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.

Philip Way
University President- Phone:256-233-8201 Phone:256-233-8201
- Email:Philip.Way@athens.edu
- Department:Office of the President
- Office:
Founders Hall

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
Interim Vice President for Global, Corporate, and Community Relations- Phone:256-216-5359 Phone:256-216-5359
- Email:Kim.LaFevor@athens.edu
- Department:Corporate and Community Relations
- Office:
Founders Hall

Sarah McAbee
Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services- Phone:256-233-8172 Phone:256-233-8172
- Email:Sarah.McAbee@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Enrollment and Student Services
- Office:
Sandridge Student Center 116

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