On May 3, 2019, the university named Kares Library in honor of Dr. Robert Kares and Mrs. Gale Kares.
Robert graduated from Athens College in 1968 and Gale is a retired librarian. As philanthropists and visionaries, their financial gifts and commitments provide valued resources to current students and faculty and will benefit library users far into the future.
Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Gale Kares, Dr. Robert Kares, Toni Carter (Director of Kares Library)