Athens State University

We are ready for a spooky weekend! Happy Halloween 🎃

What are your plans this weekend? Tell us in the comments!

The Alumni Association enjoyed a gathering at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention earlier this month. We always love getting to catch our alumni & friends coming back to campus to support our events.

Did you know the Fiddlers Convention is also a fundraiser to support student scholarships at Athens State? It's true! Each ticket sold makes a positive impact for our campus and students.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year!

We were excited to welcome the Leadership Greater Huntsville alumni group to campus for their Athens Reboot Day! We're proud to be part of a region filled with communities working together to move North Alabama forward! 💙🐻

Happy to all who celebrate! 🐾 Meet Skittles, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg's furry friend! Skittles is a true academic at heart, bringing a bit of feline wisdom and lots of purrs to campus life. You can most often find her resting in a calm, quiet space. Share a photo of your cat today to celebrate with Skittles and our Athens State community! 🐱💙

Thinking about graduate school but not sure what to expect?

For many students, not knowing what graduate school is really like can be the biggest barrier to moving forward. That is exactly why we created this webinar. Our goal is to provide clarity and context so you can make the most informed decision for your future.

Join us for: An Inside View of Graduate School at Athens State

Date: November 5th
Time: 12:00 pm

In this session, you will:
• Hear directly from current graduate students
• See where to locate and how to navigate a course syllabus
• Preview a typical assignment
• Gain real insight into the day to day graduate experience
• Ask your questions and get honest answers

You will walk away with a clear understanding of what to expect and whether graduate school at Athens State is the right next step for you.

We look forward to connecting with you.
Register today: https://athensstate.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events #/esr?eid=a1EaJ000001T0SHUA0

Please join Athens State University and the Alabama Veterans Museum as we welcome Colonel (Retired) Steve A. Erickson as our guest speaker at this year's veterans appreciation luncheon on November 11 at 11 am.

We will hold the event at the Alabama Veterans Museum located at 114 W. Pryor St. | Athens, AL.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot by Friday, November 6 at 5:00 PM.

RSVP today: https://events.humanitix.com/athens-veterans-day-program-2026

Join us at Athens State! We have several openings available. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive, rewarding atmosphere.

Visit jobs.athens.edu for the full list of job openings and more information!

Staff/Administrative Positions:
*University Courier & Print Shop Assistant
*Career Specialist
*RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success

Happy National Transfer Student Week! We have been celebrating our students BIG. All month long💙 From virtual tiny campfire events, to the turning leaves - turning inward gathering, and lunch with the President…this month, week, and truly every day are about celebrating the transfer student journey.

Why? Because ALL Athens State Bears are transfers!

We hope you know we see you right where you are and work to make Athens State the best fit for your current season of life. Sending all the love to our students this week 🫶 Share one of your favorite Athens State memories in the comments!


Athens State Student Activities
Higher Education Partnership

Need plans this weekend? Check out River Clay in downtown Decatur! Check out their page for more details.

S/O Alabama Center for the Arts as one of the Curator sponsors!👏

🗓️ It’s almost here!

In less than 48 hours, downtown Decatur turns into River Clay for our eleventh year. We could not be more excited to celebrate with you!

Want first dibs? Rendezvous is Friday night, and it’s your chance to see (and buy) the art before the crowds. Tickets are going fast at riverclay.org.

The forecast is looking perfect, so grab your friends, your family, and your well-behaved four-legged friends and come see us Saturday and Sunday on the Decatur City Hall lawn.

Coming from out of town? Our friends at Decatur Morgan County Tourism have discounted hotel rates ready for you at https://bit.ly/488qW98

A big thank-you to our Presenting Sponsor, Plastic Recyclers Southeast, Inc. ♻️
This year, they not only supported the festival but also invited North Alabama students to take on an unfamiliar medium for The Art of Recycling competition: recycled plastic. Don't miss the results!

Congressman Dale Strong has secured a $1 million federal funding award through the FY2026 appropriations process to support the renovation and expansion of Carter Hall at Athens State University.

The funding will support capital improvements to transform Carter Hall into a workforce development and multipurpose center designed to help prepare highly skilled workers from communities across North Alabama. The project will strengthen the university’s ability to support regional workforce needs, promote economic growth, and provide flexible space for training and community activities.

“The new workforce development center at Athens State University is an investment in North Alabama’s future, helping students gain the skills and experience they need to succeed,” said Congressman Dale Strong.

Read more: https://www.athens.edu/congressman-dale-strong-announces-1-million-federal-funding-award-for-carter-hall-renovation/