New APSU leadership society inducts large inaugural class
December 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In recent years, Austin Peay State University (APSU) has marketed itself as a training ground for future leaders, and that reputation was reinforced this fall when the University founded a new chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
General public tickets now available for APSU Homecoming concert featuring Frankie Ballard
October 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – General public tickets are now available for a concert featuring platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard, with special guest Jason Mizelle.
The event, presented by the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC), is a part of 2016 Austin Peay State University Homecoming.
Platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard to headline APSU’s 2016 Homecoming Concert
September 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As a part of the 2016 Austin Peay State University Homecoming week of events, the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC) presents a concert featuring platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard, featuring special guest Jason Mizelle.
The concert takes place Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00pm in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the University campus. Tickets are $10.00 for students until October 2nd and $20.00 for students after October 3rd, and may be purchased online at www.austinpeaytickets.com
Nationally-recognized speaker, non-profit founder to speak at APSU Unity Celebration
March 16, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Alex Sheen has a young face, so when people see him walking around in a relaxed T-shirt, they don’t realize he was once a corporate executive for Hyland Software, an organization featured in Fortune Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For list.
University of Memphis professor Dr. Beverly Bond to discuss 1866 Memphis Massacre at APSU on March 31st
March 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The bitter fighting which defined the Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865 when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the last major Confederate army at Appomattox Courthouse.
But the laying down of arms and the realization of a Union victory did little to quell the fires of hatred in the newly reunited and “reconstructed” United States of America.
APSU’s Victor Felts presented with Southeastern Interfaternity Conference’s highest honor
February 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Victor Felts, director of Student Life and Engagement at Austin Peay State University, was presented with the Dr. Karlem Riess Award during this month’s Southeastern Interfaternity Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Dr. Karlem Riess Award is the highest honor bestowed to an individual by the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference.
Recording artists MKTO, Muddy Magnolias headline APSU Homecoming Concert
October 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As a part of the 2015 Austin Peay State University Homecoming week of events, the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC) presents a concert featuring national recording artists MKTO, featuring special guest Muddy Magnolias.
5th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU April 10th
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a presidential election year, names like Hillary and Sarah often stand out because all the other candidates stumping for votes are usually men.
The question of why women often shy away from politics has troubled Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science, since she was a doctoral student, and in 2010 she decided to host an event to encourage a new generation of women to get involved in the political process.
Host of ABC’s “What Would You Do” to speak at Austin Peay State University on March 4th
February 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Jackie Quaid, a notorious jewelry thief, showed up in a Springfield, Missouri, pawn shop last summer, looking to unload a few rings and necklaces. Minutes before she arrived, a law enforcement officer had stopped by the store to show customers her picture on a wanted poster.
When the blond crook stepped into the shop that afternoon, several people did a double take.
APSU career networking event lets local employers meet potential hires, interns
January 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Local businesses and organizations looking to recruit strong applicants are encouraged to participate in The Govs Connection, a career networking event and internship fair, from 8:00am-4:00pm on February 25th, in the Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center Ballroom.
The annual event seeks to connect local employers with hundreds of APSU students eager to prove themselves in the workforce. [Read more]