APSU names University of Evansville administrator LaNeeca Williams as new chief diversity officer
April 11, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – LaNeeça R. Williams, chief diversity officer at the University of Evansville, was recently named chief diversity officer and Title IX coordinator at Austin Peay State University (APSU). She will begin her new role on July 1st, 2019.
Austin Peay State University chief diversity officer LaNeeca Williams
APSU’s education doctorate experiences strong first year
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Michael Johnson, a Northwest High School music teacher, can’t stop thinking about leadership strategies. For the last seven or eight months, he’s fixated on the topic, causing him to scrutinize his conversations with students and colleagues.
Michael Johnson hopes to one day work as an assistant principal.
Austin Peay State University Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool now open
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Pool season is officially here, which means summer is even closer. The pool at the APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center opened Monday, April 8th, 2019 to students, members and the Clarksville community.
APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool
Austin Peay State University student newspaper earns two national awards for “Rebuild, Reflect”
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently earned two national Apple Awards at the Spring National College Media Convention hosted in New York City in March.
Both awards honored a special edition called “Rebuild, Reflect” commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the tornado that hit APSU and Downtown Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.
Austin Peay State University cadet Thomas Porter runs during the relay at West Point, New York. (APSU)
Last Chance to View Sculptures of Mike Andrews at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
April 9, 2019
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Crouch Gallery is home to the serene, organic sculptures of local artist and teacher Mike Andrews.
On view through May 5th, the show, titled A New Vision, includes over forty pieces made of wood, limestone, or alabaster.
Mike Andrews Sculptures on display at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
APSU ROTC team ‘strong,’ ‘motivated’ for Sandhurst competition
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
“They’re pretty motivated, and they think they’re going to do really well, and I do too,” Keith Colman, the team’s coach, said. “They’re real strong. They’ve been training hard for three months now.”
The Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team practices on a Zodiac boat at Liberty Park in Clarksville a week before the Sandhurst competition April 12th-13th at West Point, New York. (Benny Little, APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
April 8, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.
Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library celebrates National Library Week. (APSU)
City of Clarksville rolls out a fresh new Website
April 8, 2019
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville launched a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website Monday morning that will enhance the City’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.
“The new website is visually clean and crisp, and makes striking use of colorful, attractive views of the City,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. “More importantly, it gives us a giant leap forward in technology that will allow citizens to interact with City Government in new and more efficient ways.”
City of Clarksville new website will enable a more interactive experience.
APSU students win Bbest Solo Hack, place second overall at Regional Hackathon
April 7, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior Susan Kersten recently won “Best Solo Hack” at the CatHacks hackathon at the University of Kentucky, and her teammates won second place overall at the competition for hack that helps teach people sign language.
The wins add to the hackathon success Austin Peay students have had this year.
From the left, Austin Peay State University students Aidan Murphy, Susan Kersten and Nathan Nickelson work on their hacks.
