Overview
- Jackson State announced Wednesday that Ashley Robinson has been hired as Texas Southern’s vice president and director of athletics, and the school publicly congratulated him on the move.
- Robinson spent eight years as Jackson State’s athletic director after earlier AD roles at Prairie View A&M and Mississippi Valley State, and his departure ends nearly a decade of leadership in Jackson.
- During his tenure at Jackson State, Robinson oversaw high-profile coaching hires and program restorations and helped the school win 32 SWAC titles plus the 2024 Celebration Bowl HBCU championship.
- Texas Southern has been without a permanent athletic director since Kevin Granger was placed on administrative leave in June 2025 and dismissed in March 2026, creating the vacancy Robinson will fill.
- Jackson State will continue under interim AD Paula L. Jackson and must now replace an architect of recent athletic success while Texas Southern looks to stabilize operations and rebuild trust with coaches and athletes.