APSU 2013: A Year in Review
December 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When future generations look back on the history of Austin Peay State University, the year 2013 will likely be remembered as a pivotal time in the University’s development.
In the last 12 months, the campus has changed tremendously, both in terms of its layout and its notoriety. New, state-of-the-art buildings are welcoming new students, and even the President of the United States is talking about APSU.
As the University community looks ahead to another big year, here are some of the top stories that defined Austin Peay in 2013.
2013 at APSU
Grand opening for APSU’s new Maynard Building set for November 18th
November 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On November 18th, Austin Peay State University will honor several generous individuals when it opens its new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building
The ceremony will begin at 3:30pm with a ribbon cutting by APSU alumnus and local businessman James Maynard.
APSU Maynard Building
APSU holds topping-off event at new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building
April 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University held a topping-off ceremony Tuesday, April 16th at the construction site of the new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building.
James Maynard, a 1956 alumnus, local business and APSU supporter for whom the building is named, was the first to sign during the event.
James Maynard — the first to sign during Tuesday’s topping-off ceremony at the Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building at APSU — is surrounded by some of his grandchildren. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
APSU breaks ground on new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building
August 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For several years, local businessman and Austin Peay State University alumnus James Maynard (’56) has been a supporter of APSU.
He recently created the Maynard Family Endowment Scholarship, which provides financial assistance annually to a student from Montgomery County pursing a business degree at APSU.
James Maynard (fifth from right), along with members of his family and APSU officials, break ground on the new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building on Friday, August 17th. The new classroom facility is slated to open in Spring 2014. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Maynard Presented with 2011 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
May 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Board of Regents recognized the generosity of local businessman James Maynard on April 26th by presenting him with the 2011 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.
Maynard, a 1956 graduate of Austin Peay State University, has long been a supporter of the University. Most recently, he created the Maynard Family Endowment Scholarship, which provides financial assistance annually to a student from Montgomery County pursing a business degree at APSU.
APSU President Tim Hall, local businessman James Maynard and TBR Chancellor John Morgan. (Photo by Bill Persinger/APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
