Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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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 […]

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    2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Kicks Off with Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, and Jerry Salley

    The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, begins on Thursday, November 6 with a performance by Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, and Jerry […]

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    Athens State Receives NASAD Accreditation

    Athens State University is pleased to announce that earlier today, at its Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) granted Athens […]

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    “Vietnam: Then & Now” Exhibit Coming to Athens State from October 27 – November 30

    Athens State University is honored to host Vietnam: Then & Now, an exhibition featuring the powerful work of Vietnam veterans and artists David Wright and Chuck Creasy. The exhibition will […]

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    Jimmy Fortune Coming to Athens State with “Salute to Service” Concerts

    Athens State invites you to join us for a special engagement by Jimmy Fortune on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in historic McCandless Hall at Athens State University. Fortune will be […]

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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 […]