Central State University News
Central State University President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond Receives National Recognition as a Top 100 Businesswoman to Watch
Central State University President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond has joined the exclusive ranks of the nation’s top Businesswomen to Watch, selected by Bizwomen, a publication of the American City Business Journals.
Bizwomen’s “Top 100 Women to Watch” honor recognizes some of the most respected female business executives in the United States for their impact on their company and their community. Dr. Jackson-Hammond was selected from more than 1,000 leaders.
Dr. Jackson-Hammond, who has led Central State University since 2012, is the University’s eighth president and first female president in the institution’s 129-year history. Notable advancements achieved by the University under her administration include:
Federal designation as an 1890 Land-Grant University promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEM-Ag) degree program offerings and research and extension services for local farmers and neighboring communities;
Ten year re-affirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;
Accreditation of CSU’s College of Business by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP);
Creation of the Teacher Education Advisement & Partnership Center that supports the matriculation of graduates to licensed professionals in education;
Construction of a $33 million, 85,000 sq. ft. Student Center hosting a 500+ seat dining hall, computer labs, a bookstore and administrative offices;
Recognition as the 5th most affordable University in the nation for out-of-state students resulting from the reduction in out-of-state surcharge fees of more than 70 percent.
CSU named 45th in the nation for Scholarships, 2016 Best Schools Report by GoodCall
The Bizwomen recognition joins other regional and national awards garnered by Dr. Jackson-Hammond. They include the Dayton Business Journal 2015 and 2016 Power 50 honoree, which recognizes the most influential women in Dayton-OH region; and the prestigious 2016 Female President of the Year award among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) selected by HBCU Digest.
About Central State University:
Central State University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, is a regionally accredited 1890 Land-Grant University with a 129-year tradition of preparing students from diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation and STEM-Ag curriculum leading to professional careers and advanced studies globally.
