Immerse Yourself in Nostalgic Fun with Ken Davenport’s “The Awesome ’80s Prom” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, June 17th – July 9th
June 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Get ready to party like it’s 1989! Step back in time, join the breakdance circle, and participate in all the high school drama at the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of the hit interactive musical experience “The Awesome ’80s Prom”, June 17th – July 9th.
Ken Davenport’s blast-from-the-past crowd favorite immerses the audience in the lives of characters competing for Prom King and Queen at the not-so-subtly-named Wanaget High. And, just like on “American Idol,” the audience decides who wins each night!
“The Awesome ’80s Prom” stars (Top L to R) Charles Robinson, Sarita Amani Nash, Ryan Bowie and Emily Rourke.
APSU student Dominic Critchlow sends high altitude balloon into the stars
June 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Give Austin Peay State University student Dominic Critchlow a balloon and a camera and he can quite literally show you the world.
A senior in APSU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and a 2015-16 Presidential Research Scholar, Critchlow has spent quite a bit of time researching a simple solution for the complex problem of computer assisted image remote sensing through high altitude balloons.
Austin Peay student, Dominic Critchlow shows off his air balloon research.
Austin Peay State University hosting 2016 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp June 6th-10th
June 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Next week, a new generation of female leaders will visit Austin Peay State University for the 2016 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp.
The APSU Department of Political Science, the APSU College of Business and the APSU President’s Emerging Leaders Program are hosting the leadership development camp, which runs from June 6th-10th.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Public Relations and Marketing Office wins 12 awards at 2016 TCPRA Conference
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won 12 awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) spring conference and awards contest held May 25th-27th in Chattanooga, TN.
APSU Public Relations and Marketing Office wins 12 awards at 2016 TCPRA Conference
Austin Peay State University alum George Mabry to be inducted into inaugural class of ROTC Hall of Fame
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – U.S. Army ROTC cadets selected for the inaugural class of the Army ROTC Hall of Fame. More than 300 former cadets will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Fort Knox, Kentucky on June 10th that will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Army ROTC program.
A 2000 graduate of Northeast High School (NEHS) in Clarksville, Gregory C. Mabry Jr. earned his Bachelor of Science in sociology from APSU in 2004.
Gregory C. Mabry Jr.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place June 2nd, 2016
May 31, 2016
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
Dave Loos Basketball Camp at APSU set for June 6th-9th
May 30, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Dave Loos Basketball Camp will be held June 6th through June 9th, 2016 at the APSU Dunn Center. Registration is Monday, June 6th from 7:30am until 8:45am. Cost is $125.00.
The Dave Loos Basketball Camp is designed to provide campers the opportunity to improve basketball skills through the reaching of solid fundamentals, all while building character, spending quality time together, fostering relationships and bonding through the game of basketball.
Austin Peay helps Army veteran, military spouse Kali Cooper juggle college, family with great success
May 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Nothing worth having comes easy – a lesson that former soldier Kali Cooper understands as well as anyone. But the services Austin Peay State University provides military and veteran students did make the transition to college life a little less difficult.
A Minnesota native who left her home and enlisted in the army at the age of 17, Cooper’s life has more or less revolved around the military ever since.
Austin Peay Student Kali Cooper. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison and Dr. Jeffrey Williams
May 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Two Austin Peay State University professors have been awarded summer research grants to further their development as both educators and professionals in their fields.
Associate Professor of Latin American Literary and Cultural Studies Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison and Associate Professor of Music, Voice Dr. Jeffrey Williams have each been awarded $5,000 summer research grants by APSU’s Department of Research to develop research projects during the summer, that may place them in a better position to seek external funding.
APSU’s Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison and Dr. Jeffrey Williams
Austin Peay State University’s Barry Gresham wins national award at 2016 Festival of Media Arts
May 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Barry Gresham, Austin Peay State University instructor of communication, recently received a national award at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Gresham won the Faculty Short Form Sports Video Category: Best of Competition for his video, “Reedy Sears – APSU Hall of Fame.”
APSU’s Barry Gresham
