APSU to break ground on new fine arts building September 1st
August 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – When Barry Jones was a student at Austin Peay State University in the early 1990s, he heard rumors about a new fine arts building going up on campus.
Ten years later, Jones returned to his alma mater as an assistant professor, and he was reassured that the growing art department would soon move out of the cramped Trahern Building.
Austin Peay Fine Arts Building, North Perspective.
Montgomery County Government selects Christi Holt as Community Corrections Program Manager
August 1, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Christi Holt has been selected as the new Community Corrections Program Manager.
Christi has been with Montgomery County Government for over 20 years, serving in such roles as case officer for Community Corrections, school resource officer for the Sheriff’s Office and most recently as a probation officer with the Juvenile Department.
Christi Holt
Dean of students to speak at APSU Summer Commencement
August 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Gregory Singleton, Austin Peay State University associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, will deliver the keynote address at APSU’s 86th Summer Commencement at 2:00pm, Friday, August 7th, in the Dunn Center.
A Tennessee native, Singleton earned an associate degree from Jackson State Community College. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Education and his Master of Science in Student Personnel Services in Counseling from the University of Memphis.
CMCSS announces Two Appointments
August 1, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Two Clarksville-Montgomery County School System administrative appointments have been announced. Roshae Harrison has been named assistant principal at Montgomery Central Elementary and Ptosha Maclin has been named assistant principal at Carmel Elementary.
(L to R) Roshae Harrison and Ptosha Maclin.
APSU College of Science and Mathematics, Communication University of China sign collaboration agreement
July 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and Communication University of China (CUC) recently signed an agreement that will see an international exchange of ideas, students and faculty in the fields of science and technology.
Four representatives from the Beijing-based institution visited APSU’s Clarksville campus Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th to tour the University’s facilities and meet with University representatives.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU hosting third Gov Color Run September 26th
July 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – In September 2013, Austin Peay State University hosted its inaugural Gov “Color” Run, a one-mile race around campus through cloudbursts of color.
The event, which continued last year, was originally marketed as a way of bringing together APSU students and community members for an affordable color run.
Third Gov Color Run to be held September 26th at APSU. (Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
APSU Community School of the Arts adds full dance program for Fall 2015 season
July 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Community service is at the heart of Austin Peay State University’s Community School of the Arts (CSA). Over 200 children and adults come each week to the APSU campus to take part in CSA classes and workshops.
With summer nearing its end, the CSA is expanding its offerings for the Fall 2015 season.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
“Museum of Distance,” a debut collection from Ashley Seitz Kramer set for release through Zone 3 Press
July 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Zone 3 Press is proud to announce “Museum of Distance,” the first collection of works from poet Ashley Seitz Kramer.
The winner of the 2014 Zone 3 Press First Book Award, Kramer’s work is wide in scope. Linking images and observations, “Museum of Distance” offers a new view on daily reality.
Ashley Seitz Kramer collection of work “Museum of Distance” to be released through Zone 3 Press.
CMCSS makes new Administrative Appointments
July 22, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System today announced two new administrative appointments.
Jaime Dye Holder, the theatre arts teacher at Northwest High School, has been selected as the assistant principal at Kenwood Middle School.
Linda Medina-Griffy, assistant principal at Montgomery Central Elementary School, will become the assistant principal at Minglewood Elementary School.
(L to R) Jaime Dye Holder and Linda Medina-Griffy.
APSU named Great College to Work For
July 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – For the fourth consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition, APSU is the only university in Tennessee to make the national publication’s “Great Colleges to Work For 2015” list.
The results were released earlier this week in The Chronicle’s eighth annual report on The Academic Workplace.
