Category: News
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Athens State Wins Two Reader’s Choice Awards
As part of The News Courier’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards, Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has been named “Best College” and tied with Buc-ee’s as the “Best Employer” in the Limestone County region for 2024. This is the second year in a row Athens State has been named the best in…
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Introducing the Bank Independent + Athens State University Affinity Card
At Athens State University, we believe in the power of shared passions and the impact of collective efforts. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new Bank Independent + Athens State University Affinity Card, debit and credit cards that not only support your financial goals, but also give back to our beloved…
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Giving Day Raises Over $44,000
Athens State University hosted its 3rd annual Giving Day on August 6 and raised $44,935 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 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 campus…
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Athens State to Launch New BA in Music Industry Studies Program This Fall
Athens State is pleased to announce that it will be launching a new BA in Music Industry Studies program this fall. The program is designed to offer relevant experiential training opportunities in the music industry, including essential skills in music performance and production, recording and audio engineering, and music business and management. The required industry…
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Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama Now Open
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that the 2024 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is now open in the Center’s Walking Gallery. The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The show will be displayed…
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PAPER CANVAS CLAY to Open July 12
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, PAPER CANVAS CLAY. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Friday, July 12 and remain on display until Friday, August 30. An Opening Artist Reception will be held on Friday, July 12 at 12:00 pm in the Main Gallery.…
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Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Chris Jones and The Night Drivers
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Chris Jones & the Night Drivers. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall and will include an educational component regarding the history and impact of the…
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Athens State Accepted as Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Athens State University has been accepted as a new member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) as its Beta Phi At-Large chapter, which is in conjunction with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through…
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Phi Theta Kappa Named to 2024 Transfer Honor Roll
The Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) was recently named to the 2024 PTK Transfer Honor Roll among 228 colleges and universities in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support community college transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and…
