Prince A. Jackson, Jr.

Prince Albert Jackson Jr. (March 17, 1925 – September 21, 2010) served as president of Savannah State College (1971–1978). During the 1970s, he collaborated with the University System of Georgia and Armstrong State College in Savannah to develop an integration plan between the formerly all-white Armstrong State and (then) Georgia State, a historically black college (HBCU). The plan eliminated redundancy in the teaching and business degree programs in both colleges.

Biography Early life and education He was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 17, 1925, the son of Julia and Prince Albert Jackson. After graduating with honors from Beach-Cuyler High School, he joined the Naval Reserve.

Jackson was a graduate of (then) Georgia State College, with a B.A. in mathematics.

After serving as president, Jackson returned to teach as a professor of mathematics at Savannah State for more than 20 years. He retired from the university in 1999, when another teacher of mathematics, Jacquelyn M. Byers, said, "Prince, let's go," and they retired together. He published numerous articles and was active in professional and community organizations. A lifelong member of the NAACP, he served as president of the Savannah chapter in 2003.

Personal life Jackson married the former Marilyn Striggles of Sylvania, Georgia. They have five adult children.

He was Catholic, and the first Black member of the Knights of Columbus in the Savannah area.

Legacy and honors Jackson received more than 50 academic honors and awards.

Suggested reading Hall, Clyde W (1991). One Hundred Years of Educating at Savannah State College, 1890-1990, East Peoria, Ill.: Versa Press.