APSU alumnus establishes the Emily Rawlins Allensworth Endowment in memory of his mother
February 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumnus Stephen K. Allensworth recently donated $28,000 to the APSU Foundation to honor the memory of his late mother by creating the Emily Rawlins Allensworth Endowment, an endowed scholarship program to benefit APSU students.
Emily was one of the first students to graduate from Austin Peay Normal School.
A Legacy Of Giving: Meet Jane Doe, APSU’s anonymous donor
November 20, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The name “Jane Doe” sounds a bit impersonal, so for years, one of Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) anonymous donors was known simply as “Ms. Jane.”
This alias was often whispered in the University’s Advancement Office, as if the staff worried they were revealing too much of her identity, and it wasn’t unusual for students to cry when mentioning her name.
APSU vocal students hosting “Leonard Bernstein: A Cabaret Celebration” at Edward’s Steakhouse November 1st
October 26, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, November 1st, 2018 Edward’s Steakhouse in Downtown Clarksville will host Dr. Jeffrey Williams, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of voice, for “Leonard Bernstein: A Cabaret Celebration” from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Williams, baritone, and his APSU voice students will showcase their talents in honor of the 100th birthday of the late American composer and conductor.
APSU Military Alumni Chapter Homecoming Dinner to honor named scholarships on October 26th
October 9, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Military Alumni Chapter and the APSU National Alumni Association will host the Military Alumni Chapter Homecoming Dinner at 6:00pm, October 26th, 2018 in the APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom, with a reception at 5:30pm prior to the dinner.
Retired Brigadier General Scott E. Brower, the University’s first military adviser in residence, will serve as the keynote speaker.
Clarksville Academy’s Cheyenne Deibert, Christy Zheng National Merit Semi-Finalists
September 14, 2018
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy reports that on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma, Inc. endows scholarship at APSU
September 8, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma, Inc. recently pledged $25,000 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship program benefiting APSU students.
The agreement was finalized in July 2018. Coca-Cola will present the University with a check for the endowment during the halftime program of the APSU football game at 6:00pm on September 8th at Fortera Stadium.
Fort Campbell High School holds 56th Commencement at APSU’s Dunn Center
May 23, 2018
Fort Campbell High School 2018 Graduation
Clarksville, TN – Fort Campbell High School held its Fifty-Sixth Annual Commencement Exercises Friday at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center.
The FCHS Class of 2018 graduated a mere 95 students, but their achievements were impressive, as was evidenced by the fact that this class received a collective $7 million in scholarship offers from universities around the country.
The ceremony began with a senior slide show, followed by a student processional to the traditional Pomp and Circumstance.
Austin Peay State University endows scholarship honoring late communication professor John Moseley
April 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In 2014, Austin Peay State University established the John W. Moseley Media Room in the Dunn Center, but nearly three years later, a related scholarship honoring the late professor had not been endowed.
“I found out we were short about $500.00,” Dr. Mike Gotcher, former chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Communication, said. “I made a donation, and I contacted Bikers Who Care, who also helped out, and we got it endowed.”
Austin Peay State University student earns National Scholarship
February 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University student Alexis Larkin was recently awarded a national scholarship by the Order of Omega for her leadership, academics and service to the campus and local community.
Larkin is a member of APSU’s Order of Omega Chapter.
Fraternity alumni endow new scholarship at APSU
January 26, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Forty years before Leonard Hamilton became Florida State University’s winningest head basketball coach, he was a young graduate assistant on the coaching staff at Austin Peay State University.
Prior to his arrival, he’d been initiated into the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and while on campus, Hamilton encouraged a group of motivated young men to establish a chapter at Austin Peay.