Archived News 2016
January
Acuff Circle seeking nominations for Ovation Awards
APSU art student conducts behind-the-scenes research at London museums
Department of Music offering new professional bachelor’s and low-residency master’s programs
APSU purchases adjacent, 10-acre Jenkins and Wynne property
APSU students perform service work in Louisiana and Florida during winter break
APSU's Steinberg offers free online course on emotional toughness
CCCA presents pianist Andrew Tyson at APSU on Jan. 29
Healy named 19th Austin Peay head football coach
MLK Jr. Day of Service meal packaging event to be held Friday, Jan. 29
New exhibit at APSU celebrates the career of Professor Cindy Marsh
Residents within 250 miles can get in-state tuition* rates at APSU
Febuary
Acuff Circle announces winners for 2016 Ovation Awards
APSU alum Joey Smith joins 2016 Class of Pink Tie Guys
APSU alum Von Hagen pursues research opportunity in Kenya
APSU Breast Cancer 5K set for April 23
APSU Greek community has record number attend leadership institute
APSU GuitarFest returns to campus Feb. 15-17
APSU hosting state conference commemorating 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death
APSU hosting V-Day events this February and March
APSU names alumnus Phillips as executive director of University Advancement
APSU names Jamie McCrary as director of Disability Services
APSU ROTC program again named among nation's best
APSU school counseling program hosts event to thank local school counselors
APSU students present at Phi Alpha Theta national conference
APSU unveils vision for new property
APSU unveils new exhibition of artwork from permanent collection
APSU Visiting Writers Series welcomes essayist Ann Pancake on April 12
APSU welcomes Nashville-based designer and illustrator Rachel Briggs
APSU welcomes sound artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim
APSU's Candlelight Ball returns to Nashville on March 12
APSU's Felts presented with SEIFC's highest honor
APSU's O'Connor contributes to article on mass killings
CASE III honors APSU Public Relations and Marketing for its excellence
Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts holding Feb. 16 alumni reading event
Chamber Singers to embark on March tour of Tennessee, Illinois
Classics at APSU students present at international conference
Creative writing professor Dr. Amy Wright to publish four books in 2016
Dr. Ashlee Spearman named director of APSU's Quality Enhancement Plan
Dr. Tony Morris elected to SECAC Board of Directors
Govs in Love: Terry and Nakelia Boykin
Honors Film Series presents Oscar-nominated documentary "The Look of Silence" on Feb. 24
Kenneth Maddox to serve as interim director of Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center
New exhibit at APSU provides social commentary on southern landscape and lifestyle
Sixth Annual Young Women's Leadership Symposium coming to APSU March 4
March
Active Minds chapter to hold “Send Silence Packing” suicide prevention event on April 8
APSU alumnus Wilson named coordinator of Highland Crest campus
APSU College of Business dean to move to faculty position
APSU concludes 2015-16 Visiting Artist Speaker Series with Jo Dery
APSU Greek community has record number attend leadership institute
APSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics places second in MAA Math Jeopardy competition
APSU engineering technology students excel at state conference
APSU fraternity raising money, awareness for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
APSU Greek community receives high honors in spring 2016
APSU honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
APSU professor Dr. Christopher Bailey performs on tour with Celtic Woman
APSU students participate in community service during Spring Break
APSU’s The All State ranked best college newspaper at 2016 SEJC
APSU's Gallery 108 to present student Lederach's show March 28-30
Camp Granada music day camp expands in its fifth year
Cyrille Aimée headlines 55th Annual Mid-South Jazz Festival
Department of Art and Design hosts 48th annual juried student exhibition
Employers welcome for STEM, Pre-Health Career Day at APSU
Find new employees at APSU's internship/part time job fair
Former APSU Ag students honor “Doc” Hunt with endowed scholarship
Govs advance to NCAA tournament
Graduation gala returns to APSU Feb. 29, March 1
High school students can earn college credit through dual enrollment at APSU
Nationally-recognized speaker, non-profit founder to speak at APSU Unity Celebration
New exhibit in Nashville showcases APSU graphic design and animation students and faculty
Noted novelist, activist Marnie Mueller to speak at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Professor Scott Raymond brings a dinosaur to life for Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards
Tribute to late educator Dr. Preston J. Hubbard to be held March 30
University of Memphis professor Dr. Beverly Bond to discuss 1866 Memphis Massacre on March 31
April
APSU choral activities hosting “The Big Sing” on April 12
APSU Department of Art and Design presents US Bank Open Exhibition April 15-16
APSU Governors Stadium to become Fortera Stadium
APSU hosts annual Spanish Language Fair for over 400 area high school students
APSU names seasoned senior executive Moses as interim dean of College of Business
APSU professor Tamara Smithers publishes academic book on Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo
APSU ROTC to hold week-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Army ROTC programs
APSU sociology department sending students to top graduate programs
APSU student Spalding presents senior thesis art exhibit April 18-21
APSU youth guitar finger style camp set for June 14-15
APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta students perform well at regional history conference
Dr. Sharon Mabry serves as Master Teacher and lecturer at Southern Illinois University
"Footloose: The Musical" coming to APSU this week
Former APSU athlete Downey gives back to Governors Baseball
Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose to perform at April 23 unveiling of APSU's Fortera Stadium
Philanthropist Ayers to speak at APSU commencement on May 6
May
Acuff Circle to honor longtime performer Marge Lillard at Jazz in June event
APSU awards first Warren Scholarship for Classical Studies
APSU professor Uffelman contributes chapter to book on rural history of America
APSU professors Di Paolo Harrison, Williams receive summer research grants
APSU recognizes outstanding faculty during 2016 Academic Awards ceremony
APSU student Paul Watkins explores math through art
APSU's Gresham wins national award at 2016 Festival of Media Arts
Ard, Morton honored at APSU's Annual Scholarship Donor Dinner
Army veteran, military spouse Cooper juggles college, family with great success
Decorated soldier awarded 2016 APSU ROTC CSM Darol Walker Award
Service-learning class helps APSU student join nonprofit's Board of Directors
June
Acclaimed flautist William Bennett returns to APSU for Summer Flute Academy, June 24 performance
APSU alum Mabry to be inducted into inaugural class of ROTC Hall of Fame
APSU College of Ed prepares local teachers for 2017 solar eclipse
APSU Department of Communication wins OVC Digital Network Program of Excellence
APSU hosting 2016 Girls' Leadership Summer Camp June 6-10
APSU hosting topping out ceremony for Art and Design Building on June 27
APSU Public Relations and Marketing Office wins 12 awards at 2016 TCPRA Conference
APSU student Critchlow sends high altitude balloon into the stars
APSU students spend week volunteering at South Carolina animal sanctuary
Award-winning photographer to give free talk at APSU on June 16
Poet, Zone 3 Press contributor, Norman Dubie wins 2016 Griffin Poetry Prize
Registration now open for APSU Community School of the Arts' July and August art and dance classes
July
APSU earns fifth consecutive "Great Colleges to Work For" recognition
APSU faculty and staff honored at MTSU symposium
APSU hosting 2016 Tennessee Business Tax Seminar and Workshop on July 20
APSU installs new permanent sculpture on campus
APSU nursing students earn top awards at prestigious internship program
APSU students spend week volunteering on alternative break trip to Ecuador
APSU, Volunteer State announce dual admission agreement
August
APSU College of Graduate Studies dean to move to faculty position
APSU Homeschool Music Program presents new offerings in 2016
APSU hosting Pokemon event to welcome back students
APSU hosts first Freshman Service Project of the year
APSU nursing faculty presents at international conference in South Africa
APSU students to launch high-altitude balloon during 2017 eclipse
Early projections show freshmen picking APSU in record numbers
Families invited to experience college life during APSU's Family Weekend
Former commander of Task Force Pale Horse, author Jimmy Blackmon to speak on Aug. 30
Ft. Campbell Garrison Commander Col. James Salome to speak at APSU's Summer Commencement
GIS Center at APSU uses Google IoT grant to assist volunteer firefighters
New APSU graduate degrees to help advance careers in healthcare industry
September
Acclaimed journalist, bestselling author Timmerman returns Sept. 29 for 2016 Peay Read
APSU professor Deibert publishes book on historic 1868 survey of Wyoming
APSU student Santoyo offers artistic take on “modern” life in the South
APSU student Ward fights for music education in Washington, D.C.
APSU supporters Bibb and Lott honored with TBR's Chancellor Award
APSU welcomes environmental artist Stacy Levy for visiting artist lecture
APSU's Scanlan honored in Voices Under 40 program
Award-winning poet Nezhukumatathil to give reading on Sept. 15
APSU hosts Fall Career Fair for full-time jobs
Grand opening for Wayne and Marianne Ard Building set for Oct. 13
Growing APSU Classics Program launches scholarly journal
New APSU communication department program focuses on student success
Physics, art double major Mary Sencabaugh creates mural honoring outer space
Platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard to headline APSU’s 2016 Homecoming Concert
Zone 3 Press presents an editors reading on Oct. 6
October
Annual Soiree on Franklin arts event coming Oct. 28
APSU art student Neal to present exhibition of work on Nov. 7
APSU art student Turner to present exhibition of work on Oct. 24
APSU biology grad students continue to excel in their research
APSU career services welcomes Amazon to campus
APSU hosting foreign language career night on Oct. 24
APSU service-learning class teaches computer literacy to senior citizens
APSU students complete more than 400 service hours during fall break
APSU students join area historians in exploring Fort Defiance
APSU welcomes award-winning graphic designer Mitch Goldstein to campus this Thursday
APSU's Marcus Hayes named to TBR's Maxine Smith Fellows program
APSU's new vet tech program to provide more career options for animal lovers
APSU's Phi Alpha Theta wins eighth Best Chapter Award
APSU's popular Halloween Concert returns for 32nd year on Oct. 28
Award-winning writer Dorothy Allison to visit Austin Peay as Acuff Chair of Excellence on Oct. 27
Demaray named new associate vice president for finance
Department of Agriculture to host Alumni Harvest, Farm Facility Open House on Oct. 18
Eight appointed to serve on Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees
General public tickets now available for APSU Homecoming concert featuring Frankie Ballard
Internationally recognized artist Janine Antoni to visit APSU Oct. 13
November
APSU communication students’ films recognized during TCA annual conference
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Anything Goes” Nov. 16-20
APSU history class looks at artifacts of daily life in Tennessee
APSU Opera Workshop to perform “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” on Nov. 20
APSU unveils new curated photography exhibition
APSU welcomes internationally recognized artist Lalla Essaydi
APSU's Acuff Circle seeking nominations for Ovation Awards
APSU's Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends returns this Friday
APSU's Zeta Phi Beta chapter leads state in service
Austin Peay Army ROTC to honor memory of 1st Lt. Kip Stevens with ceremony, induction on Nov. 17
Austin Peay history students conduct staff ride to historic Fort Donelson Civil War battlefield
Department of Music’s Seventh Annual Holiday Dinner is Dec. 2 and 3
Zone 3 celebrates its 30th anniversary with reading, reception on Nov. 4
December
APSU alumna Orton heading to grad school at Cambridge
APSU spotlights student community service at High Impact Practices Showcase
APSU student newspaper wins awards at national convention in Atlanta
APSU's Kevin Harris investigates how to create expert teams
APSU's TRiO program honors its 2016 winter graduates
APSU redefining first-year experience through national higher ed project
Distinguished professor Mike Gotcher to deliver APSU commencement address on Dec. 9
Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony Dec. 7 for APSU Fall Graduates