University of Alabama in Huntsville
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RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) is a campus ministry at UAH that desires to be a community that reaches students of divergent beliefs and doubts with the message of the gospel and equips them to love and serve Jesus and his church.
RUF exists to be a rest stop for the weary and a safe place for the unconvinced. Regardless of your background or beliefs, personal convictions or deep-seated doubts, RUF is a place for you to explore the truth claims of the bible and grow in your understanding of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him.
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Meet Our Team
Vinnie Athey
Vinnie grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2010. After college, he did the RUF internship at the University of Florida and met his lovely wife Molly, who was the RUF intern at Florida State. They got married in 2014 and moved to Charlotte, NC where Vinnie earned his M.Div. from RTS. The Atheys have been serving at RUF UAH since 2017. Vinnie enjoys trail running, music, and every DC professional sports team. Molly is an avid horticulturist and continues to expand her garden. The Atheys have 3 children, Rhys, Hazel, and Aubrey!
Skye (Bartz) Green
Skye grew up in Odenville, Alabama (a small town outside of Birmingham.) She graduated in 2022 from The University of Alabama in Huntsville with a degree in Human Resource Management. During college, she enjoyed sitting at coffee shops for hours, going on sunset hikes with friends, and making all forms of art. She is excited to stay at UAH to introduce freshmen to the things she loves most about Huntsville and minister to them in the process. Skye loves reading, 2 am conversations with friends, and firmly believes that her love language is coffee.
Kelley Murphree
Kelley was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She moved to the great State of Mississippi for undergrad at MSU where she immediately feel in love with the ministry of RUF as she learned how the truth and beauty of the gospel can be applied to our lives. In 2019, Kelley graduated with a degree in Secondary Education before moving even further south to serve as the RUF intern at The University of Southern Mississippi for three years. In 2022, she moved back home to Huntsville and transitioned into the role of Campus Staff at UAH. Kelley is honored at the opportunity to serve college students in her hometown and excited to see rolling hills, rockets, and white BBQ sauce again. When she isn't having coffee with students, you can find her cooking up a storm in her kitchen, taking a short walk on Monte Sano, or reorganizing her bookshelf.
Hyland Fittro
Hyland grew up in central Florida as one of seven homeschooled siblings and attended Florida State University, where he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and a minor in Film Studies. While at FSU he was blessed to attend RUF for the entirety of his time there, growing spiritually and forging God-centered friendships that helped him make it through college without losing sight of his Lord. In particular he was impacted by his wonderful RUF Staff, and as a result he felt God pushing him to join the ministry as an intern once he graduated and to help bring that same impact to others. From a young age Hyland’s favorite hobby was reading, particularly fantasy, and since writing his first book at age 12 he’s never stopped writing. His favorite book is The Silmarillion, and his goal is to one day read the book on every continent (including Antarctica) He’s looking forward to sharing his faith and passions in Alabama!