Nashville State Community College in Clarksville Admits 1st Student
May 5, 2012
Nashville, TN – On May 1st, 2012, Nashville State Community College officially enrolled its first student at the new campus in Clarksville when Tyreco Nolton completed the admissions process and enrolled in classes which begin on August 25th, 2012.
According to Kathy Ragan, the Nashville State admissions representative at the campus, “Tyreco was very diligent in getting his information to the college in order to start classes this fall. He is clearly excited about beginning his education at Nashville State.” [Read more]
Nashville State community College acquires satellite Campus site in Clarksville Tennessee this week
February 18, 2012
Deal is next step toward holding classes later this year
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Montgomery County legislative delegation announced Friday that Nashville State Community College has formally acquired the former Saturn dealership on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard for its satellite campus.
“I am pleased with the news regarding transfer of ownership of this building to Nashville State Community College,” State Representative Joe Pitts said. “This is another step toward the reality of having this fine institution in the Clarksville higher education community.” [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)
APSU starts off 2011-12 year celebrating milestones, embracing challenges
August 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Plans for two new facilities, along with other developments, are strong reasons to be encouraged in the work environment at Austin Peay State University.
President Tim Hall spoke to faculty and staff during the annual convocation Wednesday, August 24th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
Among the many exciting recent developments he cited in his address, Hall announced that the State Building Commission recently approved APSU’s request to build a new mathematics and computer science building behind the Hemlock Semiconductor Building.
President Tim Hall speaking to faculty and staff during the annual convocation Wednesday, August 24th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
Nashville State Community College to plant satellite Campus in Clarksville
August 24, 2011
School plans expansion to former Saturn dealership
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Montgomery County delegation and area education leaders announced plans Wednesday for a Nashville State Community College satellite campus in Clarksville.
“One of the best ways we can increase job opportunities in our community is through increased access to higher education,” said State Representative Joe Pitts. “Nashville State will add another lane to the higher education bridge in Clarksville and Montgomery County.”
On Monday, the Executive Subcommittee of the State Building Commission approved the first step for Nashville State to obtain the former Saturn dealership on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, which occupies nearly 18 acres in North Clarksville. State and local officials have been working for years on a deal to bring Nashville State to the city. [Read more]
APSU’s TECTA Site Helping Put Needed Professionals in Child Care Centers
July 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In order to work as a professor at a college or university, a person typically needs to have some type of doctoral degree. If that same individual wanted to teach in a public school, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree would be required, though a master’s degree is often preferred.
But, if a position were to open up in a child care center, catering to infants and toddlers, the applicant would only need to be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma. Dr. Linda Sitton, director of the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance at Austin Peay State University, finds that a little distressing. [Read more]
Faculty, staff at APSU bring pride to University
March 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty and staff employees at Austin Peay State University recently achieved accolades in their scholarly and professional activities.
Dr. Thomas King, professor of music, sang the world premiere performance of Libby Larsen’s “I Cried unto the Lord with my Voice” at the Athena Women’s Music Festival held March 2nd at Murray (Ky.) State University. His wife, Dr. Vicki King, piano professor at Tennessee State University, had the song commissioned for his 65th birthday. [Read more]
