Category: News
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Center of Excellence in Education Diversity Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Athens State University recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Center of Excellence in Education Diversity (CEED). CEED will house the University’s Teachers of Kennis program. “The Teachers of Kennis program is increasing the number of men of color enrolling and graduating from the College of Education who prepare quality educators for today’s classroom,”…
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Athens State Ranked as One of Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Degree Programs
Athens State’s online Master’s in Strategic Leadership & Business Analytics program has been ranked #3 in the country on AnalyticsDegrees.org’s list of the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Degree Programs. AnalyticsDegrees.org manually researched each school on its list and determined its rankings based on tuition and fees, residency, program inclusion, and accreditation information.…
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Enrollment Increases for Fall 2023 Semester, Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Figures
Athens State University is pleased to announce an increase in enrollment numbers for the Fall 2023 semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the University’s headcount is up 2.1% compared to the Fall 2022 semester. Credit hour production is also up for both undergraduate and graduate courses for an average of 2.2% year-over-year. With…
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“A Sense of Place” Coming to the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “A Sense of Place” featuring the artwork of Gary Anderson and Dariana Dervis. The show will open in the Main Gallery on September 28 and will remain on display until November 3. There will be an artist reception on Thursday, October 12…
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Honors Program Pathway Created Between Calhoun and Athens State
Calhoun Community College and Athens State University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow graduates from Calhoun’s Honors Program to join the Honors Program at Athens State. Students from the Honors Program at Calhoun seeking admission to the Honors Program at Athens State must first be admitted to Athens State as a transfer…
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ACHE Approves New Bachelors Program and Three Certificate Programs
Athens State is pleased to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Spring 2024 semester. Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Analytics The BS in Marketing and Analytics program will prepare students for careers in digital marketing, marketing analytics, and…
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LaunchBox’s LeadUp: Leadership Training Program Registration Open for Fall Cohort
Athens State University’s LaunchBox invites you to strengthen your leadership skills and become a member of the fall cohort of its leadership development program, LeadUP: Leadership Training. This 10-week program is focused on helping entrepreneurs lead their small businesses, but is open to anyone who is interested in improving their leadership skills. The Fall Cohort…
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Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Partners With Athens State University as First Chamber Learning Partner, Benefiting All Chamber Members
Dateline: August 14, 2023 – Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new learning partnership with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, its first chamber learning partner. Benefits of learning partnerships include a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee, and complimentary evaluation of previously earned educational…
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Athens State Kicks Off Fall Semester and Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
Dateline: August 14, 2023 – Athens State University welcomed back faculty, staff, and students to campus today as the University began its Fall semester. Interim President, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, shared an inspirational message to campus to kick off the new academic year, saying, “The 2023-2024 academic year holds boundless opportunities for each and every one…
