Category: Athens State News
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Enrollment Increases for Fall 2023 Semester, Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Figures
Athens State University is pleased to announce an increase in enrollment numbers for the Fall 2023 semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the University’s headcount is up 2.1% compared to the Fall 2022 semester. Credit hour production is also up for both undergraduate and graduate courses for an average of 2.2% year-over-year. With…
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“A Sense of Place” Coming to the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “A Sense of Place” featuring the artwork of Gary Anderson and Dariana Dervis. The show will open in the Main Gallery on September 28 and will remain on display until November 3. There will be an artist reception on Thursday, October 12…
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Athens State University Honors Students for Summer 2023 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 Summer 2023 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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Honors Program Pathway Created Between Calhoun and Athens State
Calhoun Community College and Athens State University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow graduates from Calhoun’s Honors Program to join the Honors Program at Athens State. Students from the Honors Program at Calhoun seeking admission to the Honors Program at Athens State must first be admitted to Athens State as a transfer…
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ACHE Approves New Bachelors Program and Three Certificate Programs
Athens State is pleased to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Spring 2024 semester. Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Analytics The BS in Marketing and Analytics program will prepare students for careers in digital marketing, marketing analytics, and…
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LaunchBox’s LeadUp: Leadership Training Program Registration Open for Fall Cohort
Athens State University’s LaunchBox invites you to strengthen your leadership skills and become a member of the fall cohort of its leadership development program, LeadUP: Leadership Training. This 10-week program is focused on helping entrepreneurs lead their small businesses, but is open to anyone who is interested in improving their leadership skills. The Fall Cohort…
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Athens State Accepted as Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Dateline: August 25, 2023 – Athens State University has been accepted as a new member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society as its Upsilon Kappa chapter. Alpha Sigma Lambda is recognized as the official honor society for adult learners. The Greek organization’s aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic…
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2023 Fiddlers Concert Series Concludes with Larry Sparks & the Lonesome Ramblers
Dateline: August 22, 2023 – The 2023 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series will conclude on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Larry Sparks is a dedicated leader for bluegrass music and…
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2023 Fiddlers Convention Set For October 4-7
Dateline: August 17, 2023 – Athens State University will be welcoming old-time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 4-7, 2023 for the 56th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented by Aetos Systems, Inc. Musical competitions will be held on the Alabama Farmers Cooperative Main Stage in front of Founders Hall…
