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11:30 pm Sunday, February 4, 2018

Athens State University honors students for fall 2017 semester

Athens State University is honoring students who have been named to the president’s list and provost’s list for the Fall 2017 semester.

Through much hard work and determination, these students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success.

President’s List:

Jared Brown – Russellville

Myra Webster – Red Bay

Provost’s List:

Hannah Bendall – Russellville

Ryan Champion – Spruce Pine

Luke Henry – Russellville

Lorena Lucas Hernandez – Russellville

Jeana Stanfield – Red Bay

Olivia Taylor – Russellville

Alana West – Russellville

Ciara Whitten – Phil Campbell

Elizabeth Wooten – Red Bay

For the full list of recipients, visit http://www.athens.edu/current-students/honors-list/.

Athens State University was founded in 1822, making it the oldest continuously-operated institute of higher learning in the state of Alabama. Offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and degree options in addition to graduate programs, Athens State focuses on providing affordable, flexible and high-quality options for all learners.

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