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Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Jacksonville State University during its fall commencement ceremony on December 13, 2024, at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Speaker Ledbetter, who was in attend...
Dec 13, 2024, 4:28pm EST
SACSCOC Board Reaffirms Jax State's Accreditation for 10 Years
At its meeting on December 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) accreditation for a full 10 years with no additional...
Dec 11, 2024, 10:00am EST
Jax State's Marching Southerners and Cheerleaders Set For Busy Week in Orlando Around StaffDNA Cure Bowl
The renowned Marching Southerners and Jax State Cheerleaders are set to showcase their talents across Orlando as part of an unforgettable weekend of performances. The trip starts with a performance at SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, December 19, followed...
Dec 10, 2024, 4:23pm EST
Bradley White's Remarkable Return to Jax State's Marching Southerners at 40 Years Old
His old college roommate convinced him to pick up the instrument he'd abandoned 20 years before. His boss convinced him to pursue a long-dormant dream. Together, those relationships paved the way for Bradley White to become a 40-year-old Marching South...
Nov 15, 2024, 10:00am EST
The Harris Triplets: Continuing a Family Legacy Within the Marching Southerners
After 31 years with the Marching Southerners, director Ken Bodiford thought he'd seen it all - until he met three heirs to a family legacy: the Harris triplets, Dawson, Ethan, and Kendall. Freshmen with the Marching Southerners and from Gadsden, Dawson...
Nov 14, 2024, 10:00am EST
Chanticleer Wins Six Pinnacle Awards at Annual College Media Association Conference
The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State University's student newspaper, was recognized during the annual College Media Association's (CMA) conference by winning six Pinnacle Awards, including Website of the Year (standalone). According to the CMA, the Pinn...
Nov 13, 2024, 3:15pm EST
Jax State Emergency Management Climbs the Ranks as One of the Nation's Premier Programs
Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) Emergency Management program has gained significant national recognition this year. Forbes Advisor recently ranked Jax State seventh and tenth on its lists of the Best Online Emergency Management Degrees of 2...
Nov 7, 2024, 10:00am EST
Jax State's Center for Economic Development and Business Research Is Fueling Northeast Alabama's Progress
Jacksonville State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research, led by director Jennifer Green, plays a vital role in shaping economic progress and supporting communities across northeast and east central Alabama. Green has serve...
Nov 5, 2024, 10:00am EST
Jax State's Online MBA in Healthcare Administration Ranked Among Nation's Most Affordable, Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders
Jacksonville State University's online Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration program has been named one of the most affordable in the nation by MHA Online, spotlighting the program's commitment to offering accessible, top-qualit...
Oct 29, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Jax State Climbs to New Heights, Ranking Among the Top 25 Public Schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) continues its rise in national recognition, achieving higher standings in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings. Jax State has climbed nine spots to #55 out of 135 Regional Uni...
Oct 22, 2024, 2:56pm EDT