Jax State News
Jax State's Featherstone Attends 2026 NCAA Career in Sports Forum
06/02/26
Former Jax State soccer player Louise Featherstone was selected to attend the 2026 NCAA Career in Sports Forum, an all-expenses-paid professional development program for student-athletes. The forum was held May 27-30 in Indianapolis and marks the second consecutive year a Jax State student-athlete has participated in the prestigious event.
05/31/26
Jacksonville State University officially opened the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts in unforgettable fashion Wednesday night, as some of the biggest names in country music gathered to honor Jax State alumnus and Alabama frontman Randy Owen during a sold-out grand opening celebration.
05/27/26
Jacksonville State University officially opened the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the university and unveiling a performance season that will bring nationally recognized artists, educational programming, and cultural events to Northeast Alabama.
05/20/26
Jacksonville State University has signed a new 3+3 partnership agreement with Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, creating an accelerated pathway for qualified students to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years.
05/12/26
Following approval at the March meeting of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Jax State will offer a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship beginning in Fall 2026—equipping students with the tools to launch businesses, grow organizations, and create economic impact in their communities.
05/08/26
Jacksonville State University, in partnership with regional leaders and educators, celebrated the grand opening of the Jacksonville State University STEAM Institute – Home of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama—marking a major milestone in expanding hands-on STEAM education for students across the region.
05/03/26
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will honor the legacy of educator Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren through two transformational gifts supporting the College of Education and Professional Studies—one that will shape the future of teacher preparation and another that will open doors for graduate students pursuing leadership roles in education.
04/30/26
Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Country Music Star Riley Green at Spring Commencement
04/28/26
The Jacksonville State University Police Department has added a new member to its ranks, and Officer Cody Quinn has added a new member to his family. Daphne, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, joined the department in July and is trained to detect firearms and explosives, particularly in large crowds.
03/13/26
Jacksonville State University is excited to announce the launch of its newest academic program — a Bachelor of Science in Aviation, set to begin in Fall 2026. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved the aviation program on Friday, March 13, 2026, during its meeting in Montgomery.
04/23/26
Tickets remain available for the grand opening Celebration of the Randy Owen Center, set for Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 PM. Special guests will join us to surprise and celebrate this new, state of the art facility, honoring country music superstar Randy Owen, our alum and board member.
04/17/26
Audiences across the state will soon have the opportunity to experience one of Jax State’s most memorable nights of music. The Jamey Johnson & Friends Jam, recorded live at the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, will premiere on Alabama Public Television on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m.
04/17/26
Jacksonville State University has been recognized among the nation’s top institutions for marketing and communications excellence, earning multiple honors in the 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA).
04/15/26
The Jax State Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Scott Williams Dining Room in recognition of his 47-year career in campus dining, including 37 years at Jax State. The honor, made possible through a gift from Sodexo, reflects a career defined by leadership, consistency, and a deep commitment to the campus community.
04/14/26
Jacksonville State University has approved a partnership with Sanders Flight Training Center (SFTC), an FAA Part 141 flight school based in Jasper, to provide flight instruction for students pursuing the Commercial Aviation concentration in Jax State’s new Bachelor of Science in Aviation program.