In 2012, he was named one of the “Outstanding Alumni of the Quasquicentennial” and is part of the Gallery of Distinction in the College of Arts and Sciences at the university. Additionally, in 2014, Dr. Jackson received the Equity Award from the American Historical Association, the largest historical association in the country.
He is regarded as one of FAMU’s most published professors and has published over four dozen scholarly articles, book chapters, short essays, book reviews, and has presented over 100 scholarly papers and speeches at professional conferences throughout the United States.
In 2017 he served as Fulbright-Hays Fellow and studied in Botswana and Namibia.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in history education and a Master of Applied Social Sciences degree in public administration, both from FAMU, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in history at the University of Memphis.
As NCCU provost, Dr. Jackson will be charged with shaping the future of the academic enterprise and oversee the university’s academic programs, research, personnel, resources and support services. He will provide academic leadership for ensuring the quality of instruction and research through collaborative work with the deans and to accomplish the mission of the university.
He will also lead and support the development of new Doctoral programs to help achieve the University’s strategic goal of rising in Carnegie classifications.