Archived 2012 News
January
Alumni to share experiences with students at Career Networking Event
APSU African American cultural center to host several Black History Month events
APSU announces new employee hires for January 2012
APSU announces winners of 25th annual Young Composer's Competition
APSU employees cite their various accomplishments
APSU Financial Aid to hold College Goal Sunday on Feb. 12
APSU Foundation selects new members to serve for 2012
APSU Foundation sponsoring raffle for chance to win $20,000 cash in February 2012
APSU to host regional Tennessee History Day Competition on Feb. 22
APSU new police chief ready to make campus police among the best
APSU to open new food pantry for students on campus
APSU to participate in 2012 career, teacher recruitment fairs
APSU recognized for alumni magazine, television commercial
APSU student earn top awards at Tennessee Academy of Science Conference
APSU's Falconer edits anthology on "other" Latino experiences
APSU's Gateway Chamber Orchestra presents "Pastoral Soundscapes" concert Jan. 30
APSU's online art gallery expands to physical world with new exhibit
APSU's yearbook earns first place award
Faculty, staff announce their latest accomplishments
Faculty, staff noted for several professional accomplishments
Famed clarinetist David Shifrin to perform at APSU Jan. 24
History honor society represents APSU well at national conference
New APSU exhibit examines connection between text and textiles
New art exhibit at APSU examines bioethical dilemmas of modern medical technology
New campaign honors former physics chairs Mayfield, Sears and Wood-Boercker
New employee hires for December 2011
Provost Lecture Series: Exploring redband darter
Provost Lecture Series: A focus on the Chinese guzheng
Provost Lecture Series: Open textbooks in a digital world
Provost Lecture Series: Recap of the 1st Young Women's Leadership Symposium
WAPX-FM 91.9 to broadcast Govs game against rival Murray State
February
With $1 million grant, APSU is key leader in improving graduation rate
APSU announces recipients of 2012 Candlelight Ball awards during luncheon
APSU to begin new Center for the Study of Military Life
APSU to break ground on new math and computer science building in Fall 2012
APSU Breast Cancer Awareness 5K planned
APSU Center of Excellence Winter Salon sets romantic tone for Valentine's Day
APSU Chamber Singers to tour west Tennessee this spring
APSU Child Learning Center earns Gold Sneaker Award from Gov. Haslam
APSU employees note their accomplishments, service
APSU faculty and staff note their achievements
APSU honor society plans "Big Reveal" to announce new nominees
APSU hosts annual guitar festival Feb. 20-21
APSU math students and faculty perform well at annual conference
APSU music, theater and dance faculty collaborate on Stravinsky concert
APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter awarded top distinction
APSU professor awarded $75K state grant to study health of Red River Watershed
APSU profs developing massive, 2-volume military, diplomatic history textbook
APSU receives $1.78M grant to build safe rooms in new student residence halls
APSU Scholarship Raffle ticketholder wins $20,000
APSU's online gallery launches new "From Here" exhibit
APSU's Shemberger to discuss journalism and sunshine laws at Library Athenaeum
Award-winning CBS News correspondent and author to speak Feb. 20 at APSU
Award-winning investigative journalist, social activist to speak at APSU
Edmondson sculptures donated by Trahern family now on display
Feb. 26 concert to showcase Clarksville's newest semi-professional choir
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to Read at APSU
Generous donation gives APSU three famed William Edmondson sculptures
March 12 APSU concert to capture whimsy and freedom of childhood
New APSU program brings arts and music activities to young children
New play at APSU explores "End Days" following 9/11 tragedy
New Reagan Giving Circle at APSU receives $10,000 boost
New Starbucks opens inside APSU library
Orchid Ensemble to bring ancient Chinese sounds to APSU March 1
Phase II construction of student housing now under way
Poet and father to discuss parenthood and Down syndrome at Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Provost Lecture Series: Art professor's residency in Tanzania
Provost Lecture Series: Chemistry professor's analysis of iPad use in class
Provost Lecture Series: Discussing biofuel research
Provost Lecture Series: Geography prof's field work in Uganda
Tennessee artist Olen Bryant to be honored at Sunday's CECA Ovation Awards
Veteran admissions employee tapped as APSU's new director
Vocal ensemble Amarcord returns to APSU for community concert
March
AACC at APSU to hold Purses and Pleasantries fundraiser
APSU administrator named American Council on Education Fellow
APSU employees announce various accomplishments
APSU to have Spring AP Debate Forum on March 19
APSU History Department helps remember War of 1812 at local conference
APSU to hold 1st Pre-Professional Health Fair
APSU to hold scholarly weekend with 2 events
APSU to host Great STEM Challenge Exposition on April 3
APSU physics student builds spectrometer for observatory
APSU plans activities as part of Disability Awareness Month throughout April 2012
APSU political science professor to conduct Young Women's Leadership Symposium
APSU student Gray presents "Triple Threats" art exhibit at Gallery 108
APSU student newspaper named among top 5 in southeast; student staff garner awards
APSU student to study physics at Louvre in Paris this summer
APSU students competing in CFA Institute Research Challenge
APSU students inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda nontraditional honor society
APSU Symphony to perform classical masterworks during free March 18 concert
APSU Women's and Gender Studies program presents "The Vagina Monologues" March 27 & 28
APSU's Degree Compass a finalist for prestigious IMS Global award
APSU's Sitton retires after 14 years of leading TECTA
Artist, retiring professor Diehr to be honored at April 5 salon event
Award-winning poet Kallet to read at APSU on April 2
Community Nonprofit Leadership Conference to be held at APSU
Congressman Phil Roe to be guest speaker at APSU
Interfraternity Council receives awards
Jason Marsalis to headline 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival at APSU
March 12 salon to discuss "Faces of Valor" book honoring county's armed services veterans
March 23 Asanbe Diversity Symposium to feature acclaimed author George Estreich
March 28 Library Athenaeum to discuss friendship and works of French Composers
New APSU exhibit "More Cowbell" presents best of student work
New employee hires for February 2012
Paper artist Hiebert to visit APSU March 13-16
Provost Lecture Series: Earth's atmosphere a major nuisance in astronomy
Provost Lecture Series: Exploring medieval Hungary
Provost Lecture Series: Insight on life of a performing artist
Provost Lecture Series: Showcasing design work
Psychologist known for work in diversity relations to speak at APSU
Woodward Library Society sets spring event
April
2 APSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Alum Talkington earns prestigious National Defense Scholarship
American Sociological Association president to speak at APSU
Applications sought for June Science and Math Academy at APSU
APSU alumna inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame
APSU Area of Dance recognized at regional dance festival
APSU awards 2 top student honors at 2012 Honors and Awards Day ceremony
APSU awards inaugural CSM Walker Award to ROTC cadet
APSU B.F.A students present senior exhibition, "Identify," at Trahern Gallery
APSU celebrates National Poetry Month with free reading by renowned poets
APSU cheer squad wins 5th in national contest
APSU communication professor receives Harold Love Award
APSU director has book published on federal grant regulations
APSU employees report various accomplishments in their fields
APSU employees showcase presentations, appointments and other accomplishments
APSU to graduate record 1,000-plus students May 4
APSU to hold 2nd Joint Juvenile Justice Conference on April 21
APSU honors exemplary professors during annual awards ceremony
APSU hosting arts and music program May 1 for local youngsters
APSU Military Center coordinator receives Patriot Award
APSU now an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education
APSU physics students building 'green' race car
APSU provost named in national Complete College America report
APSU receives financial gift from Florim USA to award scholarships to 2 students
APSU School of Nursing a partner with local center in diabetes management
APSU School of Nursing repeats success of 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX licensure test
APSU service learning class helps develop bilingual directory for local Hispanic community
APSU student to help excavate ancient Greek town this summer
APSU students elected to SGA positions for 2012-13
APSU University Choir and Chamber Singers to perform music of British Isles April 20
APSU Wind Ensemble concert to include performance of "Star Wars" film score
APSU's Gateway Chamber Orchestra presents world premiere of famed composer's work
Blackburn notes concerns about funding for higher ed during visit at APSU
'Building Businesses' workshop series to be held at APSU
Chi Omega celebrating 40th anniversary at APSU
Edelweiss Club scholarship awarded to APSU student
Focal point of Academy Award-winning documentary transferring to APSU to play football
Military, veteran graduate recognition coin ceremony May 2 for APSU spring grads
New employee hires for March 2012
Old APSU college friends reunite after 70 years
Provost Lecture Series: Discussing sculpture collection at Nashville Parthenon
Provost Lecture Series: Songs of War
Reagan Giving Circle at APSU to have 1st award luncheon
Three APSU students earn NSF scholarships for field study course in New Mexico
May
20 APSU faculty chosen as Summer Research Fellows
APSU annual awards program honors student leaders, faculty, staff, organizations
APSU Child Learning Center earns three stars from the state
APSU employees announce their professional achievements
APSU employees report various professional, academic accomplishments
APSU geosciences student headed to Iowa this summer for coveted NSF program
APSU Governors annual Bass Tournament is May 12
APSU history honor society publishes second issue of scholarly journal
APSU languages and literature department awards scholarships to top students
APSU military history alum earns prestigious fellowship with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
APSU to offer evening child care for certain fall courses
APSU psychology student to conduct neuroscience research at Vanderbilt this summer
APSU Public Relations wins 5 awards at 2012 TCPRA
APSU students earn honorable mention at international math competition
APSU students spend week in London with new study abroad program
APSU's Degree Compass internationally recognized
APSU's Degree Compass noted as case study in new e-book
Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell offering M.A.T. for Fall I term
Chi Omega chapter donates painting to APSU in honor of 40 years on campus
Clarksville Chamber presents APSU's Winters with Distinguished Community Service Award
Govs baseball wins OVC crown, faces Oregon in 1st round of NCAA
National Science Foundation gives grant to APSU
New employees hires for April 2012
Nobel Prize in Physics recipient Leon Lederman to speak March 28
Original William Stafford poem discovered in APSU library
Physics student has patent pending on invention
Renowned astronomer receives the Richard Hawkins award
Student is seeing stars - and other celestial bodies
Top students clamor to get into Governor's School
June
The All State student newspaper earns more awards in national contest
APSU Center for Creative Arts helps restore sculpture on campus
APSU College of Business plans 2 GMAT Prep Workshops
APSU Grad Finale for Summer 2012 graduates scheduled
APSU to offer Safe School Initiative Threat training
APSU Tri-County Upward Bound receives $1.25M federal grant over 5-year period
Artwork donated to APSU African American Cultural Center
Brewer named coordinator of APSU's Highland Crest campus
"Defining Our Future" proposal to be finalized at on-campus meeting
Famed young adult author to read at APSU on July 10
Govs baseball season closes in NCAA regional
“High priests of percussion” kick off Concert Artist Series Sept. 19
Local Jaycees Foundation to give $73,000 for Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship
New employee hires for May 2012
New "Living Gallery Space" program to turn APSU campus into giant art exhibition space
Renowned flutist William Bennett to perform at APSU June 28
Tennessee Business Tax Seminar set for July 17 at APSU
July
APSU announces new employee hires, transfers for June 2012
APSU to break ground Aug. 17 on new math and computer science building
APSU employees have various professional, academic accomplishments
APSU employees recognized for years of service, education, retirement
APSU employees share their recent accomplishments
APSU to graduate 350 students Aug. 10
APSU to hold Chick-fil-A Leadercast Conference
APSU Police to participate in National Night Out
APSU to present graduating military students, veterans with APSU coin on Aug. 8
APSU ROTC cadet graduates with excellence award at Warrior Forge program
APSU soccer players compete in Summer Olympics in London
APSU student currently running across America
APSU students continue important bat research at Dunbar Cave
APSU's Degree Compass providing useful data for students
APSU's IB5 Brass Quintet earns third place at Calvin Smith Festival
APSU's new 3-D printers help students gain experience needed
CSA hosts end-of-semester performances and exhibits
Former Green Beret to read poetry at APSU on Aug. 30
August
APSU alum developing drama programs for children with autism
APSU to break ground Aug. 17 on new Math and Computer Science Building
APSU employees note recent achievements
APSU faculty recognized for their years of service
APSU faculty share their recent accomplishments
APSU to hold Aug. 31 symposium, 'Economic Terrorism'
APSU only Tennessee public university on 2012 Great Colleges to Work For list
APSU to receive green certification from city and county on Sept. 10
APSU receives NSF grant to award scholarships for military and community college students
APSU Woodward Library Society sets fall event
APSU's CSA offering several youth music programs this fall
APSU's Goldsmith Press has several exhibits planned for this fall
APSU's Mabry's new book examines "The Performing Life" of a professional singer
College of Business, Academic Support Center plan GMAT prep workshops
CSA to offer new semester of classes beginning Aug. 13
Distinguished music alumna Darnell giving free concert at APSU Sept. 20
Gateway Chamber Orchestra begins new season with new identity
Gossett Family endows new scholarship at APSU
Local community choir looking for new members for upcoming season
Noted Writer David Huddle to serve as 2012-13 APSU Acuff Chair
ROTC cadet receives top honor, Bronze Cross
State Building Commission approves APSU's request to build new football stadium
September
15 students named winners of Peay Read essay, creative expression contest
32 new tenure-track faculty join APSU
8 APSU ROTC cadets named Distinguished Military Graduates
APSU African American Cultural Center seeking funds for scholarship and grad ceremony
APSU All State cartoonist finalist for national award
APSU announces 2 college preview days
APSU announces new employee hires for August 2012
APSU clarinetist Wang receives Tennessee Individual Artist Fellowship
APSU exploring cutting-edge friction stir welding process
APSU guitar professor Yates to perform free concert Sept. 27
APSU history honor society wins fourth Best Chapter of the Year award
APSU history professor Ray to appear on Discovery Channel show this month
APSU hosting sciences, health and math career night Oct. 2
APSU leadership honor society recognized as one of the nation's top chapters
APSU music professor Robinson-Oturu to perform in Hopkinsville on Saturday
APSU named Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine for 2013
APSU opens new pre-professional health office on campus
APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter collecting books for 2012 Candy for the Mind
APSU Provost Lecture Series kicks off with session about religion in disaster relief
APSU schedules social event, Fall Fling, Sept. 28
APSU's 2012 Homecoming features 2 sports events open to public
APSU's Zone 3 Press to publish poet Skolfield's first book
Attend AP Day Oct. 6 for a chance to win $3,000 scholarship to APSU
Author of best-selling book, 'The Other Wes Moore,' to be at APSU on Sept. 27
CCCA begins new season with Gloria Chien concert on Sept. 21
Etcetera art exhibit comes to APSU on Oct. 8
Mabry to read from new book at autumn salon event Sept. 24
Music and visual art to blend in Frankenstein!! concert at APSU on Oct. 1
Ned and Jacqueline Crouch donate folk art collection to APSU
Noted pianist Gloria Chien to open CCCA 2012-13 season on Sept. 21
Oct. 12 Americana concert kicks off busy choral season at APSU
Poet Mesa to read from debut collection at APSU on Oct. 11
Provost Lecture Series discusses students' critical thinking skills in writing
Washington Post reporter Eilperin to read from new book at Oct. 6 APSU salon event
October
APSU Academic Support Center receives certification and praise from national association
APSU announces new employees for September 2012
APSU to begin new concert series Friday at The Gilroy
APSU to begin new history scholarship endowment at Oct. 26 dinner
APSU College of Business to have 1st Dean's Research Forum on Nov. 8
APSU Creative Writing Club hosting Playfest Nov. 28 at Roxy Regional Theater
APSU employees report their latest professional news
APSU employees share their recent professional news
APSU history professor, music department part of local Veterans Day program
APSU history students tour World War II vessel
APSU journal of Hispanic Studies now has print edition
APSU opens theatre and dance season Nov. 14 with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
APSU organizes walk/run event in support of Walk to Afghanistan Project
APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter receives national literacy grant for its Candy for the Mind effort
APSU physics student conducted research in Czech Republic this summer
APSU physics students send high altitude balloon into stratosphere
APSU PKP member receives Love of Learning Award
APSU to present faculty and staff military veterans with APSU coin on Nov. 15
APSU Provost Lecture Series to feature video on Dorothy Dix Collection
APSU students curate exhibit of Cindy Marsh work
APSU's popular Halloween concert returns for 28th year on Oct. 30
Attend AP Day on Nov. 3 for chance to win scholarship
Award-winning writer and Acuff Chair Huddle to read at APSU on Nov. 8
College of Business to hold open house showcasing M.S. in management program
Collins explores state's vegetative growth in new exhibit at APSU's downtown gallery
Companies interested in APSU chemical engineering technology graduates
CSA to begin new session of classes on Oct. 8
Famed Brentano String Quartet to perform at APSU on Oct. 19
Growing APSU marching band creates excitement on Saturdays
Planters Bank donates to APSU scholarship honoring late employee Cindy Harvey
Provost Lecture Series to discuss challenges in city management
Provost Lecture Series to discuss professor's research of just causes of war
Provost Lecture Series to feature interpretations of 'The Wizard of Oz'
Provost Lecture Series to focus on service learning in college classrooms
'True Colors' marks APSU Homecoming, Oct. 24-27
Woodward Library Society announces fall program
November
APSU 1000 class raises money to help Child Learning Center improve playground
APSU to break ground on new animal science facility on Nov. 30
APSU CECA hosts Soiree on Franklin on Nov. 20
APSU Center of Excellence seeking 2013 Ovation Award nominees
APSU choral activities hosting third annual Holiday Dinner Dec. 1
APSU does well at Tennessee Academy of Science annual meeting
APSU Downtown Gallery presents exhibit of new media works by Brian Cantrell
APSU employees share recent plaudits
APSU faculty and staff share professional and scholarly achievements
APSU faculty and students attend NSF workshop in Knoxville
APSU GIS Center develops app for Clarksville Academy
APSU graduate student receives Carlisle Award
APSU hosting Eighth Annual Black History Bowl on Jan. 25
APSU hosts 18th annual Bread and Words reading on Nov. 20
APSU hosts concert and masterclass showcasing the clarinet
APSU introduces My Future to work with Degree Compass
APSU journal on Hispanic literature included in Cervantes Institute's database
APSU named to Best for Vets Colleges list for 2013
APSU recommended for gain in state performance funding
APSU renaming concert hall after George and Sharon Mabry
APSU students traveled to Wisconsin for annual MathFest conference
APSU, VSCC sign 2+2 agreement for bachelor's degree in criminal justice
APSU's 2012 Distinguished Professor Award recipient to address candidates at graduation
Celebrate holidays at APSU with "Clarksville in Vienna" concert on Dec. 9
Duotone art exhibit comes to APSU Nov. 19
Faculty, employees announce their recent professional news
Gateway Chamber Orchestra and Chorus to perform "Winter Baroque" concert Dec. 2
Military/Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony Dec. 12 for APSU fall graduates
"My Favorite Things" holiday concert coming to APSU Dec. 7
New employee hires for October 2012
New service-learning class providing language help for APSU students and local Hispanic community
Provost Lecture Series to discuss Axis POWs
Provost Lecture Series to focus on volcanic eruption
Registration for CSA's spring semester of classes opens Dec. 3
December
35 APSU students selected for 2012-13 Who's Who list
The All State student newspaper celebrates 1st national award, Best in Show distinction
APSU begins 3-year degree, 3+1 Bachelor's to Master's programs in Spring 2013
APSU breaks ground on new DeWald Livestock Pavilion
APSU employees announce their recent plaudits
APSU employees report their latest plaudits
APSU history professor publishes work on Koreans in Japan
APSU presented with deed to Madison Street house
APSU students research accuracy of GPS devices
APSU tradition, Help an Elf, provides Christmas gifts for children of students
Couple to graduate together Dec. 14 from APSU
Gateway Chamber Orchestra recognized on Grammy list
New APSU program promotes stronger teaching methods for APSU professors
New employees announced for December 2012
Special Forces and National Guard learn agriculture techniques at APSU farm