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Thanks for posting this.
His comments are on point. He named the FCS school that lead the nation in attendance


And he named those N & S Dakota schools that are powerhouses and contend for the FCS title yearly.

That's important because revenue generated and dominance is what those programs bring to the table. And how they could add to the customer base for that video game.

I know that the HBCU sports conferences formed an alliance for leverage in these types of deals, so hopefully something can be brokered in the future.
 

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Thanks for posting this.
His comments are on point. He named the FCS school that lead the nation in attendance


And he named those N & S Dakota schools that are powerhouses and contend for the FCS title yearly.

That's important because revenue generated and dominance is what those programs bring to the table. And how they could add to the customer base for that video game.

I know that the HBCU sports conferences formed an alliance for leverage in these types of deals, so hopefully something can be brokered in the future.
That part. Even if EA only included one or two HBCU conferences, a slice of the revenue pie would be a huge boon for Black schools.
 

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Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns​


May 8, 2025

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In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced the resignation in a brief statement Wednesday afternoon, offering no specific reason for Thompson's departure.

Thompson's exit marks the seventh presidential transition at Jackson State in the past 16 years, highlighting a pattern of leadership instability that has plagued Mississippi's largest HBCU. His tenure lasted just 18 months, coming to an end shortly after the university's spring commencement ceremonies.
Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, JSU's provost and vice president of academic affairs, has been appointed interim president while the institution navigates yet another leadership transition.
"The revolving door in leadership positions at HBCUs remains a critical challenge for institutional stability and long-term strategic planning," said a senior administrator at JSU, who requested anonymity. "Jackson State's situation exemplifies how governance issues can create ripple effects throughout an institution."

Thompson's appointment itself was surrounded by controversy. In November 2023, he was named president following a closed-door IHL meeting. His selection bypassed the national search process that had been conducted, raising questions about transparency and fairness.
Prior to becoming JSU's president, Thompson served as the IHL's Deputy Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer. His appointment followed the resignation of his predecessor, Thomas K. Hudson, who stepped down in March 2023 after receiving a vote of no confidence from the faculty senate
 
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