Austin Peay State University unveils new APSU Center for Advancement of Faculty Excellence
December 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently unveiled an important new initiative – the APSU Center for Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE). The CAFE was developed to offer dynamic programs that will help retain and cultivate an engaged, collaborative and diverse faculty at APSU.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: “Over Look/Under Foot” exhibit open through December 10th
November 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The New Gallery, with support from the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, is pleased to present Over Look/Under Foot, a new exhibition by artists Katie Hargrave and Meredith Lynn, to continue an exciting 2020-2021 exhibition season.
APSU announces winners of 2020 Zone 3 First Book Award in Poetry
November 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Zone 3 Press recently announced the co-winners of its 2020 First Book award in Poetry.
Judge Paige Lewis selected East Walnut Hills: A Gothic Epic by Emily Spencer and For Daughters Who Walk Out Like Sons by Komal Mathew. The books will be published in fall 2021.
CMCCHF commits $3 million for the new APSU Health Professions Building
November 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (CMCCHF) recently committed to a gift of $3 million to the Austin Peay State University Foundation. The gift will be used exclusively to establish the CMC Community Health Foundation Equipment & Building Fund with the APSU Foundation, to support the Health Professions Building and additional equipment needs.
A rendering of the proposed Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University ROTC student Zachary Labas has deployed Five Times
November 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC program this fall has 37 veteran soldiers, and each brings professional, tactical and technical knowledge and experience to their fellow cadets.
Zachary Labas, a senior at APSU, is one of the 37 veteran soldiers in the program. He is also the ROTC’s battalion commander (top-ranking cadet) this fall.
Zachary Labas, right, works with an Austin Peay State University ROTC cadet during a field training exercise prior to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (APSU)
APSU alum Jeffery Gray competing in Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship”
November 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alum Jeffery Gray, a fine arts major turned baker, is competing in this year’s “Food Network “Holiday Baking Championship.” In the first episode, which aired on November 2nd, Gray is given the nickname “Santa from Atlanta” because his love for creativity and baking shined.
Austin Peay State University alumni Jeffery Gray. (Food Network)
APSU German professor finds peace during COVID-19 through wood working
November 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – After a long day of teaching in front of a computer screen, Dr. Beatrix Brockman blinks her red eyes, steps away from her desk and heads into the garage, with its concrete floors and overwhelming smell of sawdust. In this cavernous space, it sometimes feels as if she has stepped back in time into her father’s workshop.
Dr. Beatrix Brockman. (APSU)
This Week at Austin Peay: “Over Look/Under Foot” lecture offered virtually on Tuesday
November 9, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University (APSU), with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the APSU Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, is pleased to present “Over Look/Under Foot”, a new exhibition by artists Katie Hargrave and Meredith Lynn, to continue an exciting 2020-2021 exhibition season.
APSU announces plans for Spring 2021
November 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – As universities across the globe continue struggling with the complexities of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Austin Peay State University (APSU) is moving forward with plans for its upcoming Spring 2021 semester, offering face-to-face, hi-flex hybrid and online courses.
Austin Peay State University Campus in the Spring. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University to hold Winter Commencement on December 11th-12th
November 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On December 11th-12th, 2020, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host four commencement ceremonies to honor the University’s fall graduates.
Austin Peay State University 2020 Winter Commencement set for December 11th-12th. (APSU)
