APSU Homecoming rescheduled for Sunday, March 21st, 2021
October 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – During the Austin Peay State University (APSU) virtual “Remembering Homecoming” event earlier this month, celebrating what would have been the University’s Fall Homecoming 2020, APSU officials announced a new Homecoming date of Sunday, March 21st, 2021.
The 2019 (pre-COVID-19) Austin Peay State University Homecoming Football game. (APSU)
APSU moves 2020 Homecoming to October 10th
June 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials recently announced this year’s homecoming festivities will be moved to October 10th, 2020 when the Governors take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 3:00pm in Fortera Stadium.
The 1976 Austin Peay State University Homecoming parade. (APSU)
APSU 2019: A Year in Review
December 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate provost for research and dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Chad Brooks summed up the year 2019 in a single sentence.
“It’s a very optimistic time for Austin Peay,” he said.
Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither flings flaming pumpkins with trebuchet
December 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Bryan Gaither, dressed in his trademark blue lab coat, slid on a pair of latex gloves and proceeded to inject chemicals into a pumpkin. Nearby, on the front lawn of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Dunn Center, Clarksville firefighters put on their protective gear.
Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither and a Sacramento State pumpkin. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: International Night brings food, culture, Zuzu African Acrobats to campus
November 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) International Night presents everybody in the community an opportunity to explore different countries through cuisine, décor and demonstrations.
Zuzu African Acrobats to perform at Austin Peay State University’s International Night, November 12th. (APSU)
APSU homecoming parade to celebrate the Governors, Veterans
October 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) 74th annual homecoming parade on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 will celebrate two treasures dear to APSU hearts: our veterans and the Governors.
Austin Peay State University Homecoming Parade set for Saturday, November 9th. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: Govs Football hopes to follow up on its rout of Jacksonville State
October 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) football team hopes to protect the Fort again following their September 28th rout of conference rival (and then No. 11-ranked) Jacksonville State and the subsequent bye week. The Govs host Southeast Missouri at 2:00pm Saturday, October 12th.
Austin Peay Football takes on Southeast Missouri this Saturday at Fortera Stadium. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: Family Weekend culminates big week for Governors
September 24, 2019
Gov Run, football game, Mud Bowl highlight Family Weekend
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) annual Family Weekend caps this week September 27th-29th with events such as Gov Run, the Mud Bowl and, of course, a home football game.
Austin Peay State University Color Run set for Friday, September 27th. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Fall Classes have begun
August 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Fall classes have begun at Austin Peay State University (APSU). But the kickoff of classes isn’t the only big thing happening on campus this week.
Football season starts with when the Govs and new head coach Mark Hudspeth host North Carolina Central 7:00pm Thursday, August 29th at Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay State University Freshman Convocation. (APSU)
Meet ‘the girl who twirls fire’ at APSU’s home football games
November 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The way Izzy Melvin describes it, time slows down on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) football field.
“You find this part of yourself, and you become one with the baton – everything is silent when you’re on the field – it has always been me and my baton, it becomes an extension of yourself,” she said.
Austin Peay State University freshman feature twirler Izzy Melvin displays her three batons outside the APSU Art + Design building.
