Austin Peay State University Nursing Student Hayley Beard earns National Scholarship
July 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University nursing student was awarded a scholarship from the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association for the 2013-14 academic year.
Hayley Beard was one of 69 students across the nation to receive the Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship. She joins eight other nursing students in Tennessee who also were named recipients of the award, according to a press release from the foundation.
For more information, visit the foundation’s website at http://www.nsna.org .
APSU Communication Professor, Student produce Dix Documentary to air this Month
July 11, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Anyone who has visited the Dorothy Dix Collection at Austin Peay State University knows that the collection tells only a portion of a woman who was the forerunner of today’s popular advice columnists and America’s most widely read and highest paid journalists.
A new documentary, written and produced by an APSU faculty member and a student, will shed more light on Dix’s life and career when it airs on television later this month. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University provost Dr. Tristan Denley to take position as vice chancellor at Tennessee Board of Regents
July 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – APSU’s chief academic official, Dr. Tristan Denley who currently serves as Provost, has informed the campus community that he has accepted a position with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, pending an official vote by the TBR.
Tentative plans are for Denley to begin in his new role with TBR in August.
Dr. Tristan Denley
APSU ROTC Cadet Cynthia Stinnett takes Army Physical Fitness Test Honors
July 7, 2013
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA – Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets Cynthia Stinnett, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee resident and Even Poole, Norwich University, West Milford, New Jersey resident, took first place for the female and male categories respectively during the 8th Regiment Army physical fitness test, June 29th at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
Austin Peay ROTC Cadet Cynthia Stinnett won first place in APFT.
Port Royal State Park History Lecture Series presents “Cherokee – European Relations in the 18th Century” July 9th
July 6, 2013
Adams, TN – At 7:00pm July 9th, Port Royal State Park will hold their next session of the 2013 History Lecture Series “Remembering Indian Removal”. These lectures are presented by area historians and authors with most topics being part of the Trail of Tears 175th anniversary series.
This Tuesday, Austin Peay State University’s Kristofer Ray will speak about “Cherokee – European Relations in the 18th Century”.
Austin Peay State University Faculty, Staff share plaudits
June 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced a number of publications, conferences and credentials as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Michael Hamlet, director of human resources, has been appointed by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) board of directors to the 2013 Board of Examiners. As an examiner, he will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating organizations that apply for the TNCPE Award. [Read more]
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k Continues to Grow in 2013
June 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k, powered by CDE Lightband, is back for a third year, bringing with it new activities and enhanced features. Runners will take to the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville Saturday, October 19th, 2013.
But those interested in running are encouraged to register early online at www.gocommandoclarksville.com, as the event is only open to the first 2,000 participants.
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k
APSU Public Relations wins 9 awards at 2013 Tennessee College Public Relations Association Spring Conference
June 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won nine awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) spring conference and awards contest held Thursday, June 13th and Friday, June 14th at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville Tennessee.
Entries were received for the contest period between April 1st, 2012, and March 31st, 2013. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University receives Top National Award for improved efforts in Educational Fundraising
June 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Since 2010, Austin Peay State University has encouraged alumni, friends and supporters to give to The Legacy Campaign, the University’s current capital fundraising program that so far has significantly increased millions of dollars for scholarships and educational endeavors.
APSU is being recognized for its efforts with The Legacy Campaign.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, known in the education circle as CASE, has selected APSU to receive the 2013 CASE Educational Fundraising Award, an honor given to superior fundraising programs at educational institutions across the U.S. [Read more]
APSU Communication Department organizes new Time Magazine Person of the Year Exhibit
June 10, 2013
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Before going inside the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building for a class or performance, bring a smartphone.
And have a QR code reader app installed on the phone to view and hear the new Time Magazine Person of the Year exhibit, every issue ever produced on the distinction beginning with the 1927 cover.
Time Magazine Person of the Year Exhibit at APSU
