Category: News
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2027 Fiddlers Concert Series to Kick Off with Junior Sisk
The 2027 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, kicks off on Thursday, November 19 with a performance by Junior Sisk. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall at 7:00 pm. Junior Sisk stands as one of today’s most admired voices in bluegrass music.…
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Athens State’s Annual Veterans Day Program to Feature Colonel Steve A. Erickson
Athens State University will host its annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 am at the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens, Alabama. This year’s program will feature Colonel (Retired) Steve A. Erickson. Colonel (Retired) Erickson commissioned in 1996 through North Georgia College, now the University of North Georgia, as an Armor officer…
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Athens State Ranks No. 2 Among Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs
Athens State University has been ranked No. 2 nationally on AnalyticsDegrees.org’s list of the 25 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs, recognizing the University’s commitment to providing accessible, affordable graduate education for working professionals. The ranking places Athens State among the nation’s most affordable options for students seeking advanced education in business analytics.…
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Congressman Dale Strong Announces $1 Million Federal Funding Award for Carter Hall Renovation
Congressman Dale Strong has secured a $1 million federal funding award through the FY2026 appropriations process to support the renovation and expansion of Carter Hall at Athens State University. The funding will support capital improvements to transform Carter Hall into a workforce development and multipurpose center designed to help prepare highly skilled workers from communities…
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Athens State University Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction
At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Athens State University offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Athens State a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks…
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Athens State, Jefferson State Establish Transfer Agreements in Early Childhood Education
Athens State University and Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish new articulation agreements designed to provide seamless transfer pathways for JSCC students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at Athens State. The agreements create distinct pathways for students seeking teacher certification through the B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education and those pursuing…
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Athens State University Receives $20,000 Grant to Support Literacy Education
Athens State University has been awarded a $20,000 Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Program Improvement Grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to support efforts to strengthen literacy education in Alabama public schools. The grant is part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2027 initiative to enhance implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act and improve the…
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Athens State Makes Research.com’s 2027 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Degree Programs Ranking in Alabama
Athens State University has been included in Research.com’s 2027 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Degree Programs Ranking in Alabama. The statewide ranking includes Athens State among Alabama institutions offering online bachelor’s-level business education. Readers can also explore Athens State University’s full Research.com profile for additional information about the university. Research.com is a leading university ranking…
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2027 Fiddlers Concert Series Line-Up Announced
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line-up. This six-part series, leading up to the 2027 Fiddlers Convention next October, will allow music enthusiasts to enjoy the sounds of old-time music throughout the year.…
