Category: News
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Youth Art Month Begins February 27 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Thursday, February 27. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as students from some area private schools. The artwork is divided into…
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International Women’s Day Breakfast
Athens State University will be hosting their annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 7 at 8:00 am. International Women’s Day (March 8th) is a global day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while reinforcing a commitment to women’s equality. The celebration will be held in the Sandridge Student Center…
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2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Tennessee Bluegrass Band
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by The Tennessee Bluegrass Band on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 pm. The concert, sponsored by Morell Engineering, will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. The Tennessee Bluegrass Band is rapidly making a…
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Athens State Awarded $300,000 Innovation in Career Services Grant from Strada
Strada Education Foundation recently announced the recipients of the Innovation in Career Services grant program, which supports institutions in their efforts to scale innovative guidance and career services. Athens State University was chosen as one of eight universities nationwide to receive this grant. Strada, in partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities…
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ACHE Approves New Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Program
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program that will begin during the Fall 2025 semester. The Applied Management (APM) major meets an educational and workforce development need by bridging the gap between technical expertise and advanced managerial skills.…
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“Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” Coming to Athens State
Athens State University is pleased to announce that the “Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” exhibit will be coming to campus on February 7. The exhibit will be on display in Athens State’s Kares Library until March 8. A reception will be held on February 13 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Both events…
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Dr. Kandalec Holm Named Editor in Chief of National Career and Technical Education Journal
Athens State University Associate Professor Dr. Katherine Kandalec Holm has been appointed Editor in Chief of Career and Technical Education Research, the flagship journal of the Association for Career and Technical Education Research (ACTER). The announcement was made at ACTER’s annual meeting in December. A faculty member in Athens State’s Career and Technical Education program…
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Athens State Enters Into Ten New Learning Partnerships During Fall 2024 Semester
Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with ten North Alabama organizations. These learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees of these organizations and their immediate family members in achieving their educational goals in career appropriate disciplines through accessible online and traditional classroom settings and an affordable, low-cost tuition structure. Benefits…
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2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up Announced
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 – Saturday, October 4, 2025. 2025 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up: All concerts will take place on the Main…
