Category: Faculty & Staff
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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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CORE Faculty Fellows Convene to Share Research and Build Industry Connections
On July 7, ten Athens State University faculty came together for the sixth and final session of the 2026 CORE Faculty Fellows program, capping off an intensive fellowship dedicated to advancing their individual research projects, strengthening ties across the cohort, and identifying new pathways to connect their work with local business and industry partners. Representing…
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“As They Are” Exhibit Coming to Athens State on July 6
Athens State is pleased to host As They Are, featuring the artwork of Athens State Associate Professor, Dr. Mary Beth Johns. The exhibit features large-scale, expressionist portraits of family, friends, and fellow artists that explore human connection, individuality, and the artist’s personal experiences. As They Are will be on display from July 6 – 31…
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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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2026 Faculty Award Winners Announced
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2026 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,…
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Kerner, Essary, and McCain Honored with Faculty Emeritus Status
Athens State is pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Kerner, Dr. Michael Essary, and Dr. Wayne McCain have been honored with Faculty Emeritus status. The conferment of Faculty Emeritus status is an esteemed tradition of the academic community through which deserved honor and recognition can be bestowed upon retiring faculty members who have provided distinguished…
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Athenian Giving Day 2025
Athens State University will host its 4th annual Giving Day on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend financial support to students and campus initiatives. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000 in 24 hours. The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention will…
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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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2025 Faculty Award Winners Announced
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2025 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,…
