The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Thursday, February 27. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from […]
Athens State University will be hosting their annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 7 at 8:00 am. International Women’s Day (March 8th) is a global day of celebrating the […]
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by The Tennessee Bluegrass Band on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 […]
Strada Education Foundation recently announced the recipients of the Innovation in Career Services grant program, which supports institutions in their efforts to scale innovative guidance and career services. Athens State […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program that will begin during the Fall […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that the “Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” exhibit will be coming to campus on February 7. The exhibit will be […]
Athens State University Associate Professor Dr. Katherine Kandalec Holm has been appointed Editor in Chief of Career and Technical Education Research, the flagship journal of the Association for Career and […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with ten North Alabama organizations. These learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees of these organizations and their immediate […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The […]
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 […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Print Magic!. It will remain on display in the Center’s Main Gallery until Friday, […]
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a performance by Kenny & Amanda Smith on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm. The concert, presented by Redstone […]
Wallace State Community College and Athens State University have joined forces to create a tuition savings pathway that gives students the opportunity to receive a tuition discount at both institutions […]
Athens State University has been honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama as the winner of the 2024 Torch Award for Ethics in the Large Business category. […]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center Spreads Healing Legacy of The Wall and Educates about the Impact of the Vietnam War The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter […]
Athens State University honors former Alabama State Representative Tommy Carter, who played a significant role in integrating the institution into Alabama’s public higher education system. His wholehearted support helped ensure […]
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) located in Rainsville, Alabama and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Fast-Track/Joint Enrollment BSN program that will allow […]
Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research, has recognized multiple programs at Athens State University in its 2025 rankings. The university has been awarded top honors […]
Athens State University celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Crime Analyzation, Simulation, and Experimentation Laboratory (CASElab) today. Located on campus in the Freehauf House, the CASElab […]
Athens State University will host its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 AM at the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens, Alabama. This year’s program will feature […]
Tristan Clarridge from Mount Shasta, California was named the 2024 “Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion” at the 57th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention held at Athens State University on […]
Athens State University has received a $12,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund the 2025 Fiddlers Concert Series, a year-long series of bluegrass concerts that […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line-up. This […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Denver Betts, Mr. Tommy Coblentz, and Ms. Donna Coleman to the Board of Trustees by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. […]
Athens State University is pleased to introduce its newest scholarship program for Education majors, Teachers of KENNIS. Formerly Men of Kennis, Teachers of KENNIS seeks to increase the number of […]
Athens State University held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its new Bear Track Trail. The half-mile walking trail starts at the Pryor Street crosswalk between the Classroom Building and […]
Athens State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. This honor puts Athens State in […]
Today Athens State University celebrated the grand opening of its new CyberLab, a cutting-edge cybersecurity facility designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the ever-evolving […]
Athens State University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program provides institutions with training and […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the Leovis Coats Whitt Art Exhibit on Tuesday, September 10. It will remain on display in […]
On August 21, Governor Kay Ivey delivered a proclamation to officially recognize August 30, 2024 as the day to celebrate Alabama’s public universities with College Colors Day, and encouraged every […]
The 7th Juried Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition is scheduled to open on Monday, September 9 in the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Main Gallery. The show will feature 49 […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series concludes with a concert on Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. The […]
The Coleman Center for Religion, Leadership, and Culture received the Rabbi Jeffrey L. Ballon Memorial Interfaith Award at the Interfaith Mission Service Awards held on August 13. The Center was […]
Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 2-5, 2024 for the 57th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. This […]
Completing a degree in higher education is an incredible accomplishment that, in most cases, is not met without challenges – academically, socially, and emotionally. While every student’s collegiate journey is […]
Athens State University welcomed back faculty, staff, and students to campus today as the University began its Fall semester. “Welcome to the start of a new academic year!” said Dr. […]
As part of The News Courier’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards, Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has been named “Best College” and tied with Buc-ee’s as the […]
At Athens State University, we believe in the power of shared passions and the impact of collective efforts. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new Bank […]
Athens State University hosted its 3rd annual Giving Day on August 6 and raised $44,935 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 gift by the Tennessee Valley […]
Athens State University will host its third annual Giving Day on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that it will be launching a new BA in Music Industry Studies program this fall. The program is designed to offer relevant experiential training […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that the 2024 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is now open in the Center’s Walking Gallery. The exhibit is […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, PAPER CANVAS CLAY. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Friday, July 12 and […]
Athens State University would like to welcome all alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends to campus for its Homecoming Celebration Weekend. The weekend’s events begin on Friday, July 26 with […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Chris Jones & the Night Drivers. […]
Athens State University has been accepted as a new member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) as its Beta Phi At-Large chapter, which is in conjunction […]
The Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) was recently named to the 2024 PTK Transfer Honor Roll among 228 colleges and universities in recognition of the dynamic […]
Innovate Alabama recently announced the second round of designees of the Innovate Alabama Network, a comprehensive resource to connect communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions across Alabama fostering innovation in […]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 20, 2024 to celebrate the beginning of construction on the campus’ new Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center. The Center, complete with historical […]
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 14 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. The event honors the United States flag and our […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with 12 North Alabama organizations. These learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees of these organizations and their immediate […]
Calhoun Community College, Athens State University, and local legislators celebrated the opening of its new Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) residence hall apartments with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June […]
Athens State University and Calhoun Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to help Calhoun students retain prior learning assessment (PLA) credit when they transfer to Athens State […]
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dunn to the College of Business’ Board of Visitors and Dr. Eric Smith to the College of Arts […]
Athens State University’s Writing Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Summer Writing Summit at Kares Library from June 17-18. The two-day writing conference is designed for students, faculty, and community members […]
The Athens State University Honors Program recently hosted the inaugural Student Scholarly and Creative Work Showcase. The purpose of the event was to provide students with an opportunity to showcase […]
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg as the 39th president of Athens State University. This appointment marks the third woman to be named […]
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the best and most affordable in the country by TechGuide for 2024. TechGuide’s […]
Athens State University held a “groundbreaking” ceremony this morning to kick off the renovation of Brown Hall. This iconic, columned three-story building that stands directly behind Founders Hall, was constructed […]
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2024 Honors Convocation. For over a decade, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching Excellence […]
At its regular board meeting on Wednesday, May 8, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees elected Mr. Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rogers as Chairperson and Mrs. Valerie Gray as […]
Athens State celebrated the graduates from the College of Education, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Business on Saturday, April 27 during the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. A […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre program. The upcoming BFA in Theatre […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “Orchestrating Beauty: A Synthesis of Nature and Technology” by Shawn Donahoo, set to open in the Center’s […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Tyler Jones as the new Executive Director of LaunchBox. Jones is a third-generation, dynamic entrepreneur hailing from the heart of Decatur, Alabama, where […]
Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly® School designation for 2024-2025 from Military Friendly®. The 537 schools included on this list provide the best higher education opportunities for veterans, […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm with a performance by East Nash Grass. The concert will […]
Athens State University’s Career Development Center hosted its Spring Career Fair on April 4. Special thank you to Runergy and Aetos Systems, Inc. for sponsoring this event. Nearly 200 job […]
Magan Westbrook, an education major at Athens State University, serves her local community through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally recognized fellowship program that gives students the […]
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the most affordable in the country, ranked #10 nationwide by SupplyChainGuide.org for 2024. […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line up. […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Monday, March 4. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 126 pieces of art from […]
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Joint Enrollment BSN program that will allow students to receive […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with the Limestone County Economic Development Association (LCEDA). Benefits of learning partnerships include a […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Tina Adair. The concert will be […]
The Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (PTK) has been awarded Five Star Chapter Honors for the fifth year in a row. The Five Star Chapter Plan engages […]
Athens State University has been awarded a $2.2 million Department of Education Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development Grant (RPED) to improve rates of postsecondary education enrollment, persistence, and completion among […]
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 […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Denise Santos as the University’s new Director of Alumni Affairs. Santos received her Associate of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences from Onondaga […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “Portraits of Hope: Inspirational Stories from the Lovelady Center,” set to open in the Center’s Main Gallery […]
Dr. Katherine Kandalec Holm, Interim Dean of the College of Education, has been selected as a NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellow for the Association for Career & Technical Education‘s (ACTE) 2024 […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. The […]
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the best in the country, ranked #11 nationwide by Intelligent.com for 2024. This […]
Athens State celebrated graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education programs today during the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies. A separate ceremony was […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce learning partnerships with nine additional North Alabama organizations. These learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees of these organizations and their immediate […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with Leadership Greater Huntsville. Benefits of learning partnerships include a 10% tuition discount on […]
The Writing Center is pleased to announce that it has received recertification from the Southeastern Writing Center Association’s (SWCA) Center Acknowledgment and Recognition of Excellence (CARE) program. The CARE program […]
Athens State University invites the community to join us as we kick off the holiday season at our inaugural Christmas Column Lighting at Founders Hall on Friday, December 1 at […]
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series kicks off with a special holiday concert on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Andy Leftwich & […]
Athens State University and Calhoun Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a pathway for students seeking a degree in STEM secondary teacher education to be […]
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Johnson, Principal of Cullman Middle School; Dena Mayfield, Pre-K Principal at Hartselle City Schools; and Dr. Richard Templeton, […]
Dr. Vanessa Miller, Dr. Shannon Pittman, Shellie Christopher, and Lael Anderson have been selected as presenters during the 58th annual conference to be held by the National Collegiate Honors Council […]
Attention all learning partners! Athens State is offering a special 20% tuition discount to all students affiliated with one of the University’s Learning Partnerships for the Spring 2024 semester. The […]
Athens State recently held a reception to introduce its rebranded Adult Degree Program (ADP) office, now the Adult Learner Services Office (ALSO). ALSO is designed to assist working adults finish […]
Athens State University will host its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10 at 11:00 AM at the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens, Alabama. This year’s program will feature […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line up. […]
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Fall 2023 performance of The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Techtonic Theater Project. The Laramie […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, its second chamber learning partner. Benefits of […]
Monte Gaylord from Nowata, Oklahoma was named the 2023 “Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion” at the 56th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention held at Athens State University on Saturday […]
Athens State’s online Master’s in Strategic Leadership & Business Analytics program has been ranked #3 in the country on AnalyticsDegrees.org’s list of the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce an increase in enrollment numbers for the Fall 2023 semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the University’s headcount is up 2.1% […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “A Sense of Place” featuring the artwork of Gary Anderson and Dariana Dervis. The show will open […]
Calhoun Community College and Athens State University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow graduates from Calhoun’s Honors Program to join the Honors Program at Athens State. Students […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Spring 2024 semester. […]
Athens State University will be hosting a Community Block Party on Friday, October 20 as part of its annual Homecoming Celebration. The event will take place in front of Founders […]
Athens State University’s LaunchBox invites you to strengthen your leadership skills and become a member of the fall cohort of its leadership development program, LeadUP: Leadership Training. This 10-week program […]
Dateline: August 25, 2023 – Athens State University has been accepted as a new member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society as its Upsilon Kappa chapter. Alpha Sigma Lambda […]
Dateline: August 17, 2023 – Athens State University will be welcoming old-time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 4-7, 2023 for the 56th Annual Tennessee Valley Old […]
Dateline: August 14, 2023 – Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, its first […]
Dateline: August 14, 2023 – Athens State University welcomed back faculty, staff, and students to campus today as the University began its Fall semester. Interim President, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, shared […]
Athens State University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to Athens State’s wide selection of bachelor’s degree programs and […]
Athens State University hosted its second annual Giving Day on August 1 and raised $79,802 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee […]
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter was awarded Athens State University’s President’s Medal during the University’s Summer Commencement ceremony on July 29, 2023. The President’s Medal is the highest honor approved […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Redstone GCI Senior Managing Consultant, Scott Henry, to the College of Business’ Board of Visitors by Athens State’s Board of […]
Two Institutions. Two Degrees. One Curriculum. Drake State Community and Technical College and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Fast-Track BSN program that […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “The Art of Decatur Theatre.” The show is now open in the Main Gallery and will remain […]
Bonner Leaders, Tiara Samuels and Brooke Sinyard, attended the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ in May. Workshops at SLI provided a comprehensive and enriching […]
Nucor Steel Decatur, LLC signed a memorandum of understanding with Athens State University on July 12, 2023. This learning partnership will provide Nucor Steel Decatur teammates a 10% tuition discount […]
Athens State University’s College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences have collaborated to launch Athens State TEACH, based on the widely-recognized UTeach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) […]
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Summer 2023 performance of Green Day’s American Idiot, featuring music by Green Day. The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that the 2023 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama will be opening on July 13. The exhibit is a traveling […]
Athens State University will host its second annual Giving Day on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend […]
Athens State University’s Writing Center hosted its inaugural Summer Writing Summit from June 27 – 28. The Summit showcased the writing, research, and educational support services that Athens State offers […]
The Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) was recently named to the 2023 PTK Transfer Honor Roll among 208 colleges and universities in recognition of the dynamic […]
Athens State University has been named the #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama for 2023 by Niche. The Safest College Campuses ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews […]
Athens State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to help Wallace State students retain prior learning assessment (PLA) credit when they transfer to […]
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) announced today that Catherine Wehlburg, Ph.D., Interim President of Athens State University, and Timothy Letzring, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with Alabama Farmers Cooperative. The learning partnership is designed to assist the employees of the company and their immediate […]
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has announced that Athens State University’s Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing has been accredited by the CCNE Board of Commissioners for five years, […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest show, “Not So Much A Whisper” by Sarah Cusimano Miles. The exhibit will open on Monday, May 8 […]
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2023 Honors Convocation. For more than 10 years, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching […]
Calhoun Community College and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new fast-track BSN program that will allow students to receive their Associate Degree in […]
Athens State University College of Education Assistant Professor Dr. Katherine Kandalec Holm has just been named to a two-year term as Associate Editor for the peer-reviewed research journal Career and […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with Morgan County, Alabama. The partnership is designed to assist the employees of Morgan County and their immediate family […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Red Earth Invocation” by John “Jahni” Moore in the Center’s Main Gallery. John Jahni Moore is a […]
The 2023 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series will continue on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out with […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with TBAKI, Aerojet Rocketdyne, the City of Huntsville, and Torch Technologies. The learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees […]
Intelligent.com has ranked Athens State among the top 10 colleges and online colleges in the state of Alabama. Coming in at #8 on each list, the University was also designated […]
Athens State University’s Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management degree program was ranked #4 by Online Schools Guide as one of the Top Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources in the country. […]
Jennifer “Jenny” Higgins, a student at Athens State University, is working with the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home (ABCH) through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally recognized […]
Joshua Cunningham, a student at Athens State University, is working with Enable Madison County (formerly CASA of Madison County) through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Huntsville City Schools superintendent, Christie Finley, to the College of Education’s Board of Visitors by Athens State’s Board of Trustees. […]
The 2022-2023 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series is gearing up to kick off on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 with a performance by Authentic Unlimited. The concert will take […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Representative Mac McCutcheon and Mr. Mike Underwood to the Board of Trustees by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Their appointments are […]
Athens State University’s Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management degree program was ranked #5 by OnlineU as one of the 2022 Most Affordable Online Human Resources Degrees. The nationwide rankings were […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty members to campus this fall. Dagan Bond-Turner – Assistant Librarian Dagan Bond was born in Dothan, Alabama, the peanut […]
Katrina Nicolayeff from Meridian, Idaho was named the 2022 “Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion” at the 55th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention held at Athens State University on Saturday […]
The Athens State University Alumni Association hosted the 31st Annual Golf Classic on September 22 at Canebrake Club in Athens. Twenty-eight teams participated in the Classic, and the event raised […]
After receiving a grant from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Athens State University has taken the initiative to launch STEAM Roller to address educational needs and expand education opportunities in science, technology, […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Mark Gale, Joy Oettel, Tish Bergantz, and Tracey DeCicco have been named winners of an Accelerate 2022 Award by The Online Learning […]
As Athens State is committed to student success, it thrills us to congratulate Taylor Jordan on her completion of the HudsonAlpha BioTrain Internship program this summer. During her time at […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a Master of Science in Acquisition & Contract Management program to begin during the […]
The Bonner Leader Program is a nationally recognized fellowship program for students that have financial need, exhibit a capacity for leadership development, and show an interest in community service. Athens […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce Café 1822 as its new food service provider. Café 1822 is now open and ready to serve Athens State students, faculty, staff, and […]
Athens State University is delighted to honor the students who have been named to the President’s List and Provost’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. Through much hard work and […]
SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) awarded a 2021-2022 Outstanding Student Chapter Award designation to the Athens State University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line up. […]
In their effort to aid nationwide humanities research, preservation, and education, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has endowed $10,000 to Athens State University. Out of 113 applicants, Athens State was one of […]
The State of Alabama is known for its many successes in college football, with teams at every level dominating the sport nationwide. As thousands of fans gather this weekend to […]
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will conclude in October with performances by Mile Twelve and Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, & Jerry Salley. Both […]
Athens State University recently hosted the Men of Kennis Summer Summit, which served as the program’s 2022 orientation. In addition to current and new Men of Kennis members, several graduates […]
As part of their 75th Anniversary Celebration, Bank Independent gave away $75,000 in community grants to organizations that make a positive difference in the communities they serve. The Athens State […]
Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 6-8, 2022 for the 55th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented […]
Beginning Fall 2022, Athens State is offering an online Playwriting class taught by award winning playwright, Crystal Skillman. This course is a study and practice in the art and skills […]
The 6th Annual Juried Faculty & Alumni Show is scheduled to open on Thursday, August 11 in the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Main Gallery and showcase works from 31 […]
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that Athens State University is one of 35 providers from 22 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico […]
The Tennessee Safety and Health Conference recently announced this year’s James G. “Jim” Neeley Scholarship Award recipient. The award went to Jennifer Higgins, an Occupational Health & Safety Management degree student at Athens […]
Athens State University (ATSU) added $200.4 million in income to the ATSU Service Region economy of Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, and Cullman Counties in Northern Alabama during the 2019-2020 fiscal […]
The Athens State University Foundation has been awarded a grant of $5,200 from the Alabama Tourism Department thanks to the support of Representative Parker Moore. Funds will be used to […]
As part of the “Athens Forever” Bicentennial Series, Athens State University will be welcoming Sean of the South (Sean Dietrich) to McCandless Hall for “An Evening with Sean of the […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama. The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that […]
The Athens State University Foundation has been awarded a grant of $5,200 from the Alabama Tourism Department thanks to the support of Representative Andy Whitt. Funds will be used to […]
Athens State University will be hosting a Veterans Resource Day on July 19 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. Various participating organizations will be […]
The Athens State University Foundation has been awarded a grant of $5,200 from the Alabama Tourism Department thanks to the support of Representative Danny Crawford. Funds will be used to […]
After the Community Advisory Council on Inclusive Recognition and Acknowledgment’s recommendation to the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen was approved for the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to be […]
The 31st Annual Athens State University Alumni Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at Canebrake Club in Athens. Check-in will begin at 10:30 am and lunch will be […]
Members of the Athens State American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Branch in conjunction with the local Athens Amateur Radio Club will launch up to two high altitude […]
Yesterday, Calhoun Community College and Athens State University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the construction for new residence halls at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) in […]
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 pm with a performance by The Quebe Sisters. The Fransiscos […]
The Athens State University Foundation has been awarded a grant of $7,800 from the Alabama Tourism Department thanks to the support of Senator Tim Melson. Funds will be used to […]
Students from across Alabama presented at the HudsonAlpha CODE Symposium on April 29. Two Athens State students earned First Place Presentation and First Place Undergraduate Poster. Camille Greer, Senior Bioinformatics […]
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2022 Honors Convocation. For more than 10 years, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching […]
The Athens State University Foundation has been awarded a grant of $7,800 from the Alabama Tourism Department thanks to the support of Senator Tom Butler. Funds will be used to […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with Aetos Systems, Inc. The learning partnership is designed to assist Aetos employees and their immediate family members in […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with Crestwood Medical Center. The learning partnership is designed to assist Crestwood employees and their immediate family members in […]
Please mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate a momentous occasion, one that few institutions of higher learning (and none in the State of Alabama) have reached — […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Fall 2022 semester. […]
Athens State University will be welcoming Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr. as he speaks on “The Common Good – A Timeless Measure of Faith & Education” at a Lunch & […]
On April 27, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of the Listerhill Credit Union Reading and Literacy Lab. Last fall, Listerhill donated $25,000 to allow […]
Athens State University will be welcoming award-winning organist, Jillian Gardner, to campus this summer to perform a recital on the historic McCandless Hall organ. As part of the “Athens Forever” […]
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Joe Mullins & The Radio […]
On April 9, Faith Hooper, an adjunct instructor for the new bachelors degree in Aerospace Systems Management (BS-ASM), met with members of the Alabama Chapter of the 99’s, a women’s […]
Athens State University will be hosting a Veterans Resource Day on July 19 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. Veterans will have the opportunity […]
Athens State University had the honor of hosting the 99th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science from March 16-18, 2022. Students from across the state of Alabama competed […]
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Spring 2022 performance of Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Dr. Hugh Long, performances are planned on April […]
Athens State University strives to recruit, retain, and graduate a high-quality, diverse, and successful student body, as well as promote mutually beneficial relationships with other institutions. This encompasses strengthening global […]
The Career Development Center and Office of Student Inclusion are pleased to present “CONNECTED: Providing Career Opportunities Through Diversity & Inclusion,” a networking and career day event for local high […]
In a surprise assembly, Kelsey Cooper, an eighth-grade math teacher at Discovery Middle School, received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her excellence and innovation in education. Cooper epitomizes creativity […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration is under way. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 110 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, […]
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Appalachian Roadshow. The concert will […]
Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 6-8, 2022 for the 55th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented […]
Athens State University will be hosting the 99th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science from March 16-18, 2022. Members from the Alabama Academy of Science (AAS), Alabama Junior […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, Athens State University will be celebrating with a special event on March 8 at 10:30 am in Carter Gymnasium. Keynote speaker, Kristin Scroggin, will […]
Faculty members from several different universities across Alabama recently met for a two-day training workshop at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology last month to learn how to develop bioinformatics-based research […]
Soul singer Jonathan Blanchard will be coming to Athens State University to headline an interactive concert and storytelling experience called “From History to Hip Hop” as the University celebrates Black […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce the following Black History Month events as part of the Athens Forever Bicentennial Series. Black History Month Lunch & Learn – “The Legacy […]
Athens State University’s STEM Learning Lab will be receiving vital technological upgrades thanks to a significant donation from Northrop Grumman. Their donation will allow for the purchase of a smart […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the 8th annual juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit in the Center’s Walking Gallery on Wednesday, […]
A new partnership between Athens State University and Wallace State Community College will make it easier for individuals to pursue high-demand, high-paying jobs in Advanced Manufacturing Management and Logistics and […]
The “Frances C. Roberts: Her Life and Legacy” traveling exhibit will be making a stop at Athens State University’s Kares Library in January 2022. Dr. Frances Roberts (1916-2000) was an […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a Special Engagement by Dan Tyminski presented by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Old Time […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin, Autism Self-Advocate and Animal Scientist, to campus for “An Evening with Temple Grandin” on January 13 at 7:00 pm in […]
Intelligent.com has ranked several Athens State degree programs from the College of Business among the best in their respective area nationwide. These included: Best Supply Chain Management Degree Programs – […]
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the best in the country, ranked #8 nationwide by Bachelor’s Degree Center for […]
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, January 20 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Kenny & Amanda Smith. The […]
Athens State University and the Huntsville Hospital System have finalized a Learning Partnership for all Huntsville Hospital Health System employees who wish to continue their education in the health field. […]
Athens State University is set to begin distributing Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grant funds for the Fall semester. The distributions will account for 40% of the […]
On Thursday evening, October 28, a new Honor Society in Interdisciplinary Studies was begun through the Charter Induction of 15 new student members and 7 faculty and staff from Athens […]
A few months after becoming Athens State University’s new food service provider, Cheesecakes & More has announced its decision to change its name to Pryor Street Café and Bakery. The […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Faces of Vietnam” in the Center’s Main Gallery on Monday, November 8. The exhibit was curated by […]
The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association will be hosting the “Haints & Saints: Tales of History and the Unexplained from Athens State’s 200 Years Guided Tour” at Athens State University as […]
The Athens State University Alumni Association hosted the 30th Annual Golf Classic on September 23 at Canebrake Club in Athens. The event raised over $40,000 for student scholarships, a new […]
Athens State University will host its annual Veterans Day program on November 11 at 11:00 AM at the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens, Alabama. This year’s program will feature veteran […]
The 2021-2022 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, sponsored by WYTM Country, is slated to kick off on Thursday, November 4, 2021 with a tribute to the Delmore Brothers […]
Five Athens State accounting students have been awarded scholarships from the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) to be used on educational expenses during the 2021-2022 academic year. According to […]
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Fall 2021 performance of Log Cabin by Jordan Harrison. Described by TheatreMania as an examination of “our impulse to slam […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2022 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line up, […]
Justin Branum from Murfreesboro, Tennessee was named “Alabama State Fiddle Champion” at the 54th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention held at Athens State University on Saturday night. Branum […]
A class of 30 exemplary provosts will participate in the 2021 Academy for New Provosts (ANP), a leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). ANP, now […]
The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama will host a free* community event on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at Athens State University (enter from […]
Every year, the Athens Ladies Civitan Club awards a $500.00 scholarship to an Athens State student who is majoring in education with an emphasis on special or general education. The […]
We are pleased to announce that five Athens State Students have been chosen to receive scholarships from the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC). The recipients include: Alexis Bellman – Elementary […]
Athens State University has received the honor of being recognized by Tree Campus USA for the year 2020 by promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in forestry conservation […]
The 2021 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented by Aetos Systems, Inc., is just weeks away, which means Athens State University’s campus is soon to be bustling with all […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty members to campus this fall. Dr. Jing Chen – Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Chen received her Ph.D. […]
Darin & Brooke Aldridge will be coming to Athens State University as part of the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series. The concert will be held on Tuesday, September […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Sustaining Dialogues: Two Painters” in the Center’s Main Gallery on September 9. The exhibit will feature 20 […]
The 30th Annual Athens State University Alumni Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday, September 23 at Canebrake Club in Athens. Check-in will begin at 10:30 am and lunch will be […]
As part of Athens State University’s Bicentennial “Athens Forever Series,” the University will be hosting Crossing Bows for the Championship: A History of Fiddling in America & Limestone County, Alabama […]
Athens State University has been selected to receive a $2,808,082 grant under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the grant is […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Toni Carter will be joining the University as the Director of Kares Library. Carter is scheduled to begin her role on September […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Glenn Conner as the University’s new Director of External Relations & Alumni Affairs. Dr. Conner received his B.S. in Education at Athens […]
Athens State University is excited to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Fall 2021 […]
Athens State University’s Master of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management claimed the #2 spot on Best Value Schools’ list of the Top 20 Best Online Supply Chain […]
Athens State University’s Reading and Literacy Lab will be getting a much- needed upgrade thanks to a $25,000 donation from Listerhill Credit Union. Listerhill’s donation will allow for the purchase […]
Vaya Space and Athens State University have agreed to launch a smallsat that is now in development and is planned for placement into LEO in 2023. Additionally, they have formed […]
As part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Congress provided funding for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III). A portion of these funds were designated for emergency financial aid […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with VAYA Space, a hybrid rocket propulsion and SmallSat launch company leveraging advances in additive manufacturing to redefine the […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Hidden Spaces: People and Places of Northwest Alabama” in the Center’s Main Gallery. The exhibit is a […]
All alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and members of the Athens State community are invited to join Athens State University for our annual Homecoming Celebration and Summer Commencement. The Roaring […]
The 2021 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is scheduled to open at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 8. The exhibit is a traveling juried art […]
The Athens State University Accounting Club, an Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Chapter, has received the Gold Award of Excellence. The Athens State chapter was also recognized as an […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Cheesecakes & More will be coming to campus to serve as the University’s new food service provider. Slated to open in the […]
Athens State University recently celebrated the achievements of its top students during the 2021 Honors Convocation. Through much hard work and determination, these students excelled in their coursework and achieved […]
Computer Science Degree Search has included Athens State’s Computer Science degree program in the following 2021 Computer Science Degree Search rankings: Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in […]
Business Degree Central has included Athens State’s Accounting Program in the following 2021 Business Degree Central rankings: Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama – #1 Best Value Accounting […]
Students interested in becoming a force of change in their community while developing impactful leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Bonner Leadership Program, a new fellowship program set […]
Athens State will launch a new Honors Program this fall with a mission to attract and provide honor students with an opportunity to be engaged in robust interdisciplinary academics and […]
After a temporary hiatus due to COVID-19, Athens State University will be offering students the opportunity to study abroad again in 2022. Students will have the ability to travel to […]
The Athens State University Board of Trustees approved a new, restructured tuition and fee schedule for the 2021-22 academic year at their meeting on Friday. The new schedule will now […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Collective Imagination,” an art show featuring works from the Alabama Center for the Arts’ full-time visual and […]
Athens State is excited to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will be coming to the University for […]
Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly® Spouse School Designation for 2021-2022 from Military Friendly®. Since 2009, the Military Spouse Friendly® Schools list has been a reliable resource for […]
Grad Degree Search has included Athens State University in several of their rankings for Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Programs and Schools. The University’s Career & Technical […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the Junior Duck Stamp Show on Wednesday, May 5. The Junior Duck Stamp Program is a youth […]
Athens State University has been awarded a $649,828 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to increase STEM degree completion of low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. With the funds, the […]
Athens State University has released the campus guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 safety protocols for the Summer 2021 semester. The following will go into effect on Monday, May 3: Masks and […]
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, Athens State University is preparing to welcome old time music lovers of all ages to campus again this fall for the 2021 […]
Athens State University has been included in College Cliffs’s Top 20 Accredited Colleges of Religion for its Bachelor of Religion degree program and Master of Religious Studies degree program. The […]
Athens State University’s Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management tied for the #1 spot in the nation on Best Value Schools’ list of the Top 20 Best Online […]
Intelligent.com has ranked several Athens State degree programs from the College of Business among the best in their respective area nationwide. These included: Best Supply Chain Management Degree Programs – […]
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Catherine Wehlburg will be joining the University as Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. She was selected after a nearly year-long nationwide […]
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Spring 2021 performance of Love’s Fire: Seven Plays Inspired by Seven Shakespeare Sonnets, featuring original works by Eric Bogosian, William […]
Two leaders from Athens State University, Mr. Richard Collie and Dr. Lionel O. Wright, will participate in the 2021 EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship. This select group of leaders […]
Dr. Ron Fritze’s book “Egyptomania” was recently released in a paperback version. Published by University of Chicago Press (America) and Reaktion Books of London (UK), the book has received rave […]
Nickie Little, Athens State University Early Childhood Education student, has been selected to represent Athens State on the Student Alabama Education Association (SAEA) Board of Directors. She was elected as […]
Athens State University and Motlow State Community College have finalized a Pathways Agreement for Health Science students. This new agreement offers Motlow State students the opportunity to earn an Associate […]
Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly® School designation for 2021-2022 from Military Friendly®. The 747 schools nationwide included on this list provide the best higher education opportunities for […]
This March, the Alabama Center for the Arts is celebrating Youth Art Month, a yearly showcase of talent in the visual arts. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 106 […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Durm has been given Professor Emeritus status. Dr. Durm served as a member of Athens State University’s faculty for 38 years […]
Beginning in Fall 2021, Athens State University will offer students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art. The BFA degree is for students who are serious about […]
Athens State University’s Director of Student Financial Aid, Mitchell Bazzel, has earned the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ (NASFAA) Financial Aid Administration Certification (FAAC). This certification indicates that […]
Athens State University has been ranked #1 in Best Other Business, Management, and Marketing Schools in Alabama by BusinessDegreeCentral.com. The University is the only school that has a program ranked […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Convalescence,” a collection of paintings by Jane Philips. Philips describes the exhibit as a collection that “catalogues […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the 7th annual juried Festival of the Cranes Exhibit in the Center’s Walking Gallery. The show will […]
The National College Testing Association (NCTA) has awarded recertification to the Athens State University Testing Center. NCTA certification is based on a review of professional testing practices including testing integrity, […]
Athens State University recently signed a Co-Op Agreement with Calhoun Community College, Alabama A&M University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the University of North Alabama that will allow […]
After an extensive, nationwide search that produced a number of highly-qualified candidates, Athens State University has appointed Dr. Richard Barth as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. Barth, who currently […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Torregrosa to campus as its new Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Kansas […]
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Andrew Dollar as the new Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning. He assumed this position on September 1, 2020. A native of […]