APSU, CMCSS receive a $30,000 grant from The Japan Foundation
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan, presented President Alisa White of Austin Peay State University (APSU) and Director Millard L. House II of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) with a $30,000 grant to support the institutions’ innovative Japanese language partnership during a gathering at President White’s home this week.
Austin Peay State University President (L) Alisa White and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Director (R) Millard L. House II is presented a $30,000 check from (Middle) Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan.
APSU Launches Innovative Near-Peer Coaching Initiative to Boost Student Success
September 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) taps AmeriCorps coaches in collaboration with nonprofit College Possible to help low-income, first-generation students thrive on campus.
College Possible, a national nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer mentors, today announced a partnership with Tennessee’s fastest-growing public university to launch an innovative coaching and mentoring program for more than 400 incoming freshmen.
College Possible is partnering with Austin Peay State University (APSU), to launch an innovative coaching and mentoring program for more than 400 incoming freshmen.
APSU welcomes Freshmen to Campus this week
August 20, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials will welcome more than 1,000 freshmen to campus residence halls this week, and most the new students will arrive from 8:00am to 3:00pm on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019.
Freshman Move-in Day also launches the University’s freshman orientation weekend, which we like to call APEX, short for Austin Peay Experience.
Freshmen begin to move into residence halls at Austin Peay State University beginning Thursday. (APSU)
APSU recognizes outstanding professors with 2019 Faculty Awards
August 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 14th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White honored several outstanding faculty members during an awards ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Joe Shakeenab, Gilbert Pitts and Rex Gandy. (APSU)
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits APSU to congratulate University’s military, veteran summer graduates
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 7th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) got a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to congratulate the University’s graduating military and veteran students.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn attends Austin Peay State University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony. (APSU)
APSU raises over $10 million to achieve new second-highest giving year in University history
July 10, 2019
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)
Four Generals Who Help Austin Peay State University Excel
July 1, 2019
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.
Austin Peay, National Guard partner on tuition deferment program
June 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, June 17th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Tennessee Army National Guard announced they’re partnering on a special tuition deferment program for Guard members.
Lt. Col. John Rigdon, commander for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion of the Tennessee Army National Guard, greets retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, vice president for External Affairs at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Edelweiss Club of Clarksville establishes endowed scholarship for APSU students
June 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently received a donation of $123,000 from the Clarksville Edelweiss Club to create the Edelweiss Club of Clarksville German Endowment. Edelweiss Club President Mary Ann Miner and Carl Eisemann presented the gift to APSU President Dr. Alisa White and retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, APSU vice president for external affairs, at a signing ceremony on May 10th, 2019.
Edelweiss Club President Mary Ann Miner presents a gift to Austin Peay State University President Dr. Alisa White to create the Edelweiss Club of Clarksville German Endowment. (APSU)
Two APSU administrators now have new job titles
April 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Two members of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior leadership team were given new job titles this semester in order to take better advantage of their expertise and leadership skills.
Austin Peay State University administrators (L to R) Dannelle Whiteside and Carol Clark.
