JSU TOP 40 UNDER FORTY

Every year, Jackson State University's 40 UNDER FORTY honors 40 individuals under 40 who demonstrate a strong commitment to the university's ideals and legacy. This includes fostering a forward-thinking and successful environment for its youngest graduates. Starting in 2023, the Jackson State University Forty Under 40 Society will recognize exceptional alumni achieving great success in their professional and personal endeavors and maintaining a lifelong commitment to JSU.

The Office of Alumni Constituency Relations, under the guise of Jackson State University, planned, designed, and promoted a recognition program to achieve the following goals: enhancing visibility and recognition of JSU's exceptional young alumni on local, regional, and national levels; increasing and elevating visibility of JSU as an institution locally and nationally; developing and building connectivity of JSU's younger alumni base; and cultivating partnerships with local and national businesses and corporations.

The 2023 Alpha Cohort of The JSU Top 40 Under 40 honorees will be chosen for their professional expertise, achievements, dedication to charitable and community initiatives, and contributions to the university. Nominations will open in May, and honorees will be announced in August. A 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony will be held during Homecoming to celebrate these individuals and their exceptional accomplishments. Acknowledgement on the university website and social media with communications.