Austin Peay State University announces recipients of the 36th Annual Candlelight Ball Awards
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 6:00pm, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host the 36th Annual Candlelight Ball at the Omni Nashville Hotel, and in anticipation of this event, the University has announced the three winners of the 2020 Candlelight Ball Awards.
APSU Candlelight Ball Awards recipients. (L to R) Sammy Stuard, Kevin Kennedy and Rhonda Kennedy.
City of Clarksville set to construct Pedestrian Bridge over Red River
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has announced that it will complete a 10-mile hiking and biking trail linking the City’s downtown riverfront with Northeast Clarksville.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced Clarksville will receive a $1.82 million federal Transportation Alternatives Project grant for construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Red River.
$1.8 million grant will help connect Clarksville Greenway and Riverwalk.
1988 playbill falls out of reclaimed Austin Peay State University Trahern Theatre seat
Clarksville, TN – In the span of two weeks at Austin Peay State University (APSU), two remarkable discoveries of long-forgotten items opened a torrent of memories for two professors with decades-old ties to the school.
The first discovery happened on August 1st, 2019 when an electrician’s assistant working in Kimbrough Building found a billfold that had been missing since 1987.
A carpet installer on Aug. 16 found a 31-year-old playbill and tickets while renovating the seating in an Austin Peay State University TV studio. (APSU)
2019 Riverfest set for September 5th-7th
Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebrates it’s 32nd anniversary
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 32nd anniversary of the annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th-7th, 2019.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.
Retired Maj. William L. Sundy Memorial Endowment will support APSU students studying to be STEM teachers
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from the estate of retired Maj. William L. Sundy (’72) to establish an endowed scholarship fund for APSU students.
Austin Peay State University students perform science experiments while preparing to become STEM teachers. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Fall Classes have begun
Clarksville, TN – Fall classes have begun at Austin Peay State University (APSU). But the kickoff of classes isn’t the only big thing happening on campus this week.
Football season starts with when the Govs and new head coach Mark Hudspeth host North Carolina Central 7:00pm Thursday, August 29th at Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay State University Freshman Convocation. (APSU)
Fortera Credit Union creates Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment for Austin Peay finance students
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation (APSU) recently received a contribution from the Fortera Credit Union to establish the Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment in memory of APSU alumnus Cleveland “Mario” Richardson (’10).
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time with a major in finance. The award is renewable for recipients who continue to meet the criteria each year.
The Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment has been created by the Fortera Credit Union for Austin Peay State University finance students. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Career Services hosts first Enterprise Signing Day
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Office of Career Services hosted the first Enterprise Signing Day, August 15th, 2019. At the Signing Day event, several recent APSU graduates signed commitment letters to accept full-time employment with Enterprise Holdings.
Dontavious Fort, Airamis Hargrove and Lloyd Tubman sign commitment letters to work for Enterprise. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Art + Design announces 2019-20 exhibition, visiting artist schedule
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design at Austin Peay State University is excited to announce its 2019-20 season of exhibitions and visiting speakers.
Generously supported by the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), the Department of Art + Design can bring nationally and internationally recognized artists and thinkers to Clarksville with programming that is free and open to the public.
Recently retired Austin Peay State University professor Susan Bryant will exhibit “humanature” August 26th-September 20th at Heydel Hall. (APSU)
APSU Volunteers help new Govs into new homes
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, August 22nd, 2019, the cars wrapped around Austin Peay State University’s Castle Heights, and as an intermittent rain dampened the air, families fell out of their cars all at once. They grabbed boxes and appliances from trunks and lugged them into the building.
Freshmen move in day at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
