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Calhoun Warhawks Basketball Makes History: Men's Team Advances to First ACCC Tournament, Women Earn Third Straight Bid
History is in the making for Calhoun Community College’s basketball teams! For the first time since its return in 2022, the Calhoun men’s basketball team has earned a spot in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division 1 Tournament, marking a major milestone for the program. Meanwhile, the Calhoun Lady Warhawks basketball team is making their third consecutive tournament appearance, proving their continued dominance on the court. The tournament, which features the top six teams in the
Calhoun Community College Hosts Annual Spring Job Fair with Over 40 Employers
Calhoun Community College’s Career Services team is excited to announce its Annual Spring Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on the Decatur campus. The event will be held during two convenient sessions: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. No registration is required, and the event is free and open to Calhoun students, alumni, and the general public.One of North Alabama’s largest hiring events, the Spring Job Fair will feature over 40
Calhoun Announces Applications for Paid Engineering Internship Program
Revolutionizing Career Paths in Systems Engineering Technology Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its innovative Systems Engineering Technician (SET+) pilot program. This program provides individuals with the opportunity to earn a degree in just two years while gaining hands-on experience with a leading engineering company and earning a salary. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort, and thedeadline to apply is March 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. CST. According to Cynthia
Athens State University Names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg as the 39th president of Athens State University. This appointment marks the third woman to be named as a permanent president – the first in almost a century. Wehlburg succeeds Dr. Philip Way and has served as Interim President since January 2023. She originally joined the Athens State team in June 2021 as the University’s Provost. Dr. Wehlburg received her B.S. in Psychology and her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational
Calhoun Grad Earns Dual Nursing Degree through UAH Partnership
As the spring semester draws to a close at Calhoun Community College, Kehinde Oyediran stands on the brink of a significant milestone. Among the graduating students who will soon walk across the stage during the college’s commencement ceremony, Oyediran's journey is particularly inspiring. Not only will he receive his associate's degree in Nursing from the college, but he also recently attained his bachelor's degree in nursing from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) through the college’s
FUN Media Group Announces Partnership with Priceville High School Sports
The FUN Media Group is proud to announce a brand new partnership with Priceville High School sports! FUN Radio, 104.9 FM and funradioal.com, serving the greater Decatur / Madison area, is now the flagship station for Priceville Bulldog football and basketball beginning in this fall. "It's an exciting time for our company; the city of Priceville and the Priceville Bulldog community. Our FUN 104.9 FM frequency originates from the heart of Priceville. I firmly believe that Priceville High School, under
Alabama Center for the Arts to Host Writers' Series Event
Decatur, AL – The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions and comments. Jennifer Horne (of
