Jackson, who graduated from USC Aiken in 1983 with a BS in biology, is the first USC Aiken alumnus to be named a faculty department chair in the school’s history.

Jackson earned a Ph.D. in immunology from the Medical College of Georgia in 1995. Since 1999, he has been an assistant professor of biology at USC Aiken. From 1997to 1999, he worked at USC Aiken as an administrative technical assistant and teaching associate in the Department of Biology and Geology.

“Dr. Jackson distinguished himself as a student at USC Aiken and continues to distinguish himself as a faculty member. A talented teacher and respected researcher, he is well-positioned to lead the Department of Biology and Geology,” said Suzanne Ozment, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Jackson is involved with grants and research projects related to the field of biology and geology. He also has several professional presentations and publications to his credit.

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