Welcome to Alabama’s oldest student-centered university.
Since 1822, Athens State University has been committed to supporting the aspirations of its students. That commitment is reflected in an educational experience that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence that allows our graduates to become a success story.
Meet the Athens State University Administration.

Catherine Wehlburg
Interim President- Phone:256-233-8120 Phone:256-233-8120
- Email:Catherine.Wehlburg@athens.edu
- Department:Office of the President
- Office:
McCandless Hall

Keith Ferguson
Vice President for University Advancement- Phone:256-233-8215 Phone:256-233-8215
- Email:Keith.Ferguson@athens.edu
- Department:Office of University Advancement
- Office:
Grey House | 307 N Beaty St

Kim LaFevor
Global Envoy – International University Initiatives | Full Professor of Business- Phone:256-216-5359 Phone:256-216-5359
- Email:Kim.LaFevor@athens.edu
- Department:College of Business
- Office:
Founders Hall

Mike McCoy
Vice President for Financial Affairs- Phone:256-216-3303 Phone:256-216-3303
- Email:Mike.McCoy@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Financial Affairs
- Office:
Founders Hall, Room 110

Belinda Krigel
Chief Information Officer/Associate VP for Academic Affairs- Phone:256-233-8104 Phone:256-233-8104
- Email:Belinda.Krigel@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Academic Affairs
- Office:
McCandless Hall, Room 301