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Due to potential severe weather, the Athens State University campus will close at 3 pm today (3/11/26), along with Athens State faculty, staff, & students at the ACA in Decatur. Classes will be held online. Students, please reach out to your instructors for more information.

Applications for the Compass Scholars Program for students in the College of Education are now O P E N!🐻 See if you are eligible. Apply to be a Compass Scholar today! athens.edu/academics/educ… #athensstate #OnwardEver #PawsUp #CompassScholars2026

Athens State University will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27. Please use your best judgment and caution as you travel to campus.

Campus will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to potential hazardous road conditions. Classes that can meet virtually will do so. Students are encouraged to check their Canvas courses for communication from instructors. Conditions will be assessed regarding Tuesday’s operations.

The Athens State campus will be closed starting Friday, Jan. 23 at 4:30 pm through the weekend due to winter weather. All scheduled events are canceled. Monday operations to be determined on Sunday afternoon based on conditions.

Come out to see The Wall That Heals and be sure to see the Hometown Heroes display, which shows the photos of service members on The Wall who list their home of record as our local area. You can see these photos on @VVMF’s Wall of Faces: vvmf.org/wall-of-faces

Come see the Hometown Heroes display, part of The Wall That Heals exhibit. It shows photos of service members on The Wall who list their home of record from our local area. Visit The Wall of Faces online at: vvmf.org/wall-of-faces

In a few days #TheWallThatHeals will be in town! See a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and a mobile Education Center on Nov. 6-9 at Beasley Field. Free & open to the public: 8:30 am on Nov. 6 - 2 pm on Nov. 9 | @VVMF

We were honored to support the Girl Scouts Leadership Summit! Making space for young leaders to develop skills, build confidence, & strengthen critical thinking abilities all while building friendships & enjoying time together paves the way to a brighter future. #PawsUp #GiveBack

We are pleased to share that Fall 2025 enrollment numbers are continuing to grow! This semester is the first time student enrollment has surpassed 3,000 since 2018. Read more: athens.edu/athens-state-h…

Struggling with test anxiety? Don’t miss this power-packed webinar designed to help you ace your next test! Join us on September 25 @ 6pm and walk away with new tools to help you this semester! Register today: bit.ly/3fLnpto

The Optimist Club of Athens held its last meeting on August 23, 2025 and donated $25,000 to the University as one final gesture of giving back to the community. Athens State was one of six nonprofit organizations to receive funds from the club.💙🐻 #OnwardEver #AthensState

Thinking about transferring? Join us for Transfer Day at Athens State on September 20 from 9 am-12 pm! This day was designed with YOU in mind. 🐻 👉 Register today: athensstate.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX…

Alumna Ashley Hargrove has done it all—TV, film, voice acting, writing. Now she’s coming back on Sept. 18 to share her journey + insider tips! 👥Q&A + Networking + Reception 📍ACA Recital Hall at 6:30 pm | 💻 Zoom option Register: athens.edu/hargrove Don’t miss it, Bears!

Did you come to Bear Bash?! We are taking on Fall 2025 and know it's gonna be a good one. Who's with us!?

Being a working adult student at Athens State doesn’t have to be exhausting. Adopt the habits in the article below to boost your energy and thrive in your studies. We can't wait to start the semester with you on Aug. 18! athens.edu/how-to-boost-y…

Have you been admitted to Athens State? Your Athens State Success Coach will serve as your academic advisor while you are with us! They will help you plan your classes and stay on track! Pro-tip: schedule an appointment with them each semester, you'll be glad you did!

New: Athens State’s Genocide Studies Certificate launches Fall 2025. 12 hours. Global impact. For students pursuing careers in education, government, NGOs & more. More info: athens.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/u…

Mark your calendar for the Carter Hall renovation ground breaking! 📅 Wed, Sept 3 | ⏰ 10 AM 📍 Carter Hall at Athens State Learn more about the project: athens.edu/carter-hall-ad… #AthensState #CarterHall #OnwardEver

The mini college fair at The Education Center on Redstone Arsenal was a great success. Amber Martinez, Assistant Director of Admissions at Athens State, met with potential students to share about their options at Athens State! Read the article! theredstonerocket.com/news/article_e…