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Testing Center Receives National Recertification
The National College Testing Association (NCTA) has awarded recertification to the Athens State University Testing Center. NCTA certification is based on a review of professional testing practices including testing integrity, confidentiality, training, evaluations, contracts, management, staffing, services, facilities, mission statement,…
Retention Rates Increase Thanks to Title III Pathways Grant
In 2019, Athens State University was awarded a five-year, $2.1 million federal grant to enhance student support in the process of degree completion. A portion of the funds from the grant were used to hire Student Success Coaches who assist…
Staff Senate Raises Money for Mammogram Scholarships
The Athens State University Staff Senate raised over $400 during their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. All of the money collected was donated to the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation to be used for mammogram scholarships, which provide mammograms for women who are…
Men of Kennis program filling need for male teachers of color in the classroom
Last year, Athens State University launched an initiative to improve the pathway for students of color to become teachers in Alabama school districts. Data surrounding teaching and the diversity of teacher candidates on a national level shows that male teachers…
Athens State to Host Annual Veterans Day Program
Athens State University will host its annual Veterans Day program on November 11 at 10:00 am. This year’s event will be virtual and available to view via Zoom. Ted Janusz will serve as the event’s keynote speaker and the Athens…
The Athenian Players to Present Clue: Stay-at-Home Version
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Fall 2020 performance of Clue: Stay-At-Home Version adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, and directed by Dr. Hugh K. Long. Based on the iconic 1985…
Athens State Signs CO-OP Agreement with Local Universities
Athens State University recently signed a Co-Op Agreement with Calhoun Community College, Alabama A&M University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the University of North Alabama that will allow co-op students at Calhoun to transfer to any one of…
Barth Named Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
After an extensive, nationwide search that produced a number of highly-qualified candidates, Athens State University has appointed Dr. Richard Barth as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. Barth, who currently serves as Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at…
Golf Classic Raises Over $35,000 for Scholarships
The Athens State University Alumni Association hosted the 29th Annual Golf Classic on September 21 at Canebrake Club in Athens. The event raised over $35,000 for student scholarships, the most ever raised in the history of the event. Thanks to…
Athens State Welcomes Torregrosa as Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Torregrosa to campus as its new Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Kansas and was a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of…
ACA Opens Two New Gallery Shows
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of two exhibits this week. The 5th Annual Juried Faculty & Alumni Show opened on Wednesday, September 23 in the Main Gallery and showcases 41 selections from 23…
Athens State to Host Annual Constitution Day Celebration
Athens State University will be hosting its annual Constitution Day Celebration ceremony in the Kares Library Commons Area on Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 am. Dr. Sean Busick, Athens State University Professor of History, will speak on “Remembering the American…
Andrew Dollar Named Director of Center for Lifelong Learning
Athens State University is pleased to welcome Andrew Dollar as the new Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning. He assumed this position on September 1, 2020. A native of Alabama, Dollar has a BA from the University of Southern…
Athens State Awarded Suicide Prevention Grant
Athens State University has been awarded a $10,000 Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Program grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health. According to Dr. Vanessa Miller, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Athens State, the grant will be used to…
Athens State Degree Programs Receive ABET Accreditation
Athens State University is pleased to announce that it has received ABET accreditation for its Computer Science and Information Technology programs. The University is the only school in North Alabama to have its Information Technology program accredited by ABET. ABET…
Accounting Club Receives 2020 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…
Kerner Named Interim Dean of College of Business, Wright Named Associate Dean
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Kerner has been appointed as the Interim Dean of the College of Business and Dr. Lionel Wright has been appointed as the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business.…
Smith Named Interim Provost, LaFevor Named Interim VP for Academic Affairs
Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jackie Smith has been appointed as its interim Provost and Dr. Kim LaFevor has been appointed as its interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. This selection follows the recent…
2020 Fiddlers Convention Canceled Due to COVID-19
2020 Fiddlers Convention Canceled Due to COVID-19 With the health and safety of guests in mind due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fiddlers Steering Committee has announced that the 54th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention scheduled for October…
Delap Named Vice President for Corporate and Community Relations
Delap Named Vice President for Corporate and Community Relations Dr. Joe Delap has been appointed as Athens State University’s Vice President for corporate and Community Relations (VPCCR), a newly-created position to better enable the University to engage with external communities.…
Athens State Receives National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education Designation
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Athens State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the academic year 2025 for its Bachelor of Science in Management of…