INAUGURAL THEME

The complete theme to the inauguration of Dr. Robert K. Glenn as the 36th President of Athens State University is:

Roots and Wings:  An Institution Rooted in a Historical Foundation of Building Success Stories by Providing the Wings to Discover New Horizons.

The inaugural theme of Roots signifies Dr. Glenn’s family connection to Athens State University – his roots on campus as defined by his great-grandfather, Edgar M. Glenn, the 23rd President of the Institution.

The reference to Wings exemplifies Dr. Glenn and the Institution’s focus on the future of Athens State University as a school with progressive goals, looking forward to continued success.

The marriage of Roots and Wings aptly describes our confident hopes as we enter a new era at Alabama’s oldest institution of higher learning.