Jacksonville State University News

Jax State Focuses on Preparation Ahead of Western Kentucky Matchup With Conference Championship Implications
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University head football coach Charles Kelly, safety Brennan Core, and tight end Jameson Scissum addressed the media Thursday, November 12,

Jacksonville State University Controller Receives Patriot Award for Supporting National Guard Soldier During Deployment
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Controller David Lyon was recognized with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for his

Jax State Homecoming Photo Gallery Captures Parade Festivities
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University celebrated its homecoming with a parade bringing together students, alumni, university organizations, and members of the Jacksonville community. The

Cherokee County Graduate Jacob Cornejo Scores Late Touchdown in Jacksonville State Homecoming Victory
Jax State’s new murder-ball look comes with an eye full of Cherokee County’s Cornejo. JACKSONVILLE — Don’t look now, but close-game Jax State shows signs

Jacksonville State University Establishes President’s Faculty Academic Roundtable to Strengthen Faculty Communication
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has established the President’s Faculty Academic Roundtable (PFAR), a 13-member group designed to facilitate direct communication and consultation between

Jax State Student Workers and Union Advocates Call for $10 Minimum Hourly Wage
JACKSONVILLE, AL — United Campus Workers–Jax State (UCW-Jax State) and Friends of the Union–Jax State (FOTU) are calling on Jacksonville State University to increase its

Jacksonville State University Trustees Approve Proposed Speech-Language Pathology Degree for Fall 2027
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University is taking steps to expand its health professions offerings following approval by the university’s Board of Trustees of a

Jacksonville State University Releases October 2026 Campus Crime Log, Including Theft, Harassment and Sexual Offenses
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (JSU) has released its October 2026 campus crime and activity log, documenting incidents reported to university police throughout the

Jacksonville State University to Host Holiday Concert Benefiting Marching Southerners’ 2027 Rose Parade Trip
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host Christmas at the ROC Featuring the Marching Southerners on Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. at the

Jacksonville State Prepares for Homecoming Matchup Against Sam Houston Following Shutout Victory
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University football head coach Charles Kelly, quarterback Caden Creel, and linebacker Morven Joseph discussed the Gamecocks’ recent success, individual player

Jacksonville State University Earns 2026 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has once again received the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention, a national recognition awarded to colleges and

Jacksonville State University Choirs to Present Handel’s Messiah at Randy Owen Center Nov. 6
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University’s Civic Chorale and A Cappella Choir will join four

Jacksonville State University to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry in February
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host a two-day summit focused on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. AI

Jacksonville State Defeats New Mexico State 24-0 as Caden Creel Sets Rushing Record and Gamecocks Clinch Bowl Eligibility
Creel makes his mark in Jax State history as the Gamecocks down New Mexico State to clinch bowl eligibility. LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Caden Creel

Jacksonville State University Professor’s Research Receives 2026 USEC Test of Time Award
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Research co-authored by Jacksonville State University Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Arup Ghosh has received the 2026 USEC Test of Time

Eleven Jacksonville State University Students Complete LEAD Program in Calhoun County
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, eleven Jacksonville State University students recently completed the Leadership, Education and Development

Jacksonville State University Announces 2026 Alumni of the Year Honorees
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has announced four graduates selected for its 2026 Alumni of the Year Awards, recognizing accomplishments in education, business, military service

AmFirst Receives Three National Marketing Awards, Including Recognition for Jacksonville State Partnership
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has received three national marketing awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), recognizing the credit union’s work in video production,

Jacksonville State University Dedicates Scott Williams Dining Room in Recognition of 47-Year Career
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University officially dedicated the Scott Williams Dining Room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 14, recognizing Williams’ 47-year career

Irish Christmas in America to Bring Traditional Holiday Music and Dance to Jacksonville State University December 1
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University will host Irish Christmas in America on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Randy Owen Center