In 2017, the University began formulating plans for celebrating our 200th anniversary in 2022. A significant part of our Bicentennial Celebration revolves around updating our history as recorded in Dr. Elva Bell McLin’s 1994 book titled Athens State College. We recognize that Dr. McLin’s intentions were to record as much of the history as [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
“The Board, Faculty, and Staff – everybody at Athens State is focused on how we can reach out and touch our students. It’s all about making the Athens experience personal.” Ms. Cathy Dickens (Class of 1993) says the personalized attention she received from faculty and staff is what got her through. [...]
“As a first generation college student and product of a single-parent home, I understand the sacrifices that my mother made every day that motivated me to make my life better. My Athens State experience allowed me to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in education with the help of a foundation scholarship." [...]
