Category: Athens State News
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Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Chris Jones and The Night Drivers
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. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall and will include an educational component regarding the history and impact of the…
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Athens State Accepted as Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
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 with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through…
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Phi Theta Kappa Named to 2024 Transfer Honor Roll
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 pathways they have created to support community college transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and…
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Innovate Alabama Awards LaunchBox $20,000 Grant
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 their local footprint. LaunchBox, Athens State University’s new entrepreneurial center in downtown Athens, was included in the group of 62 designees. There are now 113…
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Dr. Alyson Gill Named Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Alyson Gill will be joining the University as the institution’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. She was selected after a nationwide search which included virtual interviews and on-campus forums with faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Alyson Gill has served in higher…
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Athens State Breaks Ground on Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center
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 artifacts, conference areas, and administrative offices, will house the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs and serve as a welcome center for alumni and campus visitors.…
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Athens State to Host Flag Day Celebration
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 nation’s armed forces, past and present. J.D. Manders will be this year’s guest speaker. The Limestone County Honor Guard will present the colors, and Jerry Crabtree…
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Athens State Enters Into 12 New Learning Partnerships During Spring Semester
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 family members in achieving their educational goals in career appropriate disciplines through accessible online and traditional classroom settings and an affordable, low-cost tuition structure. Benefits…
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Alabama Center for the Arts Celebrates New Residence Hall Apartments with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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 4. According to Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun President, the three-story, 43,474-square-foot residence hall is the first of its kind, developed primarily for students seeking art…
