Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 1

97 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 ANNI STON REGIONAL A I RPORT For nearly 140 years, Jacksonville State University has served as the educational leader of Northeast Alabama. Located between Birmingham and Atlanta off I-20, the accredited public university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 9,500 students pursuing degrees in over 100 fields of study. JSU is committed to providing Alabama a skilled workforce that meets the demands of the state, tailoring programs around labor needs when possible. For example, the Center for Manufacturing Support within the accredited Department of Applied Engineering advances engineering practices in regional industries while providing practical learning experiences for JSU students.  In 2022, the global authority in education rankings, US News & World Report, named JSU one of the top universities in the South. It also named the university a Top Performer on Social Mobility, which measures the percentage of economically disadvantaged students able to advance by enrolling at the university. With its commitment to making college accessible to all and its dedication to growing the local economy, it’s no wonder that Jacksonville State University is known as The Friendliest Campus in the South. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.jsu.edu