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Anthony D. Jenkins, ’11, known throughout the IU McKinney community for his wit, exuberant personality, dapper attire, and most especially that smile, died March 18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 38 years old.

Jenkins received his bachelor of science degree in political science from Alcorn State University in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his master’s degree in sports administration from Ball State University. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

After graduation, Jenkins worked at IU McKinney in the Office of Admissions as a recruiter. After that, he worked at the University of New Mexico School of Law as Admissions Officer. During law school at McKinney, he served as a legal intern in the Indiana Public Access Counselor’s Office, the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. In addition, he was a Sports Operations Intern at Exclusive Sports Group, and a judicial extern for Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley, ’74.

A celebration of his life will be held March 22 at French’s Funeral Home in Albuquerque. Funeral services will be held March 26 at New Life Cathedral of Worship in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Jenkins’ hometown.

In the photo, Anthony is shown with his mother, Beatrice J. Porter, at IU McKinney’s 2012 Commencement. They are standing next to a banner Anthony posed for that promotes the law school.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alcorn State University, the University of New Mexico School of Law, or to Alpha Phi Alpha’s Education Fund, where memorial scholarships are being created in his name.