Summer Commencement

Summer Commencement set for July 27

Posted: July 16, 2019

Dateline: July 15, 2019 Athens State University will hold its Summer Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 am on Founders Hall Lawn. In addition to celebrating the Class of 2019, members of the Class of 1969 will participate in the ceremony and be honored for joining the “50 […]

College of Education Students work with Students at Burleson Elementary in Hartselle

Education Students Participate in Summer Enrichment Programs

Posted: July 1, 2019

Dateline: July 1, 2019 Athens State’s College of Education has partnered with Athens City Schools and Hartselle City Schools to provide teaching opportunities for Athens State education students and a fun summer learning experience for children across North Alabama. The free two-week summer enrichment programs are designed by College of […]

2018-19 Academic Honors & Awards Recipients

Posted: May 8, 2019

Dateline: May 8, 2019 Athens State University recently celebrated the achievements of its top students during the 2019 Honors Convocation. These students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. The following students received academic honors and awards for the 2018-2019 school year: Pamela Miller (Albertville, AL): Outstanding Social […]

Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association Members Attend Conference, Win Awards

Posted: March 25, 2019

Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association Members Attend Conference, Win Awards Dateline: March 25, 2019 Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association officers and advisors attended the Alabama Regional Convention in Enterprise, AL from March 1-2. Attendees included Dr. Kimberly Jack (advisor), Stephanie Harruff (President), Jeremy Boles (VP), Edmund Martinez (VP), […]

President’s and Provost’s List for Fall 2018

Posted: January 28, 2019

President’s and Provost’s List for Fall 2018 Dateline: January 23, 2019 Athens State University is proud to recognize the students who have been named to the President’s List and Provost’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. These students have excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. Students are […]

Hodges Named Interim Dean of College of Education

Posted: December 2, 2018

Hodges Named Interim Dean of College of Education   December 2, 2018 Athens State University has appointed Dr. Rosemary Hodges as its interim Dean of the College of Education, effective December 2018. This selection follows the departure of former dean, Dr. Patricia Sims, who accepted the position of President at […]

Summer 2018 Honors List

Posted: September 11, 2018
Dateline: September 10, 2018 Athens State University is delighted to honor the students who have been named to the President’s List and Provost’s List for the Summer 2018 semester. Through much hard work and determination, these students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. President’s List Jason Atchley […]

2017-18 Academic Honors & Awards Recipients

Posted: June 5, 2018
2017-18 Academic Honors & Awards Recipients June 4, 2018 Athens State University recently celebrated the achievements of its top students during the 2018 Honors Convocation. Through much hard work and determination, these students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. The following students received honors and awards for […]

Six Receive Honors During 2018 Alumni Awards Ceremony

Posted: April 23, 2018
2018 Alumni Award Honorees (left to right): Dr. Travis Schrimsher, Mrs. Mary Hovater, Mrs. Amanda Elgin, Dr. Joe Brasher, and Dr. Sheila H. Byrd April 23, 2018 The Athens State University Foundation, in conjunction with the University Alumni Association, hosted a Scholarship Reception and Alumni Awards ceremony on April 7, […]

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Hosts Spring Initiation

Posted: April 18, 2018
April 18, 2018 Athens State University’s Rho Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society recently held an initiation ceremony to honor its newest members. Co-counselors, Dr. Letitia Bergantz and Dr. Marla Williams, host the bi-annual initiation during the fall and spring semesters. The society inducts only those individuals […]

Reading Lab Opens

Posted: October 31, 2017
Reading Lab Opens Marsha White and Missy Ming Smith enjoy looking through the Reading Lab’s teaching materials. Athens State University is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new College of Education Reading Lab. The Reading Lab, located in Chasteen Hall, aims to give teacher candidates at Athens State […]

Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Named Star Chapter

Posted: September 27, 2017
Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Named Star Chapter Dr. John Berzett and Dr. Kim Roberts display the Delta Mu Delta Honor society Star Chapter certificate. Athens State University’s Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Mu Delta Honor society was recently named “Star Chapter” by the international […]

Education Majors Participate in Professional Development Schools

Posted: June 28, 2017
Education Majors Participate in Professional Development Schools Summer Academy at Burleson Elementary in Hartselle Several students from Athens State University’s College of Education are participating in the Professional Development Schools program this summer. Professional Development Schools are innovative institutions formed through partnerships between professional education programs and P–12 schools. The […]

Eight Receive Honors During the Athens State University Alumni Awards Event

Posted: April 30, 2017
Eight Receive Honors During the Athens State University Alumni Awards Event The Athens State University Foundation, in conjunction with the University Alumni Association, hosted a Scholarship Reception and Alumni Awards ceremony on April 8, 2017, in Carter Gymnasium. New scholarships and endowments were announced at the event, with remarks by […]

College of Education Students Participate in Global Project

Posted: April 19, 2017
College of Education Students Participate in Global Project Beginning February 22, seven College of Education Educational Technology Minor students will be joining the Flat Connections Global Project as Learning Concierges. The team will include Anna Baugher, Phillipia Fuqua, Kelleigh Killingsworth, Alexandria Romine, Myisha Timberlake, Daniel Whitcomb, and Samantha Williams. The […]

Bank Independent Honors Scholarship Recipients

Posted: September 14, 2016
Two Athens State University students were recently recognized as the first recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Memorial Endowed Scholarship.  Athens State students Misty Tubbs, a senior from Sheffield, and Kenzie Aldridge, a junior from Moulton, attended a reception in their honor with Athens State officials and Bank Independent representatives […]

Six Receive Honors during Annual Alumni Awards Event

Posted: April 25, 2016
On Saturday evening, April 23, the Athens State University Alumni Association recognized outstanding members of the Athens State community who have made significant contributions to their companies, community, and society as a whole. Pictured above leftt to right: Mark Lambert, Ginger Stone, Joyce Luker, Ralph Freehauf, Rick Mould The Distinguished […]

Bank Independent Honors Athens State Scholarship Recipients

Posted: November 2, 2015
Two Athens State University students were recognized on Wednesday as recipients of the second annual Bank Independent Scholarship. Jessica Cotton, a Senior from Somerville, and Kassidy Rittenberry, a Junior from Trinity, attended a reception in their honor with Athens State officials and Bank Independent representatives. Bank Independent President Macke Mauldin, […]
Kappa Delta Pi 2015 Initiation

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Hosts Spring Initiation

Posted: April 29, 2015

The Rho Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at Athens State University initiated twelve new members at a ceremony held in the Banquet Room of Sandridge Center on April 17, 2015. Professor Bonnie Heatherly, Chapter Counselor, Dr. Patricia Sims, Dean of the College of Education, and Ms. Haley Lewter, Chapter […]

Recent Alumni Receives New Teacher Grant from Alabama Power

Posted: February 18, 2015

Whitney Sutherland, a graduate of Athens State’s College of Education and a third grade teacher at Rolling Hills Elementary in Huntsville, was one of 16 first-year teachers in Alabama schools have to receive a $1,000 grant for classroom materials and supplies from the Alabama Power Foundation. Sutherland was nominated by […]