Homemade hovercraft captivates APSU’s junior campers
July 19, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On a slow Friday afternoon, Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither built a hovercraft.
He captured a video of its maiden flight and sent it to some friends: “So I got bored and built a hovercraft.”
Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither prepares to don an Iron Man mask and his across the gym floor on his homemade hovercraft. Attendees of the university’s Junior Govs Summer Camp are in the background. (APSU)
Retired Marine general to lead external affairs at APSU
July 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, former deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations for the U.S. Marine Corps, was recently named vice president for external affairs at Austin Peay State University. Bailey, a 1977 APSU graduate, will oversee the University’s offices of advancement, communication and strategic initiatives.
Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, vice president for external affairs at Austin Peay State University.
APSU now offering six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
July 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University associate professor of English Dr. Mercy Cannon has a friendly, positive demeanor, but in the winter of 2014, she admits life became a bit of a challenge.
That January, less than a month after giving birth to her second child, she returned to campus to serve as APSU’s associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters. She was still recovering from major surgery (a cesarean section), sleep deprived and anxious about being away from her baby daughter.
Austin Peay State University is only the second university in Tennessee to offer Paid Parental Leave. (APSU)
APSU raises $9.85 million during second-highest giving year in university history
July 13, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University announced today that it has reached a record fundraising total of $9.85 million in gifts and pledges for the 2018 fiscal year.
This total is the second-highest in university history, and it is the result of a continuous increase in donations over time.
Members of the Austin Peay State University community thank donors who supported this year’s #GovsGive campaign.
Book published by Austin Peay State University’s Zone 3 Press earns national recognition
July 12, 2018
APSU Zone 3 Press
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this summer, the essay collection “Flutter Point,” published by Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Zone 3 Press, was awarded an honorable mention in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
Foreword Reviews, a book review journal focusing on independently published books, announced the winners of its INDIES Book of the Year Awards in June.
Erik Anderson author of Flutter Point
Austin Peay State University Career Services continues to get support from Enterprise
July 11, 2018
APSU
Clarksville, TN – The Enterprise Holdings Foundation continued its support of Austin Peay State University this summer with a $4,000 donation.
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has made an annual donation to support Career Services’ goal of increasing student success and job opportunities for students and alumni.
Bethany Beaty presents a $4,000 donation on behalf of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation to APSU Career Services. (Enterprise Holdings)
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Unveils 2018-19 Season
July 10, 2018
Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Clarksville, TN – Tickets are on sale now for the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 10th Anniversary Season – Inspiration Abounds.
The four-concert Masterworks Series will explore composers that have shaped the Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) over the past decade, culminating with a new festival dedicated to Franz Joseph Haydn in April. Internationally acclaimed soloists are scheduled to perform, including Los Angeles Philharmonic principal clarinet Boris Allakhverdyan.
Season tickets are available now for the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 2018-19 season – Inspiration Abounds. The 10th anniversary season presents the works of Franz Joseph Hayden, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other composers who have come to define the GCO’s sound and approach, as well as a wide selection of American composers and top-notch guest performances.
APSU student advocates in D.C. to keep music education ‘vivid’ in all our schools
July 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Mackenzie Kelly is passionate. She’s passionate about playing the saxophone, but what really drives her at Austin Peay State University is her desire to gain a degree and help make a difference in children’s lives.
“I really want to be a voice for those who can’t advocate for themselves,” she said during a recent interview. “I believe music education is a good tool we can use to help disadvantaged students.”
Austin Peay State University’s Mackenzie Kelly was one of five Tennessee students and one of 119 students nationwide picked to attend the three-day summit and to advocate on Capitol Hill for the Guarantee Access to Arts & Music Education Act.
APSU junior Brinna Lavelle to represent Team USA, university at international games
July 5, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – You need only a few minutes with Brinna Lavelle to know why she’s a world-class judo athlete representing Team USA and Austin Peay State University this month in Brazil.
Her attitude might be more powerful than her hip throws.
Austin Peay State Univesity junior Brinna Lavelle will represent Team USA and the university later this month at the FISU America Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Clarksville-Montgomery County to host AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships July 6th-11th
June 27, 2018
Visitor Spending Expected to Total $2.5 Million
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is poised to welcome nearly 3,000 guests next week for three divisions of the Amateur Athletic Union’s Boy’s 10-and-Under National Basketball Championships.
Since 1999, Clarksville has hosted dozens of regional and national AAU basketball events.
AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships set for July 6th-11th.
