Jax State News
49 Winchester and Hailey Whitters to Co-Headline Spirit on Mountain Street August 21
08/11/25
Jacksonville’s biggest street festival is back—and this year, it’s doubling the star power. Spirit on Mountain Street returns on Thursday, August 21, bringing an evening of incredible food, family fun, and live music featuring two of the fastest-rising names in country and Americana: 49 Winchester and Hailey Whitters.
08/13/25
Jacksonville State University has been selected as one of only two universities in Alabama to participate in the Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s (ACHE) new Pathways to Progress Initiative. The state-funded program is designed to help adults return to college, complete their degrees, and strengthen Alabama’s workforce.
08/07/25
Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on high-profile cases, including the Idaho Student Murders, has brought national attention to both his expertise and his university.
08/07/25
Jackson Davis has always had his sights set on the future. While his career focus has shifted a few times during his four years at Jax State, with commencement set for August 8, the 22-year-old occupational safety and health management major is more than ready for the real world.
08/01/25
Faculty from Jacksonville State University presented their insights on the "Cocky Cares for Calhoun County Health Fair" at the 7th Annual Interprofessional Healthcare Symposium: Elevating Patient Safety Through Interprofessional Innovation.
07/31/25
Jax State’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter is riding a national winning streak. For the third consecutive year, students within the university's chapter have claimed titles for projects presented at the FCCLA's national conference, which was held this year in Orlando from July 4 to 10.
07/30/25
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07/20/25
Jacksonville State University has announced Katie Edwards as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 21. A seasoned communications professional and proud Gamecock alumna, Edwards brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, broadcasting, content creation, and community engagement to the role.
07/18/25
Aimee Weathers, an instructor of Early Childhood Education at Jacksonville State, has been accepted to the prestigious Longview Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellows Program.
07/14/25
Nichols, a 20-year-old junior majoring in culinary and hospitality management, is representing Jax State's Delta Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi in the Journey of Hope, cycling more than 8,000 miles to support individuals with disabilities.
07/06/25
Jacksonville State University is mourning the loss of Ralph Burke, a proud Gamecock whose passion for education, public service, and his alma mater left an indelible mark on Northeast Alabama.
06/27/25
Jacksonville State University’s Department of Social Work has received a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to launch a new Rural Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.
06/24/25
The Jacksonville State University A Cappella Choir recently competed in its first European event, the prestigious CantaRode International Choral Festival in The Netherlands. The 40-member choir had an impressive fourth-place finish, just one point shy of third. "I was elated and relieved at the same time," said Eliezer Yanson, Director of the A Capella Choir and Director of Choral Activities. "I am so thankful for our strong finish."
06/24/25
Ciara Smith is still adjusting to her new title—Mayor of Anniston. "If I'm being honest," she said, "I don't feel the full magnitude of it yet." On May 6, Smith made history as the city's first African American mayor, only the second woman to hold the office, and, at 26, its youngest ever. A proud Jax State alumna, she earned her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management in December 2023.
06/20/25
Recent Jax State graduate reflects on how a childhood medical emergency shaped his life