Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 2nd, 2019
April 28, 2019
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
Two recent APSU graduates win National Science Foundation fellowships
April 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Two recently graduated Austin Peay State University (APSU) science students have earned National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships.
National Science Foundation fellow Deborah Gulledge inside Austin Peay State Univeristy’s planetarium.
APSU College of Business hosting 2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp June 10-14
April 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Middle school-age girls are invited to develop their leadership skills and build new friendships during the 2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp, June 10th-14th, 2019 at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp to be held on the campus of Austin Peay State University on June 10th-14th. (APSU)
Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
April 25, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 41st Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, 2019 is quickly approaching and there is still time to register in person or online.
Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec and is available until noon on Thursday, April 25th.
Queen City Road Race.
APSU professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo awarded Fulbright Scholar grant
April 25, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For the second time in four years, the U.S. Department of State has picked an Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor for its Fulbright Scholar Program.
By winning the award, French and Francophone studies associate professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo will spend the 2019-20 academic year teaching and conducting research in the West African country Burkina Faso.
Austin Peay State University professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo. (APSU)
10 APSU students graduate from inaugural Foundations of Minority Leadership program
April 24, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This January, Austin Peay State University (APSU) unveiled a new leadership course designed specifically for African American men in the Achievers and Scholars Mentoring Initiative on campus, and on April 23rd, 2019 the University honored the first 10 graduates of the course during a special ceremony in the APSU Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center.
Austin Peay State University has 10 students graduate from Foundations of Minority Leadership program. (APSU)
Tech businessman, vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at Austin Peay State University Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony in May
April 23, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Leonard Tharpe, a U.S. Army veteran and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Spring 2019 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next month.
In 2011, Austin Peay State University developed a military coin to honor military and veteran students. (APSU)
APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign
April 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently raised $224,550 during Govs Give, the University’s third annual 72-hour online giving event. APSU alumni, friends and Clarksville community members made gifts to promote student success from noon on April 8th to noon on April 11th, 2019.
APSU’s Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
April 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Tucker Brown, chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Sociology, was recently named dean of the University’s College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.
Dr. David Denton, former dean of the college, decided to return to the classroom in 2017, leaving the position open. Dr. Rebecca Corvey, professor of nursing, served as interim dean while the University conducted a national search to fill the position.
Dean of the Austin Peay State University College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Tucker Brown. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week
April 19, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On April 10th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library, along with the Department of Communication, hosted the inaugural Edible Books Contest in celebration of National Library Week. Students, staff and faculty submitted 15 food-based creations inspired by short stories, novels and children’s books.
APSU’s Woodward Library held their first Edible Book Contest April 10th.
