Austin Peay State University theatre professor sewing masks for health care workers, Operation Come Together
April 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – When the coronavirus pandemic forced Austin Peay State University (APSU) Professor Leni Dyer to stay home in mid-March, she wanted to find a way to help during the crisis.
“My first instinct was how can I help, what can I do other than just sitting at home waiting for this to end?” Dyer said. “What can I do to help people?”

Austin Peay State University Professor Leni Dyer models one of the masks she made herself, inspired by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University led face shields project joined by International consulting firm Ankura
April 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GIS Center has been joined by Ankura, an expert services firm with an office in Nashville, in a statewide effort to produce face shields for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus crisis.

The Austin Peay State University GIS Center leads a statewide effort to produce face shields for medical workers. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University names Dr. Maria Cronley new APSU Provost
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Maria Cronley, a nationally recognized consumer behavior expert and senior administrator at Ohio Northern University, was recently named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Austin Peay State University (APSU). She will begin her new role at APSU in July.
Professor to host ‘Science Story Time with APSU Geosciences’
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In order to help provide a fun, educational opportunity for K-5 students and free time for our student-parents to complete their online course materials, Austin Peay State University (APSU) Professor Dr. Christopher Gentry will host “Science Story Time with APSU Geosciences” via Zoom at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.
Getting home in a pandemic – An APSU exchange student’s adventure out of France
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Late that night, while Austin Peay State University (APSU) freshman Madison Morgan finished her laundry, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the European Union was closing its borders.
Beginning the next day at noon, no one would be able to fly out of France’s Charles De Gaulle Airport. Morgan watched Macron on her smartphone.
This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University Art + Design to celebrate graphic design seniors with Virtual Showcase
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is taking its senior graphic design showcase online to recognize “the awesome work of 17 future creatives.”
The showcase will open virtually at www.instagram.com/apsudesign_vision2020 on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.

Virtual Showcase for graphic design seniors to be held by Austin Peay State University Art + Design. (APSU)
APSU Art + Design to celebrate graphic design seniors with virtual showcase
April 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is taking its senior graphic design showcase online to recognize “the awesome work of 17 future creatives.”

Virtual Showcase for graphic design seniors to be held by Austin Peay State University Art + Design. (APSU)
APSU hosting virtual celebration for graduates on May 8th
April 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Lacy Marlin told her friends and family to mark May 8th on their calendars because that was the day of her commencement at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Then in March, the coronavirus pandemic caused the University to postpone the annual spring celebration.

Austin Peay State University Spring Graduates to be honored on May 8th with a Virtual Celebration. (APSU)
APSU’s Art + Design announces awards for 52nd annual juried student exhibition
April 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The 52nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design’s annual professionally juried exhibition, opened virtually on April 6th and runs through April 30th.

Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design announces awards for 52nd annual juried student exhibition. (APSU)
APSU’s Small Business Development Center hosts COVID-19 Webinar
April 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last week, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), housed within the Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Business, hosted a public COVID-19 Coronavirus webinar.