Fort Campbell retired military veteran opens Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchise in Clarksville
July 15, 2013
Greenwood Village, CO – The newest franchisee of Maui Wowi Hawaiian in Clarksville, Tennessee is beginning his “second life” after retiring from a 22 year career as a military police officer with the 501st Signal Battalion, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY.
Transitioning from the structured Army lifestyle, Gary Cryder is going from one family to another as he begins his business and brings the Aloha lifestyle to his community.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian – Coffees & Smoothies of Clarksville, TN
Austin Peay State University History Professor Dr. Sheena Harris teaches classes in Honduras
May 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Soto Cano Air Base sits at the bottom of the Comayagua Valley in the Central American nation of Honduras. It’s home to about 500 U.S. Army soldiers, and this past January, a handful of them gathered inside a small wood hut with a sheet metal roof.
The building served as a classroom for the first “on-the-ground” college courses offered at the remote base, and Dr. Sheena Harris, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of history, traveled all the way from Clarksville to teach the new classes.
Austin Peay Professor Dr. Sheena Harris
Austin Peay State University Military Students honored with APSU Military Coin
May 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday afternoon, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall stood before a small group of about 50 students and said they were one of the main reasons he loves going to work each morning.
“It makes us proud that we get the chance to work with heroes,” he said.
APSU President Tim Hall presents graduate and veteran Darrell Sheffield with an APSU military coin. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU).
APSU to hold Military/Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony December 12th for Fall Graduates
November 27, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Active duty and military veteran students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University in December will receive APSU’s military coin.
The military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 12th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Mabry Concert Hall. The event is open to the public.
APSU’s Military Coin.
Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit This Able Veteran this Saturday
November 7, 2012
Southside, TN – There will be a a fundraising event for This Able Veteran this Saturday, November 10th, at Montgomery County Shooting Complex. This will be a 100 Bird Event. There will be four man teams (Single Shooters will be Squaded).
Registration begins at 11:00am. There will be a lunch (included) at 11:30am. The First Bird will be at 12:30pm. Additional events are 5-Stand and Mark or Break from 9:00am to 11:00am. All proceeds go to This Able Veteran to train service dogs for veterans with injuries during service. [Read more]
APSU to hold fundraiser Dinner October 26th for new History Scholarship Endowment
October 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – To celebrate the accomplishments and service of World War II veteran and faculty emeritus Preston John Hubbard, Austin Peay State University will hold a dinner to raise money for a scholarship endowment in his honor.
The Preston Hubbard Scholarship Dinner will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, October 26th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Cost is $25.00 per person, with the proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund to help deserving history students. [Read more]
Legendary Civil War historian Edwin Bearss to appear at the Clarksville, TN Civil War Roundtable
June 26, 2012
The 100th Meeting will be held at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – Legendary Civil War historian, Edwin Bearss, will speak to the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. The program will take place in the museum’s auditorium. [Read more]
Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter Prepares for 2011 “Holiday House” at Fort Campbell
November 21, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – It is that time of year again! Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter is preparing to help Military Families in need during the upcoming holiday season through their Holiday House. And you can help!
Holiday House is working to raise $10,000 in donations this season. We are 30% there, but need YOU to help us reach our goal and beyond! Your donation can be personal or corporate; in any amount.
Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter prepared Easter baskets for young military families.
4th BCT Soldiers to Represent 101st Airborne Division at Memorial for Famed Commander
March 15, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Two Fort Campbell Soldiers will represent the 506th Infantry Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at a memorial ceremony honoring the late Richard “Dick” Winters, March 19th, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Major Dick Winters, United States Army Veteran. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Sgt. Maj. Herman W. Clemens, Ret.)
APSU recipient of gift annuity from longtime educator, APSU alumnus and leader
July 8, 2010
For 38 years, Dr. Harold S. Pryor served Tennessee higher education in some capacity – from professor to administrator to volunteer.
Dr. Harold S. Pryor
Pryor has been retired for some time, but he continues his support of education, in general, and of Austin Peay, specifically. Pryor, of Columbia, recently established a gift annuity to APSU, demonstrating his love of education and student success.
“I have fond memories of APSU,” he said. “I wanted to do something for the University.”
Pryor said giving back – whether through monetary donations or philanthropic services – to one’s alma mater provides the building block for generations to come.
“We have an obligation, in one way or another, to help higher education and the students,” he said. “It’s an important thing to do.” [Read more]
