Overview
- Mississippi’s college board announced her selection in a public release after final interviews.
- Her appointment followed a national search with 79 applicants, eight first‑round interviews and three finalists vetted by consultants.
- Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025 and earlier was JSU’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
- Students and alumni praised the decision, and State Rep. Fabian Nelson said she plans to teach a class to stay close to students.
- She succeeds Marcus Thompson, who resigned in 2025, following a stretch in which three presidents were replaced in seven years.