Posts by Lauren Blacklidge

ATHENS – Athens State University is collaborating with the autonomous fundraising platform Givzey | Version2.ai to launch a virtual engagement officer. This tool will help the university engage its stakeholders […]

ATHENS – It’s time to sit back, relax and take in some smooth fiddle playing. The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series kicks off Thursday when Larry Cordle, Carl […]

ATHENS – Described as “more of a history show than … an art show,” Athens State University is hosting “Vietnam: Then & Now,” an art exhibition featuring the powerful work […]

ATHENS – Athens State has received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, school officials announced. The announcement came during the association’s annual meeting in Long […]

Athens State has largest student enrollment since 2018

ATHENS –With the fall semester underway, enrollment numbers are continuing to grow at Athens State University. The university has a headcount of more than 3,000 students with more than 27,700 […]

ATHENS – With plans of serving as a hub for campus and community life, Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. […]

ATHENS – To meet the demand for the ever-growing cybersecurity industry, Athens State University is offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education recently approved a […]

ATHENS – There is a new shop for all-things Athens State and just in time for the start of the new academic year. The aptly named Pillar & Paw is […]

ATHENS – With a goal of raising $50,000 in 24 hours, Athens State University is hosting its fourth annual Giving Day next month. Athenian Giving Day was established for the […]

ATHENS – Cedrick Nkulu has been named Athens State University’s Chief Information Officer, the university announced. “I am thrilled to join Athens State University, an institution renowned for its unwavering commitment […]

ATHENS – Flag Day is officially celebrated Saturday but Athens State is hosting a special celebration Friday. At noon, the university’s annual Flag Day ceremony will take place in the […]

ATHENS – In a symbolic event that honored 73 education graduates, the Athens State College of Education hosted its inaugural Teachers’ Pinning Ceremony. “Although pinning ceremonies are traditionally associated with […]

ATHENS – About a year after being named president, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg was officially inaugurated today as Athens State University’s 39th president. “What an extraordinary and humbling moment this is,” […]

ATHENS – Athens State University is one of eight universities nationwide to receive a grant to design innovative approaches to career services. Athens State received the $300,000 award which will […]

ATHENS – The organizers of the annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention aren’t fiddling around when it comes to the annual music festival. In fact, with the convention still […]

Athens State wins BBB Torch Award for ethics

ATHENS – Athens State University has been honored by the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama as the winner of the 2024 Torch Award for Ethics in the Large Business […]

ATHENS – Wallace State Community College and Athens State University have joined forces to create a tuition savings pathway that gives students the opportunity to receive a tuition discount at both […]

ATHENS – A California man wasn’t fiddling around Saturday night when he came away with the title of Tennessee Valley Fiddle champion. But, then again, he was. Tristan Clarridge of […]

Athens State wins grant to fund Fiddlers Concert Series

ATHENS – Athens State University has received a $12,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund the 2025 Fiddlers Concert Series, a year-long series of bluegrass concerts […]

ATHENS – Dr. Denver Betts, Tommy Coblentz, and Donna Coleman have been appointed to the Athens State University Board of Trustees, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Their appointments are for a […]

ATHENS – Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus this week for the 57th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. This is […]

ATHENS – The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series continues next month with a concert with a performance by Chris Jones & the Night Drivers. The concert will be […]

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