Jax State News
Jax State’s Online MBA in Healthcare Administration Ranked Among Nation’s Most Affordable, Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders
10/25/24
Jacksonville State University’s online Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Administration program has been named one of the most affordable in the nation by MHA Online, spotlighting the program’s commitment to offering accessible, top-quality education for healthcare leaders.
10/22/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) continues its rise in national recognition, achieving higher standings in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings.
10/20/24
On Sept. 21, members of the Jacksonville State University (Jax State) Honors Program collected more than 500 pounds of garbage from the Jacksonville creek in just two hours. The 11 students were participating in the annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, during which volunteer groups picked up litter scattered across Alabama's waterways and beaches.
10/11/24
The Jax State Cycling Club's inaugural season came to an early and unexpected end after just two races, as Hurricane Helene devastated cycling courses in Brevard, Lindsey Wilson, and Zirconia. Despite the abrupt conclusion, the club remained undeterred, finding success even in their shortened season.
10/11/24
Cara Archer, a 23-year-old senior marketing major from Piedmont, always dreamed of traveling abroad. However, the realities of time and expense stalled that dream until an unexpected opportunity emerged.
10/09/24
Many people thought it was a crazy idea to even think about having Little River Canyon designated as a unit of the National Park Service. Since its announcement on April 19, 1995, the Little River Canyon National Preserve's economic output has been $479 million.
10/04/24
Jacksonville State University invites the public to celebrate the dedication of Ramona Wood Hall as the new home of the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 2-4 pm. A dedication ceremony will take place at 3 pm.
10/04/24
Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) innovative online campus map and virtual tour have gained national attention, featured in a new case study by Concept3D, a leader in interactive mapping and virtual tour technology.
10/04/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) Police Officer Stephen Hooks represented Jax State and Alabama law enforcement at the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
09/29/24
Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) Student Chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) has been awarded the prestigious "Student Chapter of the Year" Award in the 2024 IAEM Awards Competition.
09/20/24
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs presented a $250,000 grant to Jacksonville State University (Jax State) on Wednesday afternoon to support the launch of the Victory Center, an innovative initiative aimed at providing comprehensive mental health and support services to veterans and their families.
09/20/24
In a historic moment for Jacksonville State University, twins Gemir Scott and Gemira Scott were crowned the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen on Thursday night. It marks the first time in Jax State's history that siblings, let alone twins, have held the prestigious titles of Homecoming King and Queen.
09/20/24
The Jax State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter is celebrating a second-straight year of excellence after being recognized as a Star Chapter by PRSSA national. This year, Jax State is one of only 39 chapters among the 371 active PRSSA chapters in the country to carry the Star Chapter award.
09/19/24
Dr. Chris McCollough, Professor of Public Relations and Advertising and The Ayers Family Endowed Chair of Journalism and Mass Communication at Jax State, has been elected to serve on the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The 25-member body is responsible for formally reviewing and approving accreditation and reaffirming programs seeking academic accreditation in journalism and mass communication worldwide.
09/19/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its inclusion as one of just eight Alabama colleges featured in The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. The university ranks No. 7 among all Alabama institutions and No. 5 among public universities in the state, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and student success.