Message from the President

DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS,

Greetings from the Friendliest Campus in the South! It's such an exciting time to be a Gamecock. Whether in athletics, the arts, research, or community service - Jax State continues to excel. We're also growing. We shattered our enrollment record for a third consecutive year in fall 2023. In the spring, we posted our highest spring enrollment since 2009.

As our campus continues to grow, we're investing in new facilities that will shape the future of Jax State. The former Jacksonville Hospital, generously donated to us in 2018, has been transformed into a cutting-edge teaching facility for the College of Health Professions and Wellness. This fall, we're excited to open a new dining hall, residence hall, and the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, all designed to enhance the student experience. And we're moving forward with the much-anticipated Randy Owen Center for the

Performing Arts, a testament to our commitment to the arts, set to open its doors in 2026.

We're making these strides toward progress with the unwavering support of our alumni and friends. To ensure the long-term financial stability of our university, we've restructured our Division for Advancement into the Division for Philanthropy and are expanding this team. Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of Jax State, and we're deeply grateful for it. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter future.

Thank you,

Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. President