Dr. Cline, affectionately known as Dr. Frog, taught various biology-related courses at JSU for nearly 30 years. He was deeply involved in the community, conducting animal presentations and volunteering at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, where he played a key role in the annual HerpFest. He also led educational activities at the university’s Frog Pond. Recognized for his commitment, Dr. Cline received JSU’s Outstanding Community Education and Service Award in 2017 and a Faculty Research Award in 2004. Besides his academic pursuits, he was active in the Boy Scouts and the choir at the Un ..read more

Here are some final preparation tips and tricks to help students do their best on final exams.  Review the syllabus – reviewing the course syllabus can be a good reminder of what topics and material will be covered on the exam, and this can help students focus their study efforts   Create a study schedule – allocating time to study for exams can be difficult when students are taking several exams. Creating a study schedule can help students ensure they are giving themselves enough time to review all the material and help prevent last-minute cramming  Start early – procrast ..read more

Dr. Christopher Douglas had a paper accepted at the British Society for 18th Century Studies Annual Conference, held at Saint Hugh’s College Oxford University in Oxford, England.  The conference is January 3rd-5th, and he will be the panel’s first presenter. The British Society for 18th Century Studies is the largest society of 18th-century culture, history, art, and literature in England, and its annual conference is the largest conference on 18th-century subjects held annually in Europe. Dr. Douglas will be presenting a paper on the 1799 American novel Ormond; or, the Secret Witness by ..read more

The music department will be putting on several performances throughout December [including JSU Show Choir Christmas performances, JSU Chamber Singers Christmas concerts, and more]. Check out the Arts and Humanities events calendar to find more information on these events. *add to the end of Bodiford 30th celebration segment*  5 Dec 2023 Leave a Reply Cancel reply Δ Final Exams Prep Tips and Tricks   Dr. Douglas Presentation at St Hughs College Christmas Performances  Holiday Inn  ROC ON ..read more

On Tuesday, December 5, at 5 pm, the Art department will host the BFA Senior Show reception in the Manner’s Art Gallery in Hammond Hall. This show is the capstone project for graduating BFA and BA seniors, and it will remain on display in the Manner’s Art Gallery until graduation. JSU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the community are invited to the exhibition at no cost.   5 Dec 2023 Leave a Reply Cancel reply Δ Final Exams Prep Tips and Tricks   Dr. Douglas Presentation at St Hughs College Christmas Performances  Holiday Inn  ROC ON ..read more

Dr. Jimmy Triplett, assistant professor, Department of Biology, and winner of the Faculty Scholar Lecturer Award. The Biology Department’s Dr. Jimmy Triplett recently uncovered a new native bamboo species previously unknown in the state of Alabama. This species, known as Tallapoosa Cane or Arundinaria alabamensis, has been identified as Alabama’s thirty-first endemic vascular plant and the fourth native bamboo species in the United States. Dr. Triplett’s research has been published in the international science journal, Phytotaxa. Dr. Triplett is a botanist, taxonomist, and evolutionary biolog ..read more

Genetic Counselor in Training  Jordan Peters, originally from Anniston, Alabama, is a Jax State alum who graduated in 2022 with a B.S. in Biology. After graduating from JSU, she worked as an intern at the UNC Cancer & Adult Genetics Clinic for a year, and now she is attending the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine training to be a genetic counselor.   During her time at JSU, Peters discovered her passion for genetics, and she became eager to study genetic conditions, their causes, and how they affect people’s lives. After considering what career would ..read more

Madison Spencer and Jenna Mayes won first place at the Juried Student Show with their board game design Grande Spector Hotel. Spencer is a junior graphic design major, and Jenna Mayes is a senior Fine Arts major with a concentration in Graphic Design. Tell us about your experience with the Juried Student Show and Grande Spector Hotel. Where did you find your inspiration? Madison Spencer  This year I was fortunate enough to have two of my works accepted into the Student Show. My first piece was Electromagnetic Radiation. It is a relief print I created last semester by carving a ..read more

The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to have had several faculty members recognized at the Annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on April 6th.  Kaitlyn Walker, an instructor of English, received the University Service Award.  Dr. Allegra Smith, assistant professor of English, received the Campus Technology Leadership Grant. Diane Chong, adjunct instructor of Music, received the Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Christopher Douglas of English, Dr. Lance Ingwersen, and Dr. Helen Kaibara of History and Foreign Languages received tenure. Chad Anderson and Sarah Miles wer ..read more

On Thursday, April 13th, Professor of English at Arizona State University Dr. Lee Bebout visited JSU as the guest speaker for the History lecture: “Label Your Opponents Extreme (so that You Can Appear Reasonable), or Understanding that Recent anti-Critical Race Debate in Four Easy Steps”.  Taken from his forthcoming book project on reactionary rhetorical strategies, this presentation examined the recent moral panic over critical race theory through the case of James Lindsay’s Race Marxism. Bebout illustrated that the recent fearmongering around critical race theory is not uniqu ..read more