Jax State News
Jax State’s Marching Southerners and Cheerleaders Set For Busy Week in Orlando Around StaffDNA Cure Bowl
12/10/24
The renowned Marching Southerners and Jax State Cheerleaders are set to showcase their talents across Orlando as part of an unforgettable weekend of performances. The trip starts with a performance at SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, December 19, followed by their support of the Conference USA Champion Jax State Football Team at the StaffDNA Cure Bowl on Friday, December 20. The weekend concludes with the Southerners leading Universal Studios Florida’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s on Saturday, December 21.
12/10/24
At its meeting on December 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Jacksonville State University's (Jax State) accreditation for a full 10 years with no additional reports required. This decision is the highest endorsement of the university's compliance with rigorous standards of academic quality, institutional integrity, and student success.
12/09/24
The Jax State College of Education and Professional Studies has been awarded the Alabama Summer and After School Program (ASAP) grant.
12/06/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) proudly announces that Dr. Lori Hensley, Head of the Biology Department and Distinguished Professor of Biology, has been recognized by Business Alabama as one of seven Exceptional Educators for 2024.
12/04/24
Dr. Rachel Weiser, Jax State's assistant professor of history, has been accepted to Brandeis University's Summer Institute for Israel Studies.
12/03/24
It was the longest race 19-year-old Collin Benoit had ever run. It was also one of the largest races in the world. On October 13, Benoit, a cadet in the Jax State ROTC, was among the estimated 28,000 runners participating in the 40th annual Army Ten-Miler (ATM) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The ATM starts and finishes at the Pentagon with a course that travels through Washington and is the third-largest 10-mile road race in the world. Cadet Benoit finished in the top 0.01 percent at number #407, completing the race in 1 hour and 7 minutes.
12/02/24
Jax State ROTC cadet Wesley Lacy has been named a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG), ranking 97th out of 5,200 students. Such recognition means that in the National Order of Merit List, Lacy earned more points for things related to ROTC, life, and college in general. Members of the ROTC are ranked among their peers according to GPA, extracurriculars, teams in college, work, service hours and leadership.
11/22/24
When it came time for the annual regional forensics conference, Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE), Jax State's Professional Fraternity within the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, came prepared.
11/22/24
The Jacksonville State University community is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Dan Marsengill, Dean Emeritus of the College of Music and Fine Arts, who died on November 20 at the age of 91.
11/20/24
Most college students wait until after graduation to start their careers. But experience, a well-earned reputation for leadership and an accomplished resume put Haleigh Molock ahead of the game. Molock is a Jacksonville State University (Jax State) senior, finishing her bachelor's degree in social studies and secondary education. She's also the head volleyball coach for Faith Christian School of Anniston.
11/18/24
Dr. Douglas Stephens, lead faculty for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at Jacksonville State University, has been accepted into the Academy for Clinical Instructors and Preceptor Excellence (CAPES) at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. This year-long program, hosted by one of the nation's top nursing schools, equips participants to support students in underserved areas with the skills to thrive in the ever-changing healthcare landscape.
11/17/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated the grand opening of its Victory Center on Friday, November 15. This innovative facility is designed to serve veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
11/14/24
His old college roommate convinced him to pick up the instrument he'd abandoned 20 years before. His boss convinced him to pursue a long-dormant dream. Together, those relationships paved the way for Bradley White to become a 40-year-old Marching Southerner.
11/13/24
After 31 years with the Marching Southerners, director Ken Bodiford thought he'd seen it all – until he met three heirs to a family legacy: the Harris triplets, Dawson, Ethan, and Kendall. Freshmen with the Marching Southerners, Dawson and Ethan play brass instruments while Kendall dances with the Ballerinas. "They're easy to distinguish physically since they aren't identical," Bodiford said, "but they all share a common spirit of dedication and positivity that has greatly enriched our program."
11/13/24
The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State University's student newspaper, was recognized during the annual College Media Association's (CMA) conference by winning six Pinnacle Awards, including Website of the Year (standalone). According to the CMA, the Pinnacle Awards honor "the best college media organizations and individual work." According to the CMA, the Website of the Year award "recognizes excellence in overall coverage, content and content delivery, design, reporting, writing and editing, multimedia, special projects, cross-platform integration, service to the campus community and interactivity."