Category: News
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held to Celebrate Carter Hall Renovation
Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. The renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for both campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for academic programs, public events, and collaborative engagement. This revitalized facility reflects Athens State’s ongoing commitment to…
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2025 Fiddlers Convention Set for October 1-4
Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus from October 1-4, 2025 for the 58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Musical competitions will be held on the Founders Hall Main Stage, Brown Hall Stage (both sponsored by Bank of America, GMC, Pettus Plumbing and Piping, and…
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Athens State Launches New Cybersecurity Program
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program that will begin during the Fall 2025 semester. This program will join the existing Master of Science in Cybersecurity program and Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Operations certificate programs. The Bachelor of Science in…
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2025 Giving Day Results
Athens State University hosted its 4th annual Giving Day on August 5 and raised $133,745 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend financial support to students and…
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Introducing Pillar & Paw, Athens State’s New Campus Gift Shop
Athens State University is excited to announce the launch of its new gift shop and campus store, Pillar & Paw. The store is open to the community and offers a wide selection of collegiate merchandise and other gifts. Pillar & Paw is designed to be more than just a place to shop for Athens State…
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Athens State Celebrates Grand Opening of Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of Athens State’s new Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center. The Center will house the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs and serve as a welcome center for alumni and campus visitors. “The Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center was reconstructed to preserve the home of Dr.…
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Carter Hall Addition and Renovation Project Approved
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has voted to approve the addition and renovation of Carter Hall up to $30 million. The newly renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for both campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for academic programs, public events, and collaborative engagement. This revitalized facility…
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Athenian Giving Day 2025
Athens State University will host its 4th annual Giving Day on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Athenian Giving Day was established for the Athens State community to come together and lend financial support to students and campus initiatives. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000 in 24 hours. The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention will…
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Cedrick Nkulu Named New Chief Information Officer
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Cedrick Nkulu will be joining the University as the institution’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). “I am thrilled to join Athens State University, an institution renowned for its unwavering commitment to a student-centric vision and deep-rooted dedication to community engagement,” said Nkulu. “I look forward to collaborating with…
