Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita to speak at APSU’s summer commencement
July 23, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, August 9th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University summer Commencement keynote address will be given by Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita, 19th Judicial District, at 2:00pm in the APSU Dunn Center.
Olita, a Clarksville-native, attended Northeast High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Four Generals Who Help Austin Peay State University Excel
July 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University (APSU) was visited by outgoing Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Haslam 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.
Austin Peay, National Guard partner on tuition deferment program
June 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, June 17th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Tennessee Army National Guard announced they’re partnering on a special tuition deferment program for Guard members.
LG Electronics unveils $360 Million Dollar Home Appliance Factory in Clarksville Tennessee
May 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Today, May 29th, 2019, LG Electronics held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new million-square-foot home appliance manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, where the company is now producing its top-rated washing machines* for the U.S. market.
The $360 million factory, believed to be the most advanced, integrated washing machine production plant in the world, already employs more than 550 American workers who are supporting continued production ramp-up – helping to accelerate delivery of LG’s innovative home appliances to better meet U.S. consumer demand.
APSU to keep local job market strong with new survey and business and industry summit
May 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has developed a national reputation in recent years for its innovative practices, and in the next few months, the University will take another step forward by attempting to predict the future.
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
April 8, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.
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.
Austin Peay State University student newspaper The All State earns Six National Awards
November 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) earned six national awards during the 2018 Fall National College Media Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 25th-28th, 2018.
APSU honoring famed campus statue during November 1st celebration
October 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In 1986, communities across the state honored Tennessee’s cultural heritage during then-Governor Lamar Alexander’s yearlong Homecoming ’86 celebration.
In Clarksville, officials at Austin Peay State University participated in the event by commissioning Dr. James Diehr, professor of ceramics and sculpture, to produce a piece for the University’s front lawn.
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.