Tag: Athens State News
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Accounting Club Receives 2020 Gold Award of Excellence, Outstanding Student Chapter
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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. The two will divide the duties of the Dean so that each can continue to…
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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 announcement that Dr. Joe Delap, former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, had been…
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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 Cybersecurity Operations with a minor in Information Systems Management. The recognition is the culmination of…
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Athens State Receives Approval to Offer Two New Degree Programs
Dateline: June 12, 2020 Athens State University has been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to offer two new bachelor’s degree programs and two new “badge” programs, all within the University’s College of Business. Beginning fall 2020, Athens State will admit students seeking bachelor’s degrees in Advanced Manufacturing Management and Occupational Health…
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Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and Concert Series Announcement
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have received a number of calls and emails concerning the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and related Concert Series. These are truly unprecedented times that have created a lot of uncertainty. For that reason, we have developed a timeline for making a decision regarding the convention so everyone…
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Psychology Students Engage with the Community to Give Back
Each semester, students from the Department of Behavioral Sciences/Psychology intern at various sites within the community. Also, students are required to complete a service project at the end of the internship. According to Dr. Vanessa Miller, professor, and internship coordinator, “The goal of the project is to help the site meet a need; and to…
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ACA Foundation Accepting Proposals for “Urban Art Initiative”
The Alabama Center for the Arts Foundation is currently accepting professional artist proposals for permanent public art installations as part of its “Urban Art Initiative” program. Proposed art should serve as a positive addition to the Decatur/Morgan County landscape as well as a catalyst for positive community engagement. The creation of the installation should include…
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“LOOK” Senior Art Exhibit to be Held Virtually
Athens State University faculty, staff, and students at the Alabama Center for the Arts have had to adjust to a “less-than-ideal” ending to the spring semester thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. On-ground classes transitioned to online formats and all in-person events were canceled. This consequently affected the bi-annual “LOOK” senior art exhibit, which was planned…