First Tennessee Bank Promotes Three Bankers In Clarksville
December 11, 2018
First Tennessee Bank
Nashville, TN – First Tennessee Bank announces that it has promoted Derek Dobbs, Brittney Doyle and Chastity Hyde to manager of the bank’s three financial centers in Clarksville.
All three will report to Charlene Williams, senior vice president and regional sales manager.
APSU, Volunteer State announcement dual admission agreement
June 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and Volunteer State Community College have made it easier to complete the work necessary to achieve a college degree.
Through a dual admission agreement, students who meet the admissions criteria can now complete an associate degree at VSCC and receive admission to APSU in order to work toward a bachelor’s degree. Students may also complete courses at APSU, which may be transferred back to VSCC to help fulfill associate degree requirements.
Austin Peay State University alumnus Vincent Wilson named Coordinator of Highland Crest Campus
March 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Vincent Wilson, a 2011 Austin Peay State University graduate, recently returned to his alma mater to serve as coordinator of APSU’s Highland Crest campus in Robertson County.
Wilson previously worked as an admissions advisor in the Student Affairs Office at Madisonville Community College in Kentucky.
National Science Foundation-funded program at APSU awards 16 scholarships for students to study STEM disciplines
February 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A new National Science Foundation-funded program at Austin Peay State University recently awarded 16 scholarships to community college transfer students, active duty military personnel, veterans and dependents interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines for the 2012-13 academic year.
The project, titled “Increasing the Number of Regional Community College Graduates and Active Duty Military Personnel, Veterans and Dependents Enrolling in and Completing a STEM Baccalaureate Degree,” awarded scholarships to nine APSU students and one Volunteer State Community College student thanks to the more than $500,000 the NSF is providing APSU over the next five years. [Read more]
APSU receives National Science Foundation grant to award scholarships for military and community college students in STEM disciplines
September 1, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Three Austin Peay State University professors are on the lookout for community college students, active duty military personnel, veterans and dependents interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines.
That’s because the National Science Foundation is awarding them more than $500,000 over the next five years to offer scholarships for qualified students in those areas.

Dr. Karen Meisch, associate professor of biology, Dr. Cindy L. Taylor, professor of biology, and Dr. Nell Rayburn, professor of mathematics, were recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to offer scholarships to students looking to study STEM subjects. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Staff)
Austin Peay State University’s Highland Crest Campus names Kristen Brewer new coordinator
June 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Individuals looking to finish their college careers by enrolling at Austin Peay State University’s Highland Crest campus in Robertson County will now have a friendly face to help guide them through the process – new extended campus coordinator Kristen Brewer.
Brewer is now working at the Springfield campus, which houses both APSU and Volunteer State Community College programs, to help students interested in completing a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, a Bachelor of Professional Studies, a Master of Arts in Teaching or a Master of Arts in Education with a reading specialist licensure.
APSU gets International Recognition for Student Success Initiative
May 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is harnessing “the Netflix effect” to new heights.
More than a year ago, APSU launched Degree Compass, a course recommendation system to help students stay on track toward graduation by. It was dubbed “the Netflix effect” because it provides students with personalized recommendations based on their academic transcript, similar to the way Netflix makes movie suggestions to customers. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Hall of Fame to reach 100 members as Bailey, Haynes, Holt to be inducted Saturday
January 26, 2012
APSU Sports: APSU Hall of Fame
Clarksville, TN – Jay Bailey, an All-American running back who owns the school single-season rushing record; Ashley Haynes, the versatile forward who scored 1,000 points and grabbed 1,000 rebounds in her illustrious career, and Cheryl Holt, who led Austin Peay volleyball to 19 straight Ohio Valley Conference tournament appearances, including the 1991 tourney title, will be inducted into the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame, Saturday.
The 9:00am, induction ceremonies in the Dunn Center’s front lobby will see the APSU Athletic Hall of Fame grow to 107. The newest inductees and their families also will be honored during halftime ceremonies of APSU men’s basketball home contest against UT Martin.

Jay Bailey, Cheryl Holt and Ashley Haynes to be inducted into the APSU Athletics Hall of Fame. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)
Austin Peay State University, Volunteer State partner to offer Teacher Licensure Program
November 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and Volunteer State Community College have partnered to provide teacher licensure programs at Highland Crest College Campus in Springfield Tennessee beginning in January 2012.
Students will complete the first two years of coursework through Volunteer State and earn the Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.). Upon completion of the A.S.T. degree, students will complete the next two years and earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching license through APSU. All courses will be offered at the Highland Crest Campus. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University, Motlow State sign Austin Peay Guarantee
October 20, 2011
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Leaders from Austin Peay State University and Motlow State Community College on Monday, October 17th signed a new dual admissions agreement that will allow students at Motlow State to transfer to APSU with ease.
The agreement, known as the Austin Peay Guarantee, was signed at Motlow State’s campus in Tullahoma.
“We are extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with Austin Peay so that our students can continue their educate after they earn their associate degree,” said Dr. MaryLou Apple, president of Motlow State.

APSU Provost Dr. Tristan Denley (from left), APSU President Tim Hall, Motlow State President Dr. MaryLou Apple and Motlow State Provost Dr. Bonny Copenhaver sign the Austin Peay Guarantee on October 17th at Motlow State’s campus in Tullahoma. (Photo by Melony Shemberger, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)