Every student has a unique path for completing their degree. Explore some of the many ways our students have found success with Athens State.
“The thing I try to relay to students I work with is ‘Don’t give up.’ Going to school was a struggle. I had to work full time and go to…
“My children, who are in different phases of college, always say ‘I’m behind! I’m behind! I’ve got to hurry up!’ My response to that is…
As a history major, Taylor never imagined that she would become a lawyer. She had no family or friends involved in the occupation, and yet she…
Athens State will give a person a chance. This school makes a difference in lives. Remarkable things happen. Dr. Glenn Connor knows….
I believe that I received a good education when I was at Athens. All of my family feels that way. Athens State University means a whole…
“What would you think if somebody came out of the blue and gave you a knighthood?” jokingly asked retired Navy veteran and Athens State alumnus,…
“I want to help strengthen family units, as I believe that when people are raised in a healthy, strong, loving family environment, they can…
“I’m proud to say that I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart since a young age. We married in September of 2001 and welcomed our son,…
“I’ve always been a creative person, a creative kid. I used to think that I wanted to build jets one day and become an engineer. But after…
From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I have always had a love for children and being around children. As I got older, if someone…
“After I graduated from high school, I attended Calhoun Community College and played baseball on a scholarship while I obtained a two-year degree…
Meet Ally, Athens Bible School Class of 2018, one of Athens State’s newest faces on campus. Majoring in elementary education with dreams of…
People might say things, but go for what you believe in and stick with it, because you will accomplish a lot more doing something you actually…
“I just want to be the type of teacher that makes a difference in a child’s life. If I can reach at least one person, then I feel like I’ve…
If there’s an event going on around campus, chances are good that you’ll see Jeremy, one of the most active members of Athens State’s student…
After moving to Huntsville from Florida with her family, Courtney was on an urgent mission to transfer to a new college that would accept all of the…
Victoria is an aspiring musician and College of Education student who is turning her dreams into a reality. When it comes to following our…
A recent college graduate, Elizabeth used her Management degree to land her dream job of being a real estate agent! “Starting my career at such…
The day that I knew I was passionate about the natural world, I wanted to not only learn more about it, but teach and educate others of its…
