Austin Peay students participate, earn recognition during prestigious Vanderbilt nursing internship
September 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – One Austin Peay State University School of Nursing student was recently honored for her excellence as she and a number of other Austin Peay nursing students took part in a summer internship program at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
Jessica Sheers received the VUMC Credo Award for her work as a maternal/infant track nursing intern during the Summer 2017 term.
Over the summer term of 2017, sixteen Austin Peay nursing students participated in a summer internship program called Vanderbilt Experience: Student Nurse Internship Program (VESNIP) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Jessica Sheers received the Credo Award for the Maternal/Infant Track. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
APSU strengthens online presence with new website
September 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this summer, Austin Peay State University unveiled a newly redesigned website, creating a stronger digital presence for the 90-year-old institution.
The new www.apsu.edu makes use of a cleaner design, focusing on images and videos that highlight the campus for potential students.
Austin Peay State University releases new website.
Fiction, poetry and film on display during Austin Peay State University’s Zone 3 Fall 2017 Reading Series
August 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Zone 3, the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’ literary journal, welcomes a diverse group of writers, filmmakers and creative minds for its Fall 2017 Zone 3 Reading Series.
Steven Sherrill will travel to campus on September 19th, at 4:00pm to give a reading of his fiction.
Larry Carroll continues to support APSU with new distinguished professorship award
August 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On a quiet afternoon in 1973, a young Army private named Larry Carroll sat in an abandoned barracks building on the Fort Campbell Army Post, listening to a lecture on accounting. In the desk next to him, a lieutenant colonel struggled to pay attention while Carroll leaned out dangerously from his seat, trying to see past the support post that blocked his view.
The accounting class, offered by Austin Peay State University, fascinated the 20-year-old soldier.
Larry Carroll
Austin Peay alumnus, staff member Button enrolls in doctorate program at Johns Hopkins
June 23, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The associate director of Austin Peay State University’s Office of Financial Aid, Johnathan Button, has spent the better part of a decade finding ways for APSU students to finance their education.
Himself a former student worker in the department, Button found his calling at a time when Austin Peay and its rapidly-growing student population needed him the most.
Austin Peay State University’s Office of Financial Aid associate director Johnathan Button.
Austin Peay State University to hold Total Solar Eclipse events APSU’s Fortera Stadium August 21st
June 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – In two short months, the heavens—in the words of English poet Lavinia Greenlaw—will throw a “celestial dimmer switch” during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and as excitement builds across the country for this cosmic spectacle, Austin Peay State University is gearing up to host official NASA viewing parties at the campus’ Fortera Stadium.
More than 8,000 people are expected to make their way to the football stadium on August 21st, 2017, to safely witness the total solar eclipse.
APSU’s Fortera Stadium
Austin Peay History Students present new research at Fort Defiance event
June 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University History Club recently had the opportunity to present new research related to Fort Defiance at the historical site’s newest event, titled “Fresh Research, New Discoveries.”
A partnership between APSU’s History Club, Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and Fort Defiance, and funded through a Student Academic Success Initiative grant from APSU faculty senate, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” saw Austin Peay students John Schuler and Jenny Brown explore the histories of African American men and women during the Civil War.
APSU History Club presented new research about Fort Defiance at “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” event. (Austin Peay State University)
APSU Department of Agriculture receives $250,000 in farm equipment from Kubota, Coleman Tractor Company
June 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – With 440 acres of land at the Farm and Environmental Education Center, Austin Peay State University Department Agriculture faculty and students already have the land they need to gain experience in hay and forage production.
But to continue their mission of educating students on current industry practices, department faculty said they recognized the need for an upgrade in its tools of the trade.
Coleman Tractor Company and Kubota Tractor Corporation donate farm equipment to APSU Department of Agriculture. (Austin Peay)
APSU’s Amanda Walker named VP of Nashville Area Career Fair Consortium’s board
May 11, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Amanda Walker, director of career services at Austin Peay State University, was appointed vice president of the Nashville Area Career Fair Consortium’s (NACFC) Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017.
Walker served as event chair for the 2017 Nashville Area Career Fair.
Dr. Amanda Walker
Local Girl Scout troop supports Austin Peay State University campus food pantry
April 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On April 10th, 2017, Girl Scout Troop 2604 donated 70 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the Austin Peay State University Save Our Students (SOS) Campus Food Pantry.
Belina Sengmanyvog, AmeriCorps VISTA, accepts a donation from Girl Scout Troop 2604 members Alaina Chandler, Jasmine Palmer and Jaylen Palmer.
