Category: News
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Annual Flag Day Celebration Scheduled for June 12
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. This year’s event is associated with America250 and honors the United States flag and our nation’s armed forces, past and present. Thanh Boyer will be this year’s guest speaker. The Limestone County Veterans Honor…
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Women’s Foundation of Alabama Partners with LaunchBox for Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator Program
The Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) has partnered with the Athens State University LaunchBox for its Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator, a 12-week business training program designed to strengthen child care providers and expand access to high-quality care for working families. The Limestone County cohort, launching in May 2026, is part of WFA’s broader strategy…
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“Ink Unbound” Opening May 14 at the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Ink Unbound,curated by Tara Segars, Art Instructor at Calhoun Community College. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Thursday, May 14. Additionally, an exhibit reception will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:00 pm in the ACA’s Main Gallery. Both the…
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Athens State to Hold Spring Commencement on May 2
Athens State will be celebrating graduates from the College of Business, College of Education, and College of Arts & Sciences on Saturday, May 2 during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. A separate ceremony will be held for each respective college. Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Schedule: Due to the ongoing construction of Carter Hall on Athens…
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OnlineMasters.com Ranks Athens State’s MS in Supply Chain Management Program Among Best in U.S.
OnlineMasters.com, a leading authority on accredited online graduate education, has included Athens State University in its annual rankings, awarding it the Best Online Master’s in Supply Chain Management Degree Programs for 2026. Unlike conventional rankings, OnlineMasters.com uses a rigorous, data-driven methodology designed to provide prospective graduate students with clear, practical, and career-focused insights. Each institution…
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Programs.com Ranks Athens State Among Best Cybersecurity Programs in Alabama
Athens State University has been recognized as one of the best cybersecurity programs in Alabama by Programs.com, highlighting the university’s role in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in a rapidly evolving field. Alabama is home to major defense contractors, federal research centers, and several NSA-designated Centers of Academic Excellence, positioning the state as…
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2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Wood Box Heroes
The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues on Thursday, May 21 with a performance by Wood Box Heroes. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall at 7:00 pm. Wood Box Heroes, the American acoustic super-group, is hardly anything like the bluegrass…
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Athens State Joins R&D Group Advancing Quantum Technologies
Athens State University will be among a select group of universities and research-oriented organizations joining together to form the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC). The regional R&D group is expected to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the southeastern United States. The SQC will unite academic institutions, industry partners, and…
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Athens State Launches “Career Advantage” Initiative to Transform Adult Learning and Workforce Alignment
Athens State University has announced its new Career Advantage initiative, a comprehensive framework designed to better serve adult learners, strengthen workforce alignment, and position the institution at the forefront of higher education innovation. Built with working adults in mind, the Career Advantage model emphasizes accessible, affordable, and efficient pathways to degree completion and career advancement.…
