Austin Peay State University Employees share their recent Accomplishments
August 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Clark Maddux, associate professor of early American literature, was elected recently as president of the APSU Woodward Library Society. Ellen Taylor in the College of Education was elected vice president. [Read more]
APSU Woodward Library Society sets fall event
August 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A popular Austin Peay State University creative writing professor who has made his name prominent in the literary circle will be the highlight at a signature event for the APSU Woodward Library Society.
Barry Kitterman will read from his new collection of stories, “From the San Joaquin,” during the Library Society’s fall dinner on Tuesday, August 14th. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Woodward Library Society sets spring event
March 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An alumnus of Austin Peay State University who has made his name prominent in the acting circle will be the highlight at a signature event for the APSU Woodward Library Society.
David Alford (’89) – author, composer, actor, director and producer – will perform a few selections from his fact-based musical “Smoke: A Ballad of the Night Riders” at the society’s spring social on Tuesday, March 20 in the Franklin Room of the F&M Bank, located on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville. He also will share details of his creative writing process.
Austin Peay State University Foundation selects new members to serve for 2012
January 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation has selected 14 new members for 2012.
The APSU Foundation provides the structure through which the University can work directly with special volunteers and community leaders to enhance the financial well being of the University. The Foundation’s purpose is to financially support the University.
The Foundation is a separate entity and is chartered by the state, with the authority to receive private gifts in support of the University. Through its executive committee, the Foundation makes its own policy decisions. The University provides administrative support to the Foundation. [Read more]
Dr. Trahern Receives TBR Philanthropy Award Because of Generosity to APSU
April 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Joseph B. Trahern Jr. was presented the 2011 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy during the 53rd Annual Tower Club Dinner meeting at Austin Peay State University, held April 1st.
APSU President Tim Hall, who nominated Trahern for the award, said, “Though Dr. Trahern never taught at APSU, our institution has been fortunate enough to be the recipient of his extreme generosity. As a native of Clarksville, he understands the important role APSU plays in this community.”