Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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    International Women’s Day Celebration Featuring Screening of “Lilly”

    Athens State University will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm with a screening of “Lilly,” an inspiring movie based on the remarkable life and […]

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    Athens State Awarded $2M Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation

    Athens State University has been awarded a $2,000,000 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to increase STEM degree completion of low-income and high-achieving undergraduates. Fourteen scholarships of up to $15,000 […]

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    Alabama Center for the Arts Announces Newly Named Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center

    The Athens State University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center. This follows a […]

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    “Light on the Land” Art Exhibit Coming to Athens State on January 20

    Athens State is pleased to host Light on the Land, featuring the artwork of Athens State student Trevor J. Thomas. Thomas is currently studying at the Alabama Center for the […]

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    Athens State Reveals New License Plate Design to Help Fund Student Scholarships

    Athens State University is excited to introduce a new license plate design that is now available to Alabama drivers. The refreshed, colorful new plate features Athens State’s mascot Hebrew the […]

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    2026 Festival of the Cranes Exhibit to Open January 9 at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the annual juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit in the Center’s Walking Gallery on Friday, January […]

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    Athens State University Partners With Givzey, Introduces Virtual Engagement Officer

    Athens State University is collaborating with the autonomous fundraising platform Givzey | Version2.ai to launch a virtual engagement officer (VEO). This tool will help the University engage its stakeholders more […]

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    “Salamandrina” Opening January 6 at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Salamandrina, featuring the art of Gary Chapman. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Tuesday, January 6. […]

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    Fall Commencement to be Held December 6

    Athens State will be celebrating graduates from the College of Education, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Business on Saturday, December 6 during the Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. […]

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    2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Jim Hurst Band

    The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues on Thursday, January 22 with a performance by The Jim Hurst Band. The concert […]