APSU ranked 21 in nation for students with children
July 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The website BestColleges.com recently released its list of the Best Colleges for Students with Children, and Austin Peay State University debuted at the No. 21 spot on the annual ranking.
More than four million students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities are parents, and the Best Colleges list singles out the schools that offer the greatest amount of support for these individuals.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU 1000 class raises money to help Child Learning Center improve playground
November 18, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – When freshmen and new students begin their academic careers at Austin Peay State University, they take a course known as APSU 1000 to learn more about the University, their majors and resources on campus.
One APSU 1000 class, though, decided to take their classroom experience to another level. On Wednesday, November 14th, the students presented a $320.00 check to the APSU Child Learning Center (CLC) for playground improvements.
Students in the APSU 1000 class taught by Lynette Taylor present a ceremonial check November 14th to Connie Sanders (standing behind check in the middle), director of the APSU Child Learning Center, to help with playground improvements. (Photo by Jennifer Oliphant, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
APSU faculty, staff announce their recent professional news
November 14, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Victor Felts, director of Student Life and Engagement, recently was inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society at APSU. He also served as the keynote speaker for the induction held November 1st on campus. [Read more]
APSU employees announce their professional, scholarly achievements
November 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Jill Franks, professor of languages and literature, had her book, titled “Voices of Irish and British Women Writers: A Comparative Feminist Analysis,” accepted for publication by McFarland and Company. It is scheduled for release in Spring 2013. [Read more]
APSU employees share their accomplishments
August 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Chad Brooks, associate professor of biology, co-authored an article about an amphibian-lethal virus in west Tennessee, and the article is published in the latest edition of Herpetological Review. The title of the article was “Further presence of ranavirus infection in amphibian populations of Tennessee, USA.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Child Learning Center earns Gold Sneaker Award from Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
February 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Last year, Connie Sanders, director of the Austin Peay State University Child Learning Center, became concerned about the preschool-aged children under her care. Many of them brought sack lunches with junk food and sugary treats, and she knew they weren’t getting enough exercise at home.
Obesity and diabetes loomed in their future, so Sanders and her staff decided to do something before it was too late. [Read more]
APSU Child Learning Center holds Scholastic Book Fair
September 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Child Learning Center at Austin Peay State University will hold a Scholastic Book Fair from 8:00am-5:00pm, beginning Thursday, September 1st and continuing through September 9th at the center.
The APSU Child Learning Center is located in the Sexton Building at 637 North Eighth Street.
Funds raised will help purchase books for the classroom libraries and the children. The public is invited to attend this reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. [Read more]
