APSU professor experiences COVID-19 pandemic up close in Belize
June 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On a sweaty afternoon in early March, Dr. Harold Young, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of political science, found himself dumped by a taxi on a street in Chetumal, Mexico, near that country’s southern border with Belize.
Austin Peay State University assistant professor Dr. Harold Young crossing the border between Mexico and Belize. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Art + Design launches twice-weekly studio visits on Instagram
June 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design has launched a twice-weekly Instagram series this summer to celebrate students, faculty and alumni during a challenging time.
A screen capture shows Sarah Spillers’ work and details about the series. (APSU)
APSU hosting summer and rescheduled spring commencements August 6th-7th
June 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On August 6th-7th, 2020, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host five commencement ceremonies to honor the University’s spring and summer graduates.
Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. (APSU)
APSU Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Friday, June 26th
June 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, June 26th, 2020 the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting at 9:00am.
During this meeting, the board will appoint an interim University president.
APSU Board of Trustees to meet on Friday, June 26th.
APSU Board of Trustees presents awards, approves 2020-21 budget
June 21, 2020
Clarksville, TN – During the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustee’s summer meeting on June 5th, 2020 trustees honored five individuals with the board’s annual awards – the APSU Philanthropist of the Year Award, the Govs Who Lead Through Military Service Award and the Govs Who Lead Through Service Award.
Joe and Cathi Maynard. (APSU)
APSU’s new Aviation Science Program sees first students take flight in Helicopters
June 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) aviation science student Jerry Gray first dreamed of flying when he was 10.
“I remember what bit me,” he recalled. “I was on a ValuJet flight out of Florida. It was stormy, and I was scared, but when we got to the top of the clouds, it looked like snow.
Jerry Gray is one of the first students in Austin Peay State University’s new aviation science program. (APSU)
Austin Peay professors bring diverse science lessons to Governor’s School of Computational Physics
June 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In a typical year, the Governor’s School for Computational Physics at Austin Peay State University (APSU) includes two field trips to renowned nearby science centers.
But this year isn’t typical.
Friction Stir Welding. (APSU)
APSU announces changes to Fall 2020 academic calendar
June 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Office of Academic Affairs recently announced changes to the University’s academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU psychology professor publishes books examining criminal justice reform and #MeToo Movement
June 12, 2020
Clarksville, TN – When a crime occurs, what happens when the victim knows the perpetrator? Or more specifically, what happens when they sort of know the suspect? In many cases, eyewitness testimony leads to an easy conviction, but according to Dr. Emily Pica, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of psychology, that testimony is sometimes misleading or completely inaccurate.
Familiarity and Conviction in the Criminal Justice System: Definitions, Theory, and Eyewitness Research.
APSU alumna establishes Jackson-Hardin Education Endowed Scholarship for APSU students
June 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumna Dr. Carlette Hardin recently made a generous donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Jackson-Hardin Education Endowed Scholarship for APSU students.
The scholarship was created in memory of Hardin’s parents, Carl and Cora Belle Jackson.
Dr. Carlette Hardin. (APSU)
