APSU Offers New Graduate Degree
Clarksville, TN – This fall, Austin Peay State University will offer a new graduate degree that will bring together science and business skills to give students a greater competitive advantage in the workforce. The Professional Science Masters, or PSM, will enable students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics while developing workplace skills.
The PSM at APSU will be a fully online degree program, allowing students to work on a degree while continuing to hold employment. Students can pursue one of two concentrations – data management and analysis or predictive analytics. Both concentrations are ideal for anyone with a bachelor’s degree, working in industry or military and having a desire to advance their career with a technical degree. [Read more]
Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday
Kenwood High School Students named ‘Volunteers of the Year’ for 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to recognize Kenwood High School as the Clarksville-Montgomery County School with the most student volunteers working at the 2013 Festival.
The students were presented with a trophy and certificate recognizing their commitment to the community-driven event. The school boasted 34 volunteers this year, ten more than the second place school, with several of them coming from their JROTC program.
Rivers and Spires Festival names Kenwood High School Students ‘Volunteers of the Year’
Clarksville Montgomery County School System celebrated High School Graduation
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 23rd, Montgomery Central High School graduated 194 students in a ceremony held at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center. Family and friends of the students gathered to watch as they walked across the stage to pick up their diplomas.
2013 Montgomery Central High School Graduation
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 26th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Pools Open, Summer Youth Program, Doggie Palooza, Youth Co-Ed Flag Football, and Mayor’s Summer Night Lights.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony to be held May 27th, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 27th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville, TN.
City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by LTC (Retired) Norman “Greg” Lane, US Army Reserve, who currently serves as the Battalion Executive Officer of Austin Peay State University’s ROTC.
The colors were posted by the Elester Garner Chapter of the 555th Triple Nickel as members of the Gold Star Wives look on during last year’s Memorial Day Ceremony.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities observe Memorial Day Holiday
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office, located at 102 Public Square will be closed Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day holiday.
The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Community Centers will also be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System gets Grant to Cover Dual Enrollment Costs for STEM Academy, Middle College Students
Nashville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has received a $40,000 grant to pay for STEM Academy and Middle College High School’s students’ fees for dual enrollment in college courses.
The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University has 15 Graduate Students chosen for University Grants
Clarksville, TN – Fifteen graduate students at Austin Peay State University have been selected as awardees in the 2013 Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grant.
The SRFP awards between $200.00 to $1,000 for selected proposals to develop a research or creative activity project. [Read more]
Crow Community Center hosts a new session of Young Champions Cheerleading program
Clarksville, TN – The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, is offering a new session of their Young Champions Cheerleading program for ages 4-15 years beginning June 3rd.
Young Champions is an affordable cheerleading program that emphasizes building self-esteem in youth. Classes aim to improve participants’ skills in cheernastics, motion technique, flexibility and stunting (for those ages 7 and older). [Read more]
