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Austin Peay’s Dr. Jennifer Thompson wins national award for radiologic science education
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Dr. Jennifer Thompson, professor and program director for Austin Peay State University’s Radiologic Technology Department, has received the national Minnies Award for Most Effective Radiologic Science Educator. The Minnies are presented by AuntMinnie.com, a leading online resource for radiology professionals. Each year, the site honors individuals and institutions that demonstrate excellence and innovation in medical imaging.
CSA Summer Arts Camp at Austin Peay State University inspires youth through creativity
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University is continuing to introduce children to the performing arts through the annual Community School of the Arts (CSA) Summer Arts Camp, and this year they took to the stars to express themselves through activities such as dance and acting. The growing popularity of the camps saw the CSA host two weeklong sessions in July, and the organizers decided on an ambitious theme for the occasion.
Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina
CLARKSVILLE, TN − A group of Austin Peay State University students, led by Associate Professor Eboné Amos, recently traveled to South Carolina to explore the region’s African American history firsthand, immersing themselves in the cultural and historical significance of cities like Charleston. The group visited sites such as the International African American Museum, McLeod Plantation, and Mitchellville, which was home to the first self-governing community of freed slaves during the Civil War.
Summer Coding Camps at Austin Peay State University inspire young learners
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University has a rich history of introducing children within the community to video game design and coding. Since their launch eight years ago, the university’s Summer Coding Camps have evolved their curriculum to keep students engaged and provide them with valuable skills. This summer’s offerings range from Roblox game design to Minecraft leadership challenges, and registration is still open for several camps scheduled throughout July.
APSU summer coding camps inspire young learners
Coding Instructor Amanda McNair (right) helps Aria Smith (left), a student at one of Austin Peay State University’s Summer Coding Camps, design a custom Roblox game. SUBMITTEDDr. James Church shows students how to code their own websites at one of this year’s Summer Coding Camps. SUBMITTED Austin Peay State University has a rich history of introducing children within the community to video game design and coding.
APSU alumna overcomes adversity to share her story in new book
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University alumna Christina Reyes (‘17) spent the early part of her college journey confined to a hospital bed, battling a rare bacterial disease while finding herself. Now she is sharing her battle for survival, self-discovery, and faith in her first book, Heartbeat.
APSU’s Robotics Camp sparks early STEM interest in local students
CLARKSVILLE, TN − As students grow older and technology advances, sparking an early interest in STEM fields is crucial – and Austin Peay State University’s new Robotics Camp is helping local middle and high school students ignite that passion. The free summer camp was hosted from June 2-5 in the APSU GIS Center. Participants built and programmed their own robots, then used them to complete basic tasks.
First-generation siblings make history as part of APSU’s inaugural MBA class
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Siblings Dylan Cottrell and Kayla Downey have achieved much in their lives as first-generation college students, and they recently added one more milestone to their portfolio: becoming part of the Austin Peay State University Master of Business Administration program’s first graduating class since its launch in 2024.
Austin Peay State University senior builds goat business while earning degree
CLARKSVILLE, TN − When Austin Peay State University senior Lucas Bales brought a baby goat to campus last spring, students couldn’t resist stopping to pet Midnight – who quickly gained an Instagram following and became a popular presence at university events. Midnight is just one part of Bales’ growing agricultural company, which he is developing while pursuing a business management degree at Austin Peay.
APSU College Possible coach earns award from White House
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APSU College Possible coach earns award from White House
CLARKSVILLE, TN – College Possible is an important partner to universities across the United States – and few know this better than Olivia McClendon, a College Possible success coach at Austin Peay who recently earned a President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House for clocking in over 4,000 service hours with the organization. The College Possible program is a combined partnership between the AmeriCorps service agency and colleges and universities.
Austin Peay’s Lindsy Perry wins Gayle Webb New Professional Award
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Greek life has been a long-established part of not only Austin Peay but universities all around the country, helping students elevate their college experience. For years, this process has benefitted from many significant figures, including Lindsy Perry, current coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Austin Peay. Her contributions have not gone unnoticed either, receiving the prestigious Gayle Webb New Professional Award.
APSU’s Lindsy Perry wins prestigious Gayle Webb New Professional Award
Written By Khatir Derrick Stewart APSU student Clarksville, TN – Greek life has been a long-established part of not only Austin Peay State University (APSU) but also universities all around the country, helping students elevate their college experience. For years, this process has benefitted from many significant figures, including Lindsy Perry, current coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Leonard Clemons: A New Initiative to Student Engagement
With a new year starting at Austin Peay State University and a litter of incoming students, topics that consistently seem to come up are classes and student engagement on campus. This new semester brings new opportunities for students to get involved and find topics of interest on campus. Presenting these opportunities is a central goal of Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Leonard E. Clemons, and everyone involved in extracurricular activities on campus.
Austin Peay's Little Govs CLC receives grant from Nashville Predators Foundation
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Little Govs Child Learning Center at Austin Peay State University recently obtained a $2,250 grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to fund a language and literacy event for children and their families enrolled in the center this fall. The event that will be funded through the grant is called Family Language and Literacy Day, which will give children and families lots of opportunities to play and be emerged in language and literacy activities.
Hear The Legend Of Business
Many businesses or otherwise students seek to increase their knowledge of leadership and business strategies. However, many don’t know where to start or what to do to develop those skills over time. Until they hear of long-told legends, Legends of Business. Every semester, Austin Peay’s College of Business invites regional business leaders to share their stories of success and lessons in leadership. The Legends of Business is a wide-ranging event with something for everyone, regardless of major.
Clarksville Tagged - Fish, Sikko, And More!
Displayed is one of many graffiti artists’ tags around Clarksville; more can be found downtown and even on the campus of Austin Peay State University. Photo by Isabella Morman Unlike many other towns, Clarksville hides a secret. Hidden to those who don’t look for it, yet located around every corner, street, and light post in the city. Clarksville has a rich amount of art and architecture, which also runs true for the graffiti around town.
A Classical Instrument: The Guitar
Musician Andy Jurik is practicing before GuitarFest on Tuesday, March 14th, taken by Khatir Stewart I The All State Music and instrumentals are essential to life and breathe fresh air into many situations. This includes many genres, such as rock, pop, and especially classical music, originating in the mid-18th century through to the early 19th century. However, the classical guitar originated in Spain in the 16th century and became a popular instrument through the centuries.
ChatGPT: A Glimpse Into The Future
For the past 20 years, technology has become more and more advanced, consistently evolving and creating new areas of study. One of these ideas that have mainly developed in the last 10 years is that of artificial intelligence, most popular being ChatGPT. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence. Examples of AI include Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home and more.
777 As Casino Night cashes in at Austin Peay
As the dice roll, the chips clang, the ace of spades appear, and 21 points are reached; luck and chance play a large part in whether you win or lose. Students experienced just that, at Austin Peay State University’s casino night on Saturday. Games of chance were played in hopes of winning prizes such as a spa basket, car items, and a big ticket item: Nintendo Switch. If that wasn’t enough of a night, an assortment of free food and beverages were served.
FAA Delays Thousands of Flights across the U.S.
During the early morning of Wednesday, Jan. 11, thousands of flights were delayed or rescheduled due to an outage of the Federal Aviation Administration’s NOTAM system. NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, is a system used by aviation authorities to send alerts to pilots warning of conditions that may influence the safety of their flights. The reason for the sudden failure of the system remains unknown.
Black Friday and its History
Every year, families, friends, and loved ones meet up to enjoy each other’s company and reflect on what they’re thankful for; until midnight at least. The second the clock hits midnight, a long-held celebration of deals starts Black Friday. Initially, having only been offered in the United States, Black Friday soon garnered popularity, spreading to nearly 20 other countries; including the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada. What is Black Friday though, and how did it come to be?
Game Development Club boots up at APSU
In the last 20 years, video games have become a vital cultural art form, reaching more people than ever. Along with this trend comes the rise of game development, a skill the game development club aims to foster. Before the establishment of the game development club, students held two options on drastic sides for learning the art form; either learn on their own or take classes on the subject.
Black Cats, Bad Luck
The history behind black cats goes back centuries-long, being mentioned in much different folklore and media ranging from European to Welsh and even making appearances in early Egyptian Culture. Today though, the widespread belief that surrounds the shadowy felines is that they are bad luck and should be avoided at any cost, lest some indescribable consequence besieges you.
Rush Week Continues at APSU
Rush week at Austin Peay is the best time to learn about the fraternities and sororities, meet the groups, and possibly even find an organization that fits you best. With tons of activities ranging from sand volleyball to kickball and even a couple of parties, there’s a lot of fun to be had while still building relationships with possible future brothers or sisters. PNMs or possible new members have eleven different fraternities to choose from to see which ones fit them best.
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