Jacksonville State Board Approves Resolution Implementing New Higher Education Governance Law
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees has approved a resolution implementing requirements of HB580, a recently enacted Alabama law establishing new governance requirements for the state’s public institutions of higher education. The Board approved the resolution during its quarterly meeting Tuesday. According to the University, the action is intended to ensure compliance […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves BYOB Moratorium, Ambulance Rate Changes and Multiple City Agreements
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of resolutions, agreements, purchases and board appointments during its Monday, Aug. 10 meeting, including a one-year moratorium on certain bring-your-own-alcohol events, updated ambulance billing rates and agreements involving vacant properties, environmental monitoring and the city school system. The council met following a 5 p.m. work […]
Jacksonville State Nursing Students Gain Global Healthcare Experience in Guatemala
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, ten Jacksonville State University nursing students recently returned from a nine-day study abroad experience in Guatemala, where they provided healthcare services in communities with limited access to medical care while gaining clinical and cultural experience outside a traditional classroom setting. Led by […]
Jacksonville State Singers Perform at Carnegie Hall Under Dr. Eliezer Yanson
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, nineteen singers representing Jacksonville State University’s A Cappella Choir and the Calhoun County Civic Chorale recently took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of MidAmerica Productions’ 43rd anniversary concert season. The singers performed with a combined choir […]
Out of the Shadows Summit Returns Sept. 1 to Strengthen Mental Health Collaboration
OXFORD, AL — Community members from across Northeast Alabama are invited to attend the annual Out of the Shadows Summit on Sept. 1 at the Oxford Civic Center for a day of education, collaboration and discussion focused on improving mental health outcomes. According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly one […]
Jax State Names Two Faculty Members to New Teaching Leadership Roles
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University has announced two faculty leadership appointments as part of its Jax State of Teaching initiative, a university effort focused on enhancing teaching quality and expanding experiential learning opportunities. Beginning Aug. 1, Dr. Candice Byers will serve as Assistant Director of Faculty Training, while Dr. Laura Pitts has been named Director […]
Jax State Documentary on Randy Owen to Premiere Statewide on Alabama Public Television
JACKSONVILLE — A new documentary highlighting the life and career of Jacksonville State University alumnus, trustee and country music legend Randy Owen will make its statewide television debut this week. My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story, produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, is scheduled to air on Alabama Public Television on Saturday, […]
Jacksonville State University Releases June and July 2026 Campus Crime Log
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (JSU) has released its campus crime and activity log for June and July 2026 in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The log provides a record of incidents reported to the university’s police department, including the type of […]
Jacksonville State Opens Preseason Camp With Focus on Standards, Competition and Development
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State football officially opened the 2026 preseason with Media Day on Thursday, as head coach Charles Kelly, offensive coordinator Taylor Hausright, defensive coordinator Brian Williams and several players discussed the Gamecocks’ preparation for the upcoming season ahead of the first official practice. The Gamecocks are scheduled to begin fall practice Friday, with […]
Jacksonville State Researcher Awarded More Than $73,000 Grant to Study Rare Pediatric Cancer
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Le Su has received a $73,003.37 Extended Scholar Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation to support research focused on a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. The one-year grant, which runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, will fund Dr. Su’s […]