Category: Athens State News
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The Alabama Center for the Arts Presents The Singer-Songwriter Series Featuring The Moore Twins
The Alabama Center for the Arts and Athens State University’s Music Industry Studies program are proud to present the Singer-Songwriter Series, an event designed to highlight the program’s academic concentrations: Audio Engineering & Music Production, Concert Touring & Live Performance, and Music Business & Artist Management. The Moore Twins will take the stage for the…
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2025 Faculty Award Winners Announced
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2025 Honors Convocation. For over a decade, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching Excellence Award and the Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Works Award. These awards are sponsored by the Athens State University Foundation, and nominations are received from students,…
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New Education Graduates Celebrated with Teachers’ Pinning Ceremony
The Athens State University College of Education hosted the institution’s inaugural Teachers’ Pinning Ceremony for the education students who graduated this weekend as part of the Class of 2025. The pinning ceremony served as a meaningful and symbolic event that honored 73 education graduates as they transition from students to professional educators. This ceremony recognized…
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“Grit & Grace” Panel Inspires Local Women of All Ages to Dream, Hope, and Endure
Last Thursday, over 100 young ladies from Athens City and Limestone County high schools gathered at Athens State University to attend Grit & Grace: Breaking Barriers & Leading Boldly. Scheduled in conjunction with Athens State’s inauguration festivities for President Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, the event consisted of a powerhouse panel of women with impressive careers and…
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“Wild and Precious” Exhibit Coming to the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Wild and Precious, featuring artists Rebecca Sower and Tonya Gillespie Witt,will be opening in the Center’s Main Gallery on Tuesday, May 6. An Opening Reception will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.…
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Dr. Catherine Wehlburg Inaugurated as Athens State University’s 39th President
Dr. Catherine Wehlburg has officially been inaugurated as Athens State University’s 39th President. A Presidential Inauguration & Investiture Ceremony was held this morning in Carter Hall and attended by University faculty, staff, alumni, and special guests. Dr. Wehlburg began her Presidential term in May 2024 after serving as Interim President since January 2023. She is…
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Carnegie Classifications Redesign Better Reflects the Higher Education Landscape and Recognizes Student Success
A new Student Access and Earnings Classification recognizes the wide variety of institutions fostering opportunities for students nationwide Dateline: April 24, 2025, Washington, D.C. — The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) published today the latest in a series of updates to the Carnegie Classifications.…
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Inauguration Celebration Planned for Dr. Catherine Wehlburg
The Board of Trustees of Athens State University will hold the Inauguration and Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Catherine Wehlburg on Friday, April 25 at 10:00 am in Carter Gymnasium. Dr. Wehlburg began her Presidential term in May 2024 after serving as Interim President since January 2023. She is Athens State’s 39th president, and only the…
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2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Act of Congress
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by Act of Congress on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. The concert, sponsored by Southern States Bank, will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Act of Congress has been touring as a…
