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Thomas Hudson (academic administrator)

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Thomas K. Hudson is an American academic administrator serving as the 12th president of Jackson State University from November 2020 until March 2023.

Early life and education

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Thomas K. Hudson was raised in Jackson, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Provine High School in 1995.[2] Hudson earned a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University in 1999.[1] He earned a J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law.[1]

Career

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Hudson worked in practiced law and later worked as an equal employment opportunity specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.[1]

In 2012, he joined the staff at Jackson State University, working in various roles including as the chief operating officer, chief diversity officer, and its Title IX coordinator.[1] Hudson served as acting president before being named its 12th president on November 19, 2020, succeeding William B. Bynum.[3] In January 2023, Hudson received a vote of no-confidence from the university faculty senate.[4]

Personal life

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Hudson is married to Phylandria.[1] They have two daughters.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Office of The President". www.jsums.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  2. ^ "Thomas K. Hudson, J.D." www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  3. ^ "Thomas Hudson named new president at Jackson State University". WLBT. November 19, 2020. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  4. ^ Reily, Ross (January 27, 2023). "JSU president Thomas Hudson receives no-confidence vote from faculty senate". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2023-01-29.