Category: Community News
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2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition Opening September 18 at the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to view the 2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition, featuring Calhoun Community College and Athens State University students who take classes at the Alabama Center for the Arts. This free exhibit will open in the Center’s Walking Gallery on Thursday, September 18 and be open to the public. This year’s…
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Athens State University to Host The Wall That Heals from November 6-9, 2025
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Athens, Alabama on November 6-9, 2025 at Beasley Field on the campus of Athens State University. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed…
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“Serendipity and Serenity” Opening September 9 at the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Serendipity and Serenity, featuring the art of Dawn Whitelaw and Amy R. Peterson in association with the Beverly McNeil Gallery of Birmingham, Alabama. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Tuesday, September 9. “Serendipity and Serenity” are both themes that are at the…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held to Celebrate Carter Hall Renovation
Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. The renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for both campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for academic programs, public events, and collaborative engagement. This revitalized facility reflects Athens State’s ongoing commitment to…
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2025 Fiddlers Convention Set for October 1-4
Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 1-4, 2025 for the 58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Musical competitions will be held on the Founders Hall Main Stage, Brown Hall Stage (both sponsored by Bank of America, GMC, Pettus Plumbing and Piping, and…
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2025 Giving Day Results
Athens State University hosted its 4th annual Giving Day on August 5 and raised $133,745 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend financial support to students and…
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Introducing Pillar & Paw, Athens State’s New Campus Gift Shop
Athens State University is excited to announce the launch of its new gift shop and campus store, Pillar & Paw. The store is open to the community and offers a wide selection of collegiate merchandise and other gifts. Pillar & Paw is designed to be more than just a place to shop for Athens State…
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Athens State Celebrates Grand Opening of Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of Athens State’s new Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center. The Center will house the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs and serve as a welcome center for alumni and campus visitors. “The Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center was reconstructed to preserve the home of Dr.…
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Carter Hall Addition and Renovation Project Approved
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has voted to approve the addition and renovation of Carter Hall up to $30 million. The newly renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for both campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for academic programs, public events, and collaborative engagement. This revitalized facility…
