Jax State News
Local Artist's Commissioned Angle Hall Rendering Becomes Centerpiece of President's Office
09/17/26
Local artist Nanda Patel's commissioned work joins two mixed-media pieces in a collection celebrating Jax State's history, architecture and mission.
01/27/26
At some university-sponsored music festivals, guest performers show up, play their sets, and leave, which doesn’t do much for the students in attendance. That’s not what happens at Jacksonville State University’s annual Jazz Festival.
01/21/26
Jacksonville State University has been awarded a $42,500 grant to expand access to sexual assault support services and establish a new 24/7 crisis hotline serving Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties.
01/06/26
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College have signed a foundational memorandum of understanding and their first formal Transfer Pathway Agreement, which reflect a shared commitment to expanding transfer opportunities for students.
09/10/26
Jacksonville State University has set a new all-time enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year, continuing an unprecedented stretch of record-setting growth.
09/15/26
Two students from Jacksonville State University's College of Health Professions and Wellness recently completed the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Program, a partnership between the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and Jacksonville State University that helps students develop leadership skills, build professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the Calhoun County community.
09/08/26
Gift recognizes couple’s lasting impact on generations of International House students.
09/04/26
Two agreements provide streamlined transfer routes into Jax State’s Bachelor of Social Work program
09/04/26
Jax State senior uses her Thrive Together initiative to expand access to mental and physical health resources for young people
08/28/26
As part of the year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, Jacksonville State University's American Democracy Project and the Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute will host a special panel examining the significance of the Declaration of Independence and reflecting on 250 years of the American republic.
08/28/26
Milestone comes as first Aviation students begin classes and applications open for Commercial Aviation program
08/25/26
One of 35 educators worldwide selected for Innovation Academy, Taylor is developing a new approach to student AI use
08/24/26
Jax State's Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) is excited to announce that Good Witch/Bad Witch will be performed on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.
08/18/26
Dr. Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associater Professor in Jacksonville State University’s Master’s in Athletic Training program, has been named the Outstanding Teacher in the Graduate/Postgraduate category of the Anatomage Teacher Awards, sponsored by Anatomage Inc.
08/21/26
Center for Leadership and American Principles equips 43 educators from across Alabama with resources to bring primary sources and civic education into their classrooms