Tag: Albany State University

Albany State to name building after former president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields

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Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University (ASU) will see new growth on campus in the near future. In addition to the $11.9M Nursing and Health Sciences Simulation Center and the ongoing renovations, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR) has approved two new building projects, including a major renovation and the naming of a building to honor former ASU president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields.  “Thank you to the University System of Georgia (USG) for approving new construction on campus as Albany State University sees its fourth…

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Albany State Volleyball gets homecoming win over Fort Valley

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams won their 5th straight game after defeating the Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-0) on volleyball homecoming at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on Tuesday evening.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (14-10) overall and (14-1) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.  It was the Golden Rams 10th victory at home. The Wildcats fell to (10-12) overall and (5-10) in the conference.   The Golden Rams won set 1 by the score of (25-19).  In set 2, the Golden…

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Legendary Albany State coach Hampton Smith passes away

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Hampton Smith, the most successful coach in the history of Albany State football has passed away at the age of 89 according to a statement released by the University. “On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State University is deeply saddened to share the passing of former ASU football and baseball Coach Hampton Smith. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.” For over 20 years during his time at the university, Coach Smith made a significant impact on the ASU community both on and off the…

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2023 Move-in day for Albany State freshmen and transfers

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Quinn Gray, Sr., the 14th head football coach at Albany State University, welcomed a plethora of freshmen and transfers to campus for move-in day on Tuesday, August 1. The day started with players checking in and moving into their dorm rooms between 8:00 am – 11:00 am.  At 11:30 am, Coach Gray and his staff held a players and parents meeting.  During the meeting, Dr. Kristene Kelly (Director of Athletics) was introduced.  After lunch, the players participated in several breakout sessions on topics…

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3rd ASU Golf Classic coming in June

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University (ASU) Third Annual Athletics Golf Classic will be held at the Flint River Municipal Golf Course on Friday, June 16, 2023.  The Flint River Municipal Golf Course is located at 2000 McAdams Road in Albany, Georgia.     Registration for the Golf Classic will begin at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.  The classic will be a 4-Person Scramble Format.   Championship, traditional flights, registration, and the range open at 7 am.  Championship Flight teams will split and play with two…

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Albany State to host 2023 Alice Coachman Invitational

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Alice Coachman Invitational Saturday, April 8, 2023 Albany, Georgia  Locations:The Annual Alice Coachman Invitational will be held at the Robert Cross Track and Field Complex located on the campus of  Albany State University-East Campus.  The Robert Cross Track is an eight Lane Rekortan M-99 track. All Field Event venues are located within the perimeter of the facility Start Times: The Men’s Hammer Throw will begin at 9:30 AM Saturday morning (Women will follow the Men) The Javelin Throw (Men then Women) will immediately follow the Hammer Throw All…

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Albany State Tennis sweeps Point University

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams tennis team defeated Point University (7-0) this afternoon at the ASU West Campus Tennis Complex.  The Golden Rams improved to (13-4) overall while the Skyhawks fell to (1-8) overall. In doubles play, Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson won their match (6-1).  Allyah Williams Sumana Panauganti defeated their opponents (7-5).  Bianca Leao and Carla Sorroche won their match by default. In singles, Natalya Ogunwale won her match (6-1 & 6-3).  Bianca Leao  won (6-1 & 6-1).  Carla Sorroche won her match (6-1 & 6-1).  Allyah Williams and Sumana Panauganti won their respective matches by default.

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Robert Skinner named Albany State interim Director of Athletics

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Albany State University women’s basketball coach will now wear two hats, as he was named interim Director of Athletics, effective Match 6. From Albany State Atheltics: Coach Skinner steps into the interim role with more than 43 years as a successful coach and community leader.  In addition to coaching women’s basketball at ASU, Coach Skinner has been the head women’s volleyball, and softball coach.  He has established himself as a well-respected coach in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and is a beloved member of the ASU family.  In Coach…

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Albany State Basketball splits homecoming matchup with Fort Valley State

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams men and women’s basketball teams split with the Fort Valley State University Wildcats in front of over 5,000 fans at The Jones Brother Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex for the Basketball Homecoming Games on the ASU East Campus.  In game 1, the women defeated the Wildcats (48-44).  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (7-16) overall and more importantly, (5-12) in the SIAC.  The Wildcats fell to (5-15) overall and (5-12) in the conference. The Golden Rams…

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Albany State basketball takes pair of Ls courtesy of Morehouse

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Couretsy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams lost (66-56) to the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday afternoon at the Forbes Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  It was the Maroon Tigers second time defeating the Golden Rams this week. With the loss, the Golden Rams are now (6-15) overall and (6-9) in the SIAC while the Maroon Tigers improved to (10-8) overall and (7-6) in the SIAC.  Malik Parker was the lone Golden Ram in double figures.  Parker finished with 19 points in 28 minutes of action for Albany…

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