APSU Foundation elects new officers at spring 2019 dinner
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation elected three new officers to serve on its board during the spring dinner the foundation hosted for its members at the University’s Morgan University Center . Chairman Tommy Bates, Vice Chair Barry Kulback (’79) and Secretary Casey Jenkins were selected to lead the organization.
APSU Foundation elected officers (L to R) Tommy Bates, Barry Kulback and Casey Jenkins during Spring Dinner.
APSU business student heading to national FBLA competition
Clarksville, TN – Surrounded by 100 state and international winners, Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Jacob Knight, waits to begin his test.
They have 60 minutes to answer 100 questions ranging from computer hardware to operating systems.
Austin Peay State University Student Jacob Knight
Manna Café Ministries, Hands & Feet 4 Christ to hold Back-to-School Giveaway
Clarksville, TN – Hands & Feet 4 Christ and Manna Café Ministries are hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway at the Manna Village (605 Providence Boulevard) on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This Back-to-School Giveaway will have clothing available for children and parents in need, as well as free food and haircuts!
Back-to-School Giveaway to be held by Manna Café Ministries and Hands & Feet 4 Christ on August 3rd.
Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from Billy Atkins and Legends Bank to create the Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship. Atkins will provide additional funding to allow the scholarship to be awarded during the 2019-20 academic year.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Billy Atkins and APSU Vice President Ronald Bailey sign paperwork to create the new scholarship. (APSU)
APSU pilots eBooks program to reduce cost of college textbooks
Clarksville, TN – Here’s a fun question to ask your college professor friends: “How would you feel if all your students showed up on the first day of class with their books?” Paul Nicodemus, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of psychological science and counseling, has an answer.
The Austin Peay State University First Day eBooks program ensures that students will have the right text for their class. (APSU)
APSU raises over $10 million to achieve new second-highest giving year in University history
Clarksville, TN – A fundraising total of $10.39 million in gifts and pledges has been reached by Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the 2019 fiscal year.
This number illustrates a 40 percent increase in the average annual fundraising amount over the last five years. The total surpasses the $9.86 million raised in 2018, making this the second-highest giving year in University history.
Austin Peay State University’s GovsGive campaign surpassed its goal for the third consecutive year, collecting $225,000. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Black Panther” this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 13th, 2019, the City of Clarksville’s free outdoor movie series Movies in the Park will continue its 14th season with the showing of “Black Panther” at the Heritage Park soccer fields.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include a ping pong cannon firing demonstration by Austin Peay’s Bryan Gaither, lab manager for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy. Watch as plastic balls are fired more than 700 mph through cans, plywood and maybe even some fruit.
“Black Panther” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Austin Peay State University offering $3,000 PELP scholarship to military-affiliated students
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is offering military-affiliated students an opportunity to earn a $3,000 scholarship through the President’s Emerging Leader Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
PELP scholarships available to military-affiliated students at Austin Peay. (APSU)
Follow Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle at World University Games
Clarksville, TN – Brinna Lavelle, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) biology student, will compete in judo for Team USA this week at the World University Games in Naples, Italy.
Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle will compete in judo July 6th-7th at the World University Games in Naples, Italy. (APSU)
Meet the Twisted Vintner, APSU’s award-winning winemaker
Clarksville, TN – When she first started work as an instructor in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Culinary Arts program, Chef Kelley Price, a former U.S Marine Corps Military Police Officer, thought she might be a bit twisted. Not in a bad way. She’s just easily bored and likes to mix things up a bit.
Austin Peay State University Culinary Arts program instructor Chef Kelley Price. (APSU)
