Volunteers use social distancing to ‘Plant the Campus Red’ at APSU
May 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Plant the Campus Red had its genesis following a natural disaster – the 1999 January tornado that tore through campus.
Volunteers planted around 3,600 plants on the campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation grant to connect campus to Clarksville Greenway
February 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (CMCCHF) recently awarded nearly $400,000 in grant funding to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to connect the APSU campus to the Clarksville Greenway.
Austin Peay State University students using a BCycle from the APSU campus station. (APSU)
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights thousands
December 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 60th annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, took place Saturday, December 7th, 2019 delighting thousands as it worked its way from the APSU campus through the streets of downtown.
Leading this year’s parade, which featured about 180 entries, was the family of the late Mike Robinson. His wife Rhonda, and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly, were this year’s grand marshals. A beloved local music legend and family man, Mike Robinson lost his long battle with cancer in August of 2019.
Clarksville held its 60th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th, 2019.
Clarksville Christmas Parade set for this Saturday
December 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, December 7th, 2019, the annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will begin at 5:00pm in downtown Clarksville.
The family of the late Mike Robinson, wife Rhonda Robinson and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly Robinson, will be this year’s grand marshals. Mike Robinson passed in August from cancer. He was a popular local musician, coach and most importantly a husband and father.
Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU students recreate campus buildings out of graham crackers
November 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On November 20th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge, funded by a Student Academic Success Initiative (SASI) grant. APSU students submitted nine graham cracker structures modeling a building — past or present — on Austin Peay State University’s campus.
Austin Peay State University Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: ‘Five Savory Dishes’ has world debut at Austin Peay State University
November 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – From Thursday, November 21st-Sunday, November. 24th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will present “Five Savory Dishes” – a world premiere evening of one-act plays written Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees to host winter meeting November 21st-22nd
November 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On November 21st-22nd, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees will host its winter meetings on the APSU campus.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University, College Possible partner to embed near-pear success coaches on campus
November 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Hampton Freeman, a student success coach embedded at Austin Peay State University (ASPU), said it takes about 10 minutes for students to relax and trust him.
“When they come in, they’ll put their bookbag down very neatly and make sure they’re sitting up straight,” he said. “Then later, I’ll notice them scooting back, crossing their legs, and you can just see from their posture, they’re comfortable.”
Aubrey Lewis, Hampton Freeman, DeNesha Bell and Edward Greer on the Austin Peay State University campus. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces annual Christmas Parade to be held December 7th
November 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that on Saturday, December 7th, the 60th annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will be at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The family of the late Mike Robinson, wife Rhonda Robinson and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly Robinson, will be this year’s grand marshals. Mike Robinson passed in August from cancer. He was a popular local musician, coach and most importantly a husband and father.
Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU Board of Trustees to hold fall meeting September 19th-20th
September 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On September 19th-20th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees will host its fall meetings on the APSU campus.
Members of Austin Peay State University’s Board of Trustees discuss University policies during a recent meeting. (APSU)
