Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is located in the Appalachian foothills, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, and offers more than 150 courses of study - from bachelor's to doctoral degrees - in a warm, student-centered community known as the "Friendliest Campus in the South."
(see more)Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is located in the Appalachian foothills, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, and offers more than 150 courses of study - from bachelor's to doctoral degrees - in a warm, student-centered community known as the "Friendliest Campus in the South."
2024 - 2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassadors Selected
Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of upper division nursing students chosen for their commitment to service, leadership, and dedication to the program. These students serve as official representatives of the School of Nursing at University functions, School of Nursing events, and assist in recruitment activities. Congratulations to the 2024 - 2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassadors! Mimi Roland Alyssa Gardner Chandler Postell Emily Lott Ashanti McNeal Jayme Johnson Jenna Hardin Kaitlyn Hamm Mattilen Nelson Kiran Norton Sierra Fox Kaylee Spurlin The Jax State School of Nursing provides a learning-centered community that facilitates evidence-based teaching and learning within professional undergraduate and graduate programs to develop culturally competent and ethical nurses prepared to engage within the global healthcare environment.
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Jax State Business Student Wins International Strategy Competition
Wesley Waybright, a student in the College of Business and Industry at Jax State, was named Grand Champion in an international business strategy competition that included universities from around the world. The project started as part of a semester-long Global Business Strategy Simulation built into a CBA 469: Business Policy and Strategy Course taught by Dr. Dan Mertens, professor of management. The activity gives students hands-on experience managing a company by evaluating the market, making strategic decisions and responding to competitors. "Students must utilize a full array of industry statistics, company operating reports and financial statements, and an assortment of benchmarking data and competitive intelligence of rival firms," Mertens said. "Students draw together the information and lessons of prior business courses, consolidating knowledge about the different aspects of running a company. It is excellent practice for future managerial leaders." Waybright and his teammates often finished in the top 100 (out of 2,000+) teams worldwide during the semester-long simulaton in Earnings Per Share, Return on Average Equity, and Stock Price. As the winning team in their industry, they were invited to the Best-Strategy Invitational. Held over winter break, Waybright was the only student on his team able to take part in the two-week tournament, where he competed solo against teams from schools such as the University of South Africa and Toronto Metropolitan University. "Wesley did an amazing job charting a long-term direction for his company - setting and adjusting strategic and financial objectives, crafting a strategy, and adapting to changing industry and competitive conditions," Mertens said. Held each semester, the global competition is open and utilized in college business classrooms throughout the world. At Jax State, CBA 469 is the capstone course offered to business seniors who have completed most of their studies within the college, satisfying several pre-requisites. Dr. Mertens uses the simulation competition each semester as an opportunity for students to put their knowledge into practice, taking accountability for their company's performance. "Our student-managed companies consistently rank in the Top 100 worldwide throughout each semester," he said. "This is a testament to the well-rounded, superior business education they acquire from all CBI faculty at Jax State."
Academic Award -
Apr 10
JSU Recognizes Outstanding Student Researchers
Students of all majors and disciplines presented their research at Jacksonville State University's annual Student Symposium on Feb. 15-16. Top prizes were awarded by a panel of faculty judges.
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2022 Mar 15
Sophomore Writes Composition for Jax State Chamber Winds
David Clasgens will premiere "A Spectacle of Discovery" on March 4, 7:30 p.m., at Leone Cole Auditorium.
JSU Students to Star in Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
The Jax State Lyric Theatre troupe will present Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" on Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25 in the recital hall in Mason Hall.
Jax State Recognizes Emerging Scholars
Jacksonville State University honors high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing dual enrollment courses at the university in Fall 2023.
Honors List -
Jan 18
JSU Recognizes Emerging Scholars
Jacksonville State University honors high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing dual enrollment courses at the university in Spring 2023.
Honors List -
2023 May 22
JSU Announces Summer 2023 Graduates
More than 400 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Summer 2023 commencement on August 4.
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2023 Sep 11
JAX State Announces Fall 2023 Graduates
More than 500 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Fall 2023 commencement on Dec. 15.
Graduation -
Jan 18
JSU Announces Fall 2023 President's List
More than 1,100 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall 2023.
President's List -
Jan 15
JSU Announces Spring 2023 President's List
More than 1000 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Spring 2023.
President's List -
2023 May 23
JSU Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
More than 1,300 students have been named to the Dean's List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Fall 2023.
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Jan 15
Ashanthe Gathers Wins Acts of Kindness Award
Ashanthe Gathers of Villa Rica, Ga., was named the second annual recipient of the Darby Angle Acts of Kindness Scholarship during the Miss JSU 2023 on Jan. 13.
Student Competition -
2023 Jan 19
JSU Announces Spring 2023 Dean's List
More than 1100 students have been named to the Dean's List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Spring 2023.
Dean's List -
2023 May 23
Lauren Kilgore Named First Runner-Up in Miss JSU Pageant
Voice performance major Lauren Kilgore of Moody, Ala., was named first runner-up in the annual Miss JSU pageant on Jan. 13 at Leone Cole Auditorium. She also won the talent portion of the competition.
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2023 Jan 19
Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,971 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2022. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
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2022 May 16
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2022 May 3
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2022 Apr 5
Orientation Leaders 21
JSU's 2021 Gamecock Orientation (GO!) team assists university in helping incoming students find their place on campus.
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2021 Sep 1
JSU Selects 2021-22 Ambassadors
As the official student hosts of Jacksonville State University, the Ambassadors foster positive experiences for all who visit campus - from campus tours to graduation.
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2021 Jul 19
Nursing Students Recognized at White Coat Ceremony
The JSU Department of Nursing celebrated the admission of 50 students into their upper division nursing courses during a White Coat Ceremony on Feb. 3.
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2022 Mar 15
JSU Students Elect 2021-2022 Senate
Students at Jacksonville State University have elected their 2021-2022 Senate.
Student Government -
2021 Jul 19
JSU Students Elect 2020-2021 Senate
Students at Jacksonville State University have selected the peers who represent them on the 2020-2021 Student Senate.
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2021 Jul 19
Sport Management Students to Work the Super Bowl
JSU sport management students selected to work the 2021 Super Bowl.
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2021 Jan 25
Nursing Student Awarded JSU's First Dubois Endowed Scholarship
Nursing senior Jackson Cook has been selected as the first recipient of the LTC Gary and Angela Dubois Endowed Scholarship.
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2020 Sep 14