APSU graduate student captures three cottonmouth males battle on video
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate student Claire Ciafre captured a video on June 4th of three cottonmouth males fighting it out near Huntsville, Alabama.
The video starts with two cottonmouths jockeying in an Alabama swamp. Their heads sway above the water, each snake trying to find the best position.
Three male cottonmouths battle for the rights to mate with a nearby female near Huntsville, Alabama. (Screen captures from video/Claire Ciafre)
Claire_Ciafre: Austin Peay graduate student Claire Ciafre captured the video on June 4 near Huntsville, Alabama, while doing research for her thesis.
Delightfully Nutty Comedy “Charley’s Aunt” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12th – July 27th
Clarksville, TN – The delightfully nutty British farce “Charley’s Aunt” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, July 12th, at 8:00pm, complete with young lovers, mistaken identity, eccentric characters and lots of hilarious twists and turns along the way.
Fans of Oscar Wilde’s comedies and the British sitcom Fawlty Towers — and those who simply love to laugh — will not want to miss the latest entertainment offering coming to the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Ryan Bowie, Bryan Plummer and Ian Alexander Erbe star in “Charley’s Aunt” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12th – July 27th.
Four Generals Who Help Austin Peay State University Excel
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.
APSU President Alisa White (center) stands with Scott Brower, Gary Luck, Robin Mealer and Ronald Bailey, four retired generals now working for Austin Peay State University.
Clarksville Transit System celebrates Independence Day with Free Rides July 3rd
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) will be offering free rides all day on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019, in celebration of Independence Day.
CTS wants to provide passengers an opportunity to get their Independence Day shopping done and enjoy a free ride on the City of Clarksville.
Clarksville Transit System Patrons ride free Wednesday, July 3rd.
Riley C. Darnell Legislative Intern Scholarship Endowment will benefit APSU students
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a gift from Steve R. Darnell (’88), Jacqueline Darnell Cox (’87), Stephanie Darnell Hoban (’87) and their families to create the Riley C. Darnell Legislative Intern Scholarship Endowment.
Riley C. Darnell
Barks & Brews to be held August 24th at Gladiator Brewery Co.
Clarksville, TN – On August 24th, 2019, The Elite at Q Realty will be hosting Barks & Brews at Gladiator Brewery Co. to raise money for The Angel Fund charity.
Barks & Brews is a fun and unique event that allows owners and their dogs to enjoy fun and special moments together.
State of Tennessee awards APSU $100,000 grant to host Veterans’ Reconnect Conference
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to host a two-day Veterans’ Reconnect Conference on the University’s campus.
The conference, “Bridging the Gaps: Tennessee Institutions Leading the Change for Military/Veteran Transition,” will take place October 14th-15th, 2019 at the APSU Morgan University Center.
Austin Peay State University to host Veterans’ Reconnect Conference, October 14th-15th. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University history professor accepts Gandhi leadership award in London
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, history professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU) went to London, England, in May to accept the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Banerjee the award May 20th, 2019 at the House of Commons during the NRI World Congress.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, with Austin Peay State University, the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award. (APSU)
Discovery of unexpected heritage turns APSU graduate into budding Holocaust scholar
Clarksville, TN – In 2017, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Shawn Harding discovered his family had fled Eastern Europe following a violent persecution of that region’s Jewish residents.
In 1905, a nice Catholic family from the Ukraine/Poland border immigrated to the U.S. with very few belongings and one big secret – they weren’t Catholic. More than 110 years later, the family’s great-grandchildren finally learned the truth.
Austin Peay graduate Shawn Harding. (APSU)
APSU Clay Target Team wins four team titles, seven individual titles at state championships
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clay Target Team won four collegiate team state titles last week at the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program championships in Nashville Tennessee.
Team members also claimed seven individual titles. Here are the honors:
Austin Peay State University Clay Target Team (L to R) Makayla Boisseau, coach Marty Moore, Wylie Randall, John Michael Baggett and Hunter Purviance.
