Spotlight · Signature fundraiser
The chapter's scholarship dinner is coming back. Wines from African American-owned wineries, dinner and a silent auction, all for the DFW scholarship endowment at Jackson State. Get on the list for tickets, tables and sponsorships.
Spotlight · Student recruitment
Every year the chapter takes DFW high schoolers, grades 9 through 12, to Jackson to see the yard for themselves. Get notified when 2026 registration opens, or sponsor a seat.
Spotlight · Membership
Dues fund High School Day, scholarships, the Student Sendoff and everything on our impact report. Join or renew through the JSU National Alumni Association.
I-20 East · DFW to Jackson, MS
One straight shot through Longview, Shreveport, Monroe and Vicksburg. We make the drive for homecoming, High School Day and game day.
Events
The chapter's scholarship dinner since 2013. Wines from African American-owned wineries, dinner and a silent auction, all for the DFW scholarship endowment at Jackson State. Coming soon.
Get on the listRecent
Next up
Kickoff 2:00 PM · Smoke Chemistry Social, Arlington
Doors 1:30 PM, kickoff 2:00 PM · The Hideaway Bar and Grill, Addison
JSUNAA National Awards · 2025-2026
The Jackson State University National Alumni Association recognized the DFW Chapter for its 2025-2026 work in fundraising and membership. Thank you to every member, donor and volunteer who earned it.
See the work behind themMembership
Dues keep the chapter running. Membership is held through the JSU National Alumni Association.
Regular membership shall be granted to anyone upon whom the University has conferred a degree.
DetailsAssociate members are those persons who have not matriculated at the university, but have paid the appropriate dues for the current fiscal year and pledge their allegiance and support to Jackson State University. Associate members cannot hold constitutional offices.
DetailsThe highest commitment to the association. Regular membership is required prior to attaining Life Membership.
DetailsStudents
JSU High School Day puts DFW high schoolers on a bus to Jackson to see the yard for themselves. The Student Sendoff sends incoming Tigers off right. Scholarships help them stay.
Since 1982
Recognized within JSUNAA for student recruitment, fundraising, public relations and active membership. Built by these chapter presidents.
2015Je'Juan Gray '09Later elected JSUNAA Southwest Vice President
2018Larry Bender '062018 special term, then 2019 to 2021
2021Willard Hart '952021 to 2023
2023Dr. Brandon Manning '072023 to 2025
2025Jacqueline Richmond '002025 to 2027, 15th presidentExecutive board · 2025 to 2027
Notices
Game colors, reminders, photos and quick updates go up on the chapter's Facebook page first.
Support the chapter
The simplest way to support Jackson State from DFW. Regular, associate or life.
Pay duesPut your business in front of the Metroplex's Jackson State family at the Black Winemakers' Dinner, watch parties and more.
Ask about sponsoringScholarships, the Student Sendoff and seats on the High School Day bus.
Ask how to give
