Jacksonville State University

In April 2018, the cast of "Lillian Paula Carson" brought the workshop production to life. Written by John Barrow and directed by Nick Hoenshell, the play is set in the home of Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling in fall of 1957 as they are visited by Carson McCullers. The story is based in part on the real life friendships and rivalries of the three women.

More than 300 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University in Summer 2018.

Jacksonville State University Drama Students collaborated to create, produce and perform reading of original comedy, "The Country Co-Ed" during the spring 2018 semester. With JSU Drama Professor Dr. Michael Boyton guiding as lead playwrite and performing ensemble characters, the students created the orignial work in their Special Topics in Performance course on Devised Theatre. What's more, the group that evolved into the Flying Blind Theatre Ensemble was selected to participate in the Cap Fringe Festival in Washington, D.C. in July.

A group of talented Jacksonville State University students starred in "The Giver," which helped close out the 2017-18 theatrical production season.

Phi Kappa Phi members nationwide have been selected to serve as officers for their local chapters.

Jacksonville State University was hit by a destructive EF-3 tornado in the middle of the spring 2018 semester, but that didn't keep 2,079 students from earning top grades.

Just six weeks after an EF-3 tornado devastated Jacksonville State University and its surrounding community, 724 students were awarded degrees at a special ceremony on Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on May 4.

An outstanding group of students has been named to the 2018 Gamecock Orientation (GO!) team. They are dedicated to helping incoming students find their place at JSU.

JSU students dominated at the annual YMCA Collegiate Legislature on March 1-3 in Montgomery, winning the Speaker's Cup as the most outstanding delegation.

Jacksonville State University welcomes more than 2,600 students into the 2018 Freshman Class.

JSU Drama presented the Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls" in spring 2018.

Carson Bruce was crowned Jacksonville State University's 2016 Homecoming King.

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.

JSU senior Taylor Register has been awarded the Order of Omega Scholarship, one of the highest honors given to Greek students, for her leadership, service and scholarship.

Elsie Ritchie was crowned Jacksonville State University's 2016 Homecoming Queen.

Shelby King was crowned Jacksonville State University's 2015 Homecoming Queen.

Ranger Rumrill was crowned Jacksonville State University's 2015 Homecoming King.

Miranda Fairel has been selected publicity chair of the JSU Student Government Association.

Kasey Gamble has been elected Vice President of Student Activities for the JSU Student Government Association.

Hayden Clay has been elected as Vice President of the Student Senate at Jacksonville State.

Ranger Rumrill has been elected as President of the JSU Student Government Association.

Breon Moore has been elected Vice President of Organizational Affairs of the JSU Student Government Association for 2017-18.

Lauren Reaves was crowned Miss Jacksonville State on Jan. 12.

Courtney Williams was awarded 4th Runner-Up at Miss Jacksonville State 2018

Breanna Lucas was awarded 3rd Runner-Up in Miss Jacksonville State 2018

Taylor Anne Beckham was awarded First Runner-Up in the 2018 Miss Jacksonville State Pageant.

Kelsey Lenard was awarded 2nd Runner-Up in the 2018 Miss Jacksonville State Pageant.

JSU honors its brighest incoming transfer students as Presidential Transfer Scholars.

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

Nearly 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's winter commencement on Dec. 15.