Austin Peay State University 2017: A Year in Review
December 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University, which turned 90 in April, experienced another big year, with new buildings and programs transforming the campus over the last 12 months.
Women’s volleyball and men’s football electrified the community this fall, and in August, thousands of people cheered as the afternoon sky went dark for nearly two minutes. As this 90th year comes to an end, here are some of the major stories that came out of Austin Peay in 2017.
The Austin Peay Volleyball team is the 2017 OVC Champions.
Support APSU Hispanic Alumni Club while celebrating Homecoming 2017
October 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – At Austin Peay State University’s Hispanic Cultural Center, visitors often hear the phrase, “Where strangers become amigos and amigos become familia.”
“That’s our motto,” Louise Mitchell, HCC coordinator, said. “That’s what we’re all about, and we want to continue that theme after our students graduate.”
Austin Peay associate professor Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison.
APSU Alumni Relations Office hosting several events for 2017 Homecoming
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Alumni Relations Office plans to welcome back graduates later this month with several special Homecoming events.
At 10:00am on Friday, October 20th, 2017 alumni and the public are invited to participate in the 39th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Swan Lake Golf Course.
39th Annual APSU Homecoming Golf Tournament to be held October 20th at Swan Lake Golf Course.
General public tickets now available for APSU Homecoming concert featuring Frankie Ballard
October 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – General public tickets are now available for a concert featuring platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard, with special guest Jason Mizelle.
The event, presented by the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC), is a part of 2016 Austin Peay State University Homecoming.
APSU Homecoming concert featuring Frankie Ballard set for October 20th
Platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard to headline APSU’s 2016 Homecoming Concert
September 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As a part of the 2016 Austin Peay State University Homecoming week of events, the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC) presents a concert featuring platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard, featuring special guest Jason Mizelle.
The concert takes place Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00pm in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the University campus. Tickets are $10.00 for students until October 2nd and $20.00 for students after October 3rd, and may be purchased online at www.austinpeaytickets.com
2016 APSU Homecoming to feature concert featuring Frankie Ballard.
Austin Peay State University’s The All State, editor recognized at national conference
December 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The All State, the student newspaper of Austin Peay State University, recently earned national awards at the annual National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas.
For the first time in the publication’s 85-year history, it was recognized at the national conference for Best in Show. The All State was ranked No. 10 for its special section on the 2015 Homecoming celebration at APSU.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University honors distinguished individuals with alumni awards at Homecoming
October 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a special alumni awards ceremony on Saturday, October 24th, Austin Peay State University honored six distinguished individuals as part of its 2015 Homecoming celebration.
This year’s honorees were Outstanding Service Award recipients Maggie Kulback (’77) and Mike O’Malley; Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recipients Michael Wall (’00) and Chad Kimmel (’02); and Outstanding Alumni Award recipients Fred Landiss (’69) and Dr. Joe Greer (’70).
2015 Alumni Award winners Fred Landiss, Mike O’Malley, Maggie Kulback, Dr. Joe Greer, Chad Kimmel and Michael Wall.
Recording artists MKTO, Muddy Magnolias headline APSU Homecoming Concert
October 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As a part of the 2015 Austin Peay State University Homecoming week of events, the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC) presents a concert featuring national recording artists MKTO, featuring special guest Muddy Magnolias.
MKTO
“Red Tie Affair” is the theme for 2015 APSU Homecoming
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Monday, October 19th through Saturday, October 24th.
The theme this year is “Red Tie Affair.” For additional information on Homecoming events, as well as registration and ticket information, visit www.apsu.edu/student-life/aphomecoming
APSU Military Alumni Chapter endowing scholarship honoring local veteran
November 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Military Alumni Chapter hosted its second annual scholarship endowment dinner on November 6th as part of the University’s Homecoming Week celebration.
During the event, the chapter honored retired Command Sgt. Maj. Sidney Brown, a Vietnam War veteran and active member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
APSU President Alisa White, APSU Military Alumni Chapter President Joe Shakeenab, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Sidney Brown and his wife, Jimilla Brown. (Beth Liggett/APSU).
