Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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    Craft Named Vice President for Financial Affairs

    Athens State University is pleased to announce that Mr. Jonathan Craft has been named the University’s Vice President for Financial Affairs, effective July 1. Craft currently serves as Interim Vice […]

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    2026 Faculty Award Winners Announced

    Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2026 Honors Convocation. For over a decade, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching Excellence […]

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    Athens State University Selected as Member of Rural Student Success Network

    Athens State University has been selected as one of 17 institutions nationwide to participate in the Rural Student Success Network, a national initiative led by the American Association of State […]

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    Athens State University to Host 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit June 25-26

    Athens State University’s Writing Center will host the 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit from June 25–26. This event brings together writers, artists, musicians, educators, and creatives from across […]

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    Kerner, Essary, and McCain Honored with Faculty Emeritus Status

    Athens State is pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Kerner, Dr. Michael Essary, and Dr. Wayne McCain have been honored with Faculty Emeritus status. The conferment of Faculty Emeritus status […]

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    The Society for Experiential Education Welcomes Katia Maxwell Among Four New Members to the Board of Directors

    The Society for Experiential Education elected Don DeMaria, Kafui Kouakou, Katia Maxwell, and Evan Small to the organization’s Board of Directors at its meeting on May 21, 2026. The new […]

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    Athens State Welcomes Brian “Fox” Ellis with John Adams Portrayal as Part of America 250 Celebration

    As part of America 250, Athens State will be hosting storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he portrays John Adams in “John Adams, Architect of Our American Independence”. The event will […]

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    Accounting Club Wins 2026 Award of Excellence

    The Athens State University Accounting Club, an IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Student Chapter, was recently recognized as a winner of the IMA Award of Excellence. In order to win […]

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    Athens State University Hosts NSF-Funded FUTURE Collaborative Partners for Two-Day Summit

    Grant partners from Georgia College and State University and Southern Utah University convene to advance rural higher education innovation Athens State University recently welcomed partner institutions from across the nation […]

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    Alabama Center for the Arts Holds Naming Ceremony for Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center

    The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) held a naming ceremony on May 19 to commemorate the newly designated Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring longtime state legislator Senator Arthur […]