Category: News
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Athens State University Earns Tree Campus USA Recognition
Athens State University has received the honor of being recognized by Tree Campus USA for the year 2020 by promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in forestry conservation efforts. Its campus is one of 13 college campuses across Alabama to meet the qualifications for this recognition. Tree Campus USA is a national program…
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2021 Fiddlers Convention to Kick Off September 30
The 2021 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented by Aetos Systems, Inc., is just weeks away, which means Athens State University’s campus is soon to be bustling with all things old time music. The convention will run from Thursday, September 30 through Saturday, October 2, complete with musical competitions, craft vendors, great food, and…
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Athens State Welcomes New Faculty Members
Athens State University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty members to campus this fall. Dr. Jing Chen – Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Chen received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has 12 years of experience in her field. Dr. Donna Pitts – Assistant Professor of…
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Darin & Brooke Aldridge Coming to Athens State
Darin & Brooke Aldridge will be coming to Athens State University as part of the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series. The concert will be held on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 pm in McCandless Hall after being postponed last year due to COVID-19. Husband and wife duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge are…
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“Sustaining Dialogues: Two Painters” To Open September 9
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Sustaining Dialogues: Two Painters” in the Center’s Main Gallery on September 9. The exhibit will feature 20 paintings a piece from Alabama artists Daniel White and Tony Sturgis. Sturgis will exhibit new works from over the last year and White will exhibit…
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Athens State to Host History of Fiddling Event Featuring Joyce Cauthen
As part of Athens State University’s Bicentennial “Athens Forever Series,” the University will be hosting Crossing Bows for the Championship: A History of Fiddling in America & Limestone County, Alabama featuring Joyce Cauthen. The free Lunch& Learn event will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 12:00 pm and lunch will be provided. Joyce Cauthen…
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Athens State Awarded $2.8 Million FIPSE Grant
Athens State University has been selected to receive a $2,808,082 grant under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding to institutions of higher education thus enabling them to emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic more resilient and expand educational opportunities for students.…
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Athens State Names Toni Carter as Director of Kares Library
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Toni Carter will be joining the University as the Director of Kares Library. Carter is scheduled to begin her role on September 7. Carter received her MLIS in Library and Information Studies and M.A. in History from University of Alabama, and her B.S. in History and Sociology…
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Athens State Names Dr. Glenn Conner as Director of External Relations & Alumni Affairs
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Glenn Conner as the University’s new Director of External Relations & Alumni Affairs. Dr. Conner received his B.S. in Education at Athens State College, and both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Emory University. Prior to coming to Athens State, Dr. Conner served as…
