Jax State News
Jacksonville State Recognizes Outstanding Staff at Annual Awards Program
12/17/24
On Monday, December 16, Jacksonville State University held its Annual Staff Awards Program in Leone Cole Auditorium, celebrating the exceptional contributions and dedicated service of Jax State staff members.
12/17/24
As part of its centennial celebration, The University of Alabama Graduate School has recognized 100 master’s and doctoral alumni who continue to “bring distinction to the Capstone and their academic programs through their many professional accomplishments,” according to the graduate school’s website. Among Graduate Centennial Scholars, two, Dr. Eric Mackey and Dr. Greg Robinson, are Jax State alumni, and another is retired Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Rebecca Turner.
12/10/24
The "ROC On" Concert is set to air on Alabama Public Television on Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 pm with a rebroadcast on Friday, December 27 at 7:30 pm, featuring the star-studded lineup of four former Jax State students turned Nashville hitmakers: Randy Owen, Jamey Johnson, Riley Green and Gordon Mote.
12/16/24
On Thursday, December 12, approximately 50 attendees, including graduates, family, friends and faculty and staff, gathered at Merrill Hall Atrium for Jacksonville State's Fall Graduation Toast.
12/13/24
In November, the Jax State Women in STEM (WIS) club performed STEM activities for fourth graders at Kitty Stone Elementary School. This is the second time the WIS has visited Kitty Stone since the club was established in 2022. Last year, club members conducted STEM activities with second graders. “They enjoyed it so much that they requested another visit this year,” said Sharifah Albraiki, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Jax State and WIS club member.
12/13/24
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Jacksonville State University during its fall commencement ceremony on December 13, 2024, at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
12/10/24
The renowned Marching Southerners and Jax State Cheerleaders are set to showcase their talents across Orlando as part of an unforgettable weekend of performances. The trip starts with a performance at SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, December 19, followed by their support of the Conference USA Champion Jax State Football Team at the StaffDNA Cure Bowl on Friday, December 20. The weekend concludes with the Southerners leading Universal Studios Florida’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s on Saturday, December 21.
12/10/24
At its meeting on December 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) accreditation for a full 10 years with no additional reports required. This decision is the highest endorsement of the university's compliance with rigorous standards of academic quality, institutional integrity, and student success.
12/09/24
The Jax State College of Education and Professional Studies has been awarded the Alabama Summer and After School Program (ASAP) grant.
12/06/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) proudly announces that Dr. Lori Hensley, Head of the Biology Department and Distinguished Professor of Biology, has been recognized by Business Alabama as one of seven Exceptional Educators for 2024.
12/04/24
Dr. Rachel Weiser, Jax State's assistant professor of history, has been accepted to Brandeis University's Summer Institute for Israel Studies.
12/03/24
It was the longest race 19-year-old Collin Benoit had ever run. It was also one of the largest races in the world. On October 13, Benoit, a cadet in the Jax State ROTC, was among the estimated 28,000 runners participating in the 40th annual Army Ten-Miler (ATM) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The ATM starts and finishes at the Pentagon with a course that travels through Washington and is the third-largest 10-mile road race in the world. Cadet Benoit finished in the top 0.01 percent at number #407, completing the race in 1 hour and 7 minutes.
12/02/24
Jax State ROTC cadet Wesley Lacy has been named a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG), ranking 97th out of 5,200 students. Such recognition means that in the National Order of Merit List, Lacy earned more points for things related to ROTC, life, and college in general. Members of the ROTC are ranked among their peers according to GPA, extracurriculars, teams in college, work, service hours and leadership.
11/22/24
When it came time for the annual regional forensics conference, Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE), Jax State's Professional Fraternity within the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, came prepared.
11/22/24
The Jacksonville State University community is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Dan Marsengill, Dean Emeritus of the College of Music and Fine Arts, who died on November 20 at the age of 91.