APSU professors Antonio Thompson, Christos Frentzos complete work on two-volume study of American military history
January 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The discussion of American military history can be approached in a seemingly endless variety of ways. With so many tactical, political and societal viewpoints to be considered, even the most educated scholars or enthusiastic students can become lost in a sea of information.
But what if the focus was narrowed to the people, places and events at the core of these historic conflicts?
(L to R) Dr. Antonio Thompson and Dr. Christos Frentzos. (APSU Student Assistant Taylor Slifko)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for September 4th, 2014
September 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
Author Sue Culverhouse Speaks at the Woodward Library Society at APSU
March 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – 
On the first day of spring, the Woodward Library Society held their much delayed Winter Program featuring author Sue Culverhouse, the author of Tennessee Literary Luminaries at the Woodward Library on the campus of Austin Peay State University. The program was originally scheduled to be held in February 2014, but was delayed due to inclement weather.
Author Sue Culverhouse speaking at the Woodward Library Society’s WInter Program
APSU’s Becky Starnes writes book about City of Clarksville
January 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – “It’s all about soul,” Dr. Becky Starnes, Austin Peay State University professor of public management, said, referring to her recently published book, “Challenges in City Management: A Case Study Approach.”
“I believe that people often lose touch with their cities,” she said. “We may grow complacent and take the cities we live in for granted. For example, we drive on our city roads almost every day. Yet, have we ever stopped to think about the history of that road? When was it built, why was it built, what’s the story behind its name or how does it contribute to the quality of life in our community?”
“Challenges in City Management: A Case Study Approach” by APSU professor Dr. Becky Starnes.
Austin Peay State University’s Lisa Lewis publishes tap dance textbook
November 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Lisa Lewis, Austin Peay State University associate professor of Health and Human Performance, has spent much of her life in a pair of tap shoes.
As a young dancer, she trained under tap legends such as Gregory and Maurice Hines and Al Gilbert, and she later traveled the country during her career as a professional dancer.
Beginning Tap Dance by Dr. Lisa Lewis
APSU to host reading by Young adult author Nnedi Okorafor
July 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The author Nnedi Okorafor doesn¹t write stories that feel tired or predictable. Her books, which mash up literary genres from African literature to science fiction and fantasy, stand out for their originality and their abilities to take young readers on unexpected journeys.
“There’s more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafor’s work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics,” the celebrated author Ursula K. Le Guin wrote in a recent review. [Read more]
Famed young adult author Nnedi Okorafor to read at APSU on July 20th
June 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The author Nnedi Okorafor doesn’t write stories that feel tired or predictable. Her books, which mash up literary genres from African literature to science fiction and fantasy, stand out for their originality and their abilities to take young readers on unexpected journeys.
“There’s more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafor’s work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics,” the celebrated author Ursula K. Le Guin wrote in a recent review. [Read more]
Austin Peay State Universtiy’s Degree Compass finalist for prestigious IMS Global award
March 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – If you follow trends and news pertaining to higher education, then you know one of the more exciting developments in recent years is the new Degree Compass course recommendation system that was created at Austin Peay State University.
The system, which was lauded by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the article, “The Netflix Effect: When Software Suggests Students’ Courses,” works similar to sites such as Netflix and Amazon.com by suggesting to students what courses best fit their talents and programs of study. [Read more]
November First Thursday ArtWalk
October 31, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
New book by APSU professor examines crime fiction and society in Argentina
September 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On a warm, sunny day in Argentina, a wealthy woman known as Yiya Murano invited three of her close friends over for some tea. The women sat down for a pleasant afternoon of conversation, not realizing that Murano had added a good amount of poison to the powdered cookies she was serving. By the next day, all three women were dead.
Investigators quickly learned that Murano was operating a ponzi scheme. Her friends had trusted her with their investments, but she ended up losing all their money. Rather than admitting her mistakes, she bought some cyanide and then made a friendly invitation for an afternoon of tea and cookies. [Read more]
