Category: News
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2026 Faculty Award Winners Announced
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2026 Honors Convocation. For over a decade, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching Excellence Award and the Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Works Award. These awards are sponsored by the Athens State University Foundation, and nominations are received from students,…
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Athens State University Selected as Member of Rural Student Success Network
Athens State University has been selected as one of 17 institutions nationwide to participate in the Rural Student Success Network, a national initiative led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in collaboration with Ithaka S+R and supported through a two-year grant from Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Foundation’s Rural Impact Initiative.…
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Athens State University to Host 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit June 25-26
Athens State University’s Writing Center will host the 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit from June 25–26. This event brings together writers, artists, musicians, educators, and creatives from across the region for two days of workshops, performances, community engagement, and artistic exploration. The Summit is free and open to the public. Sessions will be…
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Kerner, Essary, and McCain Honored with Faculty Emeritus Status
Athens State is pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Kerner, Dr. Michael Essary, and Dr. Wayne McCain have been honored with Faculty Emeritus status. The conferment of Faculty Emeritus status is an esteemed tradition of the academic community through which deserved honor and recognition can be bestowed upon retiring faculty members who have provided distinguished…
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The Society for Experiential Education Welcomes Katia Maxwell Among Four New Members to the Board of Directors
The Society for Experiential Education elected Don DeMaria, Kafui Kouakou, Katia Maxwell, and Evan Small to the organization’s Board of Directors at its meeting on May 21, 2026. The new board members will begin their terms in October 2026 during SEE’s annual conference. Together, the incoming board members bring a wide range of experience across…
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Athens State Welcomes Brian “Fox” Ellis with John Adams Portrayal as Part of America 250 Celebration
As part of America 250, Athens State will be hosting storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he portrays John Adams in “John Adams, Architect of Our American Independence”. The event will be held in McCandless Hall on Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 pm and will be free and open to the public. This interactive program invites…
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Accounting Club Wins 2026 Award of Excellence
The Athens State University Accounting Club, an IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Student Chapter, was recently recognized as a winner of the IMA Award of Excellence. In order to win this award, IMA student chapters must meet several criteria. One requirement is to hold a minimum of 5 educational meetings throughout the year covering a…
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Athens State University Hosts NSF-Funded FUTURE Collaborative Partners for Two-Day Summit
Grant partners from Georgia College and State University and Southern Utah University convene to advance rural higher education innovation Athens State University recently welcomed partner institutions from across the nation as host of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant collaborative meeting. Representatives from Georgia College and State University…
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Alabama Center for the Arts Holds Naming Ceremony for Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) held a naming ceremony on May 19 to commemorate the newly designated Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring longtime state legislator Senator Arthur Orr for his enduring support of education and the arts in Alabama. The discussion to name the building in Senator Orr’s honor began several months…
