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MEDIA INVITE: Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts Ribbon Cutting - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Members of the media are invited to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) at Jacksonville State University on Tuesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. To accommodate photo and video coverage of the new f...
May 15, 2026, 4:55pm EDT
Jax State launches Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, creating new pathway for students to build and lead businesses
Following approval at the March meeting of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Jax State will offer a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship beginning in Fall 2026-equipping students with the tools to launch businesses, grow organizations, and...
May 12, 2026, 10:41am EDT
Jax State Celebrates Grand Opening of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama
Jacksonville State University, in partnership with regional leaders and educators, celebrated the grand opening of the Jacksonville State University STEAM Institute - Home of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama-marking a major milestone in ...
May 8, 2026, 5:17pm EDT
Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Country Music Star Riley Green at Spring Commencement
Jacksonville State University awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Jacksonville native Riley Green during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 30, at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Green, who also served as keynote speaker for the 1 p.m. ceremony ho...
Apr 30, 2026, 4:54pm EDT
Jax State Names Department of Teacher Education, Establishes Endowed Scholarship Through Gift From Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will honor the legacy of educator Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren through two transformational gifts supporting the College of Education and Professional Studies-one that will shape the future of teacher preparation and...
Apr 29, 2026, 3:00pm EDT
Meet Daphne: The K-9 Officer Working Behind the Scenes to Keep Jax State Safe
The Jacksonville State University Police Department has added a new member to its ranks, and Officer Cody Quinn has added a new member to his family. Daphne, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, joined the department in July and is trained to detect...
Apr 29, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Tickets Still Available for ROC Grand Opening Concert Featuring Randy Owen
A limited number of tickets are still available for the grand opening concert of the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts at Jacksonville State University. Live in Concert: Randy Owen, Alabama, and Friends will take place Wednesday, May 27 at 7:0...
Apr 27, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Jax State Partners with Sanders Flight Training Center to Support Aviation Program
Jacksonville State University has approved a partnership with Sanders Flight Training Center (SFTC), an FAA Part 141 flight school based in Jasper, to provide flight instruction for students pursuing the Commercial Aviation concentration in Jax State's...
Apr 14, 2026, 11:00am EDT
Jax State Students Lead Production of New Documentary Premiering on Alabama Public Television
Students at Jacksonville State University are taking their work from the classroom to a statewide audience. The latest documentary produced through Jax State's Longleaf Studios will premiere on April 23 on Alabama Public Television (APT), providing st...
Apr 13, 2026, 12:18pm EDT
Jax State's Dr. Rashad Ahmed earns Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award
Jacksonville State University's Dr. Rashad Ahmed has been named a 2026 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award recipient, an honor recognizing outstanding faculty members for excellence in teaching, research and service. The award, established by Con...
Apr 9, 2026, 10:00am EDT