Jacksonville State University News
Jax State Trumpet Studio Invited to Perform at Prestigious TrumpetFest in Italy
Jacksonville, AL — As frst reported by Brett Buckner with the JSU media department, Jacksonville State University’s Trumpet Studio has been invited to perform at the
Jacksonville State University Police Crime Stats for October 2025
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University (JSU) Police Department is urging students, faculty, and staff to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious or concerning
2025-26 Jax State Basketball Schedules Announced
2025-26 schedules for Jacksonville State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. Home games in all-capital letters. Jax State men (1-0) Nov. 3: OAKWOOD, W, 117-63
Johnson Ignites Jax State Comeback in 24-21 Win Over MTSU
Middle Tennessee – Johnson breaks loose with big game after not starting, and Gamecocks find a passing game while coming back to beat Middle Tennessee
JSU Board Approves Partnership to Establish STEAM Institute – Home of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama
Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville State University (JSU) Board of Trustees has approved an agreement with the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama to establish
Jacksonville State University Earns 2025 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) has been recognized with the 2025 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention, a national honor awarded by Vector
JSU Hosts First Tocqueville Lecture Examining Justice After Genocide
Jacksonville, AL – The first Tocqueville Lecture, supported through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will take place on Friday, October 24,
Gamecocks Stay on Track in CUSA: Flaws Aside, Jacksonville State Still Dominates League Play
Yes, Gamecocks have their flaws, but defending CUSA champions still right on schedule in league as we know it. JACKSONVILLE — Who’s perplexed that Jax
Jacksonville State University Rises in U.S. News 2026 Rankings
Jacksonville, AL — Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has continued its steady upward trajectory in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Regional Universities
Rippa’s 52-Yard Walk-Off Field Goal Lifts Jax State Over Sam Houston State, Keeps Gamecocks Perfect in CUSA Play
Rippa delivers a walk-off field goal, and Jax State holds off winless Sam Houston State to go to 2-0 in CUSA play. HOUSTON — Garrison
Jacksonville State University Police Crime Stats for September 2025
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University (JSU) Police Department is urging students, faculty, and staff to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious or concerning
Zeta Tau Alpha to “Paint the Town Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha at Jacksonville State University are once again preparing to
Jacksonville State University Showcases Research Excellence at 50th Atlantic Marketing Association Conference
Portland, Maine — Jacksonville State University made a strong showing at the 50th Atlantic Marketing Association Conference, where faculty, staff, and students presented their research
Jacksonville State University Student Dies in Tragic Car Accident
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville State University community is mourning the loss of Elizabeth Brooklynn Barnes, a nursing student from Gadsden who passed away in
Jax State Jazz Ensemble Raises Funds for Cultural Exchange Trip to Cuba
Jacksonville, AL — As frst reported by Brett Buckner withthe JSU media department, the Jacksonville State University Jazz Ensemble is working to raise $60,000 for
Jacksonville State University Named Top Employer Headquartered in Alabama by Forbes
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has been recognized by Forbes as the highest-ranked employer headquartered in Alabama on its 2025 list of
Jacksonville State’s Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford to Retire After Transformative 30-Year Career
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford, longtime Director of Bands at Jacksonville State University, has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025–26
Jacksonville State’s Marching Southerners Invited to Perform in 2027 Rose Parade
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University’s Marching Southerners have been selected to perform in the 138th Rose Parade Presented by Honda in Pasadena, California, on January
Creel Shines with 270 Yards in Breakout Game, but Turnovers Doom Gamecocks at Southern Miss
Creel accounts for 270 yards total offense in most action as a Gamecocks, but turnovers costly in loss at Southern Miss. HATTIESBURG, Miss. —
Jacksonville State University Students Invited to Study Abroad in Spain
JACKSONVILLE — As orginally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University’s Department of History and Foreign Languages is offering students an