Category: Athens State News
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Athens State, Calhoun Sign MOU to Help Students Retain Prior Learning Assessment Credit
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 after completing their associate degree. Prior Learning Assessment is a process that evaluates knowledge and learning gained outside the classroom. It includes employment, certifications, military…
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Athens State University Honors Students for Spring 2024 Semester
Athens State University is delighted to honor the students who have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Through much hard work and determination, these students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. The list of honors students is linked below. Students are listed by hometown.
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Two New Members Appointed to Board of Visitors
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 and Sciences’ Board of Visitors. Mark Dunn is the founder of DUNN Training and Consulting, Inc. He attended Samford University and the University of Alabama…
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Ashley Jones to Headline 2024 Summer Writing Summit
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 who are interested in improving their writing skills and knowledge. The Writing Summit will feature writing workshops in three categories: creative, academic, and professional. Local authors and college professors will facilitate these workshops, while students, writers, and…
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Student Poster Competition Winners
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 and present their scholarly and creative work. Twenty-three students from multiple disciplines around campus presented their research or creative work posters at this year’s showcase.…
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Athens State University Names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President
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 as a permanent president – the first in almost a century. Wehlburg succeeds Dr. Philip Way and has served as Interim President since January 2023.…
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Online Bachelor’s Program in Supply Chain Management Ranks Among Best, Most Affordable in Nation
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 official rankings are below: Athens State’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management program focuses extensively on management information systems that are a key critical enabler of…
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Brown Hall Revitalization Under Way
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 in 1912 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is the second oldest building on the Athens State campus behind…
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2024 Faculty Award Winners Announced
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 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,…
