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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." 

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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." 

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Jax State Senior Hunter Ballard Attends Prestigious MateriAlZ Winter School

Jacksonville State senior Hunter Ballard was one of just 29 students selected from universities across the country for the prestigious MateriAlZ Winter School, a five-day conference held January 5-9 at the renowned Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona. When the acceptance email arrived in November, Ballard was ecstatic-not only had he secured a coveted spot, but he also stood out as the only biology major in a group largely composed of engineers and physicists.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 11

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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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 18

Phi Kappa Phi Members Selected to Serve as Chapter Officers

Phi Kappa Phi members nationwide have been selected to serve as officers for their local chapters.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jul 3

JSU Recognizes ADA Day

On July 26 each year, the Americans with Disabilities Act is celebrated throughout the country as ADA Day. However, 365 days of the year, Jacksonville State University works to provide students with disabilities the support they need to pave the road to success.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Jul 21
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