Austin Peay State Universtiy’s Degree Compass finalist for prestigious IMS Global award
March 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – If you follow trends and news pertaining to higher education, then you know one of the more exciting developments in recent years is the new Degree Compass course recommendation system that was created at Austin Peay State University.
The system, which was lauded by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the article, “The Netflix Effect: When Software Suggests Students’ Courses,” works similar to sites such as Netflix and Amazon.com by suggesting to students what courses best fit their talents and programs of study. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University honor society plans “Big Reveal” to announce new nominees February 15th
February 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – At 12:15pm on February 15th, trumpets will sound across the Austin Peay State University campus. The fanfare will be followed by professors and pages, dressed in academic regalia, addressing unsuspecting students in almost all of the University’s buildings.
This, a few high-achieving individuals will soon learn, is the “Big Reveal” – an event that publicly announces the newest student nominees being considered for membership into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s new Police Chief ready to make Campus Police among the best
January 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Now that Terence Calloway has been sworn in as the new police chief at Austin Peay State University, he is ready to make campus police and public safety among the best.
“I want to do a comprehensive audit of our department and identify priorities from there. I want to help make us one of the best police departments in the nation,” Calloway said.
Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall officiates the oath of office to new APSU Police Chief Terence Calloway on Monday, January 9th in the Browning Administration Building. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Austin Peay State University VA counselor receives Patriot Award
December 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As a Veterans Affairs financial aid counselor at Austin Peay State University, Elizabeth Stonerock was told she had a disgruntled student waiting to see her.
Walking out of her office in the Ellington Building to the lobby to meet with the student, Stonerock immediately was greeted with applause and cheers.
Jasmin Linares (left) places a lapel pin on Elizabeth Stonerock, recipient of the Patriot Award, presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, during a presentation Dec. 19th at Austin Peay State University. APSU President Tim Hall (left) and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carl E. Lambert, chair of ESGR’s Tennessee division, watch. (Photo by Beth Liggett, University photographer)
Record numbers of students are wanting to attend Austin Peay State University
December 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Based on the increased number of applications for the 2012-13 academic year, a record number of students want to attend Austin Peay State University.
So far for the Fall 2012 semester, APSU has admitted 1,365 undergraduate students, compared with 1,127 admitted this time in 2011, which is a 21.1 percent increase.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at APSU, said the rising student interest in APSU can be attributed to many factors, including the greater number of opportunities available to them in and out of the classroom. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University presents New Coin to Active Duty Veterans
December 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday December 14th, 2001, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall presented Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne P. St. Louis with Austin Peay State University’s new military coin during a ceremony honoring active duty and military veteran graduates at the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne P. St. Louis (right) receives APSU Military Coin from APSU President Tim Hall (left) during a ceremony held Wednesday. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Austin Peay’s African American Cultural Center to honor fall graduates
December 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The African American Cultural Center at Austin Peay State University will honor Fall 2011 African-American graduates during a recognition ceremony Thursday, December 15th.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm in the Clement Auditorium on APSU’s main campus. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the program in the African American Cultural Center located in Clement, Room 120. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to celebrate 40-year anniversary of the ROTC
November 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In 1971, the U.S. Army established at Austin Peay State University the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for recruiting, training and commissioning future Army officers.
In the 40 years since, hundreds of cadets have been commissioned at APSU as second lieutenants in the Army. The program also has earned the reputation as one of the nation’s finest, having won several awards for training and management performance standards. In addition, the program has been the best in the nation and had the top cadet in the nation in previous years. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University featured on cover of new AT&T Clarksville Phone Directory
November 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is featured on the cover of the new AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory serving Clarksville and surrounding communities.
APSU is the first to appear on the Real Yellow Pages’ newly designed cover, which was unveiled November 16th during a public announcement on campus. The photograph depicts the excitement of men’s basketball at APSU, one of 15 sports programs offered by the University.
Those on hand to unveil the new AT&T directory cover Nov. 16th at APSU were Katherine Sager, AT&T Legislative and External Affairs; state Rep. Curtis Johnson; APSU President Tim Hall; state Rep. Joe Pitts; Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers; and Lanie Johnson, AT&T Regional director of external affairs. (Photo by Beth Liggett, University photographer)
New Reagan Giving Circle at Austin Peay State University receives $10,000 boost in honor of Marketing Professor
November 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – For more than a decade, Dr. Carmen Reagan has served on the Delta Dental of Tennessee board of directors, helping the organization to expand across Tennessee.
“We relied on her for her corporate citizenship,” said Tom Perry, chief financial officer and an alumnus of Austin Peay State University. He graduated in 1973, having been a student of Reagan’s in the APSU College of Business.
It was fitting then that Perry presented a $10,000 check from Delta Dental to help jumpstart the new Reagan Giving Circle program. The check presentation was made November 8th during a reception to launch officially the giving program in honor of Reagan.
Dr. Carmen Reagan, retired professor of marketing at APSU, hugs Tom Perry, CFO of Delta Dental of Tennessee, after Delta Dental made a $10,000 gift to the new Reagan Giving Circle on November 8th at the Pace Alumni Center. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
