Jax State News
Jax State’s Doctor of Education Program Joins Prestigious National CPED Network
06/25/26
Jacksonville State University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program has been accepted into the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a nationally recognized consortium of more than 160 colleges and schools of education committed to strengthening and advancing doctoral education through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
06/23/26
Jax State’s elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
06/17/26
Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in Jacksonville State University's Master’s in Athletic Training program, was named 2026 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association (ALATA).
06/12/26
Sgt. Matthew Langley knew he would never find career fulfillment sitting behind a desk. The independence of law enforcement appealed to a man who would rather be outdoors than anywhere else. For more than two decades, Langley has patrolled the same campus where he once hurried to class as a student.
06/08/26
Dr. Betsy Gulledge, Associate Dean and Chief Nursing Administrator for the College of Health Professions and Wellness, has been chosen to participate in the highly competitive American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-Wharton Executive Leadership Program.
06/02/26
Former Jax State soccer player Louise Featherstone was selected to attend the 2026 NCAA Career in Sports Forum, an all-expenses-paid professional development program for student-athletes. The forum was held May 27-30 in Indianapolis and marks the second consecutive year a Jax State student-athlete has participated in the prestigious event.
05/31/26
Jacksonville State University officially opened the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts in unforgettable fashion Wednesday night, as some of the biggest names in country music gathered to honor Jax State alumnus and Alabama frontman Randy Owen during a sold-out grand opening celebration.
05/27/26
Jacksonville State University officially opened the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the university and unveiling a performance season that will bring nationally recognized artists, educational programming, and cultural events to Northeast Alabama.
05/20/26
Jacksonville State University has signed a new 3+3 partnership agreement with Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, creating an accelerated pathway for qualified students to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years.
05/12/26
Following approval at the March meeting of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Jax State will offer a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship beginning in Fall 2026—equipping students with the tools to launch businesses, grow organizations, and create economic impact in their communities.
05/08/26
Jacksonville State University, in partnership with regional leaders and educators, celebrated the grand opening of the Jacksonville State University STEAM Institute – Home of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama—marking a major milestone in expanding hands-on STEAM education for students across the region.
05/03/26
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will honor the legacy of educator Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren through two transformational gifts supporting the College of Education and Professional Studies—one that will shape the future of teacher preparation and another that will open doors for graduate students pursuing leadership roles in education.
04/30/26
Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Country Music Star Riley Green at Spring Commencement
04/28/26
The Jacksonville State University Police Department has added a new member to its ranks, and Officer Cody Quinn has added a new member to his family. Daphne, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, joined the department in July and is trained to detect firearms and explosives, particularly in large crowds.
03/13/26
Jacksonville State University is excited to announce the launch of its newest academic program — a Bachelor of Science in Aviation, set to begin in Fall 2026. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved the aviation program on Friday, March 13, 2026, during its meeting in Montgomery.