Athens State University

Athens State University
Former name	Athens Female Academy (1822–1842) Athens Female Institute (1842–1889) Athens Female College (1889–1931) Athens College (1931–1998)
Type	Public upper-division university
Established	December 9, 1822; 201 years ago (1822-12-09)^[1]
President	Catherine Wehlburg (interim)
Students	3,500
Location	Athens , Alabama , United States 34°48′20″N 86°58′0″W / 34.80556°N 86.96667°W / 34.80556; -86.96667
Nickname	Bears
Mascot	Hebrew the Bear
Website	Official website

Athens State University is a public upper-division university in Athens, Alabama. Its academics are housed in three colleges: Education, Arts and Sciences, and Business.

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History

Athens State University is Alabama's oldest educational institution of higher learning. It began as the Athens Female Academy in 1822.^[1] The Methodist Church began oversight of the institution in 1842, changing the name to Athens Female Institute. It became Athens Female College in 1889.^[2]

In 1931 the name was shortened to Athens College when it became coeducational.

On May 10, 1974, the board of trustees requested from the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church that the college seek affiliation with the State of Alabama. At its annual meeting in June 1974, the conference gave the board this permission and authorized the transfer of the college to the State of Alabama.

In June 1975, the college was accepted by the Alabama State Board of Education subject to the appropriation of operating funds by the Alabama legislature. Later that year, the legislature appropriated funds for the operation of the college to serve the graduates of state junior, community, and technical colleges/institutions.

Later, in 1998, the college became Athens State University.^[3]

On May 11, 2012, a bill was passed by the Alabama legislature allowing the creation of an autonomous board of trustees for the university. This board took office in October 2012. Athens State University remains the only upper-division university in the State of Alabama.

Athens State College Historic District


Athens State College Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Founders Hall is a contributing property to the historic district
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Location	202--212 and 311 N. Beaty St., central campus area roughly bounded by Beaty, Pryor and Hobbs Sts., Athens, Alabama
Area	8.6 acres (3.5 ha)
Built	1842
Architect	Hiram Higgins
Architectural style	Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Greek Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.	85000254^[4]
Added to NRHP	February 14, 1985

The Athens State College Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1985. It includes Founders Hall, which was built in 1842–44. Founders Hall is individually listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.

Notable alumni

Chris Guillebeau, personal development author
Mike Kirkland (politician), member of the Alabama House of Representatives
Steve Mizerak, billiards, winner of the U.S. Open in the 1970s
Gary Redus, Major League Baseball player^[5]
Dale Strong, member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Ha Soo Whang, social worker

References

^ ^a ^b Act 98. To incorporate the trustees of Athens female academy, in Limestone county. Acts Passed at the Fourth Annual Session of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama. Published January 1823. Act approved December 9, 1822. Pages 122-123. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
^ Athens State College Catalog. Athens State College. 1993.
^ Poovey, Bill (May 9, 1998). "Governor gives legislators 'pork' money at last minute". The Montgomery Advertiser. Montgomery, Alabama. p. 9.
^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
^ Carroll, Andrew. "Will Redus carry on state tradition?", The Tuscaloosa News, January 29, 1984, page 4B.

External links

Official website
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. AL-301, "Athens College, Founder's Hall, Beaty Street, Athens, Limestone County, AL", 2 photos, 11 measured drawings, 2 data pages
HABS No. AL-306, "Beaty-Mason House, 211 South Beaty Street, Athens, Limestone County, AL", 9 photos, 9 measured drawings, 3 data pages

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