Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Many-Bears Grinder to speak at Austin Peay ceremony honoring military graduates
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs (TDVA) is coming to Austin Peay State University on December 10th to help honor a special group of graduating APSU students.
At 5:00pm that afternoon, the University will host its Fall 2014 Military and Veterans Graduate Recognition Ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall, with Many-Bears Grinder, the state’s first female TDVA commissioner, serving as the keynote speaker. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University named a 2015 Top Military Friendly School
December 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Military Advanced Education has named Austin Peay State University a top school in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities. The Guide, which measures best practices in military and veteran education, is available online at www.mae-kmi.com
The 2015 Guide features the results of a questionnaire on the military-supportive policies enacted at more than 600 colleges and universities. The purpose of the Guide is to provide students with information about institutions that go out of their way to support veterans and men and women in uniform.
Austin Peay State University only school in state committed to federal vet success plan
August 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In August 2013, the federal government developed the “8 Keys to Veterans’ Success” initiative to help veterans succeed on college campuses.
Austin Peay State University, which has a long history of supporting veterans and military personnel, immediately endorsed the program, and one year later, APSU remains the only school in Tennessee committed to implementing the veteran-friendly practices on its campus.
Students are photographed in the Military Student Center on Thursday, June 5, 2014. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
APSU recognized as Tennessee’s best University for Vets
November 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When the national publication Military Times released its annual “Best for Vets: Colleges 2014” list earlier this week, it named Austin Peay State University as the top school in Tennessee for serving and supporting military veterans.
The newspaper listed APSU as the 57th best university in the country for veterans to attend, and it gave the University four stars for the academic support it provides these students.
Austin Peay State University named a 2014 Military Friendly School
September 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University continues to be recognized for its dedication to veterans and active duty military students with the announcement today (September 10th) that it has once again been named by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School for 2014.
The honor ranks APSU in the top 20 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide, according to Victory Media, a veteran-owned business and publisher of G.I. Jobs and the Guide to Military Friendly Schools. The company surveyed more than 12,000 schools, according to the announcement.
APSU named a Military Friendly School for 2014
Austin Peay State University Military Students honored with APSU Military Coin
May 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday afternoon, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall stood before a small group of about 50 students and said they were one of the main reasons he loves going to work each morning.
“It makes us proud that we get the chance to work with heroes,” he said.
APSU President Tim Hall presents graduate and veteran Darrell Sheffield with an APSU military coin. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU).
Austin Peay State University receives National Student Veterans Award
March 21, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, March 18th, Austin Peay State University received a national award from the Student Veterans of America in honor of the commitments APSU has made in the last few years to help active duty military, reservists, national guardsmen and veteran students earn their college degrees.
“The award honors APSU for its superior work helping veterans and their families,” SVO President Michael Cleveland said.
Dr. Lowell Roddy (from left), APSU Student Veterans Organization adviser, SVA President Michael Cleveland, APSU President Hall and Military Student Center Coordinator Justin Machain unveil the national award from the Student Veterans of America during a ceremony held Monday, March 18th. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Couple to graduate from Austin Peay State University together December 14th
December 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira, the celebration of graduating together December 14th from Austin Peay State University will not occur precisely as they walk across the stage to receive their degrees.
Rather, the moment of satisfaction will come when their children understand the value of a college education.
Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira walk on the lawn in front of the Browning Administration Building at the APSU main campus. The couple will graduate December 14th with their bachelor’s degrees from APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
APSU to hold Military/Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony December 12th for Fall Graduates
November 27, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Active duty and military veteran students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University in December will receive APSU’s military coin.
The military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 12th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Mabry Concert Hall. The event is open to the public.
APSU’s Military Coin.
APSU to present faculty and staff military veterans with APSU coin on November 15th
October 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – More than 50 faculty and staff at Austin Peay State University who are military veterans will be honored at a special APSU Employee Veteran Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, November 15th.
The ceremony will be held at 5:00pm in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. The event is open to the public.
APSU’s new Military Coin.
