Austin Peay State University Explained

Austin Peay State University
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Former Name:	Austin Peay Normal School (1927–1943) Austin Peay State College (1943–1967)
Type:	Public university
Academic Affiliations:	Space-grant
Endowment:	$45.3 million^[1]
President:	Michael J. Licari^[2]
City:	Clarksville
State:	Tennessee
Country:	United States
Administrative Staff:	629^[3]
Faculty:	550^[4]
Undergrad:	8,120
Postgrad:	1,206
Campus:	Urban, 182acres
Mascot:	Governors
Athletics Affiliations:	NCAA Division I – ASUN Conference

Austin Peay State University (APSU) is a public university in Clarksville, Tennessee. Standing on a site occupied by a succession of educational institutions since 1845, the precursor of the university was established in 1927 and named for then-sitting Governor Austin Peay, who is further honored with "Governors", the name of the university's athletic teams. Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, it is now governed by the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees . The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and, in 2012, was the fastest-growing university in Tennessee.^[5] In 2019, Austin Peay officially hit 11,000 students enrolled.

History

Austin Peay Normal School, the precursor of the university, was established in 1927 and named for then-sitting Tennessee Governor Austin Peay. In 1943, its name was changed to Austin Peay State College. It became Austin Peay State University in 1967.

Academics

Austin Peay is organized into six colleges, two schools, and 28 departments.

Campus

The university's campus in Clarksville, Tennessee is a site occupied by a succession of educational institutions since 1845. The urban setting include 182acres. Built before Austin Peay Normal School, the Castle Building was an impressive three-story brick structure that featured fretted battlements, towers, casement windows set in paneled wood.^[6]

Presidents

• Philander Claxton, 1930–1946
• Halbert Harvill, 1946–1962
• Joe Morgan, 1963–1976
• Sherry Hoppe, 2001–2007
• Tim Hall, 2008–2013
• Alisa White, 2014–2020^[7]
• Michael Licari, 2021–Present

Athletics

See main article: Austin Peay Governors. The university's colors are red and white. Its athletics teams are called the Governors, in honor of Governor Austin Peay. The university is a member of the ASUN Conference and competes at the NCAA Division 1.

Notable alumni

See main article: List of Austin Peay State University alumni.

References

https://www.apsu.edu/news/november-2023-govs-ice-hockey-1101.php

External links

• • Austin Peay State University athletics

Notes and References

1. Web site: Data USA: Austin Peay State University . Data USA . September 28, 2023 .
2. News: APSU Board of Trustees names Dr. Michael Licari as University's 11th president . 28 February 2021 . www.apsu.edu . December 2020 . en.
3. As of Fall 2009 semester. Web site: Total Employees By Employment Status, Gender, and Ethnicity . 2009 Employees Data . Austin Peay State University Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness . December 3, 2010 .
4. As of Fall 2009 semester. Web site: Faculty By Gender, Tenure Status, and Ethnicity . 2009 Faculty Data . Austin Peay State University Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness . December 3, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615114231/http://www.apsu.edu/sites/apsu.edu/files/ire/Faculty_Gender_Status_Ethnicity.pdf . June 15, 2011.
5. Web site: Green . Tavia . Austin Peay State University continues growth, Nashville State opens doors . The Leaf Chronicle . Clarksville Leaf Chronicle . December 28, 2012 .
6. News: November 22, 1944. The Old Distinctive Castle Building Has Romantic And Varied History. 1. The All State. February 23, 2022.
7. Web site: Canning . Rob . January 3, 2014 . APSU's Tim Hall Accepts Presidency at Mercy College . April 2, 2018 . wkms.org.