Dr. Allana Hamilton appointed as new JSCC president

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson State Community College now officially has a new president.

Dr. Allana R. Hamilton

The Tennessee Board of Regents on Thursday appointed Dr. Allana R. Hamilton as the fifth president of JSCC, according to a TBR release.

“It is with great honor, humility and enthusiasm that I accept the position as president of Jackson State Community College,” Hamilton said after the board’s action, according to the release. “This is a transformational time in higher education across the nation as well as in Tennessee and at Jackson State. My priorities will include, but not be limited to, working with the faculty, staff and community as we focus on educational access, student success, quality programs and services, efficiency and serving the region.”

Hamilton will assume duties on the Jackson campus on Jan. 10.

Hamilton is currently vice president for academic affairs at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tenn. She has served in that position since 2010, according to the release.