APSU names 2020 Alumni Award Winners
October 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This November, Austin Peay State University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards at a small gathering of their personal guests and several University officials.
Austin Peay State University Outstanding Alumni Award recipients (L to R) Dr. Camille Holt and Joe Giles. (APSU)
#BeThere Clarksville Summit to feature “Lived-Experience” Panel
September 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A local suicide prevention summit will feature a “lived-experience” panel discussion led by two people whose lives have been touched by suicide.
Bryan Flanery, an U.S. Army Veteran who was injured in combat in Afghanistan and who survived a suicide attempt, and Cynthia Johnson, an author and hospice coordinator who endured the tragedy of losing her son to suicide, will share their stories.
Fortera Credit Union creates Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment for Austin Peay finance students
August 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation (APSU) recently received a contribution from the Fortera Credit Union to establish the Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment in memory of APSU alumnus Cleveland “Mario” Richardson (’10).
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time with a major in finance. The award is renewable for recipients who continue to meet the criteria each year.
The Cleveland “Mario” Richardson Memorial Endowment has been created by the Fortera Credit Union for Austin Peay State University finance students. (APSU)
APSU names retired Lt. Col. Michael Peeler as inaugural assistant director for veteran and career advising
August 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently named retired Lt. Col. Michael L. Peeler, former U.S. Army Field Artillery officer, first assistant director for veteran and career advising.
In this new role, Peeler will provide career counseling to the University’s military-affiliated students, as well as assist students and alumni with career exploration, internship opportunities and job preparation.
Retired Lt. Col. Michael L. Peeler.
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)
APSU Community School for the Arts offers writing class to veterans, families
April 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – After Ellen Taylor walked into the room, she nudged her desk slightly to face the center of the classroom. The move, whether conscious or unconscious, signaled something intrinsic to the class that was about to start.
Taylor was ready to share. Her classmates were ready to share.
Joe Shakeenab and Jeff Bagley, both 28-year Army veterans, discuss the stories they’re working on in Writing for Military and Families, a class offered at Austin Peay State University through the Community School of the Arts.
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)
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.
Coast Guard veteran William Cody finds home at APSU
November 8, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) says that for William Cody, the Cold War was actually ice-cold. After joining the U.S. Coast Guard in 1983, at the age of 25, he found himself aboard a polar-class icebreaker ship off the coast of Antarctica.
To keep warm, the crew drank authentic Russian vodka with bits of coal dust floating in it (they’d traded with Soviet sailors they met at the bottom of the world).
William Cody, a history major and Coast Guard veteran, takes classes in Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is August 22nd, 2018
August 19, 2018
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next program will be held Wednesday, August 22nd.
