Murals, Sculptures, Fountains and Flames Fill Clarksville’s Public Art Trail
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville unveiled its 21st public art piece this month. Twelve of the pieces – at least – are in a proximity that’s easily walkable within the city’s downtown core.
Murals, sculptures, fountains, and flames are among the art pieces you’ll see showcased along city streets, urban trails, buildings and throughout the campus of Austin Peay State University, which is adjacent to downtown. Many of the works were designed or created by Clarksville artists.
Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street
Austin Peay State University working to offer Aviation Science Degree next Fall
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In Clarksville, it’s not unusual to see military aircraft flying over town, but next year, a new bachelor’s degree program at Austin Peay State University will put a few civilian helicopters into the local sky.
That’s because the University is in the final approval stages of a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters), beginning next fall. The program will be the first rotor-wing flight school attached to a bachelor’s degree in the state.
Austin Peay State University looks to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science.
Austin Peay State Univesity “Achievers and Scholars” attend Knoxville conference
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Within the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center at Austin Peay State University, located in Clement 120, a select group of African-American undergraduate students participate in a mentoring program called the Achievers and Scholars Initiative.
The purpose of this program is to ensure the academic and personal success of African-American males, while increasing the University’s retention and graduation rates for this student population.
Austin Peay Students attend 13th Annual Black Issues Conference at the University of Tennessee.
APSU’s new website earns major award at regional conference
February 16, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In the summer of 2017, Austin Peay State University unveiled a newly redesigned website, www.apsu.edu, to enhance the University’s digital presence, and on February 13th, that website was named one of the best in the Southeast.
During the annual Council for Advancement and Support of Education District III conference in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin Peay received an Award of Excellence for Website Redesign.
Austin Peay State University’s new website earns award.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and Montgomery County Government team up for United Way at APSU
February 15, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and Montgomery County Government have teamed up this year to raise awareness and funding for the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.
On Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at 7:00pm, Austin Peay State University will host Montgomery County and CMCSS United for United Way Night during the APSU Men’s Basketball game vs. Jacksonville State.
Austin Peay State University The New Gallery Presents Yvette Cummings: Splendor & Fault
February 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Department of Art + Design, will present Yvette Cummings: Splendor & Fault, to continue an exciting 2017-18 exhibition season.
The exhibit opens Monday, February 19th, in the Art + Design Building’s The New Gallery, and runs through March 23rd.
Austin Peay State University College of STEM starts Drone Racing Team
February 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On a recent, sunny afternoon, a small aircraft buzzed past flapping banners on the Austin Peay State University intramural field. The pilot, wearing a pair of virtual reality glasses, stood several feet away, maneuvering a quadcopter drone around a series of obstacles with a remote control.
Austin Peay starts Drone Racing team to promote the College of STEM.
APSU hosting Spring Graduation Gala February 26th-27th
February 14, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Registrar’s Office will host its Fifth Annual Graduation Gala this month.
This spring’s gala will be from 2:00pm-5:30pm on February 26th, and from 10:00am to 2:00pm on February 27th, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
Fifth Annual Graduation Gala to be held February 26th and 27th.
Austin Peay State University professor contributes to BBC animated special, “The Highway Rat”
February 12, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On Christmas day, when four million Britons saw a talking rat on the telly, they also glimpsed the creative work of an Austin Peay State University professor.
That evening, BBC One broadcast the animated special “The Highway Rat,” based on a popular British children’s book, and Scott Raymond, APSU assistant professor of animation and former DreamWorks animator, contributed about 20 seconds to the movie.
BBC One animated special “The Highway Rat”.
Austin Peay State University gives Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” a comic book makeover
February 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In the late 1940s, shortly after World War II, American comic books took on the daring subject of love. Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, helped popularize these soap opera-like tales with his comic “Young Romance.”
The brightly colored covers—which would later inspire Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art creations—featured couples embracing or kissing, often with someone crying in the background.
