Category: News
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New Degree and Certificate Programs Approved for Fall 2021
Athens State University is excited to announce that the following new programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and will begin during the Fall 2021 semester. Degree Program: B.S. in Homeland & Corporate Security – This program will help students develop an understanding of historical and contemporary issues in homeland…
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Master’s Program Ranked as One of Best Online Supply Chain Management Degrees
Athens State University’s Master of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management claimed the #2 spot on Best Value Schools’ list of the Top 20 Best Online Supply Chain Management Degrees in 2021. The nationwide rankings were calculated based on criteria that included tuition cost, student-faculty ratio, and the number of program types available.…
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Listerhill Donates $25,000 to Help Fund Athens State Reading and Literacy Lab
Athens State University’s Reading and Literacy Lab will be getting a much- needed upgrade thanks to a $25,000 donation from Listerhill Credit Union. Listerhill’s donation will allow for the purchase and provision of a smart board, books, software, games, journals, assessment tools, technology, and site visits so the Lab can better prepare pre-service teachers for…
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Smallsat Launch Contract Signed Between Vaya Space + Athens State University
Vaya Space and Athens State University have agreed to launch a smallsat that is now in development and is planned for placement into LEO in 2023. Additionally, they have formed a business-education partnership to promote scientific, technological, and research collaboration; foster internship opportunities for students; and encourage life-long continuous learning and professional development opportunities for…
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Athens State Provides COVID Relief Grants to Students
As part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Congress provided funding for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III). A portion of these funds were designated for emergency financial aid grants to students. In order to assist students in line with the US Department of Education guidelines, Athens State University is dispersing grants directly to…
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VAYA Space Signs Learning Partnership with Athens State
Athens State University is pleased to announce a new learning partnership with VAYA Space, a hybrid rocket propulsion and SmallSat launch company leveraging advances in additive manufacturing to redefine the cost, performance, and safety of space access. A signing ceremony was held on campus to celebrate the agreement. The agreement will create a Business–Educational Partnership…
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“Hidden Spaces: People and Places of Northwest Alabama” Now Open
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Hidden Spaces: People and Places of Northwest Alabama” in the Center’s Main Gallery. The exhibit is a photo-historical documentation project that explores the people and places of lesser known locations and ongoing histories in North Alabama communities. “Hidden Spaces” identifies, displays, and…
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Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama to Open July 8
The 2021 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is scheduled to open at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 8. The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The show will be displayed through Wednesday, September 15…
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Accounting Club Receives 2021 Gold Award of Excellence, Outstanding Student Chapter
The Athens State University Accounting Club, an Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Chapter, has received the Gold Award of Excellence. The Athens State chapter was also recognized as an Outstanding Student Chapter, a designation only presented to five university chapters each year. The Gold Award comes not only with a plaque, but with a…
