Category: News
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Athens State Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program
Athens State University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to Athens State’s wide selection of bachelor’s degree programs and undergraduate certificates. Athens State is the fifth university in the state of Alabama to be selected for this partnership. “For over 200 years, Athens State…
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Giving Day Raises Over $79,000
Athens State University hosted its second annual Giving Day on August 1 and raised $79,802 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. This surpassed the University’s goal of raising $59,000 during the event. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State…
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Lilly Ledbetter Receives President’s Medal
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter was awarded Athens State University’s President’s Medal during the University’s Summer Commencement ceremony on July 29, 2023. The President’s Medal is the highest honor approved by Athens State University and is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves in one of the following areas: “Lilly Ledbetter is being honored with…
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Henry Appointed to Athens State Board of Visitors
Athens State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Redstone GCI Senior Managing Consultant, Scott Henry, to the College of Business’ Board of Visitors by Athens State’s Board of Trustees. His appointment is for a three-year term. Henry has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University and is affiliated with the American…
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Athens State Establishes Fast-Track BSN Program with Drake State
Two Institutions. Two Degrees. One Curriculum. Drake State Community and Technical College and Athens State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Fast-Track BSN program that will allow students to receive their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree simultaneously. In addition to better serving…
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“The Art of Decatur Theatre” Now Open
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “The Art of Decatur Theatre.” The show is now open in the Main Gallery and will remain on display until Friday, September 22. The juried exhibit will feature works from various aspects of the theatre including props, costumes, puppets, set pieces, sound…
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Bonner Leaders Attend Summer Leadership Institute
Bonner Leaders, Tiara Samuels and Brooke Sinyard, attended the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ in May. Workshops at SLI provided a comprehensive and enriching curriculum for students, faculty and staff to develop and enhance their leadership skills through interactive activities and discussions. The conference and workshops were built on…
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Nucor Steel Partners with Athens State
Nucor Steel Decatur, LLC signed a memorandum of understanding with Athens State University on July 12, 2023. This learning partnership will provide Nucor Steel Decatur teammates a 10% tuition discount for continuing education. This benefit extends to the spouses and children of Nucor team members and applies to all programs including certificates, adult degree completion,…
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Athens State TEACH Launches to Prepare Next Generation of STEM Teachers
Athens State University’s College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences have collaborated to launch Athens State TEACH, based on the widely-recognized UTeach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation program. This new program is designed to prepare more STEM teachers to meet the STEM teacher shortage in Alabama. Athens State TEACH will…
