Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University's famed marching band, The Marching Southerners, has won the top prize in college bands - the prestigious Sudler Trophy from the John Phillip Sousa Foundation - and also been invited to represent the US in Normandy, France, at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.

More than 600 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Fall 2021 commencement on December 10.

More than 1,200 students have been named to the Dean's List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Fall 2021.

Nearly 1,100 students were named to President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall 2021.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,128 new initiates from 41 universities during November 2021. 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.

JSU's 2021 Gamecock Orientation (GO!) team assists university in helping incoming students find their place on campus.

Three students hailing from Northwest Georgia have been selected to serve as section leaders of the trumpet line for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Abbie Beatty has been selected as a head Ballerina in the Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Nearly 500 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Summer 2021 commencement on August 6.

Chloe Collins has been named saxophone section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Billie Rodriguez has been named front line ensemble section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Madison Rudy has been selected to serve as clarinet section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Brooklee Mason has been named drum major of the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Chelsea Owens has been named drum major of the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Brandon Hardegree has been named euphonium section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

John Strickland has been named mellophone section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Donovan Ceresini has been named percussion section leader for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Natalie Neace has been named section leader of the colorguard for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Madison Philley has been named section leader of the colorguard for the world-renowned Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Caleb McDonald of Rossville, Ga., has been selected to serve as a graduate assistant for the Marching Southerners at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Joshua Anderson has been selected as a graduate assistant for the famed Marching Southerners for 2021-2022.

Students who completed the Honors Program at Jacksonville State University were honored at spring commencement.

Students at Jacksonville State University have elected their 2021-2022 Senate.

Students at Jacksonville State University have selected the peers who represent them on the 2020-2021 Student Senate.

Daniel Washington has been elected Vice President of Student Senate at Jacksonville State University.

Jewel Johnson has been elected Vice President of Public Relations of the Student Government Association at Jacksonville State University.

Auburn McKee has been elected Vice President of Organizational Affairs of the Student Government Association at Jacksonville State University.

Tierra Thatch has been elected Vice President of Student Activities at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

Brooke Robinson has been elected SGA President at Jacksonville State University for 2021-2022.

As the official student hosts of Jacksonville State University, the Ambassadors foster positive experiences for all who visit campus - from campus tours to graduation.