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Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences Presents Kaleidoscope: A Festival of the Arts

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State University proudly presents Kaleidoscope 2025, a month-long festival celebrating the arts and humanities.

 
Jax State Earns Bid to National Invitation Tournament

For the first time in program history, the Jacksonville State Men's Basketball team has earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament. The Gamecocks will open up the event by playing at Georgia Tech on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN2.
 
Jax State Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room

On Friday, March 7, Jacksonville State University and the College of Business and Industry hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly dedicated Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room, located on the third floor of Hugh D. Merrill Hall.
 
Jax State Welcomes Alpha Psi Lambda As Its First Latino Greek Organization

Alpha Psi Lambda, which is a co-ed fraternity, accepted its first class of six members - known as the Founding Line - last fall. The spring class is already welcoming new potential members. Alpha Psi Lambda is the first affiliate chapter of its organization in the state of Alabama. However, once they gain more members, they can submit a request to become the first chartered chapter in the state.
 
Jax State Summer Enrollment Now Open, Offering Reduced Tuition and Unique Course Opportunities

Summer enrollment at Jacksonville State University is now open as of March 10, giving students an opportunity to save money while earning credits.
 
Summer in Spain: A Study Abroad Experience Open to All

A four-week study abroad program in Seville, Spain, part of SH 399: Study Tour, is now accepting participants—but only a limited number of spots remain.
 
Jacksonville State University Recognized As Alabama’s Top Producer of Teachers

Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has been recognized as the leading producer of new teachers in Alabama according to the latest data from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for the 2022-23 academic year. Jax State prepared 295 new educators, surpassing all other institutions in the state and producing 31% more newly trained teachers than the next highest institution.
 
Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship Supports Jax State Junior Balancing School, Work, and Motherhood

Saige Trainor, a 26-year-old Jax State junior majoring in early childhood education, was recently awarded the Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship.
 
Building Beds, Building Hope - Lambda Sigma Hosts Annual Bed Drive

On Saturday, March 1, more than 190 students from various Jax State organizations volunteered their time in an effort to provide community children in need with something that so many take for granted - a bed.
 
President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. Reaffirms Jacksonville State’s Commitment to the Little River Canyon Center 

Jacksonville State University remains committed to the Little River Canyon Center's ongoing operations and programming despite the recent announcement of the closure of the National Park Service’s office there, which is set for December 31, 2025.
 
Updated Style Guide and Promotional Product Ordering Policy

We are excited to announce updates to our Style Guide, including the retirement of several marks and the introduction of new standards. This revised guide ensures consistency and accuracy across all internal and external communications and branding efforts.
 
Annual Jax State Scholarship Luncheon Celebrates Donors and Recipients

The Jacksonville State University Foundation celebrated the power of philanthropy and education at its annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 21.
 
Jax State’s Miller Small Appointed to Prestigious SGLA Student Advisory Board

Jacksonville State University student Miller Small has been appointed to the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association (SGLA) Student Advisory Board, a prestigious role that allows him to help shape the future of Greek life across the region.
 
Trinity Meadows Represents Jax State on Southeastern Greek Leadership Association Advisory Board

Trinity Meadows, a senior at Jacksonville State University majoring in Respiratory Therapy, served on the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association (SGLA) Student Advisory Board for the 2024 academic year.
 
Jax State to Host Premiere of Longleaf Studios’ Latest Documentary on Former Alabama Governor Jim Folsom Jr.

Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, in partnership with Alabama Public Television, will debut its latest documentary,