Looking back at top Austin Peay State University stories of last 10 years
December 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A new year is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promise of a new decade. Here’s a look back at some of the milestones that took place on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus during the last 10 years.
APSU unveils vision for new Health Professions Building
December 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) unveiled its vision for a new Health Professions Building that will one day consolidate the University’s growing healthcare-related programs under one roof.
Those programs include the School of Nursing and the departments of allied health sciences, health and human performance, psychological science and counseling and social work.
A rendering of the the proposed Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building. (APSU)
APSU students recreate campus buildings out of graham crackers
November 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On November 20th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge, funded by a Student Academic Success Initiative (SASI) grant. APSU students submitted nine graham cracker structures modeling a building — past or present — on Austin Peay State University’s campus.
Austin Peay State University Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge. (APSU)
Drone Club at APSU ready to host First Race Day
September 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Drone Club at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is ready to follow up its inaugural racing season in which the team’s top flyer qualified for the Collegiate Drone Racing Association national championships.
Drone Club at Austin Peay State University members Michael Hunter, left, and Rachael Perkins show off a racing drone and equipment during a recent event at APSU. (APSU)
APSU online computer science program ranked nationally
November 3, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Computer Science and Information Technology recently landed in the top 25 of a national ranking of online computer science programs.
Austin Peay State University Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building.
APSU professor Bruce Myers leaves behind state’s top Computer Science Program
October 26, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In 1975, shortly after Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed Microsoft, a young Austin Peay State University (APSU) math professor decided to teach a computer class.
He didn’t know what the Microsoft duo was doing out in New Mexico, but the ’70s marked a sort of golden age in the young computer world, with the development of the first microprocessor, the floppy disk and the video game “Pong.”
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Bruce Myers dedicated 48 years to serving APSU students.
APSU hosting game design/coding camps sponsored by Google this summer
April 23, 2018
Clarksville, TN – This summer, Google is again partnering with Austin Peay State University to teach high school students the basics of video game design and computer coding.
High school students will learn to code a video game at Google’s Edge camp held on Austin Peay State University’s campus this summer.
Austin Peay State University board gives initial approval for doctoral degree, campus master plan
December 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees convened for its winter meeting on Friday, with board members approving several items that could transform the physical and academic makeup of the University.
Austin Peay Claxton Building – Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education. (APSU)
Enrollment is open for Austin Peay State University’s EDGE Summer Video Game Development Camp
June 16, 2017
Clarksville, TN – This summer, area high school students can learn the skills needed to create their own video game as Austin Peay State University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Technology presents EDGE, the Educating Developing Games Experience summer camp.
The EDGE camp will be offered in two sessions, with the first session lasting from July 10th-14th and the second session taking place July 24th-28th. Each session lasts from 9:30am-3:30pm and all sessions take place at the Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building on the University campus.
Austin Peay Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University honors distinguished individuals with alumni awards at Homecoming
October 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a special alumni awards ceremony on Saturday, October 24th, Austin Peay State University honored six distinguished individuals as part of its 2015 Homecoming celebration.
This year’s honorees were Outstanding Service Award recipients Maggie Kulback (’77) and Mike O’Malley; Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recipients Michael Wall (’00) and Chad Kimmel (’02); and Outstanding Alumni Award recipients Fred Landiss (’69) and Dr. Joe Greer (’70).
2015 Alumni Award winners Fred Landiss, Mike O’Malley, Maggie Kulback, Dr. Joe Greer, Chad Kimmel and Michael Wall.
