Recent News
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
Jacksonville State Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments and Expanded Membership
Jacksonville State University has announced changes to its Board of Trustees, including the creation of two new at-large positions and the confirmation of two new board members. To strengthen statewide and national representation, the Board has added ...
Apr 3, 2025, 10:00am EDT
Kelly Martin Promoted to Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Jax State
Jacksonville State University has announced the promotion of Kelly Martin to Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. A proud Jax State alumna, Martin has dedicated her career to student enrollment, recruitment, and outreach, bringing a we...
Apr 1, 2025, 2:31pm EDT
Jax State to Host Exclusive Screening of Lilly on April 17 Before Nationwide Release
On Thursday, April 17, the Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences will host an exclusive screening of Lillyahead of its nationwide release on May 9. This powerful new film tells the story of Jacksonville native and equal pay icon Lilly Led...
Apr 1, 2025, 10:30am EDT
Jax State Summer Enrollment Now Open, Offering Reduced Tuition and Unique Course Opportunities
Summer enrollment at Jacksonville State University is now open as of March 10, giving students an opportunity to save money while earning credits. With reduced tuition and fees, the summer term is an affordable way to stay on track with academic goals ...
Mar 11, 2025, 2:36pm EDT
Jacksonville State University Recognized As Alabama's Top Producer of Teachers
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has been recognized as the leading producer of new teachers in Alabama according to the latest data from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for the 2022-23 academic year. Jax State prepared 295 n...
Mar 10, 2025, 10:58am EDT
Jamey Johnson's Jamey & Friends Jam Brings Intimate Evening of Music to Jax State
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University welcomed award-winning country artist and Grand Ole Opry member Jamey Johnson back to campus on Tuesday for an exclusive evening of music at the Stone Center. The Jamey & Friends Jam, a unique guitar pull-st...
Feb 20, 2025, 10:00am EST
Jax State to Host Premiere of Longleaf Studios' Latest Documentary on Former Alabama Governor Jim Folsom Jr.
Jacksonville State University's Longleaf Studios, in partnership with Alabama Public Television, will debut its latest documentary, A Legacy of Progress: The Jim Folsom Jr. Story, with a special premiere screening on Thursday, February 27, on the 11th ...
Feb 18, 2025, 10:00am EST