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Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on high-profile cases, including the Idaho Student Murders, has brought national attention to both his expertise and his university.

 
Occupational Safety and Health Management Major Jackson Davis Gears Up for Career After Graduation

Jackson Davis has always had his sights set on the future. While his career focus has shifted a few times during his four years at Jax State, with commencement set for August 8, the 22-year-old occupational safety and health management major is more than ready for the real world.
 
Jax State Faculty Highlight Innovative Health Fair at UAB Symposium

Faculty from Jacksonville State University presented their insights on the "Cocky Cares for Calhoun County Health Fair" at the 7th Annual Interprofessional Healthcare Symposium: Elevating Patient Safety Through Interprofessional Innovation.
 
Jax State FCCLA Wins Big at National Conference

Jax State’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter is riding a national winning streak. For the third consecutive year, students within the university's chapter have claimed titles for projects presented at the FCCLA's national conference, which was held this year in Orlando from July 4 to 10.
 
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Katie Edwards Named Chief Marketing Officer at Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State University has announced Katie Edwards as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 21. A seasoned communications professional and proud Gamecock alumna, Edwards brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, broadcasting, content creation, and community engagement to the role.
 
Jax State’s Aimee Weathers Earns Placement in GTE Fellowship Program

Aimee Weathers, an instructor of Early Childhood Education at Jacksonville State, has been accepted to the prestigious Longview Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellows Program.
 
Jax State’s James Nichols Becomes First Pi Kappa Phi Member from Delta Epsilon Chapter to Join Journey of Hope Supporting People with Disabilities

Nichols, a 20-year-old junior majoring in culinary and hospitality management, is representing Jax State's Delta Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi in the Journey of Hope, cycling more than 8,000 miles to support individuals with disabilities.
 
Jacksonville State Mourns the Passing of Beloved Alumnus and Advocate Ralph Burke 

Jacksonville State University is mourning the loss of Ralph Burke, a proud Gamecock whose passion for education, public service, and his alma mater left an indelible mark on Northeast Alabama.
 
Jacksonville State University Receives $2.4 Million HRSA Grant to Build Trauma-Informed Rural Mental Health Workforce

Jacksonville State University’s Department of Social Work has received a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to launch a new Rural Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.
 
A Cappella Choir Wins Fourth Place at First International Competition

The Jacksonville State University A Cappella Choir recently competed in its first European event, the prestigious CantaRode International Choral Festival in The Netherlands. The 40-member choir had an impressive fourth-place finish, just one point shy of third. "I was elated and relieved at the same time," said Eliezer Yanson, Director of the A Capella Choir and Director of Choral Activities. "I am so thankful for our strong finish."
 
Jax State Alumna Ciara Smith Appointed as Anniston’s First African American and Youngest Mayor

Ciara Smith is still adjusting to her new title—Mayor of Anniston. "If I'm being honest," she said, "I don't feel the full magnitude of it yet." On May 6, Smith made history as the city's first African American mayor, only the second woman to hold the office, and, at 26, its youngest ever. A proud Jax State alumna, she earned her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management in December 2023.
 
‘I’ll never take things for granted’

Recent Jax State graduate reflects on how a childhood medical emergency shaped his life
 
Longleaf Studios at Jax State Wins Two Southeast Emmys for Documentary Films

Longleaf Studios at Jacksonville State University brought home two Southeast Emmy Awards on Saturday night, continuing a remarkable streak of national recognition for its documentary work.
 
Emergency Management Professor Receives Prestigious Award

Dr. Mark Landahl, Associate Professor of Emergency Management at Jacksonville State University, was recently named the 2025 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) award in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.