JSU News
Jax State Secures $250,000 Grant to Launch Groundbreaking Victory Center for Military Community Support
04/27/24
Jax State has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs. The grant will fund the Victory Center, which Dr. Marie Valentin, the lead on authoring the grant proposal, described as a "two-fold initiative that will serve the total military community. "The center will improve participants' overall mental health, support a smooth transition into civilian life, and help families flourish,” stated Dr. Valentin.
04/27/24
Jacksonville, Alabama - Antoine B. Richards, Jax State Emergency Management doctoral student, has been recognized as one of the honorees of the 2024 40 Under 40 Award by the U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA). The announcement was made during the IAEM Plugged In Virtual Conference on April 18, 2024.
04/27/24
Dr. Breann Murphy, Assistant Professor of Public Relations and the Endowed Scholar of Diversity and Leadership in Public Relations at Jax State, has once again demonstrated her academic expertise, publishing in the prestigious Journal of Public Relations Research, the top research journal in public relations.
04/24/24
The latest documentary produced by Jax State’s Longleaf Studios, "Riding Through History: The Barber Collection," will air on Alabama Public Television on Thursday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m. The one-hour film recalls the captivating story of George Barber and his Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum premiering just ahead of one of the biggest events of the year at Barber Motorsports Park, the IndyCar Grand Prix.
04/19/24
Talent, much like the inspiration that guides it, doesn’t always have a source. Some are simply born with the desire, a need to create. But drive alone doesn’t guarantee success, nor does it provide the right platform so that gift can reach others. For that, it takes a community. Or, in the case of Jax State student, Conner Gayda, it takes a college.
04/17/24
Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of upper division nursing students chosen for their commitment to service, leadership, and dedication to the program.
04/16/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its continued commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships aimed at making a positive impact in communities throughout the surrounding areas.
04/12/24
Jax State’s College of Business and Industry has recently been awarded accreditation reaffirmation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), considered the world-wide gold standard in business education
04/12/24
The Jax State Club Swimming team was recently named 2024 College Club Swimming (CCS) New Club of the Year at the 2024 TYR CCS National Championships.
04/11/24
The new Jax State Cycling Club has something for all cyclists; those looking for casual rides and cycling related fun, and those avid riders interested in being a part of a mountain bike race team planning to compete in the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference events in the fall of 2024.
04/08/24
Jacksonville State University will host a large-scale emergency training exercise on April 11 at 9:00 am. The community will notice activity at Pete Mathews Coliseum and the JSU South Complex throughout the morning, including the presence of first responders, as students practice responding to an active shooter event.
04/05/24
Wesley Waybright, a student in the College of Business and Industry at Jax State, was named Grand Champion in an international business strategy competition that included universities from around the world.
04/05/24
On Tuesday, April 2, students preparing for graduation met at the University Recreation Center for the annual Jax State Graduate Toast. Since 2020, the Graduate Toast has given students the chance to celebrate past accomplishments while looking toward the future.
04/02/24
After almost 27 years of devoted service to Jacksonville State University, Kaci Ogle is set to retire.
04/01/24
JSU’s Respiratory Therapy Program has gained continued accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).