Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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    2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Line-Up Announced

    The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line-up. This […]

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    Athens State Has Largest Student Enrollment Since 2018

    With the Fall 2025 semester underway, Athens State University is pleased to share that enrollment numbers are continuing to grow. The University has a headcount of over 3,000 students with […]

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    2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition Opening September 18 at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to view the 2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition, featuring Calhoun Community College and Athens State University students who take classes at the Alabama […]

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    Athens State University to Host The Wall That Heals from November 6-9, 2025

    The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Athens, Alabama on November 6-9, 2025 at Beasley […]

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    Athens State Active Minds Chapter Named 2025 Chapter of the Year

    Athens State University is pleased to announce that its Active Minds Student Organization was named the 2025 Chapter of the Year at the Annual National Active Minds Mental Health Conference. […]

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    “Serendipity and Serenity” Opening September 9 at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Serendipity and Serenity, featuring the art of Dawn Whitelaw and Amy R. Peterson in association with the Beverly McNeil […]

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    Groundbreaking Ceremony Held to Celebrate Carter Hall Renovation

    Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. The renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for […]

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    2025 Fiddlers Convention Set for October 1-4

    Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 1-4, 2025 for the 58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Musical […]

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    Athens State Launches New Cybersecurity Program

    Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program that will begin during the Fall 2025 […]

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    2025 Giving Day Results

    Athens State University hosted its 4th annual Giving Day on August 5 and raised $133,745 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee […]