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AmFirst Partners With Jax State to Rebrand Football Stadium
JACKSONVILLE - In an unprecedented partnership announced on Tuesday at Jacksonville State University's Board of Trustees Meeting, Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to rebrand the home of Jax State Footb...
Jul 16, 2024, 6:11pm EDT
Dr. Daniel P. Mertens of Jacksonville State University Selected Fulbright U.S. Scholar For 2024-25
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) proudly announces that Dr. Daniel P. Mertens, Endowed Professor of Business Strategy in the College of Business and Industry, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship for the 2024-2025...
Jul 1, 2024, 11:00am EDT
Filmmaker Seth Johnson of Jax State's Longleaf Studios Wins Fifth Emmy Award at 50th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards
In a dazzling ceremony held on June 15, 2024, the 50th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards recognized the unparalleled talent of filmmaker Seth Johnson of Jax State's Longleaf Studios, who took home his fifth Emmy award. The meticulous effort Johnson invests ...
Jun 25, 2024, 10:10am EDT
Dr. Wendy L. Cash Named as Director of Alumni Engagement at Jacksonville State University
Dr. Wendy L. Cash Named as Director of Alumni Engagement at Jacksonville State University Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is delighted to introduce Dr. Wendy L. Cash, a distinguished alumna, as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Dr. Cash...
Jun 4, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Jacksonville State University and Regional Medical Center Expand Partnership with New Scholarship Initiative for Employees
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and Regional Medical Center (RMC) have taken a significant step to expand their longstanding partnership. On Friday, May 17, 2024, leaders from both institutions signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ...
May 30, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Jax State to Launch Public Health Degree Programs, Addressing Critical Needs in Alabama
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is set to launch two innovative degree programs within the College of Health Professions and Wellness Department of Kinesiology in the Fall of 2024: a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and a Master of Public Heal...
May 29, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and Jax State Introduce State's First Teacher Apprenticeship Program
In a collaborative effort with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and three other esteemed Alabama universities, Dr. Christie Calhoun, Jacksonville State University Associate Professor of Education and Interim Associate Department Head, has spearhead...
May 17, 2024, 9:16am EDT
Country Music Icon and Jax State Trustee, Randy Owen '73 Surprises Fort Payne High School Students at Awards Ceremony
Fort Payne High School was graced with a special scholarship awards presentation by none other than Country Music Icon and Jax State Trustee, Randy Owen '73. Jacksonville State University (Jax State) proudly honored exceptional high school students du...
May 15, 2024, 11:35am EDT
Jax State Unveils Nation's First General Education Program with Badged Microcredentials
Jacksonville State University recently unveiled a new general education program believed to be the first of its kind in the US. Known as "Jax MIX: Merging Innovation and eXperience," the program fully embeds badged microcredentials within general educ...
May 8, 2024, 10:53am EDT
Breaking Barriers: Jax State's Trailblazing Support for First-Generation Students Shines Through Scholarships and Commitment to Success
Jacksonville State University has long been known as a university dedicated to helping first-generation students fulfill their dreams of attaining a college degree. The faculty and staff on the Friendliest Campus in the South take pride in helping thes...
May 2, 2024, 9:40am EDT