Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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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 […]

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    Annual Flag Day Celebration Scheduled for June 12

    Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. This year’s event is associated with America250 and honors […]

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    Women’s Foundation of Alabama Partners with LaunchBox for Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator Program

    The Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) has partnered with the Athens State University LaunchBox for its Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator, a 12-week business training program designed to strengthen child […]

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    “Ink Unbound” Opening May 14 at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Ink Unbound,curated by Tara Segars, Art Instructor at Calhoun Community College. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery […]

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    Athens State to Hold Spring Commencement on May 2

    Athens State will be celebrating graduates from the College of Business, College of Education, and College of Arts & Sciences on Saturday, May 2 during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. […]