Category: Staff News
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8th Juried Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibition to Open August 13
The 8th Juried Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition will open on Thursday, August 13, in the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Main Gallery. The exhibition features 47 works by 25 faculty, staff, and alumni artists from Calhoun Community College and Athens State University. The exhibition will remain on display through Thursday, October 29. An artist…
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Craft Named Vice President for Financial Affairs
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Mr. Jonathan Craft has been named the University’s Vice President for Financial Affairs. Craft currently serves as Interim Vice President for Financial Affairs at Athens State, where he provides leadership and oversight for the University’s budget, accounting, payroll, procurement, facilities, security, and financial reporting functions. A Certified…
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Cedrick Nkulu Named New Chief Information Officer
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Cedrick Nkulu will be joining the University as the institution’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). “I am thrilled to join Athens State University, an institution renowned for its unwavering commitment to a student-centric vision and deep-rooted dedication to community engagement,” said Nkulu. “I look forward to collaborating with…
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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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Dr. Catherine Wehlburg Named Interim President
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as Interim President. Wehlburg, previously serving as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, was named Acting President upon Dr. Philip Way’s resignation on December 31, 2022 per University protocol. With the new appointment as Interim President, Dr. Wehlburg will take a more…
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Collie, Wright Selected for EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship
Two leaders from Athens State University, Mr. Richard Collie and Dr. Lionel O. Wright, will participate in the 2021 EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship. This select group of leaders from across the country will meet for the next nine months to explore challenges and creative solutions in higher education. EAB is a Washington-based education…
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Bazzel Receives FAAC Designation
Athens State University’s Director of Student Financial Aid, Mitchell Bazzel, has earned the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ (NASFAA) Financial Aid Administration Certification (FAAC). This certification indicates that Bazzel possesses the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively administer Title IV federal student aid programs at colleges and universities across the country as a…
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Staff Senate Raises Money for Mammogram Scholarships
The Athens State University Staff Senate raised over $400 during their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. All of the money collected was donated to the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation to be used for mammogram scholarships, which provide mammograms for women who are not covered by health insurance. The Staff Senate is proud to partner with the ALHF…
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Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and Concert Series Announcement
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have received a number of calls and emails concerning the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and related Concert Series. These are truly unprecedented times that have created a lot of uncertainty. For that reason, we have developed a timeline for making a decision regarding the convention so everyone…
