Category: News
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Alabama Center for the Arts to Host Writers’ Series Event
The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors…
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Tyler Jones Named Executive Director of LaunchBox
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Tyler Jones as the new Executive Director of LaunchBox. Jones is a third-generation, dynamic entrepreneur hailing from the heart of Decatur, Alabama, where his innovative spirit has thrived. Over a span of more than a decade, Tyler has spearheaded the creation of four successful ventures, each reflecting his…
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Athens State Earns Military Friendly® Designation
Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly® School designation for 2024-2025 from Military Friendly®. The 537 schools included on this list provide the best higher education opportunities for veterans, their spouses, and the military community nationwide. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a…
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2024 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with East Nash Grass
The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm with a performance by East Nash Grass. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. “Nashville’s newest bluegrass ambassadors,” East Nash Grass, comes as a refreshing break — a balance of…
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Career Development Center Hosts Spring Career Fair
Athens State University’s Career Development Center hosted its Spring Career Fair on April 4. Special thank you to Runergy and Aetos Systems, Inc. for sponsoring this event. Nearly 200 job seekers had the opportunity to network with 60 companies including several North Alabama school systems, local accounting firms, Athens-Limestone Hospital, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics, Missile…
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Athens State Student Serves Community Through Bonner Leader Program
Magan Westbrook, an education major at Athens State University, serves her local community through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally recognized fellowship program that gives students the opportunity to attend college, while simultaneously engaging their talents and education in building and supporting their local communities. Through this program, the students are selected…
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Online Bachelor’s Program in Supply Chain Management Ranks Among Most Affordable in Nation
Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the most affordable in the country, ranked #10 nationwide by SupplyChainGuide.org for 2024. This ranking was determined by calculating the total cost of the program including tuition costs and mandatory fees. Athens State’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management…
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2024 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 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line up. The convention, presented by Aetos Systems, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2 – Saturday, October 5, 2024. 2024 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line Up: All concerts…
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Youth Art Month to Begin March 4 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Monday, March 4. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 126 pieces of art from over 120 students. The artwork is divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from…
