Denise Jones Gregory

Denise Jones Gregory is an American academic administrator serving as the fourteenth president of Jackson State University since 2026.

Life

Gregory is a native of Columbus, Mississippi.[1]

Gregory earned a B.S. in chemistry from Jackson State University (JSU), graduating magna cum laude in 1994.[1][2] She completed a Ph.D. in chemistry from Georgia Tech and conducted research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[2] She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta.[1] She attended leadership training through the new presidents academy of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and executive programs through Clark Atlanta University.[2]

Gregory was the associate provost of student success and diversity at Samford University. While at Samford, she was also the National Collegiate Athletic Association faculty athletic representative.[1]

Gregory worked at JSU as the provost and vice president of academic affairs. On May 7, 2025, she became interim president following Marcus Thompson's resignation. She was named the fourteenth president of JSU on April 16, 2026.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Presidents". Clarion-Ledger. 2025-05-12. pp. A4. Retrieved 2026-04-19 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 Harvey, Lauren (2026-04-17). "Board of Trustees selects new president of Jackson State University". WLBT. Archived from the original on 2026-04-19. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  3. ↑ Jackson, Torsheta (2026-04-17). "Denise Jones Gregory Named 14th President of Jackson State University". Mississippi Free Press. Archived from the original on 2026-04-19. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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