Archived News 2018
December
Meet the art student who created a moving cardboard chair
Meet Wilf the cat, another Austin Peay Paws to Care success story
Austin Peay 2018: A Year in Review
Watch: Happy holidays from Austin Peay!
GIS student creates digital map of Austin Peay through time, not space
New APSU leadership society inducts large inaugural class
APSU names Dr. Eric Norman as new vice president for student affairs
Austin Peay agricultural sciences graduate realizing dream at Epcot
Austin Peay announces Mark Hudspeth as head football coach
Michael Wright and Quality Manufacturing Systems, Inc. endow computer science scholarship at APSU
Navy Master Chief Cole to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony Dec. 12
APSU Board of Trustees revise policies, conduct other business during winter meeting
Gallery: President George H. W. Bush’s 1992 visit to APSU
APSU and MCHS Spanish students team up to teach classes to senior citizens
APSU’s Dr. Doris Davenport to deliver APSU commencement address on Dec. 14
Austin Peay acting and counseling students collaborate on disaster training
November
New APSU journal highlights creative side of studying abroad
Meet ‘the girl who twirls fire’ at APSU’s home football games
Acuff Chair Jones to perform Dec. 1 in Mabry Concert Hall
APSU and CMCSS form stronger partnership for preparing local teachers
APSU graphic design students create new logo for Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma
Austin Peay music professor connects with a Brazilian great’s family
APSU Board of Trustees to host winter meeting Nov. 29-30
Austin Peay unveils POW/MIA chair at Fortera Stadium
APSU Theatre and Dance keeps bringing big names to campus
Austin Peay ROTC cadets finish second at Bold Warrior Challenge
A Legacy Of Giving: Meet Jane Doe
APSU, Chautauqua partner to award student residencies at New York art institution
Chautauqua Institution artist, author Sharon Louden to visit Austin Peay
With record fall enrollment, APSU now state’s fastest-growing public university
Austin Peay student team ‘null’ zeros in at speed programming contest
This Week at Austin Peay: Military Appreciation Game on Saturday
Two APSU colleges work to prepare science teachers, enrich community
APSU Department of Music hosts A Holiday Dinner in Paris Dec. 7-8
Army vet trades Special Forces to study special education at APSU
‘December Eve’: Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends coming Nov. 30
CoAL, CoSTEM host First-Generation College Celebration events
Jumpstart the spring semester with APSU’s winter term
THEC Awards Veterans Reconnect Grant to Austin Peay
Austin Peay to host 24th annual Bread and Words reading to benefit student food pantry
Coast Guard veteran finds home at Austin Peay
APSU Theatre and Dance to present ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
Retired Lt. Gen. Bailey recognized at 2018 APSU Military Alumni Homecoming Dinner
APSU honoring veterans and active-duty personnel during Military Appreciation Football Game Nov. 17
APSU music professor performs at Carnegie Hall and throughout China
This week at Austin Peay: Go vote! See art! Root for the Govs!
Austin Peay computer science student wins at Georgia Tech hackathon
APSU online computer science program ranked nationally
October
Korean-American artist Valery Jung Estabrook to visit Austin Peay
'Fortnite' lead technical animator Kaye Vassey to visit Austin Peay
APSU nursing students support grieving families at Walk to Remember event
APSU history honor club makes mark, wins 10th straight best chapter award
Molière lives! One-man show 'Molière Than Thou' coming to APSU
Austin Peay this week: celebrating the Harlem Renaissance, "The Gateway" and Leonard Bernstein
Austin Peay’s G.H.O.S.T. ready for another big year
APSU departments collaborate for Harlem Renaissance anniversary celebration
National Geographic picks Austin Peay professor as state’s geography steward
APSU vocal students hosting Leonard Bernstein cabaret at Edward’s Steakhouse Nov. 1
‘Fortnite’ animator to Austin Peay animation students: Be humble, persist
Programming A Legacy: Myers leaves behind state’s top computer science program
Award-winning novelist Yarbrough to read at APSU on Thursday
Families find a home at APSU over several generations
APSU classics students “sacrifice” golden eagle during Homecoming ceremony
Homecoming, 'Fortnite' and Halloween take over campus this week
Gallery: APSU homecoming through the years
Austin Peay counseling grad student earns national award for 9/11 art therapy project
Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Fall into Dance’
Austin Peay's College of STEM to launch lecture series with 'Future of Water'
Local teachers learn arts integration at CECA professional development workshop
APSU's Phi Kappa Phi chapter collecting books for Halloween event
APSU honoring famed campus statue during Nov. 1 celebration
APSU’s puppy dog bull, Frank the Tank, flush with champion ribbons
Downeys presented with APSU Philanthropist of the Year Award
Austin Peay students earn best hack awards at VolHacks hackathon
Austin Peay’s Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert set for Oct. 26
APSU professor Dwayne Estes to speak at University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
Oct. 26 military alumni homecoming dinner to honor named scholarships
More than 200 APSU students fight world hunger during Freshman Service Project
Meet Derek and Janesa as they share Austin Peay's freshman experience
Austin Peay’s Foy Center hosting 8th Annual Breast Cancer 5K
Austin Peay hosting Slapstick Film Festival this fall
Adults can take APSU’s new community coding classes for free
BAND Foundation donates $100,000 to APSU Southeastern Grasslands Initiative
APSU Industry Summit inspires local leaders to envision the future
APSU hosting Fall Graduation Gala Oct. 9-10
September
Wendy Red Star to speak, show artwork at Austin Peay
Austin Peay GeoClub’s geodes hammer out GeoConclave championship
Amy Sherald shares inspiration, artistic process during APSU public lecture
High schoolers experience campus life during Austin Peay’s AP Day on Oct. 6
Black Hawk helicopters land on APSU campus
APSU Board of Trustees to host fall meeting Sept 13-14
Principal with LA Philharmonic to visit APSU as Acuff Chair for Clarinet Day
APSU Board of Trustees approves new military family resource center
Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma, Inc. endows scholarship at APSU
Austin Peay freshman’s nonprofit feeding children in Uganda
Austin Peay College of Grad Studies sees record enrollment for fall
Hageman Estate gives more than $600,000 to APSU programs in biology department
APSU names retired Brig. Gen. Brower as inaugural military adviser in residence
Austin Peay School of Nursing donates stethoscopes to Guyana
Austin Peay’s Tower Club commemorates 60 years of support to the University
Austin Peay, local teacher team up to offer free coding classes for young students
APSU Drone Club to launch inaugural racing season Friday
Austin Peay senior’s research focuses on self-driving car technology
Austin Peay to partner with Siemens on bachelor’s-level mechatronics certification
Austin Peay’s new mechatronics system key to meeting student, industry needs
Gallery: College of STEM clubs show off during academic rush
Amy Sherald, Michelle Obama portrait artist, to speak at Austin Peay
August
Art + Design unveils impressive exhibition and visiting artist season
FSL program helping autism spectrum students succeed at Austin Peay
Austin Peay partners with city to offer BCycles to students
Upcoming book by APSU’s Chandler examines life as a new dean
APSU/CMCSS form historic partnership to offer Japanese and Korean languages
Gallery: August 2017 solar eclipse at APSU.
APSU’s first dog, Yahtzee, known as “cuddler” and “sock stealer”
APSU Community School of the Arts offers low-pressure learning
NASA praises Austin Peay for solar eclipse outreach
Freshman Move-in Day: Welcome, new Govs!
Gallery: Colorful fun at Gov Run 2018
Gallery: APSU honors military student graduates with special coin, cords
APSU senior wins two golds, bronze at tae kwon do world championships
Veterans Upward Bound offering college help (and free pizza) to prospective military students
July
APSU raises $9.85 million during second-highest giving year in university history
Former 101st deputy commanding general to speak at APSU’s summer commencement
APSU Center of Excellence for Creative Arts to host “An Elegant Obsession” on Sept. 7
Enterprise continues to support career services at APSU
APSU selects Duke University’s Gerald Harrison as athletic director
Retired Marine general to lead external affairs at APSU
APSU now offering six weeks of paid parental leave
Photo gallery: APSU news images
Book published by APSU’s Zone 3 Press earns national recognition
APSU junior Brinna Lavelle wins judo bronze for Team USA in Brazil
APSU student advocates in D.C. to keep music education ‘vivid’ in all our schools
Homemade hovercraft captivates APSU’s junior campers
Serving patients – and families – lifts APSU nursing student to Vandy award
At Peace Corps, APSU student learns about D.C.’s heel-wearing habits
June
APSU Board of Trustees approves grad certificates, honors University supporters
APSU's College of Education looks at China for potential students
APSU’s CECA highlights art innovations on campus during state conference
APSU now offering doctoral degree with new Ed.D.
APSU Drone Club’s machines zip, dip and dive for Governor’s School students
Science a smash hit during Governor’s School for Computational Physics
APSU hosting Grad Gala for seniors on July 2
APSU physics students create Super Mario experience for Google campers
APSU’s van der Merwe to join PAC 12’s University of Arizona
Duct tape boat stays afloat at APSU Governor’s School
APSU Governor's School wraps up with smashing fun
APSU's first Saudi master's student hopes to spread what she's learned in home country
May
APSU part of state’s inaugural Food Waste Initiative
APSU names seasoned pilot/flight instructor as director of proposed rotor wing program
APSU Board of Trustees to host summer meeting June 7-8
APSU leads national conservation effort with Southeastern Grasslands Initiative
APSU embraces community with Foy Center’s new outdoor camp for teens
APSU unveiling new Veterans Upward Bound Office during kick-off event May 15
New Warren Scholarship at APSU honors longtime Latin educators
April
APSU art + design and CECA celebrate Acuff class with new exhibit
Real estate titan Hunter-Kelly to speak at APSU commencement on May 4
APSU expanding reach into underserved communities with new Center for Rural Education
APSU College of Business and BBB host free Google workshop for small businesses
APSU graduate student lands highly competitive Twitter editorial internship
APSU professors to present documentary, “Clarksville 1937,” at Nashville Film Festival
APSU pool open for 2018 season
APSU hosting game design/coding camps sponsored by Google this summer
APSU history students put on strong showing at regional history conference
APSU physics student named “Scientist of the Week” at national lab
APSU endows scholarship honoring late communication professor John Moseley
Art + Design celebrates student work with 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibit
Blick family honors son’s legacy with the Brock Blick Animal Science Facility at APSU Farm
CECA Announces 2018 Ovation Award winners and final program lineup
From Boston to Clarksville, APSU supporters gearing up for #GovsGive
New APSU exhibit honors legacy of late artist Tom Malone
State Rep. Reedy to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony May 2
Three APSU students heading to Japan through prestigious JET program
Woodward Library Society hosts 10th Annual Society Social fundraising event
March
8th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU March 23
APSU ROTC landing Black Hawks on campus for training
APSU to name animal science building after Brock Blick on April 5
APSU and school system team up for Kennedy Center’s Partners In Education program
APSU hosting free screening, discussion of immigration documentary “Welcome to Shelbyville”
APSU Theatre and Dance recognized at national dance conference
APSU music grad student wins state-wide research competition
Poet, essayist & immigration advocate Castillo to speak at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Students perform service work in Illinois during Alternative Break
Wounded veteran and Dancing with the Stars winner Martinez to speak at APSU’s 2018 Unity Celebration
February
APSU "Achievers and Scholars" attend Knoxville conference
The All State staff earns 10 awards at southeast journalism conference
BFA student Worthington exhibits work in APSU's Beach Gallery
APSU Board of Trustees to host spring meeting March 8-9
APSU police join statewide seat belt program
APSU Police Department awarded accreditation by Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police
APSU choral program thrives during busy year
APSU’s Di Paolo Harrison publishes fifth scholarly work on Hispanic crime fiction
APSU College of STEM starts drone racing team
APSU Food for Fines project doubles participation for 2017
APSU geosciences professors bring new geologic insights to Nevada’s high desert region
APSU hosting Spring Graduation Gala Feb. 26-27
APSU professor contributes to BBC animated special, “The Highway Rat”
APSU’s Paul Collins exhibits new work at Nashville’s Zeitgeist Gallery this March
APSU history honor students present at national conference in New Orleans
APSU arts and letters students collaborate on new Shakespeare podcast
APSU ROTC looking for college sophomores, offering $5,000 bonus
APSU student Ruiz named SEIFC Fraternity Man of the Year
APSU working to offer aviation science degree next fall
CECA announces collaborations at 2018 Ovation Awards
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes APSU as Tree Campus USA for third year
APSU students present 17th annual production of "The Vagina Monologues"
APSU's new website earns major award at regional conference
The New Gallery Presents Yvette Cummings: Splendor & Fault
Zone 3 Reading Series continues with Eric LeMay on March 1
January
Award-winning textile artist Sonya Clark is the 2017-2018 Acuff Chair of Excellence
AP Day for prospective students is Feb. 3
APSU alumnus Cory Schantz to perform Guest Artist Recital on Feb. 8
APSU hosts College Art and Design Day on Feb. 10
APSU to serve as pickup location for 250k Tree Day on Feb. 23-24
APSU student earns national scholarship
APSU volunteers package 8,000 meals for those in need in honor of MLK Day of Service 2018
Art + Design welcome visiting artist Megan Geckler
Fraternity alumni endow new scholarship at APSU
Japanese delegation to visit Austin Peay for Jan. 24 ‘Walk in the U.S., Talk on Japan’ program
Nominations are open for the 2018 Ovation Awards
Students spend winter break in Georgia for Alternative Break Trip
The New Gallery presents "John Douglas Powers: The Four Winds"