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Jax State Lowers Dual Enrollment Tuition, Elevates Opportunities for High School Students
Jacksonville State University is making it more affordable than ever for high school students to get a head start on college. The Board of Trustees has approved that beginning in Fall 2025, Jax State will reduce its Dual Enrollment tuition rate to just...
May 27, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
Public Relations Student Chapter Wins Multiple Honors at Best of the Best Student Awards
The Jax State chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the student chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), brought home three prestigious honors from the Alabama PRSA 2025 Best of the Best Student Awards. ...
May 21, 2025, 10:00am EDT
Public Invited to Free Screening of Jax State Documentary McClellan, A Life Saved on June 6
Jacksonville State University's Longleaf Studios invites the community to a free public screening of its newest documentary, McClellan, A Life Saved, on Friday, June 6, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History Auditorium. The evening begins with a rec...
May 20, 2025, 2:46pm EDT
Jax State Celebrates First 'Full Circle' Graduate of New Victory Center Programs
James Monroe knew he needed help. The 59-year-old veteran who served seven years in the National Guard was dealing with depression and had recently been laid off when both his brother, a fellow vet, and the local Veterans Affairs Office made a suggesti...
May 19, 2025, 3:00pm EDT
Governor Ivey Awards Grant to Jax State to Support Forensic Training for Law Enforcement
With continued support from the State of Alabama, Jacksonville State University will further its mission of serving law enforcement professionals through hands-on forensic training. Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $150,000 to Jax State's Center for Appli...
May 14, 2025, 4:13pm EDT
Jax State to Accept Alabama High School Diploma Option B for Admission
Following approval from the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 15, Jacksonville State University is proud to announce that it will admit students with an eligible GPA who graduate with Alabama's Option B High School Diploma Pathway, in addition to stu...
Apr 17, 2025, 10:00am EDT
Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on West Village Housing Project
Jacksonville State University held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 15, for the West Village Housing Project, which will become the University's largest residence hall and a major addition to the western gateway of campus. Hosted on site, t...
Apr 16, 2025, 12:00pm EDT
Jax State Expands Support for Military-Affiliated Students, Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly School Designation
Jacksonville State University has once again been named a Military Friendly School, earning the 2025-26 designation for its continued commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and their families. In addition to this national recognition, the ...
Apr 16, 2025, 10:00am EDT
Jax State Breaks Ground on New Serenity Garden in Collaboration with Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Jacksonville State University and the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) gathered Friday morning to break ground on the new Serenity Garden-an outdoor space designed to promote rest, reflection, and renewal for students, faculty, staff, ...
Apr 14, 2025, 10:49am EDT
Jax State's Dr. Lori Hensley Honored with Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award
Dr. Lori L. Hensley, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Jacksonville State University, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award, the league announced Thursday. Established by the conference's presidents and ch...
Apr 3, 2025, 2:15pm EDT