APSU Governor’s School students surprised by helicopter landing
June 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Governor’s School for Computational Physics at Austin Peay State University (APSU) surprised the 36 high school students attending with a rare treat this week – a surprise landing of one of the school’s helicopters.
On June 5th, 2019, just before 4:00pm former Special Operations pilot Charlie Weigandt eased one of Austin Peay’s Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters onto the Dunn Center lawn.
The Governor’s School for Computational Physics students stand near one of Austin Peay State University’s helicopters. (APSU)
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
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)
APSU ROTC team ‘strong,’ ‘motivated’ for Sandhurst competition
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, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
“They’re pretty motivated, and they think they’re going to do really well, and I do too,” Keith Colman, the team’s coach, said. “They’re real strong. They’ve been training hard for three months now.”
The Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team practices on a Zodiac boat at Liberty Park in Clarksville a week before the Sandhurst competition April 12th-13th at West Point, New York. (Benny Little, APSU)
APSU aviation science program approved for veterans training, meaning ‘little or no cost’ for veterans
April 4, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) aviation science program recently received approval for veterans education benefits, meaning veterans can earn the degree at “little or no cost.”
The program – which has a concentration in helicopters (or rotor wing) – is Tennessee’s first rotorcraft flight school that offers a bachelor’s degree.
Austin Peay State University aviation science program director and chief pilot Charlie Weigandt shows GOV 3 to U.S. Rep. Mark Green. GOV 3 is one of three in APSU’s helicopter fleet. (APSU)
Seven ‘Green to Gold’ soldiers make up Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge team
March 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently featured Austin Peay’s ROTC Ranger Challenge team on its website ahead of the prestigious Sandhurst 2019, the world’s premier academy-level military skills competition.
In doing so, West Point officials noted Austin Peay’s team includes seven active-duty soldiers participating in the Army’s Green to Gold program.
Kylie Head, center, is one of seven ROTC cadets on Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge who is in the Green to Gold program. (APSU)
Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree
March 18, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) moved a step closer to offering its second doctoral degree, with the aim of addressing a mental health crisis currently affecting many military communities.
During its spring meeting, the APSU Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
APSU Board of Trustees
Ice Skating Ends at Downtown Commons
January 25, 2019
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – Soon the green space at Downtown Commons will be open again as we bid farewell to the outdoor ice rink for the 2018-2019 season. The second year of skating at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink ended this week. It was another successful season with thousands of skaters who were able to take advantage of an uncommon outdoor activity for our community. The tear down process will begin by the end of this week.
After looking at trends from the 2017-2018 ice skating season, changes were made in 2018-2019 that included fewer days and hours for optimum use.
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink shuts down after another successful season.
APSU introduces first helicopter in its rotor-wing fleet
January 11, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – GOV 1 has landed. Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 unveiled the first of three helicopters in its new rotor-wing fleet. The helicopters bolster the state’s first and only aviation science program with a rotor-wing concentration.
Charlie Weigandt lowers GOV 1 onto Austin Peay State University’s campus.
Downtown Commons Ice Rink to host Mayor vs. General Second Annual Broomball Game, January 16th
January 10, 2019
Downtown Commons Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – The public is invited to attend the second annual Broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Fort Campbell’s Major General Andrew Poppas to a backyard broomball game on January 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding and falling.
