Retired APSU professor Dr. Camille Holt establishes Jo and Isaac Buck Endowment
April 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) retired professor of education Dr. Camille Holt recently donated $25,000 to the Austin Peay Foundation to honor the memory of her late parents by creating the Jo and Isaac Buck Endowment, an endowed scholarship program to benefit APSU students.
Dr. Camille Holt’s parents Jo and Isaac Buck.
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
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees revise policies, conduct other business during winter meeting
December 5, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees hosted its winter meetings on November 29th and 30th, 2018 on the APSU campus.
The Board’s Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee, Business and Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Executive Committee all met on Thursday, with the full board convening on Friday morning.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees
THEC Awards Veterans Reconnect Grant to APSU
November 9, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this fall, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded Austin Peay State University (APSU) with a Veterans Reconnect Grant to support a new Military Pathway Pilot Project designed to help military and veteran students transition quickly and easily into college or new career fields.
Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey and retired Brig. Gen. Scott E. Brower joined APSU’s senior leadership team.
APSU honoring veterans and active-duty personnel during Military Appreciation Football Game November 17th
November 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – November isn’t a typical month at Austin Peay State University (APSU). As the state’s leader in higher education for military-affiliated students, the institution traditionally recognizes the entire month, with its connection to Veterans Day, as an extended salute to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
In previous years, the Austin Peay State University football team has worn special uniforms to honor the military.
APSU Industry Summit inspires local leaders to envision the future
October 4, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Frank Tate, executive director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, knows how to brag. If you’re going to make a bold statement, you’d better be able to back it up. On Wednesday morning, during the Alignment of Community and Education Industry Summit, hosted by Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM, he told a packed audience of local business, civic and educational leaders that Clarksville-Montgomery County is the best place in all of Tennessee to live, work, play and thrive. In his words, it’s “ideal.”
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan talk before the summit.
APSU Board of Trustees approves new Military Family Resource Center
September 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, September 14th, 2018 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who will leave office when his term ends later this fall, visited Austin Peay State University, and he asked the school’s Board of Trustees what he should tell his successor about the University. Don Jenkins, a trustee, immediately mentioned Austin Peay’s military focus.
“This is a very military-friendly town, but it’s an incredibly military-friendly college,” he said.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Board Chair Mike O’Malley present Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam with an APSU hat.
APSU names retired Brigadier General Scott Brower as inaugural military adviser in residence
September 16, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On September 1st, 2018 retired Brigadier General Scott E. Brower, former deputy commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division, joined Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) senior leadership team as the institution’s first military adviser in residence.
In this new role, Brower will advise the APSU leadership team on how the University can better serve its military students and help the University optimize the process of recruiting, enrolling and graduating military-connected students.
Austin Peay State University names retired Brigadier General Scott E. Brower as APSU’s first military adviser in residence.
New APSU vice president to speak at University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony August 8th
July 31, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Retired Lt. Gen Ronald Bailey, Austin Peay State University vice president for external affairs, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Summer 2018 Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony this August.
The ceremony, set for 5:00pm on August 8th, 2018 in the APSU Morgan University Center, honors the University’s graduating students who are either veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists or members of the National Guard.
Austin Peay State University vice president for external affairs retired Lt. Gen Ronald Bailey.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees approves grad certificates, honors University supporters
June 26, 2018
APSU
Clarksville, TN – During its June meeting, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees approved six new graduate certificates, which will be offered through the APSU College of Graduate Studies this fall.
Earlier this year, the University began offering graduate education programs, providing working professionals with the training and credentials they need to enhance and elevate their careers.
Austin Peay State University board members Valencia May, Mike O’Malley and Katherine Cannata smile during a previous Board of Trustees meeting. (APSU)
