Governor Bill Haslam, TDEC Present Austin Peay’s Dr. Edward Chester with Lifetime Achievement Award
July 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University student-athletes are no stranger to competition. Each year, the Governors compete to be the best on their team, the best in their conference and some even push to rank among the best in the nation.
Very few have ever been able to say they took on the best in the world, but a trio of Austin Peay Cheerleading student-athletes got that chance recently — and they have the gold medals to back up their claim.
Three Austin Peay Student Athletes win gold for Team USA. (APSU)
Montgomery Central High School Students are trying to Win Verizon Grant
January 24, 2017
Cunningham, TN – Students from the Montgomery Central High School Academy of Plant and Animal Systems were named Best in State winners of the fifth annual Verizon Innovative Learning app challenge.
MCSH is now trying to win a grant from Verizon and have developed an app for their school. They are currently in second place! You can help support our MCHS Academy students by texting BUDDYCEN to 22333. Deadline for voting is February 14th. [Read more]
Montgomery Central High School Students Win Best in State Award from Verizon
January 11, 2017
MCHS Now Eligible to Win a National Award
Cunningham, TN – Students from the Montgomery Central High School Academy of Plant and Animal Systems were named Best in State winners of the fifth annual Verizon Innovative Learning app challenge.
A nationwide contest, the Verizon App challenge invites competition from students to design mobile app concepts aimed at improving and solving for societal issues in their schools and communities.
MCHS Academy of Plant and Animal Systems will prepare students for post-secondary opportunities in the 21st century world of agriculture
FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville receives Rookie of the Year Award
February 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Local sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville was named Rookie of the Year at the 2016 FASTSIGNS International Convention, which was recently held in Orlando, Florida.
The Rookie of the Year Award honors the FASTSIGNS center with the highest sales volume in its first 12 months of operation and opened between October 2013 and September 2014.
Lincoln Barnard, owner of FASTSIGNS of Clarksville, receiving the Rookie of the Year Award from Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
APSU students present at Phi Alpha Theta national conference
February 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) history honors society has long been among the best in the country, recently winning Best Chapter of the Year Division IV for the seventh consecutive year.
Two members of the University’s chapter were chosen to join members of 77 other PAT chapters in presenting their historical research at the society’s biennial national conference, held January 6th-10th in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World resort.
APSU students Sara Alexander and Jennifer Keller with Phi Alpha Theta Executive Director Jack Turnstall at the PAT national conference in Orlando, FL. (Austin Peay State University)
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance to host acclaimed Cirque du Soleil performer Cheryl Ann Sanders
October 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Cheryl Ann Sanders will present an evening of works in the Austin Peay State University Trahern Theatre, titled “Cirque du Jeu Physique.” Sanders, a conservatory-trained musical theatre artist, has cultivated her career as an equity artist-turned cirque star.
Sanders is currently a lead artist at Downtown Disney’s “La Nouba” in Orlando, Florida.
APSU Public Relations and Marketing Office recognized in region for work
April 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University has been recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) – Southeast District III for its recruitment work.
The office received a special merit award in the recruitment publication series category for print and digital pieces. The printed pieces selected for the honor were part of the Traditional Student Recruitment Series. [Read more]
APSU’s Greek community continues to excel
August 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In the last few months, the fraternity and sorority community at Austin Peay State University has continued to enhance the University’s reputation through service work and the earning of several prestigious awards and recognitions.
The recent accomplishments are listed below.
In March, Stephen Dominy, coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, was named the NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Fraternity & Sorority Knowledge Community co-chair. Dominy works with more than 1,300 professionals aiding in the advancement of fraternities and sororities on collegiate campuses across the world. [Read more]
Montgomery Central High School Cheerleaders to hold Car Wash Saturday, May 31st
May 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 31st, the Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be holding a car wash fundraiser at Hilltop Super Market from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Everybody knows that the true “spirit” of athletic competition comes from the cheerleaders. They lead the charge for supporting their favorite school and represent their team everywhere they go. This weekend, they are asking for your support. [Read more]
APSU employees share recent professional developments, activities
March 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced a number of achievements as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Dixie Dennis, associate provost for grants and dean of the College of Graduate Studies, recently contributed three chapters to the new scholarly book, “The A-Z of Death and Dying: Social, Medical, and Cultural Aspects,” edited by Michael Brennan. Dennis wrote the chapters, “Definition of Death,” “Funerals” and “Near-Death Experiences.” [Read more]
