APSU School of Nursing forms partnership with Fisk University
October 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last year, when Fisk University decided to provide a nursing pathway for its students, the Nashville-based school reached out to one of the top programs in the region – the Austin Peay State University (APSU) School of Nursing. Officials at Fisk liked that APSU’s program consistently had a near 100% passing rate for the national licensure test, and Austin Peay State University officials were eager to take advantage of the diversity that Fisk – a historically Black university – offered.
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing interim director Dr. Eve Rice (Left) with APSU nursing students and faculty. (APSU)
This Week at Austin Peay: Virtual “Remembering Homecoming” celebration this week
October 5, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Honors Program will host a timely virtual panel discussion this week that examines how people can think more critically and carefully to be informed voters in the current political climate.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University chemistry professor Leslie Hiatt turns glass door into Light Board for Online Teaching
October 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) chemistry professor Dr. Leslie Hiatt spent some of the summer transforming a scrapped glass door into a learning tool for students forced to take online classes during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Peay State University chemistry professor Dr. Leslie Hiatt built a light board to help with online lectures. (APSU)
APSU names 2020 Alumni Award Winners
October 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This November, Austin Peay State University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards at a small gathering of their personal guests and several University officials.
Austin Peay State University Outstanding Alumni Award recipients (L to R) Dr. Camille Holt and Joe Giles. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative spotlighted in international news story
October 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative – which has its headquarters at Austin Peay State University (APSU) – recently captured worldwide attention for its efforts.
APSU Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Dwayne Estes, leads a tour through Baker Prairie Natural Area.
APSU’s Polifonía Journal celebrates 10th anniversary with special issue and library display
October 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) bilingual (Spanish and English), scholarly, peer-reviewed journal, Polifonía Journal. The journal, first launched in 2011, is dedicated to scholarly essays about literature and film in the Hispanic world and offers something different for its writers each year.
APSU Art + Design to welcome Chloë Bass to kick off CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series
October 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts is pleased to host multiform conceptual artist Chloë Bass to kick off the 2020-21 CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series season.
Austin Peay State University Art + Design brings in Chloë Bass for CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series. (APSU)
APSU virtual “Remembering Homecoming” celebration set for week of October 10th
September 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Austin Peay State University recently announced it is moving its traditional fall homecoming activities from the week of October 10th, 2020 to the spring 2021 semester, in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) decision to postpone fall sports until spring.
Austin Peay State University’s 1970 Homecoming parade. (APSU)
Miss Austin Peay 2021 Noelle Thompson receives Congressional Award Gold Medal
September 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Noelle Thompson, Miss Austin Peay 2021, received a Congressional Award Gold Medal on Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan Student University Center Ballroom for spending more than 1,800 hours serving the community through the Break Through 4 a Buddy program.
Miss Austin Peay Noelle Thompson and Tennessee State Senator Bill Powers. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 1st, 2020
September 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
