College of Arts & Sciences

Summer Writing Summit

WHERE WILL THE SUMMIT TAKE PLACE? June 26– on the campus of Athens State University in Athens, AL June 27–at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur, AL WHAT […]

Thanksgiving Break (No Classes, Campus Closed)

Thanksgiving Break (No Classes, Campus Open)

Spring 2024 Registration Begins

Summer Writing Summit

Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Writing Summit, a two-day event for faculty, staff, students and community! This year local authors will facilitate sessions on: writing poetry beating writer’s […]

Athens State Kicks Off Fall Semester and Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

Dateline: August 14, 2023 – Athens State University welcomed back faculty, staff, and students to campus today as the University began its Fall semester. Interim President, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, shared […]

Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama to Open July 13

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that the 2023 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama will be opening on July 13. The exhibit is a traveling […]

Athens State’s BSN program receives CCNE Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has announced that Athens State University’s Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing has been accredited by the CCNE Board of Commissioners for five years, […]

Athens State graduate Carrie Trousdale became nurse to show compassion

Her mother’s illness inspired Carrie Trousdale to pursue a nursing degree at Athens State University and go into the medical field, determined to be a nurse who shows her patients […]

Athens State Ranked by OnlineU in Several “Most Affordable” Categories

OnlineU has ranked Athens State among the most affordable colleges and degree programs in the country in the following categories: As an upper-division institution that serves non-traditional students, affordability is […]

The Athenian Players to present “The Rocket Men” by Crystal Skillman

In the first-ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the […]

Athens State Student Publishes Research Paper

Athens State biology and honors student, Evan Marth, published a paper in Gulf and Caribbean Research, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. This paper is the result of Marth’s summer Research Experience […]

Religious Studies Program Ranks Among Top Online Master’s Degrees in 2023

Athens State has been ranked as one of the nation’s best online master’s degree programs in Religious Studies. Just six percent of regionally accredited postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position. […]

Alabama Center for the Arts Celebrates Youth Art Month

The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) annual Youth Art Month celebration is underway. The Annual Showcase of young talent features 116 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, […]

Athens State University Honors Students for Fall 2022 Semester

Dateline: February 2, 2023, Athens, AL – Athens State University is delighted to honor the students who have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall […]

Huntsville Hospital partners with Athens State University to train more nurses

A new partnership between Athens State University and Huntsville Hospital could help combat the nursing shortage. It started Friday, when the president of Huntsville Hospital and the president of Athens […]

More students in Athens State’s new program for nursing bachelor’s degrees

Amberly Taylor fell in love with caring for others as a child, and it led to her becoming a nurse and the first person in her family to attend college.

Dr. C. David Ragsdale Selected as Dean of College of Arts & Sciences

Athens State University is pleased to announce that Dr. C. David Ragsdale will become the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective August 12, 2022. “We welcome Dr. […]

New Exhibits at the Alabama Center for the Arts

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibits this month: “Celebrating the Life, Art, and Spirit of Guy McClure, Jr.,” featuring works […]

Athens State to Offer BFA In Art

Beginning in Fall 2021, Athens State University will offer students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art. The BFA degree is for students who are serious about […]

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 […]

Athens State Awarded Suicide Prevention Grant

Athens State Degree Programs Receive ABET Accreditation

Alabama Center for the Arts “Continuation” Exhibit Now on Display Virtually

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest art exhibit, “Continuation,” on display now through July 1. “Continuation” features the uniquely artistic talents of Guadalupe Lanning […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Athens State University Earns Tree Campus USA Recognition

Athens State University has received the honor of being recognized by Tree Campus USA for the year 2019 by promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in forestry conservation […]

Athenian Players to Present INK

The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Spring 2020 performance of INK, “A play about the creation of the Rorschach test, finding your better half, and living […]

Athens State Students Win Addy Awards

Two Athens State students were recently honored at the 2019-2020 American Advertising Awards in Huntsville. Ashley Rumph won a Silver ADDY for her still photography campaign “The Road.” Alison Scalf […]