APSU 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award winners announced
August 17, 2021
Clarksville, TN – This October, during the Austin Peay State University (APSU) 2021 Homecoming celebration, the University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards.
Nashville State Community College to hold Walk-in Event on August 7th
July 31, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus is hosting a walk-in event on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Staff will be available to assist with the application process, advising, registration, and financial aid.
Austin Peay State University theatre professor sewing masks for health care workers, Operation Come Together
April 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – When the coronavirus pandemic forced Austin Peay State University (APSU) Professor Leni Dyer to stay home in mid-March, she wanted to find a way to help during the crisis.
“My first instinct was how can I help, what can I do other than just sitting at home waiting for this to end?” Dyer said. “What can I do to help people?”
Getting home in a pandemic – An APSU exchange student’s adventure out of France
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Late that night, while Austin Peay State University (APSU) freshman Madison Morgan finished her laundry, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the European Union was closing its borders.
Beginning the next day at noon, no one would be able to fly out of France’s Charles De Gaulle Airport. Morgan watched Macron on her smartphone.
Donors urged to help American Red Cross maintain Blood Supply
February 8, 2018
Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
Nashville, TN – Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school – it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments.
The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need.
Appleton’s Harley Davidson holds annual Christmas Party
December 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Appleton’s Harley Davidson hosted its annual Christmas party Saturday. Tia Suiter says this is a tradition that was started long ago by the company’s founders, who believed that everyone should have a Christmas dinner.
“With us being in a military town, there are so many who don’t have the opportunity to be with their family at Christmas,” Suiter said. “They are serving their country, so we’ve continued the tradition, and it has become such a privilege for us to do this each year. We feel this is a gift that we can provide to our community.”
Operation Next Officially Launched at TCAT
November 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT), a Manufacturing USA national innovation institute — in partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Amatrol, the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, and Gene Haas Foundation — announced the launch of “Operation Next” – a new model for equipping separating military personnel with the skills and credentials needed for the most in-demand advanced manufacturing civilian careers in the country.
Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers to embark on March tour of Tennessee, Georgia
March 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble – the Chamber Singers – will showcase their talents in Tennessee and Georgia during their 2017 tour this March.
“Our Chamber Singers have been preparing for this tour since the first day of classes back in August of 2016,” Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at Austin Peay, said.
APSU communication students’ films recognized during TCA annual conference
November 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Department of Communication students were recently honored for their work at the 2016 Tennessee Communication Association Student Film Showcase, held during the TCA’s annual conference in Dickson, in September.
Austin Peay State University students spend week volunteering on alternative break trip to Ecuador
July 7, 2016
Clarksville, TN – A group of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students recently returned from Quito, Ecuador, where they spent a week volunteering with the University’s Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement on its second international alternative break trip.
Collectively, these students completed over 200 hours of community service.