JSU announces compliance with Alabama law banning state-funded DEI programs
Jacksonville State University is the first public university in Alabama to announce it will comply with new legislation passed by the Alabama Legislature in March and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that prohibits the spending of state funds on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices or initiatives. JSU President Don Killingsworth Jr. said in a […]
JSU students’ D-Day performance cancelled by Biden mishap, parents outraged
Last week, the Jacksonville State University Marching Southerns traveled to France to take part in the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. On Saturday, the band was scheduled to perform at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery. However, the ceremony was canceled after President Joe Biden opted to make an unscheduled stop at […]
JSU hosts officers from 25 Alabama law enforcement agencies for Leadership Command College
Jacksonville State University this week hosted the first Southeastern Leadership Command College for law enforcement officers from across Alabama. The program's strategic purpose is to provide professional development to senior officers while training sergeant- or lieutenant-level officers to later become department or agency leaders. The curriculum focuses on general management and leadership principles, including conflict […]
