Category: Athens State News
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Career Development Center Hosts Spring Career Fair
Athens State University’s Career Development Center hosted its Spring Career Fair on April 4. Special thank you to Runergy and Aetos Systems, Inc. for sponsoring this event. Nearly 200 job seekers had the opportunity to network with 60 companies including several North Alabama school systems, local accounting firms, Athens-Limestone Hospital, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics, Missile…
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Athens State Student Serves Community Through Bonner Leader Program
Magan Westbrook, an education major at Athens State University, serves her local community through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally recognized fellowship program that gives students the opportunity to attend college, while simultaneously engaging their talents and education in building and supporting their local communities. Through this program, the students are selected…
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Online Bachelor’s Program in Supply Chain Management Ranks Among Most Affordable in Nation
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the most affordable in the country, ranked #10 nationwide by SupplyChainGuide.org for 2024. This ranking was determined by calculating the total cost of the program including tuition costs and mandatory fees. Athens State’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management…
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2024 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line Up Announced
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line up. The convention, presented by Aetos Systems, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2 – Saturday, October 5, 2024. 2024 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line Up: All concerts…
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Youth Art Month to Begin March 4 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Monday, March 4. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 126 pieces of art from over 120 students. The artwork is divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from…
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Athens State Establishes Joint Enrollment BSN Program with Wallace State – Hanceville
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Joint Enrollment BSN program that will allow students to receive their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree simultaneously. In addition to better serving students, the program’s benefits will…
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Limestone County Economic Development Association Partners with Athens State
Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with the Limestone County Economic Development Association (LCEDA). Benefits of learning partnerships include a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee, and complimentary evaluation of previously earned educational credits and training/professional certifications/portfolio for consideration of transfer credit.…
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Athens State University Moves One Step Closer in Selecting Next President
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has authorized Senator Arthur Orr, Board Chair, to engage in contractual negotiations with Dr. Catherine Wehlburg for the role of President at Athens State University. “I am honored to serve the Athens State University community and look forward to discussing what the future holds,” stated Dr. Catherine…
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2024 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Tina Adair
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Tina Adair. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. The name Tina Adair has become synonymous with excellence as far as female vocalists in bluegrass music…
