"Athens State smoothed off my rough edges, prepared me in thinking and planning and in the service." “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, Johnny Corbin, who recently was knighted as Commander [...]
Dateline: June 21, 2019 As part of the City of Athens Bicentennial Bash in November 2018, the Friendship Quilters Guild created quilts that represent iconic and historic places in Athens and Limestone County. To represent Athens State University, Jane Cook of Madison, Alabama created the “Hebrew the Bear” quilt and won 2nd place in [...]
“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 lot to the Newby family. It has helped us to grow and be successful.” Growing cotton is second nature to long-time farmer and Limestone [...]
Dateline: June 10, 2019 Athens State University’s online Supply Chain Management degree program has been named one of the best in the country by BestColleges.com. Ranked #6 nationwide, the program rose six spots from its place on last year’s list. Supply Chain Management is one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States [...]
Dateline: June 7, 2019 Athens State is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel O’Sullivan as Director of Major Gifts and Annual Giving within the Office of University Advancement. O’Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in Economics and German and a master’s degree in International Management from [...]
Dateline: June 5, 2019 Athens State University will host the 53rd annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, presented by Huntsville International Airport, from October 3-5 at the school’s campus in Athens, Alabama. Musical competitions will be held on the Alabama Farmers Cooperative Main Stage in front of Founders Hall and the Aetos Systems Stage [...]
Dr. Angeline Nazaretian, a long-time member of the Athens State community, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Known to most as “Angie” or “Miss N,” she began her tenure at Athens College in 1958 and called it her home for more than 42 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanne [...]
“Athens State will give a person a chance. This school makes a difference in lives. Remarkable things happen.” Dr. Glenn Connor (Class of 1977) knows. His life was changed by an encounter on a high school basketball court. He had just finished a game when Athens Coach Oba Belcher introduced [...]
Dateline: May 30, 2019 The Athens State University Alumni Association hosted the 28th Annual Golf Classic on May 23. The event, held at Canebrake Club in Athens, raised approximately $20,000 for student scholarships. The generosity of golfers, donors, and volunteers helped fund student scholarships ranging in amount from $1,500-$4,000 annually. Prizes were awarded for [...]
Dateline: May 21, 2019 The Athens State University Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Philip Way as the 37th president of Athens State University. The appointment was made after a unanimous vote by Board members at its meeting on Friday, May 17. Way, who currently serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student [...]
