10 APSU students graduate from inaugural Foundations of Minority Leadership program
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This January, Austin Peay State University (APSU) unveiled a new leadership course designed specifically for African American men in the Achievers and Scholars Mentoring Initiative on campus, and on April 23rd, 2019 the University honored the first 10 graduates of the course during a special ceremony in the APSU Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center.
Austin Peay State University has 10 students graduate from Foundations of Minority Leadership program. (APSU)
Tech businessman, vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at Austin Peay State University Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony in May
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Leonard Tharpe, a U.S. Army veteran and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Spring 2019 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next month.
In 2011, Austin Peay State University developed a military coin to honor military and veteran students. (APSU)
APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently raised $224,550 during Govs Give, the University’s third annual 72-hour online giving event. APSU alumni, friends and Clarksville community members made gifts to promote student success from noon on April 8th to noon on April 11th, 2019.
APSU’s Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Tucker Brown, chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Sociology, was recently named dean of the University’s College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.
Dr. David Denton, former dean of the college, decided to return to the classroom in 2017, leaving the position open. Dr. Rebecca Corvey, professor of nursing, served as interim dean while the University conducted a national search to fill the position.
Dean of the Austin Peay State University College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Tucker Brown. (APSU)
Altra Federal Credit Union to have visit from the Easter Bunny Visit, April 19th
Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a visit from the Easter Bunny on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at their branch, located at 1600 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN, 37043.
“Families are encouraged to come and visit the Easter Bunny and take photos while they are there!” said Danielle Anderson, Youth Program Supervisors for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver Austin Peay State University Commencement Addresses this May
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This May, three prominent Tennessee public servants will visit Austin Peay State University (APSU) to serve as commencement speakers for the University’s three commencement ceremonies.
Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, U.S. Representative Mark Green and State Representative Jason Hodges will be on campus May 3th and 4th, 2019 as Austin Peay State University, the state’s fastest-growing public University, expands its graduation celebration to two days.
(L to R) Former Governor Bill Haslam, U.S. Representative Mark Green and State Representative Jason Hodges to speak at APSU Commencement Ceremonies.
APSU’s Barry Jones named dean of College of Arts and Letters
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Barry Jones, former chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design, was recently named dean of the University’s College of Arts and Letters.
Austin Peay State University Dean of College of Arts and Letters, Barry Jones.
APSU collaboration brings NYU professor to campus to lecture on ‘Einstein’s War’
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – New York University history of science professor Dr. Matthew Stanley will visit Austin Peay State University on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 to deliver a lecture on “Albert Einstein’s War: How World War I Made Relativity.”
Albert Einstein and Dr. Matthew Stanley
APSU GIS student’s road closure map unveiled on Clarksville’s new website
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When the City of Clarksville launched its new website on April 8th, 2019 that day’s news release lauded “a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website that will enhance the city’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.” Austin Peay State University’s GIS Center helped create one of the engaging elements that lives on the city’s new homepage – an interactive map that continuously updates with road maintenance and closure information.
Bryndon Rhoton, a computer information systems junior at Austin Peay State University, designed the road closure map on the City of Clarksville’s website.
Austin Peay State University Clay Target Club best overall team at southern regional championship
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Clay Target Club of Austin Peay State University (APSU) started its inaugural season by winning several first-place awards at the 2019 USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports Southern Regional College Clay Target Championship April 13th-14th. 2019 at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex.
The Clay Target Club of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
