Category: News
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Innovate Alabama Awards LaunchBox $20,000 Grant
Innovate Alabama recently announced the second round of designees of the Innovate Alabama Network, a comprehensive resource to connect communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions across Alabama fostering innovation in their local footprint. LaunchBox, Athens State University’s new entrepreneurial center in downtown Athens, was included in the group of 62 designees. There are now 113…
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Dr. Alyson Gill Named Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Alyson Gill will be joining the University as the institution’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. She was selected after a nationwide search which included virtual interviews and on-campus forums with faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Alyson Gill has served in higher…
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Athens State Breaks Ground on Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 20, 2024 to celebrate the beginning of construction on the campus’ new Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center. The Center, complete with historical artifacts, conference areas, and administrative offices, will house the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs and serve as a welcome center for alumni and campus visitors.…
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Athens State to Host Flag Day Celebration
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 14 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. The event honors the United States flag and our nation’s armed forces, past and present. J.D. Manders will be this year’s guest speaker. The Limestone County Honor Guard will present the colors, and Jerry Crabtree…
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Athens State Enters Into 12 New Learning Partnerships During Spring Semester
Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with 12 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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Alabama Center for the Arts Celebrates New Residence Hall Apartments with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Calhoun Community College, Athens State University, and local legislators celebrated the opening of its new Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) residence hall apartments with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4. According to Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun President, the three-story, 43,474-square-foot residence hall is the first of its kind, developed primarily for students seeking art…
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Athens State, Calhoun Sign MOU to Help Students Retain Prior Learning Assessment Credit
Athens State University and Calhoun Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to help Calhoun students retain prior learning assessment (PLA) credit when they transfer to Athens State after completing their associate degree. Prior Learning Assessment is a process that evaluates knowledge and learning gained outside the classroom. It includes employment, certifications, military…
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Two New Members Appointed to Board of Visitors
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dunn to the College of Business’ Board of Visitors and Dr. Eric Smith to the College of Arts and Sciences’ Board of Visitors. Mark Dunn is the founder of DUNN Training and Consulting, Inc. He attended Samford University and the University of Alabama…
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Ashley Jones to Headline 2024 Summer Writing Summit
Athens State University’s Writing Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Summer Writing Summit at Kares Library from June 17-18. The two-day writing conference is designed for students, faculty, and community members who are interested in improving their writing skills and knowledge. The Writing Summit will feature writing workshops in three categories: creative, academic, and professional. Local authors and college professors will facilitate these workshops, while students, writers, and…
