As part of the University Marketing & Communications team, we consider ourselves enthusiastic ambassadors of Athens State University and our brand – and the value it represents.
Our focus is on building awareness and increasing support for Athens State University as a premier institution of higher learning that is unique both in composition and in character, significantly impacting the community, state, region, and beyond. We achieve this by developing and leading the University’s marketing and communications strategy and by collaborating with our partners across campus to engage various audiences and meet shared goals. These efforts are critical in fostering community support, alumni engagement, and donor interest, as well as attracting the highest quality students, faculty, and staff.
What We Do
The Office of Marketing & Communications is divided into three general areas – Marketing & Public Relations, Printing & Publications, and Website Services. Each of these general areas works closely with one another to plan and implement projects, develop comprehensive strategies, and produce high-quality marketing collateral that will effectively communicate with various audiences while advancing the mission of Athens State University.
Our Goal is Your Goal
We are here to help you with your marketing and communications needs. Submit a service request below for assistance; we’ll review your request and be in touch soon to discuss. If you have questions before submitting your request, feel free to email us at communications@athens.edu.
How Can We Help? Submit Your Request Below.
Chris Latham
Director of Marketing, Public Relations & Publications- Phone:256-233-8291 Phone:256-233-8291
- Email:Chris.Latham@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
Smith House | 433 E Pryor St
Lauren Blacklidge
Public Relations Manager- Phone:256-233-8189 Phone:256-233-8189
- Email:Lauren.Blacklidge@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
Smith House | 433 E Pryor St
Assanti Miller
Creative Services Manager- Phone:256-233-8282 Phone:256-233-8282
- Email:Assanti.Miller@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
Smith House | 433 E Pryor St
Russell Frye
Website Administrator- Phone:256-216-6686 Phone:256-216-6686
- Email:Russell.Frye@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
Smith House | 433 E Pryor St
Tracy Hicks
Head, Campus Printing Services- Phone:256-233-8293 Phone:256-233-8293
- Email:Tracy.Hicks@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
110 College Street Centre, Suite A
Jesse Hudgins
Head, Campus Mail Services- Phone:256-233-8294 Phone:256-233-8294
- Email:Jesse.Hudgins@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
110 College Street Centre, Suite A
Janice Hammond
Print Design Specialist- Phone:256-233-8292 Phone:256-233-8292
- Email:Janice.Hammond@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
110 College Street Centre, Suite A
Monteia Moore
Campus Events Manager- Phone:256-233-8286 Phone:256-233-8286
- Email:Monteia.Moore@athens.edu
- Department:Office of Marketing and Communications
- Office:
Patton House