APSU launches Gov Life ongoing series of student success profiles
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Elijah-Pharaoh Carter, better known as the “Violin Guy”, spends every Friday entertaining students passing through campus by playing his violin, an instrument he has studied most of his life and has performed with on the stage of New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall.
But Carter’s story is not defined by an instrument — or a funny nickname, for that matter. While music was his first love, the Memphis native came to Austin Peay in pursuit of a different dream — earning a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Austin Peay State University Sophomore Elijah-Pharaoh Carter. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
Montgomery Central High School and Elementary School are Points of Pride
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery Central High School counselor Bethany Erb was named Tennessee High School Counselor of the Year by the Tennessee School Counseling Association.
Montgomery Central Elementary School has been selected as one of two Tennessee schools named to the National Title I Distinguished School Program.
Montgomery Central High School Assistant Principal Steve Roberts, Bethany Erb, School Board member George Giles, Lead School Counselor Judy Springer.
Peay Pickup to provide shuttle service during APSU Winter Commencement on December 15th
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will be providing free Peay Pickup shuttle service during the University’s Winter Commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15th, 2017.
APSU Peay Pickup shuttle service sign
Dr. Mickey Hepner appointed new dean of APSU College of Business
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has appointed Dr. Mickey A. Hepner as the new dean of APSU’s College of Business, effective January 2nd, 2018.
Hepner comes to Austin Peay from the University of Central Oklahoma, where he served as dean of the university’s College of Business from 2011-17, as well as a professor in the college.
APSU’s Dr. Mickey Hepner
APSU to offer executive education programs for working professionals this spring
Clarksville, TN – This spring, Austin Peay State University will launch its first executive education program, providing working professionals with the training and credentials they need to enhance and elevate their careers.
As part of this historic new push, the University is transforming the 13,000-square-foot 317 College Street facility (formerly the Jenkins and Wynne Honda Building) into an executive education building.
Formerly the Jenkins and Wynne Honda Building on College Street to be transformed into new Austin Peay Executive Education building.
APSU Professor Dr. Steven Ryan to deliver APSU Winter Commencement address on Dececember 15th
Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2017 Austin Peay State University professor of languages and literature Dr. Steven Ryan will deliver the keynote address at the APSU Winter Commencement. He will speak at both ceremonies, at 9:00am and 2:00pm, in the University’s Dunn Center.
Austin Peay Professor Dr. Steven Ryan
Montgomery County Recognized by the U.S. Army
Award Presented for Connecting Employment Opportunities to Transitioning Soldiers
Montgomery County, TN – Fort Campbell and Montgomery County, Tennessee live side-by-side as neighbors and partners.
On Monday, December 4th, 2017, Montgomery County was of only seven Army communities worldwide to be recognized in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army with an Army Community Partnership Award – an award that celebrates partnerships that enhance Army readiness and strengthens community bonds.
Ryan D. McCarthy, Under Secretary of the Army, host the 2017 Army Community Partnership Program Awards at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington D.C., Dec. 4, 2017 (U.S. Army photo by Darrell Hudson)
Austin Peay State University board gives initial approval for doctoral degree, campus master plan
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees convened for its winter meeting on Friday, with board members approving several items that could transform the physical and academic makeup of the University.
Austin Peay Claxton Building – Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education. (APSU)
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to host Santa Paws Photos for Entire Family this Sunday
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will host its ever paw-pular Santa Paws Professional Photos (for pets and people) this Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
No appointment necessary.
Santa Paws Professional Photos to be taken at the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County this Sunday, December 3rd. (Picture Your Photo)
APSU counseling, acting students partner in crisis simulation training exercise
Clarksville, TN – In the immediate wake of a devastating tornado, lives have been lost and homes destroyed, but the damage done to a cherished family business has created more strife for two siblings than high-speed winds could ever hope to cause.
“One of the siblings was focused on being out half a million dollars in damages, while the other one was focused more on the sentimental aspect of having their family business destroyed,” Dr. Kim Coggins, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of psychological sciences and counseling, said.
APSU Crisis Disaster Simulation.
