Kimbrough Honored for His Support of APSU Academics
May 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently established a new honor, the Outstanding Academic Supporter Award, to recognize individuals who have made an exceptional effort to promote and support the educational components of the University.
On April 26th, during the annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Dinner, Clarksville businessman and philanthropist Ben Kimbrough was named the inaugural recipient of the award.
APSU President Tim Hall, Ben Kimbrough, recipient of this year’s Outstanding Academic Supporter Award, and Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at APSU. (Photo By Bill Persinger/APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
APSU supporter Ed Groves receives 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy
May 15, 2010
Edgar (Ed) R. Groves was presented the 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy during the annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Dinner at Austin Peay State University, held Tuesday, April 27th.
David Gregory, vice chancellor of administration and facilities development, presented the award on behalf of Chancellor Charles Manning and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
APSU President Tim Hall, who nominated Groves for the award, said, “The criteria for the Chancellor’s Award describes Edgar R. Groves perfectly. The relationship between Mr. Groves and Austin Peay State University can perhaps best be described as a mutual admiration society. [Read more]
