Nonprofit executive Mallory Fundora finishes freshman year at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University freshman Mallory Fundora, founder and chief operating officer of the nonprofit Project Yesu, recently completed her first year at APSU, but before she can relax and enjoy her summer, she has to make a three-week business trip to Africa.
Austin Peay State University freshman Mallory Fundora has the words “Be the Change” tattooed across her forearm. (APSU)
APSU to provide science demonstrations at Clarksville’s Movies in the Park
Clarksville, TN – Mr. Incredible and his super-suit wearing colleague Frozone could learn a trick or two this Saturday from Austin Peay State University (APSU) scientists and students at Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Austin Peay scientists will crush two sealed steel drums at Movies in the Park on May 25th. (APSU)
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to Celebrate Memorial Day
Montgomery County, TN – On Saturday, May 25th, 2019, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will have Memorial Day specials from 10:00am to 3:00pmat 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, Tennessee.
During this time adoption fees will be waived to all Gold Star Family Members and the microchip fee for all Active Duty Service Members, with identification, will be waived.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to have Memorial Day Specials this Saturday.
Get Your Baseball Fever Fix at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – The Crouch Gallery at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is loaded packed with nostalgia, art, and artifacts of baseball. The exhibit, titled Batter Up! Celebrating America’s Pastime, features items from the Museum’s collection, the art of Chris Felix, and memorabilia from private collectors.
One gem in the show includes a 1927 World Series game ball signed by the Washington Senators, including local legend Hod Lisenbee and several Baseball Hall of Famers, including Goose Goslin, Tris Speaker, and Sam Rice.
Batter Up! Celebrating America’s Pastime on exhibit at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center through July 28th.
APSU’s Chandler named fellow to national educational advocacy organization
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Eriksson College of Education dean Dr. Prentice Chandler was recently named a fellow to Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit that strives to better prepare teachers for 21st century classrooms. He will join a cohort of 19 fellows from universities across the country.
Austin Peay State University Eriksson College of Education dean Dr. Prentice Chandler. (APSU)
Spots still available at Austin Peay Govs Outdoors teen adventure camp
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Govs Outdoors is holding an outdoor adventure camp for teens this summer.
Govs Outdoors Teen Camp is open to ages 12-15 and focuses on getting teens outdoors and into activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing and caving, all offered in the Clarksville area.
APSU Govs Outdoors Teen Camp is open to ages 12-15 and focuses on getting teens outdoors and into activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing and caving, all offered in the Clarksville area.
APSU Dining Services rebrands two restaurants on campus
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Dining Services introduced two new restaurant concepts on Monday morning, May 13th, 2019 to the APSU Morgan University Center’s food court. During a brief ceremony, Grill Nation and Zona Mexicana were rebranded “Burger 931” and “Tu Taco” respectively.
Austin Peay State University Dining Services officially rebranded two new restaurants on campus Monday morning.
APSU, CMCSS partner on innovative three-year residency and degree program
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) says that in 1975, 22 percent of all college students dreamed of becoming teachers. Forty-four years later, that number has plummeted to about 4 percent, prompting the CBS Evening News to recently label the national teacher shortage “an education crisis.”
Austin Peay State University and the Clarskville-Montgomery County School System partner to provide 20 recent high school graduates and 20 CMCSS teacher’s aides with an accelerated, free path to become full-time school system teachers in just three years.
Irwin family establishes the APSU Hazel S. Irwin Emerging Leaders Endowment
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Business Office members established the Hazel S. Irwin Emerging Leaders Scholarship to honor their fellow employee and to benefit APSU students back in 1992.
Hazel S. Irwin
Austin Peay State University graduate Jordan Miller selected for National Science Foundation smart cities program
Clarksville, TN – When recent Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate Jordan Miller starts at Arizona State University this year, she’ll also enter a cutting-edge National Science Foundation-backed smart homes and cities program.
Recent Austin Peay State University computer science graduate Jordan Miller displays her robot in the Technology Building on campus. (APSU)
