# @jacksonstateu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSfk6APSEQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/15110936-jacksonstateu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-01-11T20:52:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) — https://gondola.cc/JacksonStateU

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#JSULove: "De’Suan and I met while working at Jackson State University. I was the associate dean of students at the time and he was one of the men’s basketball coaches. We were both enrolled in JSU Ph.D. programs when we met. I inquired about him when I first arrived at JSU, but he was never informed until we started dating. Ironically, years later, a colleague who knew both of us felt we would be a “good match.” I attempted to avoid the matchmaker game. Then, De’Suan expressed interest to me directly and I was intrigued.

We began dating and embraced the connection we made. We dated for a couple of years. In 2020, we were scheduled to visit family out of town for the Fourth of July, but the trip was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. De'Suan suggested having a Zoom party with our family for the Fourth of July instead. I did not think anything of it. During the Zoom party, we danced and I did a spin as a part of my dance moves. When I turned back around, De'Suan was on one knee proposing to me with our immediate family watching and cheering us on from the computer screen. It was a beautiful surprise to have fireworks and a fiancé as a part of our Fourth of July celebration. We then confirmed a date to get married six months later. Unfortunately, our wedding was not what we imagined due to COVID.

Our ceremony was officiated by our pastor, but we were unable to have loved ones present because of the necessary COVID safety protocols. Although COVID has been challenging, we have experienced endless blessings in the midst of adversity. De’Suan has three degrees from JSU and I have one; we both hold a doctorate from JSU. We are proud alumni contributing each day to make a difference in the lives of our students, while also being grateful for finding #JSULove."

- Laquala C. Dixon, Ph.D. (Dean of Students) on her marriage to De'Suan Dixon, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor in Health, Physical Education and Recreation)

#JacksonState #JacksonStateUniversity #HBCU #THEEiLove

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