Jacksonville State University

More than 2,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the Spring 2021 semester at JSU by being named to the President's or Dean's List.

Jacksonville State graduated its largest class of students in university history this spring, awarding degrees to 959 students. This breaks the previous record of 895 graduates in Spring 2020.

Nearly 500 JSU students were selected to join the world renowned Marching Southerners for the 2020-2021 season.

JSU sport management students selected to work the 2021 Super Bowl.

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

Nearly 30 percent of Jacksonville State University's undergraduates made the Honor's List for their outstanding academic performance in Fall 2020, despite the struggles of studying during a global pandemic.

More than 430 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Summer 2020 commencement on July 31.

Nursing senior Jackson Cook has been selected as the first recipient of the LTC Gary and Angela Dubois Endowed Scholarship.

More than 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's Fall 2020 commencement on Dec. 11-12.

JSU SGA President Jerod Sharp has been named national Scholar of the Year by Sigma Nu Fraternity for the 2019-2020 academic year. The award is presented annually to the most academically excellent member of the organization. As a biology major at JSU, Sharp carries a 4.0 GPA. He has served JSU's Iota Lambda Chapter of Sigma Nu as treasurer and recorder. He has also served as vice president of the Student Senate before being elected to serve as 2020-2021 SGA president. "In a single semester, Jerod proved himself as a diligent, hardworking and very bright young researcher who has exceptionally high potential," said Dr. Roger Sauterer, associate professor of biology. In announcing Sharp's award, the national chapter said, "Sigma Nu wishes Jerod success in his future endeavors and hopes that he will continue to proudly represent the fraternity's mission, values and principles through his honorable conduct." Headquartered in Lexington, Va., Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. It currently has more than 160 active chapters and colonies on college campuses throughout the US, including JSU, and has initiated more than 235,000 members since its founding.

JSU named more than 900 students to the President's and Deans' Lists for their outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2020 semester.

Jacksonville State graduated its largest class in university history - 895 graduates - in Spring 2020. Due to COVID-19, commencement has been postponed to August 1.

A select group of JSU's student leaders were chosen to participate in the 26th YMCA Collegiate Legislature in Montgomery, Ala. on Feb. 27-29.

Nearly 600 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Jacksonville State University as part of Fall 2019 commencement.

Briana Caudle of Huntsville, Ala. was named first runner-up in the Miss Jacksonville State University pageant on Jan. 10, 2020.

Nursing major Camden Swatts of Beauregard, Ala. was crowned Miss JSU 2020 during the annual pageant held at Leone Cole Auditorium on Jan. 10. She will represent the university at the Miss Alabama pageant this June.

Seven young women competed for the Miss Jacksonville State University crown on Jan. 10, 2020. The winner will go on to represent the university at the Miss Alabama pageant in June.

JSU named 2,216 students to the President's and Deans' Lists for their outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2019 semester.

Isaac Graham of Clanton, Ala. was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Isaac is majoring in communications.

Elie Mulonda was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Elie is an international student from Nigeria and is majoring in computer science. He serves as a Gamecock Orientation (GO!) Leader.

JSU names its 2019 Gamecock Orientation (GO!) team, an outstanding group of student leaders dedicated to helping incoming students find their place on campus.

Michael Ray of Dallas, Ga., was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Michael is majoring in applied engineering and is a member of the Marching Southerners.

Sean Godfrey of Montgomery was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Sean is majoring in integrated studies.

Taylor Anne Beckham of Clifton, Tenn., was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Taylor Anne is majoring in biology and serves as a JSU Ambassador. She was first runner-up in the 2018 Miss JSU Pageant.

Madison Reynolds of Hokes Bluff, Ala. was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Madison is majoring in family and consumer sciences and is a member of Delta Zeta sorority and the Marching Southerners.

For the second year in a row, Huntsville native Briana Caudle was named to Homecoming Court at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16, 2019. Caudle serves as a JSU Ambassador.

Brooke Robinson was named to Homecoming Court 2019 at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16. Brooke is majoring in communications and serves as a Gamecock Ambassador.

Harrison Cheatwood was elected Homecoming King by his peers at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16, 2019. He was honored during halftime at the Homecoming football game on Oct. 19. Harrison is a management major and a member of the Student Senate.

Abbie Beatty of Jacksonville, Ala. was elected Homecoming Queen 2019 by her peers at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 16, 2019. She was honored during halftime at the Homecoming football game on Oct. 19. Abbie is a drama major and a Marching Ballerina.

JSU Drama presents the 346-year-old French comedy, "The Imaginary Invalid," to modern audiences.