy Large Zaire K. Larkins Sharon Larmond Veronica Larry Yanci T. Lashley Tyrell Lassair Lekisha R. Laster Benjamin B. Latham Allice Lattimore Christopher E. Lavan Monica L. Lawrence-Rees Bobby Lawson Chonda Lawson Gloria D. Lawton-Wilson Selina Lazarus Louis J. Leathers Jennifer Leavy Sheila Leavy Peggy LeCompte Reginald E. Lecounte Brad Ledwith

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| honor roll of donors | Brandon L. and Barbara A. Ledyard Burrell Lee Shanika K. Lee Danyel Lee Andrew D. Lee Latonya A. Lee Leroy C. Lee Marlo Lee Raymond G. Lee Ashley Lee Monica Lee-Griffith Andrea D. Leflore James E. Lehaman Shani Lenard Lenovo Sheron Leonard Muriel F. Lett-Davoll Anita B. Levy Carolyn Levy Christopher A. Levy Mamie M. Levy Annie L. Lewis Gwendolyn Lewis Alamein B. Lewis Jeremy Lewis Kevin R. Lewis Leslie D. Lewis Michael Lewis Terence D. Lewis Duane C. Lewis Kalynn Lewis Eugina A. Lewis Jessica Lewis Lynnette Lewis Nicole D. Lewis Jerell Lewis Stacy Lewis Goins Tamara L. Liddell Carla A. Lindsey Letitia Lindsey Ilexis T. Lindsey ReJohnna B. Lindzie ReJohnna Lindzie Adrian M. Link David F. Linzey Ayanna M. Lipsey Jennifer A. Little George M. Little Lula M. Little Gray Patrick Littles Roosevelt Littleton Michael Lloyd Avis S. Lloyd Elizabeth Lloyd-Chambers Mekella L. Lloyd-Landry Robert T. Lock Raphael D. Lockett Antonio Lockett Emma L. Lockhart Tiffany Loftin Justin Lofton Jacqueline D. Lofton Pamela R. Lomax Jasmine Lombard Shirley A. Long * Deceased Donors

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Vanessa Long Mary L. Long Roderick O. Longino Martha Lott Kato Love Terri F. Love Tarnika M. Love-Anderson Michael C. Lovelace Deidre Lovett Chloe M. Loving Shawn D. Lovings Clarence and Mahala Lowe Nanette Lowe Velma Lowe Chandris Lowe Sheila D. Lowe Jade B. Lucas Kendric Lucas Kembra Luckett Courtney C. Luckett-Knight Christopher J. Luke Elizabeth Lunden Scott A. Lupton William Luse Lemarcus Lyles Yolanda Lyles Johnson Chenille J. Lynch Mechele Lynch Theadore Lyons Carlton D. Lyons Sandra D. Mabry Bianca M. Mack Carol M. Mack Rajavion L. Mackabee John P. Macon Caroline Magee Robert Magee Natasha R. Magee-Woods Kurtina C. Maholmes Jeanine Mahone LeAmber Malcolm Sharon Malone Latisha Malone John Malvern Susan S. Maneck Vernon Mangum Samantha E. Manning Oretha Manu Tandon Mardis Bekira M. Mark Richard Marshall Antwanette Marshall Dawn Martin Kareem Martin Kelly O. Martin Cynthia Martin Derek Martin James Martin Roderick Martin Rose M. Martin Mayah A. Martin Darnetia R. Martin Vickie L. Mason Camille Mason Melissa H. Mason Guyton Mathews

Mason J. Mathews Charles Matthews Ursula S. May Jordan Mazur Andreas N. Mbah Carolyn McCadney Lee McCallum Mattie McCargo Jason McCarty Tekesia O. McClendon Ann McClevy Felicia A. McClinton Tyra S. McCormick Rosaline H. McCoy Pamela D. McCoy Katina McCoy Meguan McCoy Dondrey McCracy Marcus A. McCree Ryan McCree Phyllis McCree Stephene L. McCullough Marquita A. McCullum Clell O. McCurdy James McCurtis Nicole McDade-McDowell Marreo M. McDonald Loretta McDonald Stephanie D. McDonald Alphonso McDowell Willie McDowell Carrie S. McFarland Sheila McFarland Robert McField Aisha L. McGee Melissa J. McGee Vernon McGlothin Bridgette McGrath William McHugh Christine B. McInnis Constance McIntyre Michael McKnight Angela McKoy Cornell McLaurin Dylan McLemore Linda McLemore-Wheeler Lashonda McLeod Dawn D. McLin Marcus McMillan Donna McMurtry Robert McMurty Charlotte A. McNair Bonnie G. McNeal Harris Laney E. McNeer Frederick O. McRae Barbara McSwain Douglas L. McWilliams Franja J. Meeks Melody Service Johnny Menifee Kaelyn Merriwether Barbara Meschino Oneida Michell Danielle N. Mickens Alyssa L. Middleton Rodell Milam

Ceola Miles Quintess C. Miles Michael Miles Nickeela J. Miller Calvin A. Miller Derwin D. Miller Latoya Miller Shawn M. Miller Albert J. Miller Diane Miller Keyouna S. Miller Marquita L. Miller Phillip L. Miller Shirley J. Miller Sibyl Y. Miller Phillip L and Charlotte F. Miller Nigel R. Miller Gerald R. Miller Barbara Mills Andross Milteer Mannie Milton Sheron Milton Tracey Milton Glory Mims Vera B. Mims Theresa Minor Derrick D. Mitchell Inder Mitchell Jerrold Mitchell Skyla D. Mitchell Marvin K. Mitchell Isaac R. Mitchell Vincent Mitchell Curtis Mitchell Jacqueline Mitchell James Mitchell Leanna A. Mitchell Terri Mitchum Antonio D. Moffatt Corey J. Moffett Jasmine A. Moncure Dylan B. Montgomery Brittany Montgomery Diana Montgomery Patricia Montgomery Kelvin Montgomery Chinyera Moody Freddye Moon Smith Daphne M. Moore Daphne A. Moore Ayana Moore John L. Moore Patricia A. Moore Ronald D. Moore Charlie L. and Zelda M Moore Justin Moore Chyrel Moore Corey Moore Katharine Moore Krystyanna N. Moore Lanassa P. Moore Octavia J. Moore Qiana A. Moore Shonda M. Moore Vicskeyas F. Moore Tosha L. Moore

Sheila R. Moore Laquarius C. Moorehead Rhonda T. Moore-Jackson Veronica E. Moore-Vinson Daniel Morettu Ellen Morgan Latoya M. Morgan DeMarco D. Morgan Catreda D. Morgan LaShannon F. Morgan Jala M. Morrow Vanessa Morton Sonia Morton Bonita S. Mosley Danny W. Mosley Jennifer Mosley Lamar Mote Tessa Murphy Ashlei V. Murray Damian J. Murray Jessica M. Murray Jennifer Murray Heather Murrell George Myers Kevin Myers Adrianne M. Myers Brenda B. Myers Kenesha Myers Queenie Myers Marvin K. Myles Annie G. Mylez Evelyn R. Nabors Teriney M. Nails Tekisha T. Nash Jackie A. Nash Janet W. Nash Stephanie Nauden Veronica G. Naylor William Naylor Adrian B. Naylor Luscious L. Neal William P. Neal Tonya Neely Alexis N. Neely Joe Neely Toya Neely Monix Debra Nelson Janice Nelson Charlotte Nelson Ollie B. Nelson Steven Neville Everett D. Newchurch Louis B. Newell Pearlie B. Newell Willie Newell Shanta Newsome Nancy Newson Tomeika Newton Rick Ngo Chinwe U. Nichols Kori A. Nichols Pearlie Noah-Montgomery Reginald H. Nolen Kenny Nollan Norfolk Southern Foundation Matching Gifts Program

| honor roll of donors | Patricia A. Norman Shirley Northington Ashley F. Norwood Earl O’Banner Patricia M. Odom Darcel T. Odom Ransford Offei Mary Oliver McArthur Oliver Lecarus Oliver Carle A. Ollie Byron O’Neal Kimsey O’Neal Bailey Deitrice O’Neal-Lampley Michael Opta Koleshia Oquinn John C. O’Quinn Kristy S. O’Quinn Sandra O’Quinn Rafael A. Ordaz Marqual J. Outlaw Yolanda Overbey Bobby Owens Alondria A. Owens Erika G. Owens Menika Owens Tonya M. Owens Azja Owens Eva M. Owens Jeanette Paige Tiffany R. Paige Stefon Palmer Mary L. Palmer Cintarrio Palmer Mack C. Pampley Jeffery D. Parker Shannon S. Parker Brianna Parker Douglas Parker Thedrit Parker Kenda Parker Delphia M. Parks Travis R. Parks Bradley M. Parks William O. Parks William Parks Ruby S. Parnell-Booth Annie M. Partee Christopher Partee Donell C. Paster Manisha Patel Joyce Patillo Linda L. Patrick Bobbie Patterson Christian Patterson Ouida B. Patterson Tracy Patterson Laquandra R. Paxton Maggie A. Paymon Dorothy J. Paymon-Dennis Lakeshia Payne Tiffany Payne-Griffin Rosie J. Payton Charlotte Peacock Ylaine L. Pearson Michael Peecher

Janelle Peery Cedric J. and Annie G. Pelt Ed Penny Dawn Perry Bradford Perry Randolph Perry Mark A. Perry Reshonda D. Perryman Leslie Peters Ashton T. Peters Gladys R. Peters Gia S. Peterson Patrick A. Pettaway Wayne Peyton Lea Pfeifer Angelika Phillips Suzette Phillips Precious Philpott Regina Phipps Tiffany K. Pierre Brian J. Pigott Angelia Pigott Denise Pigott Lashonda Pigott Laverne Pilate Roderick S. Pipes Antoinette P. Pippins Charles P. Pittman Monique Pittman Lakesha R. Pittman Kathy R. Pitts Jamika C. Polk Xanshunta L. Polk Jacquelyn Polk Leonard Porter Rhonda G. Porter Faylesha Porter Craig L. Porter Kristen Porter Victoria Porter-Bennett Poteat N. Porter-Medley Kimberly L. Portlock Nicky Posley Anastasia C. Potee Verdean W. Potter Felicia S. Pouncil Addie Powell Christopher Powell Lamonica M. Powell Andrea Powell Tiffany C. Powell Kristen M. Powell Susan E. Powell Jones Terri Powell-Brown Aretha Powers Kelwin Pree Ivon Prewitt Allilia Price Angela K. Price Ashlee Price Tyna Price Joseph and Annette K. Pridgen Erin E. Pridgen Catherine Pridgen LaToya Pritchard Fernanda Priviero

Freddie Pruitt Nina Pryor Donna Pugh Alcinia J. Pugh Tracey Purvis Shamika Qualls Patricia Quick Dorothy T. Quinn Delores G. Rankin Kimberly M. Rankin Michelle Rankins Faye Rashid Earl S. Rashid Yolanda R. Ratcliff Raven N. Ray Ammie L. Rayburn Areias Rayford Felicia Reader Charlotte L. Reddix-Williams Larissa Redfield Donald Redic Ronald Redic Lola Redmond Reshunda Redmond Leland F. Redmond Latosha Redmond Bridges Reed Hannah Reed James Reed Matthew Reed Latoya T. Reed Gwen Reed Brian Reed Angelina Reese Cindi Reese Kawain Reese Terri Reeves Charles M. Reinke Latoya M. Rembert-Sterling Jessica Reynolds Kiara Rhodes Juandalynn Rhodes Kimarie Rhodes Latasha N. Rice Clyde Richard Daryl D. Richards Kim Richards Bianca Richardson Rhonda R. Richardson Belinda C. Richardson-Cargle Ethel Riddle Michele Riddle Kaneitra R. Riley Luther Riley Jasmine J. Rivera Larry Rivers Kimberly J. Roberson-Burt Krystle N. Roberts Renaldo Roberts Vivian Roberts Tia M. Roberts Shanista L. Robertson Shantel N. Robins Tishea T. Robinson Lynda J. Robinson Ernest Robinson

Joan Robinson Johnnie B. Robinson JR Robinson Marcus C. Robinson Maria B. Robinson R. Keith Robinson Taylor Robinson William M. Robinson Lecia G. Robinson Billy W. Robinson Charlotte S. Robinson Christopher W. Robinson Kevin Robinson Melissa Robinson Nechelle N. Robinson Ray Robinson Ruthie Robinson Timothy Robinson Uri Robinson Veronica Robinson Cubdeenix Robinson Kimberly Robinson Larkesher Robinson Maudean Robinson Erica R. Robinson Kyra Roby Brenda J. Rogers Kimble Willie J. Roper Gwendolyn F. Roseburgh Carolyn M. Ross Kimberly L. Ross Vernon Ross Dorothy Ross Ida Ross Jetaime C. Ross Kelly M. Ross Nicole Ross Drew Ross Ajuanize Ross Johnson Mark R. Roth DiAngelo M. Rouse I J Routen Kenneth S. Ruffin Tracy C. Runnels Sherita Rusell-Nash Sharon Y. Russell Geneen J. Russell Christopher Russey Keiven J. Russey Corey Russey Imo G. Russey Kattie Russey-Starnes Dorothy Ryland Aisha E. Saffold Thelma Sain Adrian Salazar Demitria Salter Gloria T. Salters Manuel A. Sample Krystaline W. Sample-Young Rufus T. Sampson Luther T. Samuel Melinda Samuel Keshia M. Sanders Dominick B. Sanders Mitrell D. Sanders

Tracey Sanders Brenda F. Sanders Brenda M. Sanders Elizabeth W. Sanders Linda K. Sanders Gloria Sanders Clifton Sanders Frederick L. Sandifer Jeremy L. Sanford Shomari Sanford Candace H. Saulsberry Brian Sawyer Reggie Sawyer Tyrece R. Sayles Tammy Schuler Patricia A. Scott Sabrina Scott Tamiko Scott Sheila D. Scott Deloris Scott Jeffery B. Scott Tonjula R. Scott Michael Scott Jennifer E. Scott-Gilmore Keith Seals Netty Seard Marteena T. Seaton Angela Self Pamela S. Self William Selmer Mosi Senwot Nashlie Sephus Cedric L. Shannon Monique Shannon Joel J. Sharp Tanya Shaw Richard Shaw Rosalind N. Shaw Michael G. Shearrill Sabrina Y. Shelby Tyrone Shelby Terrence D. Shelley Wendy E. Shenefelt Duane A. Shepard Trudy Shepard Mario Shepard Corey Sheppard Ronald Sherrod Khalilah Shields Kelli N. Shields Kymberli J. Shields Sannetta P. Shields Anton B. Shinhoster Kendria D. Short Jennifer R. Shorter Kennedy I. Shumaker Adrienne Simmons Chiquista Q. Simmons De’Martinez’ R. Simmons Tamara N. Simmons Clarence E. Simms Charles M. Simpson Arthur J. Sims Georgia P. Sims Lorrie Sims Tabitha D. Sims

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| honor roll of donors | Bria N. Sims Christopher A. Sims Rita W. Singleton Ira L. Singleton Torris R. Singleton Amie N. Sipp Stanley Sisney Tiffany Sithiphone Pearley J. Skipper PJ Skipper Annette Slack Tarra Slack Renee Slaughter Kendall Slay Clois Slocum Lorenza Small Trenyse Small-Roberson Jacqueline T. Smiley Tiffany C. Smith Joseph M. Smith Rosiland R. Smith Aron D. Smith Charity Smith Charles Smith Cynthia A. Smith Dorothy Smith Felisha Smith Forest Smith Gloria Smith Latasha Smith Mickell J. Smith Robert Smith Rosalind Samuel Smith Samanthia L. Smith Sheree S. Smith Trena Smith Andrea D. Smith Latosha Smith Claudia Smith Cynthia F. Smith DeLyle Smith Donald Smith Earline R. Smith Grace W. Smith Herman Smith Janysia Smith Kendrick Smith Meddie L. Smith Rhonda E. Smith Teneshia C. Smith Torrence Smith Tracee Smith Tanya L. Smith Kimberly N. Smith Ariyanna-Rose Smith Eugene and Bettye C Smith Caleb Smith Desire Smith Parks Smith Marlena Smith-Hamlin Smokin Oasis Mobile Cigar Lounge Bevelyn R. Smothers Qui Smothers Michael Soles Ida Solomon * Deceased Donors

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Timothy Sosa Marcus T. Souter Teesha Spagner Demond L. Spann Mary L. Spann Fawn Spencer Jennifer C. Spires Mark C. Spooner Gary Sprayberry Annie Springer Shannon Springfield Genika Stamps Kimberly Stamps Eurydice Stanley Junious Stanton Chilion Stapleton Ashkelon Stapleton Justin Starks Catenia Starks Donovan Starks Jamessia Steele Yemekia M. Steele Albert Stephens Dawn Stephens Feltus D. Stephens Nakia S. Stephens Terrice J. Stephenson-Thomas ShaMonica Sterling Dwayne E. Stevens Claudia F. Stevenson Faustina Stevenson Angela D. Stewart Erika R. Stewart Kristin M. Stewart Macshelle T. Stewart Amanda L. Stewart Lamonica L. Stewart Vanessa D. Stewart Trina Stewart Tiffany Stewart Jasmine Stiff Andre Stokes Arianna C. Stokes Temikia Stone Jessica A. Story Cassandra W. Stovall Sandra Stowes Yawanya Straughter Bruce Straughter Shellie J. Stubbs Jasmine B. Stubbs Deidra Stubbs Karen Stuckey Angela Stuckey Geraldine Sturgis Monica P. Sturgis Daiki Suematsu Vera Suggs Maude J. Summerville Suntrust Bank Nathaniel Surrancy Marcus T. Suttlar Shirley A. Sutton Gabriel Swan Renee Swanigan Sena Sweargen

Anthony Sweezer Talia A. Sword Kathy C. Sykes Carol F. Syvertsen Marian Y. Talley Fran Tarr Airrion M. Tate Carolyn Tate Nikki Tate Addie Taylor Aaron Taylor Barnett Taylor Burbette M. Taylor James Taylor Jesse Taylor Leonard Taylor Sidney Taylor Shirley Taylor Tamia J. Taylor Bianca M. Taylor Gail Taylor Renetta Taylor Tina M. Taylor Deborah C. Taylor Kevanitia I. Taylor Kionna J. Taylor Helen Taylor Caldwell Amiee Teal Annie P. Tedford Armerita D. Tell Sandra Tenner Steven Terrell Patricia A. Terrell Justin R. Terry Lauren M. Terry Herbert Terry Lia Tesfay Shannon S. Thames The Church Triumphant Global, Inc. The Edwin Philip Wilson LIV Trust The Roselawn Community Council Inc. Ashlee D. Theodore-Kelly Kenya C. Theus Ivory T. Thigpen NiaTasha R. Thigpen Tasha C. Thigpen Tracey L. Thigpen-Davis Andrea L. Thomas Angela Thomas Dawn S. Thomas Marvin W. Thomas Paula J. Thomas David Thomas Eric T. Thomas Kathy Thomas Larry Thomas Dana Thomas Christopher J. Thomas Maria Thomas Aubrey Thomas Angela M. Thomas Neal Henry Thompson Carla Thompson

Larry Thompson LaToya Thompson Phaedra D. Thompson Tyronza R. Thompson Darria A. Thompson Mecca M. Thompson Sheila Thompson Nicole A. Thompson Chelia D. Thompson Percy Thornbor Mark R. Thorne Jerrell D. Thornton Timothy Thornton Terri C. Thornton Larry D. Thurman DeMarcus Tinsey Karrington J. Tipler Nathaniel Tolbert Thaddeus Tolbert Neiko Tolbert Tiffany N. Tolefree Angela Tolliver Charlie Tolliver Tom Joyner Foundation Jasmyne R. Tomlin Blanche T. Toole Sonia Torres Kathleen Tourgeman Sherry Townsend Jessica R. Townsend Kailyn Townsend Bruce E. Travis Jeffrey D. Travis April L. Trice Christian Trimble Alycia Triplett Fallon L. Triplett Tainika L. Tripp Deidra M. Truitt Shandra Trussell Shirley Tucker Ellis and Shirley Tucker Jennifer Tucker Melissa Turnbull Terrica Turner Brianna R. Turner Chelsey J. Turner Jackie Turner Will P. Turner Janice L. Turner Chandrika Turner Chelsey Turner Cordell V. Turner Jo Turner Joan Turner Quilly E. Turner Seneca V. Turner Trudy Turner Hilda Turner Chelsea Turner James Turner_DUPREC Paula L. Tutman Menifee Carolyn Tyler Katherine Tyler Carolyn Upkins Judith Upshaw

Larry Vance Margaret VanderWaerden Katasha Varner Latrinda S. Vaughan Stephanie M. Vaughn LaJuana L. Vaughn Derricka D. Vereen Jeremy J. Vereen Viasat John W Danny Wade Evelyn Wade Daler Wade Adaria Wade Allison Wade Linda Wagener Antoine Walden Shani A. Walker Katina Walker Marilynn Walker Rod Walker Alicia M. Walker Billy E. Walker Lesa Walker Lisa M. Walker Sonja Walker Zandreia M. Walker Jaquan Walker Christen Walker Vanessa Walker Harris Roosevelt R. Wallace Vanessa Wallace Ebony J. Wallace Donyale M. Walls Natasha M. Walters Jackson Kenyatta Walton Regina Walton Brandon M. Ward Kiffany T. Ward Juanita S. Ward Robert Warfield Jeremy Washington Doristeen Washington Barbara Washington Kesha S. Washington Michael W. Washington Vernie Washington Benjamin Washington Cortez Washington Earlene Washington Henry A. Washington Lashinda Y. Washington Vincent Washington Clottie Washington Devin Washington Stephanie R. Washington-Bostic Tarongela L. Washington-Harris Nick Waters Marilyn M. Watkins Ladarius D. Watkins Lakeisha S. Watson Loyd Watson Alvin L. Watson Michael Watts Arnetra Watts Kenny Wayne

Marilyn S. Weakley Angela Weathersby Patricia C. Weatherspoon Sheneidra L. Weatherspoon Kandis Weatherspoon Anthony R. Webb Alfred L. Webb Michael S. Webber Keishunna Webster Charles Webster Quinntairus Webster Taloria Webster Manisha S. Weems Colby B. Weir Ayasha Welch Ariel D. Wells Ayanna N. Wells Daffney Wells Demetria Wells Jerrica N. Wells Sandra Wells Cedric Wells James Wesby Sandra K. Wesley Allison Wesley-Knott Connie R. West Kelly West Charles E. West Dorothy L. Westbrook Colleen L. Westby Ursala Whalum Paris Whavers Skyy A. Wheat Christopher B. Wheatley Robin Wheatley-Beachum L J. Whitaker Shanice N. White Derrick J. White Patrick White Valerie White Christel L. White Clarence White Corigann White Charita T. White Lorenzo White Tosha White-Garner Belinda White-Logan Jerry D. Whitfield Reginald D. Whitfield Dianne Whiting Amethyst A. Whitley Demetrius A. Whitlock Tonda Wickliffe Corky F. Wicks Coleen Widell Alecia C. Wiley Mary Wilkerson Patricia Wilkerson Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback Angela Wilkes Michael L. Williams Monica D. Williams Sharla D. Williams Anise Williams Floyd C. Williams Asia Williams

Achia Williams Angela J. Williams Ann Williams Eddie J. Williams Harwood Williams Hope D. Williams James E. Williams Jannis Williams Kendall L. Williams Kevin Williams Kiana N. Williams Kimberly K. Williams Latrice N. Williams Leslie P. Williams Philander Williams Robert L. Williams Sandra Williams Sheronne Y. Williams Emma Williams Janice Williams Terence Williams Britney N. Williams Catina Williams Delena Williams Eve H. Williams Kay Williams Latoya S. Williams Lucille Williams Mable E. Williams Mary A. Williams Michael Williams Patricia Williams Rhemalyn Williams Rickey A. Williams Roberta H. Williams Shirley M. Williams Patrice Williams Jeremy Williams Stephanie Williams Lezora S. Williams Kiana N. Williams H D. Williams Harrould D. Williams Roderick T. Williams Denise Williams Greene Linda Williams Harris Tarkesia Williamson Angela R. Williamson Anthony M. Williamson Tawan Williamson Cotina D. Williams-Wicks Leroy Willis Sheila Willis Roderick Willis Carol E. Wilson Claude Wilson Claudine Wilson Monica Y. Wilson Angelica Wilson Dana Wilson Drake Wilson Jasmine Wilson Jessica L. Wilson John Wilson Kevin Wilson Rosa Wilson

Kevin A. Wilson Cheryl E. Wilson Gooden Angela Wimes Terisha S. Windgassen Elroy Winding Joshua A. Winsley Johnny A. Winsley III Valeria L. Winston Yolanda C. Winters Trey Wise LaToya Y. Wise Kourtney Wong Christopher J. Woodall Sharonda Woodford Ferelle Woodhouse Victoria E. Woodhouse Cathedral Woodruff Fidel M. Woods Patricia A. Woods Evandia Woods Natasha Wormley Zachary Worthington Ingrid Y. Woullard Laken D. Wraggs Chauncy Wright Darlene Y. Wright Jeremi S. Wright Tamu Wright Angela Wright Tamira Wright Domerneke Wright Stephanie Wright Taurus Wright Carmen M. Wright Thaddeus F. Wright Sarah C. Wyatt Kristin Wyckoff Chandra Yancey Terrance Yarbrough Kennecia B. Yarrington Jodie L. Yates Johnson Brian Yoder Eunkyung Yoon Adrian Young Helen Young Willie Young Alicia Young Amber Young Anita G. Young Isis L. Young Karis Youngblood Lewis T. Younger Lewis Younger Joshua Zenon Sheila Zerouali Xia A. Zhang

* Deceased Donors

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