APSU hosts Veterans Reconnect Conference for state’s higher ed leaders
October 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) executive director of the Mike Krause was speaking to a college administrator recently about how to serve veterans on college campuses and sensed tentativeness.
Retired Brig. Gen. Scott E. Brower, Austin Peay State University military advisor in residence, moderates a panel. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Whiteside named Tennessee Innovation and Leadership fellow
September 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) vice president for legal affairs Dannelle Whiteside has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Tennessee Higher Education Leadership and Innovation Fellows program.
Austin Peay State University vice president for legal affairs Dannelle Whiteside. (APSU)
THEC Awards Veterans Reconnect Grant to APSU
November 9, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this fall, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded Austin Peay State University (APSU) with a Veterans Reconnect Grant to support a new Military Pathway Pilot Project designed to help military and veteran students transition quickly and easily into college or new career fields.
Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey and retired Brig. Gen. Scott E. Brower joined APSU’s senior leadership team.
APSU Board of Trustees approves new Military Family Resource Center
September 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, September 14th, 2018 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who will leave office when his term ends later this fall, visited Austin Peay State University, and he asked the school’s Board of Trustees what he should tell his successor about the University. Don Jenkins, a trustee, immediately mentioned Austin Peay’s military focus.
“This is a very military-friendly town, but it’s an incredibly military-friendly college,” he said.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Board Chair Mike O’Malley present Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam with an APSU hat.
APSU Alumni Relations Office hosting several events for 2017 Homecoming
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Alumni Relations Office plans to welcome back graduates later this month with several special Homecoming events.
At 10:00am on Friday, October 20th, 2017 alumni and the public are invited to participate in the 39th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Swan Lake Golf Course.
39th Annual APSU Homecoming Golf Tournament to be held October 20th at Swan Lake Golf Course.
Head of Tennessee Promise Mike Krause to speak at Ausitn Peay State University’s 2014 Fall Commencement
December 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Mike Krause is the type of person who likes a challenge. In the fall of 2006, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University while still serving as a soldier in the 101st Airborne Division.
Eight years later, as executive director of the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55 Initiative in the Office of Governor Bill Haslam, he is in charge of one of the most ambitious programs in the state’s history.
Austin Peay State University’s 2014 Fall Commencement keynote speaker Mike Krause.
