The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, “Orchestrating Beauty: A Synthesis of Nature and Technology” by Shawn Donahoo, set to open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Monday, May 6 and remain on display until Monday, June 10. Orchestrating Beauty explores “the beauty of nature beyond the natural.” “Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we can use it to reach beyond what we know,” Donahoo stated. “It offers a bridge to connect us to a previously unseen shore. The thrill of exploration can be a powerful experience that opens our imagi ..read more

The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions and comments. Jennifer Horne (of Tuscaloosa), former Alabama State Poet Laureate, recently published Odyssey of a Wandering Mind, the Str ..read more

Athens State University is pleased to welcome Tyler Jones as the new Executive Director of LaunchBox. Jones is a third-generation, dynamic entrepreneur hailing from the heart of Decatur, Alabama, where his innovative spirit has thrived. Over a span of more than a decade, Tyler has spearheaded the creation of four successful ventures, each reflecting his unwavering commitment to adaptability and innovation. He graduated from Huntingdon College armed with ambition and a determination to make a difference. With a keen eye for opportunity, Tyler established The Railyard restaurant in Decatur, AL ..read more

Athens State University’s Career Development Center hosted its Spring Career Fair on April 4. Special thank you to Runergy and Aetos Systems, Inc. for sponsoring this event. Nearly 200 job seekers had the opportunity to network with 60 companies including several North Alabama school systems, local accounting firms, Athens-Limestone Hospital, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics, Missile and Space Intelligence Agency, Cintas Corporation, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Athens State also partners with organizations across North Alabama, called Learning Partnerships, to assist the employees ..read more

Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly® School designation for 2024-2025 from Military Friendly®. The 537 schools included on this list provide the best higher education opportunities for veterans, their spouses, and the military community nationwide. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military r ..read more

The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues with a concert on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm with a performance by East Nash Grass. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. “Nashville’s newest bluegrass ambassadors,” East Nash Grass, comes as a refreshing break — a balance of undeniably hard-driving bluegrass alongside surprisingly introspective songwriting and earnest narration. Featuring a who’s-who of Nashville’s hottest young pickers, the joy and passion these musicians feel towards the genre is infused in every note they play and every wo ..read more

Magan Westbrook, an education major at Athens State University, serves her local community through the Bonner Leader Program (BLP). The BLP is a nationally recognized fellowship program that gives students the opportunity to attend college, while simultaneously engaging their talents and education in building and supporting their local communities. Through this program, the students are selected and paired with a non-profit, or community learning partner, to complete service hours. Westbrook is a member of the Bonner program and is partnered with Gathering Hope Foster Closet, located ..read more

Athens State University’s online Logistics and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program has been named one of the most affordable in the country, ranked #10 nationwide by SupplyChainGuide.org for 2024. This ranking was determined by calculating the total cost of the program including tuition costs and mandatory fees. Athens State’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management program focuses extensively on management information systems that are a key critical enabler of efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness. The program’s faculty, both full-time as well as adjunct, remain active in ..read more

The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line up. The convention, presented by Aetos Systems, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2 – Saturday, October 5, 2024. 2024 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line Up: Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 pm – Darin & Brooke Aldridge (Special Gospel Concert) *Free Preview Night – No Admission Ticket Required* Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 pm – The McLain Family Band Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 pm ..read more

The Athens State University Board of Trustees has authorized Senator Arthur Orr, Board Chair, to engage in contractual negotiations with Dr. Catherine Wehlburg for the role of President at Athens State University.   “I am honored to serve the Athens State University community and look forward to discussing what the future holds,” stated Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, currently serving as Interim President. “I am committed to leading with integrity, passion, and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence and am excited to continue the momentum we’ve built thus far.” “The Board is pleas ..read more