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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
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