Two APSU administrators now have new job titles
April 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Two members of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior leadership team were given new job titles this semester in order to take better advantage of their expertise and leadership skills.
Austin Peay State University administrators (L to R) Dannelle Whiteside and Carol Clark.
APSU Community School for the Arts offers writing class to veterans, families
April 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – After Ellen Taylor walked into the room, she nudged her desk slightly to face the center of the classroom. The move, whether conscious or unconscious, signaled something intrinsic to the class that was about to start.
Taylor was ready to share. Her classmates were ready to share.
Joe Shakeenab and Jeff Bagley, both 28-year Army veterans, discuss the stories they’re working on in Writing for Military and Families, a class offered at Austin Peay State University through the Community School of the Arts.
Kenwood High School students to help sick children through Dance-A-Thon on May 11th
April 11, 2019
Kenwood High School
Clarksville, TN – This May, Kenwood High School is on a mission to help sick and injured children in Middle Tennessee. To achieve this ambitious goal, the school’s Dance Marathon, a student-led organization, will host a Dance-A-Thon at noon on May 11th, 2019 at the school.
“We are raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which treats children from our area and provides life-saving care to sick and injured kids in need,” Lynda Courtney, Kenwood teacher and event organizer, said. “We need your help to reach our goal for the kids.”
A Dance-A-Thon will be held at Kenwood High School to raise money to help sick and injured children on May 11th.
APSU names University of Evansville administrator LaNeeca Williams as new chief diversity officer
April 11, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – LaNeeça R. Williams, chief diversity officer at the University of Evansville, was recently named chief diversity officer and Title IX coordinator at Austin Peay State University (APSU). She will begin her new role on July 1st, 2019.
Austin Peay State University chief diversity officer LaNeeca Williams
APSU’s education doctorate experiences strong first year
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Michael Johnson, a Northwest High School music teacher, can’t stop thinking about leadership strategies. For the last seven or eight months, he’s fixated on the topic, causing him to scrutinize his conversations with students and colleagues.
Michael Johnson hopes to one day work as an assistant principal.
Austin Peay State University Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool now open
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Pool season is officially here, which means summer is even closer. The pool at the APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center opened Monday, April 8th, 2019 to students, members and the Clarksville community.
APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on April 17th, 2019
April 10, 2019
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable announces its April 2019 program and speaker. The meeting is always open to interested members of the public.
The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, April 17th at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
“Paducah In The Civil War” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Austin Peay State University student newspaper earns two national awards for “Rebuild, Reflect”
April 10, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently earned two national Apple Awards at the Spring National College Media Convention hosted in New York City in March.
Both awards honored a special edition called “Rebuild, Reflect” commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the tornado that hit APSU and Downtown Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.
Austin Peay State University cadet Thomas Porter runs during the relay at West Point, New York. (APSU)
Hilltop Supermarket will hold 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th
April 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 20th, 2019, Hilltop Supermarket will hold their 24nd Annual Easter Egg hunt. Festivities will begin at 11:00am with the egg hunt starting at 2:00pm sharp.
There will be games, cup cake decorating, inflatables, face painting, bounce houses, food, fun and prizes for children of all ages. Best of all, Everything is free.
Hilltop Supermarket annual Easter Egg Hunt.
