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Our emphasis on fully integrated learning means your education goes beyond the classroom and into the lab, the community, and the world.<\/p>\r\n <p>Here, you will find countless opportunities to realize your full potential \u2014 from our 90+ degree programs and nationally recognized research centers to a vibrant campus life rooted in the proud HBCU tradition.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/jsu-campus-directory\/about\/why-jsu\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Discover Why JSU<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/jsu-campus-directory\/about\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">About JSU<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"intro-media\">\r\n <iframe\r\n src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A8tKSE5OJiA\"\r\n title=\"Jackson State University \u2014 Who We Are\"\r\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\r\n allowfullscreen\r\n loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <\/iframe>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"academics\" aria-labelledby=\"academics-h\">\r\n <div class=\"w\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-head sec-head--center\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Academics<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"academics-h\">Find Your Major<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-body\">With our large student body, affordable tuition, and outstanding academic reputation, you'll discover that Jackson State University stands out in the realm of education. 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Our emphasis on fully integrated learning means your education goes beyond the classroom and into the lab, the community, and the world.<\/p>\r\n <p>Here, you will find countless opportunities to realize your full potential \u2014 from our 90+ degree programs and nationally recognized research centers to a vibrant campus life rooted in the proud HBCU tradition.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/jsu-campus-directory\/about\/why-jsu\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Discover Why JSU<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/jsu-campus-directory\/about\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">About JSU<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"intro-media\">\r\n <iframe\r\n src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A8tKSE5OJiA\"\r\n title=\"Jackson State University \u2014 Who We Are\"\r\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\r\n allowfullscreen\r\n loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <\/iframe>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"academics\" aria-labelledby=\"academics-h\">\r\n <div class=\"w\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-head sec-head--center\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Academics<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"academics-h\">Find Your Major<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-body\">With our large student body, affordable tuition, and outstanding academic reputation, you'll discover that Jackson State University stands out in the realm of education. 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Whether you have an entrepreneurial spirit or want to pursue a STEM degree, we provide the resources to guide you through your college experience and maximize your potential.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/jsu-campus-directory\/about\/why-jsu\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Discover Why JSU Is Right For You<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"research\" aria-labelledby=\"research-h\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-split feature-split--reverse\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-split__text\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Research<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"research-h\">Learn at a Top Research University<\/h2>\r\n <p>We are a Carnegie-classified high research university with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and more than $25.8 million in funding each year. 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