Austin Peay State University senior Sierra Salandy to represent Tennessee at Miss Black U.S. Ambassador pageant
March 15, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Sierra Salandy’s last year in college typifies her entire time at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Busy. And amazing.
She started off the semester as a legislative intern in the Tennessee General Assembly (one of a record 11 from APSU this year). And during her first week on Capitol Hill, she found out she’d won the crown of Miss Black Tennessee US Ambassador.
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.”
Ann Nichols Brings Split Focus to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
October 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – New this month in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery at the Customs House Museum is a collection of works by Tennessee artist Ann Nichols. The suite of small, detailed oil paintings possess a bold presence, with duel images on each panel.
Exotic birds and flowers balance delicate eggs and fruit in each piece.
Award-Winning Glass Artist Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
November 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Orgain Gallery of the Customs House Museum features the bold and delicate glass of artist Thomas Spake through the remainder of 2015.
Fragile Illumination showcases Spake’s ability to bring hand-blown glass to life with rich textures and pattern.
APSU biology student Eva Grebe presents research in Washington, D.C.
May 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this spring, a bidding war erupted on the Austin Peay State University campus. Specifically, several different departments were fighting over the honor to pay for biology student Eva Grebe to attend the annual Council on Undergraduate Research’s Posters on the Hill Convention in Washington, D.C.
Only 60 out of 800 applicants nationwide are accepted to attend the convention. Grebe was the only Tennessee college student to be invited.
U.S. Sen. Corker speaks to PELP students in Honors Commons
September 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Students in the President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) at Austin Peay State University asked several questions of U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, during his visit on campus September 29th, but one in particular perhaps affects young adults the most in today’s times.
“What can the students do to get involved?” one student asked.
An Afternoon with Senator Bob Corker
June 30, 2011
Montgomery County Young Republicans
Clarksville, TN – Senator Bob Corker will be in Clarksville for a Meet ‘N Greet on Thursday, July 7th at 2:00pm at the Banquet Room at the Looking Glass Restaurant, 329 Warfield Blvd. The Senator will speak, and answer questions until about 3:30pm.
RSVP preferred but not required. Contact Pat Allen by 5:00pm July 6th at 931-648-0174 or patfallen@yahoo.com. [Read more]