Philanthropist Ayers to speak at Austin Peay State University commencement on May 6th
April 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Janet Ayers, a nationally recognized business leader and president of the philanthropic Ayers Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 87th Spring Commencement on May 6th.
The Ayers Foundation was created in 1999 to sustain and/or significantly improve the quality of life in Tennessee. The organization accomplishes this mission through financial support for college scholarships, medical services for children, research into pre-cancer detection and diagnosis, continuing education for teachers, mental health research and other initiatives.
Janet Ayers to speak at APSU’s 87th Spring Commencement. (Donn Jones)
Reagan Giving Circle at APSU to have 1st Award Luncheon
April 24, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Reagan Giving Circle at Austin Peay State University will award scholarships to APSU female students during its first award ceremony next month.
The ceremony will be at 11:30am, Tuesday, May 1st in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Featured speaker will be Janet Ayers, president of the Ayers Foundation and the 2007 Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropist of the Year, who in 2006 gave more than $3.4 million to support community organizations in Tennessee and in the previous three years had personally given or pledged more than $27 million. [Read more]
