APSU Grad Finale for Summer 2011 graduates
June 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Students scheduled to graduate in August from Austin Peay State University will have an opportunity to participate in Grad Finale, an event designed to make sure all preparations have been made for summer commencement.
Grad Finale will be held from 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesday, July 6th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Students need to remember to bring a form of identification, such as their student I.D. or driver’s license, with them to this event.
Austin Peay State University Graduation
APSU’s New HSC Building Wins Prestigious Design Award
June 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Most Austin Peay State University students aren’t relying on the sundial atop the new Hemlock Semiconductor Building to get them to class on time, but Tom Bauer, with Bauer Askew Architecture PLLC, said his firm didn’t want to take any chances. They spent months researching and designing the sundial tower, which serves as a symbol of the solar technology being taught inside the facility, to make sure the archaic time-telling tool was as accurate as possible.
“That was a lot of fun, but it was challenging too,” he said.
Garry Askew and Tom Bauer, with Bauer Askew Architecture, present APSU President Tim Hall and APSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tristan Denley with a framed print of the University’s Hemlock Semiconductor Building. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Public Relations)
APSU incurs lowest tuition increase by Tennessee Board of Regents
June 25, 2011
Salary Increases coming after 4-year Wait
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) today approved an 8.8 percent tuition and fee rate for Austin Peay State University. Although APSU officials prefer that students not incur tuition increases, APSU’s increase was the lowest among all TBR universities, community colleges and technology centers.
APSU President Tim Hall said, “We never want to put more financial burden on our students. However, we are fortunate to have the lowest increase among TBR institutions.” [Read more]
APSU celebrates opening of Highland Crest Campus
June 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – To help students earn degrees, sometimes a college or university has to go beyond its campus map and take education to where the students are.
That is what Austin Peay State University is doing at the new Highland Crest Campus in Springfield Tennessee.
“The future belongs to learners,” APSU President Tim Hall told a standing-room-only crowd June 22nd at the grand opening of Highland Crest Campus, Robertson County’s first higher education facility. “We are helping students to manufacture income factories of their own. Those earnings will be going to the life of this area.”
Several dignitaries from the Tennessee Board of Regents, Austin Peay State University, Volunteer State Community College and Robertson County celebrate the opening of the new Highland Crest Campus on June 22nd in Springfield. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
Habitat ReStore holding Tent Sale to benefit Habitat Home Construction
June 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be hosting a Tent Event on Saturday June 25th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the 408 Madison Street store location.
Austin Peay State University in partnership with American Constructors made a very generous donation to the ReStore. And, to showcase it all the ReStore is having a tent sale! Items such as solid oak beds (single and bunk beds), nightstands (3 drawer), desks, desk chairs, and chest of drawers (4 drawer); some items will start as low as $15.00! [Read more]
APSU Extended Education offers classes for July 1st-31st
June 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with a class from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Northeast Elementary Principal Appointment Announced
June 20, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Gina Biter has been named principal of Northeast Elementary School for the upcoming school year.
Mrs. Biter has been with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System since 1989 as a teacher, assistant principal and as principal of St. Bethlehem Elementary for the past three years. She also served in administrative roles at Minglewood and Norman Smith during her tenure.
Gina Biter
Barnes, Pitts Announce Arts Grants
June 18, 2011
Four Montgomery County organizations receive $37,100 total
Clarksville, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts announced Friday the four Montgomery County recipients of Tennessee Arts Commission grants for the upcoming fiscal year.
“These deserving organizations provide opportunities for our citizens to both create and enjoy the arts,” Pitts said. “I am pleased to see our citizens and our officials continue to support these staples of our community.” [Read more]
APSU receives financial gift from Florim USA to award scholarships to 2 students
June 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently received a financial gift from Florim USA to be used for scholarships.
Florim USA has committed to fund annual scholarships in memory of its founder, Ing Giovanni Lucchese. The scholarships are for students majoring in marketing, computer science and chemistry.
APSU student Darlene Hart (from left), Giovanni Grossi with Florim USA, APSU President Tim Hall and APSU student Ashley Paul are shown at a recent scholarship presentation at APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett | APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
APSU student competing in Miss Tennessee Pageant
June 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Katie Neely, who was crowned Miss Austin Peay in November 2010, is in Jackson this week competing in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant.
Rehearsals, public appearances and competitions are scheduled for the entire week. The final night of competition ends Saturday, June 18th with the crowning of Miss Tennessee. The winner will go on to compete in Miss America later this year.
A 20-year-old junior at APSU, Katie is majoring in business administration.
For more information, please contact Victor Felts, director of APSU Student Life and Leadership, at 615-707-1802.
