JSU

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JSU
Stands forJackson State University
CategoriesEducation & Academia

JSU stands for Jackson State University, a university abbreviation.

Public HBCU in Jackson, Mississippi, founded in 1877, known for its Sonic Boom of the South band and its Tigers football program, which drew national attention under coach Deion Sanders from 2020 to 2022.

Example: NFL great Walter Payton played college football at JSU.

Usage notes

On May 15, 1970, eleven days after the Kent State shootings, police killed two people during a protest at Jackson State. The Tigers compete in the SWAC. JSU also abbreviates Jacksonville State University in Alabama.

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