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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
Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Tuition Adjustment to Enhance Student Experience and Academic Excellence
The Jacksonville State University (Jax State) Board of Trustees has announced a strategic decision to adjust tuition rates, effective for the upcoming academic year. This adjustment comes after careful consideration and thorough analysis of the univers...
Apr 29, 2024, 4:22pm EDT
Jax State Secures $250,000 Grant to Launch Groundbreaking Victory Center for Military Community Support
Jax State has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs. The grant will fund the Victory Center, which Dr. Marie Valentin, the lead on authoring the grant proposal, described as a "two-fold initiative that will serve the ...
Apr 29, 2024, 11:04am EDT
New Documentary by Jax State's Longleaf Studios to Premier on Alabama Public Television
The latest documentary produced by Jax State's Longleaf Studios, "Riding Through History: The Barber Collection," will air on Alabama Public Television on Thursday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m. The one-hour film recalls the captivating story of George Barber...
Apr 24, 2024, 9:21am EDT
Jax State MFA student, Conner Gayda, receives prestigious recognitions in graphic design
Talent, much like the inspiration that guides it, doesn't always have a source. Some are simply born with the desire, a need to create. But drive alone doesn't guarantee success, nor does it provide the right platform so that gift can reach others. For...
Apr 18, 2024, 6:07pm EDT
Jax State Expands Corporate Partnership Program
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its continued commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships aimed at making a positive impact in communities throughout the surrounding areas. The university recently renewed their pa...
Apr 17, 2024, 11:32am EDT
Jax State College of Business and Industry Receives AACSB Accreditation
Jax State's College of Business and Industry has recently been awarded accreditation reaffirmation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), considered the world-wide gold standard in business education. Established in 1916,...
Apr 12, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Jax State to Host Active Shooter Training on April 11
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University will host a large-scale emergency training exercise on April 11 at 9:00 am. The community will notice activity at Pete Mathews Coliseum and the JSU South Complex throughout the morning, including the p...
Apr 8, 2024, 12:34pm EDT