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Jax State's Little River Canyon Continues To Be A National Park Service Gem As Total Economic Output Nears $500 Million
Many people thought it was a crazy idea to even think about having Little River Canyon designated as a unit of the National Park Service. Much of the land was owned by the Alabama Power Company (APC), which had a few smaller parcels in DeKalb and Clebu...
Oct 9, 2024, 11:15am EDT
Jax State Hosts Lunch and Learn on Preparing Alabama's Cannabis Workforce
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) hosted a Lunch and Learn event titled "Preparing Alabama's Cannabis Workforce" on Tuesday, September 24, bringing together leaders in the cannabis industry, elected officials, educators, and students to explore...
Sep 25, 2024, 3:57pm EDT
Jacksonville State University Recognized Among Top Alabama Institutions in The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its inclusion as one of just eight Alabama colleges featured in The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. The university ranks No. 7 among all Alabama institutions ...
Sep 19, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Jax State Continues Enrollment Growth, Breaking Record for Fourth Consecutive Year
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) continued its recent pattern of growth, breaking its enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year in Fall 2024. With 9,955 students now enrolled, the university has added 283 more students compared to last...
Sep 18, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Alabama Supreme Court to Hold Oral Arguments at Jacksonville State University on Constitution Day
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will observe Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, by welcoming the Supreme Court of Alabama for a special oral argument session. The event will be held on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Lib...
Sep 12, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Jacksonville State University Announces 2024 Honors Scholarship Recipients
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Honors Scholarships. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to only eight outstanding high school seniors annually, recognizing their exceptio...
Aug 26, 2024, 12:30pm EDT
Jacksonville State University and the City of Jacksonville Announce Land Agreement for New Fire Station
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and the City of Jacksonville have reached a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership with the signing of a land agreement on Tuesday morning. The agreement, signed by Jax State President Dr. Don ...
Aug 20, 2024, 12:12pm EDT
Jax State Celebrates Opening of New Dining Hall
Jacksonville State University celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Dining Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon. Replacing the 62-year-old Jack Hopper Dining Hall, the modern facility features expanded seating, a v...
Aug 20, 2024, 11:20am EDT
Jacksonville State University Names Dr. Andrea Porter Associate Vice Provost of Curriculum and Academic Partnerships
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrea Porter as the new Associate Vice Provost of Curriculum and Academic Partnerships. In addition to her new role, Dr. Porter will serve as the Director of Dual ...
Aug 6, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Jax State Announces Alumni of the Year Award Winners
JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University National Alumni Association has announced four distinguished graduates who will receive the school's highest alumni honors. These annual awards recognize alumni for their exceptional professional achievements...
Aug 5, 2024, 10:00am EDT