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IMS Engineers proudly congratulates Dr. Denise Gregory Jones on being named the 14th President of Jackson State University . This remarkable achievement reflects her outstanding leadership, vision, and commitment to academic excellence.

We are excited to continue our partnership with Jackson State University and look forward to working alongside Dr. Jones as she leads the institution into an even brighter future.

Refuse to lose your heart 💚🖤🤎

Barbara Jordan didn’t just make history—she spoke it into the room with a voice that refused to be ignored. A Texas trailblazer and the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House from the South, she rose from Houston’s Fifth Ward to become one of the most respected leaders of her era; famous for her powerful defense of the Constitution during the Watergate hearings and her unwavering demand for justice, integrity, and equal rights. In a world that tried to shrink her, Jordan stood tall, steady, and undeniable proof that brilliance and backbone can shift a nation.

A self-taught inventor and engineer, Andrew Beard overcame enslavement and limited formal education to become one of the most impactful innovators of the 19th century. Born in 1849, Beard earned more than 60 patents, with inventions spanning agriculture, engineering, and transportation. His most notable achievement—the automatic railroad car coupler—revolutionized rail safety by eliminating the need for workers to manually link cars, significantly reducing injuries and saving countless lives. Andrew Beard’s legacy is a powerful reminder that Black innovation has long driven progress in engineering and infrastructure, laying foundations that modern systems still rely on today.