Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
July 11, 2019
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 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.
State of Tennessee awards APSU $100,000 grant to host Veterans’ Reconnect Conference
June 28, 2019
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)
Jenkins Family creates two new scholarships to benefit APSU students
June 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation received two generous gifts from Don Jenkins and Sandy Jenkins to establish the Jenkins Family PELP Endowment and the Jenkins Family Finish Line Scholarship. Their generosity will provide financial aid for many deserving students.
Jenkins Family creates two new Austin Peay State University scholarships. (APSU)
APSU invites public to comment on undergraduate tuition and mandatory increase prior to June 7th vote
May 23, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A proposal to increase undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees will be considered by the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees during the Board’s annual meeting on June 6th-7th, 2019.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees. (APSU)
Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver Austin Peay State University Commencement Addresses this May
April 18, 2019
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.
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.
Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree
March 18, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) moved a step closer to offering its second doctoral degree, with the aim of addressing a mental health crisis currently affecting many military communities.
During its spring meeting, the APSU Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
APSU Board of Trustees
APSU 2018: A Year in Review
December 27, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In 2018, Austin Peay State University (APSU) continued to make headlines as the institution unveiled its first doctoral degree program, led the state in serving military-connected students and became the fastest-growing public university in Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University Students gather in the Dunn Center for Freshman Convocation on August 24th, 2018. (Denzil Wyatt, APSU)
