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Jax State Hosting Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Prep Summer Camp

For more than 20 years, Jax State, working in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), has hosted a week-long summer camp for high school juniors and seniors with some degree of hearing loss.

 
Office of Sponsored Programs Hosts Funding and Grant Proposal Training

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) recently sponsored its first intensive weeklong training event at Merrill Hall.
 
Jax State Lowers Dual Enrollment Tuition

Jacksonville State University is opening doors for high school students like never before — and making sure their path to college starts with both value and support. Thanks to a reduced tuition rate that was approved by the Board of Trustees, all in-state students and out-of-state online students participating in Jax State’s Dual Enrollment program beginning in Fall 2025 will now pay just $33 per credit hour, or $99 for a standard 3-hour course.
 
‘Just like Lynne did’

Nursing student Gabi Diamond wins Lynne Cobb Parker Spirit of Excellence Award.
 
Public Invited to Free Screening of Jax State Documentary McClellan, A Life Saved on June 6

Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios invites the community to a free public screening of its newest documentary, McClellan, A Life Saved, on Friday, June 6, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History Auditorium. The evening begins with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the screening at 6:30 p.m. and a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. featuring individuals involved in the film. Admission is free and open to all.
 
Public Relations Student Chapter Wins Multiple Honors at Best of the Best Student Awards

The Jax State chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the student chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), brought home three prestigious honors from the Alabama PRSA 2025 Best of the Best Student Awards.
 
Spring 2025 Honors: Over 3,130 Jax State Students Recognized for Academic Achievement

Jacksonville State University proudly recognizes the exceptional academic achievements of more than 3,130 undergraduate students who were named to the Honors List for Fall 2024.
 
Jax State Celebrates First 'Full Circle' Graduate of New Victory Center Programs

James Monroe knew he needed help. The 59-year-old veteran who served seven years in the National Guard was dealing with depression and had recently been laid off when both his brother, a fellow vet, and the local Veterans Affairs Office made a suggestion that changed his life.
 
Jax State Faculty Honored at Etowah Chamber’s 2025 Excellence in Education Awards

Two Jacksonville State University faculty members were honored at the Etowah Chamber’s 2025 Excellence in Education ceremony, held May 8 at Gadsden State Community College. The event recognized top educators from across Northeast Alabama, drawing more than 300 attendees.
 
Governor Ivey Awards Grant to Jax State to Support Forensic Training for Law Enforcement

With continued support from the State of Alabama, Jacksonville State University will further its mission of serving law enforcement professionals through hands-on forensic training.
 
Jax State Hosts ALEAF During National Police Week

Jacksonville State University was honored to serve as the host site for the Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF) during National Police Week, May 12–16.
 
Pitch Perfect

The Gamecock Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition is an opportunity to engage with faculty and business professionals in a dynamic way that goes beyond the classroom to move students' business ideas forward. The 2025 competition was stiff, but the winners have emerged.
 
School of Nursing Recognizes New Ambassadors for Upcoming Academic Year

Jax State’s School of Nursing has named its Nursing Ambassadors for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. The nine ambassadors are volunteer students who have completed at least one semester of upper-division nursing and have at least one year left in the program.
 
Family Savings Partnership Earns National Recognition with Diamond Award

Family Savings Credit Union has been nationally recognized for its work at Jacksonville State University, receiving a prestigious Cutting Edge Diamond Award for the Family Savings Financial Wellness Program at Jax State.
 
Community Invited to Mental Health Conference on May 9: Bridging Gaps for Community Health and Wellness

On May 9, local mental health advocates will host the annual Out of the Shadows Summit at the Oxford Civic Center, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to raise awareness about mental health in Northeast Alabama. Since its inception in 2017, the summit has been held annually, except during the pandemic.