Jacksonville City Schools Approves 2026-27 Budget, Capital Plan for Facility Upgrades
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education approved the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and capital plan during its Sept. 10 meeting, while also hearing details about the next phase of planned facility improvements at Jacksonville High School. The meeting served as the district’s second budget hearing. Following the hearing, the board unanimously […]
Jax State, Calhoun Community College Sign Agreements Creating Social Work Transfer Pathways
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University and Calhoun Community College have signed two articulation agreements aimed at providing Calhoun students with more direct pathways to earning a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Jax State. Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth Jr. and Calhoun Community College President Dr. Jimmy Hodges marked the agreements during […]
Jax State’s Kelly Confirms Season-Ending Injury as Gamecocks Turn Attention to Ohio
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State head football coach Charles Kelly confirmed Tuesday that linebacker Mac will miss the remainder of the season as the Gamecocks prepare for their upcoming matchup with Ohio. Kelly said the coaching staff initially believed Mac might have an opportunity to return, but a second MRI changed that outlook. “We thought […]
Broadway Wicked Stars to Perform at Jax State’s Randy Owen Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Broadway performers Alli Mauzey and Dee Roscioli will take the stage at Jacksonville State University’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts for Good Witch/Bad Witch on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Mauzey and Roscioli, who have both performed in the Broadway production of Wicked, with Mauzey portraying Glinda and Roscioli […]
Jacksonville State University Releases August 2026 Campus Incident Report
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has released a summary of reported campus incidents for August 2026, outlining cases investigated by university police and security at residence halls, academic buildings and other locations on and near campus. According to the university’s report, incidents during the month included theft, assault, domestic violence, drug- and alcohol-related offenses, […]
Jacksonville State Educator Selected as Google Certified Innovator
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Andrea Taylor, Alabama Technology in Motion specialist at Jacksonville State University’s College of Education and Professional Studies, has been selected as a Google Certified Innovator, joining a group of 3,307 educators chosen across 67 cohorts during the program’s 20-year history. Taylor was […]
AmFirst Opens New Branch on Jacksonville State University Campus
Jacksonville, AL – AmFirst has opened a new branch on the campus of Jacksonville State University, expanding an existing partnership between the financial institution and the university. The branch, located at 802 Pelham Road North, officially opened August 27 and is AmFirst’s 22nd location. The branch will provide full-service financial services to students, faculty, staff […]
Jacksonville State to Host America 250 Panel Discussion
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University will host a public panel discussion in September examining the Declaration of Independence, the development of the American republic and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The America 250 Panel Discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 1103 AB on the 11th floor […]
Jacksonville State University Honors Staff Award Recipients and Employee Service Milestones
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University recognized four employees for their contributions to the university and honored 86 employees for service milestones during its Staff Convocation and Awards Program held Aug. 17 at the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts. The annual program recognizes staff members for service, leadership, school spirit and contributions to […]
Jacksonville State Professor Jennifer Burgett Earns National Teaching Award
Jacksovnille, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University professor Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett has received national recognition for her work incorporating interactive medical technology into graduate-level athletic training education. Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in JSU’s Master’s in Athletic Training program, was named the […]