APSU Department of Communication

It was a GREAT day for popsicles at our COMMPops event! Thanks to for coming out and serving our students. 300 served in 40 minutes!! 😅

THEY ARE GONE!! We will do it again soon! Thanks for chilling with COMM!

Join us in the Plaza for Poptown Popsicles!!
11:00- until they are gone!!

Welcome to Week 2!!
Join us Wednesday in the UC Plaza for some Poptown Popsicles! Come chill with us!

🎙️ In this episode of "Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition," Dean Hoon chats with Sydney Hawkins, a 2020 APSU Department of Communication alumna and weekend morning anchor at LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV in Cincinnati.

Sydney, a proud Madison County native and former 4-H member, reflects on her journey to journalism, balancing mental health, and the power of listening. Tune in to hear her story!

🔗 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3yMKP81
📷: Sydney Hawkins News

Welcome back Govs! Reminder: NO on-ground classes Monday as we serve our community!

Peayple in the Community Day of Service

Join your peers in serving the campus community and the Clarksville Community. Freshman check-in will open at 9:45 a.m. in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Returning students can pre-register for their service location here. There will be no traditional on-ground classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on August 26th to encourage all students to participate in the Day of Service.

We are so excited to welcome Ethan Schmidt and Jacob Duchscher to the COMM Dept. as visiting full-time faculty this year!!! They have previously been serving our students as adjunct faculty and we are so thankful for them!

As we prepare for a new year and student arrival, we are excited to see our COMMGovs doing BIG THINGS yet again! Congratulations to COMMGov Liz Englen on her new appointment!

BBBS of Clarksville welcomes new staff members - ClarksvilleNow.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville (BBBSC) is happy to announce the addition of two new employees, Elizabeth Englen and Shelby Aberle, to their Clarksville Office.

Check out another COMMGov doing big things!

🎙️ Tune in to this episode of "Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition" as Dean Hoon chats with Natalie Kilgore, a 2001 APSU Department of Communication alumna. From her start at WBUZ / 102.9 The Buzz in Nashville to becoming VP of Publicity at Brown Sellers Brown, Natalie’s journey in the music industry is inspiring. Hear how she went from radio DJ to promoting icons like Reba McEntire! 🎶

Watch now: https://youtu.be/ReIYjycVLlI

It's almost time for students to return and we know our Govs will do big things!
Recent APSU COMMGov graduate Lexie Crawford is showing what it means to Be a GOV in her new work appointment!
Congratulations, Lexie!

TSSAA adds new staff member for 2024-25 school year The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) is thrilled to announce the addition of Lexie Crawford to the staff as the new Coordinator of…

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Tune in on August 1 to hear from Jandro Herrera! As a proud Clarksville native and alum of the APSU Department of Communication's sports broadcasting program, Jandro has a deep love for all sports. He played soccer in high school and now coaches a soccer league, all while serving as the Director of Recruitment and Orientation at Austin Peay State University. You won't want to miss this episode!️

🚗 New Ride Alert! 💨

Meet the APSU Department of Communication's new golf cart, showcased by our Video Production Coordinator, Steve Sawyer! This handy addition will support student media productions by hauling equipment, transporting crew, and ensuring quick campus travel. Keep an eye out for it on campus and in an upcoming Apsu-tv Clarksville show starring two of our communication professors. Stay tuned for more details!

Studying COMM can take many forms! Shout out to Dr. Christina Hicksgoldston on the write up about her debut course “The Girls of Summer!”

https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/07/01/austin-peay-state-university-class-the-girls-of-summer-explores-cultural-impact-of-taylor-swift-barbie-beyonce/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0eR1twr5s2Ajt6mgnIlcg004UxX1S1JR5x1mhCwrYv7fZJkGaeHQtsm0I_aem_6egnry5fVvOYdWBhSQx_wg

Austin Peay State University Class "The Girls of Summer" Explores Cultural Impact of Taylor Swift, Barbie, Beyoncé - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information Clarksville, TN - Austin Peay State University (APSU) to offer an innovative new class titled “The Girls of Summer,” where students explore how Barbie,

🌞 Thumbs up for July! Check out our latest newsletter to stay updated. Today kicks off Summer II classes, and a reminder: the university will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday! 🇺🇸🎆

Read now: https://bit.ly/3xI5WI0

Another COMMGov representing well with the newest Govs on the Go Podcast!! Check it out!

🎙️ Now LIVE with the first Govs on the Go episode of 2024! 🎉

Join us as we host APSU Department of Communication alum, Keith Kaufman. He witnessed the inception of 91.9 FM with Dr. David von Palko at Austin Peay! Keith takes us on his career journey, from radio roots to iHeartMedia and now steering Center Stage Tour Promotions, LLC, where he promotes with country radio stations throughout the country.

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, or watch at https://bit.ly/3H649xi

Happy Birthday, Dr Baron! We hope you enjoy your day!!

🎉 It’s Dr. Rob Baron's birthday today! As a selfie professional, professor, and chair of the APSU Department of Communication, he deserves a day packed with joy, celebration, and all his favorite things. Cheers to another fantastic year ahead, Dr. Baron! 🎂🎈

We love to see our alumni being acknowledged for their awesome achievements! Check out this Govs on the Go podcast!

🎙️ Have you heard terms like Demand Gen marketer, B2B SaaS, best-in-class email solutions, CRM, and marketing solutions? Want to learn more? Check out this week's episode of "Govs on the Go" with APSU Department of Communication alumna Kaylee Edmonson!

Kaylee delves into her love for continuous learning, which has propelled her to success in the marketing world, ultimately leading her to start her own company, Demand Loops. In this episode, she discusses her career path, likening it to building a product and constantly seeking the next thing to learn for operationalization.

🔗 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4bL3gYB

The APSU Chapter of the National Sports Media Association was recognized on the NSMA website and in its newsletter! What a great program for students and an honor for the Department of Communication at APSU!
https://nationalsportsmedia.org/about-us/student-chapters/student-chapter-news

Always proud to be helping the community and representing APSU!

We are so proud of our 2024 Graduates in our Master’s programs!! Thanks to the College of Arts & Letters at Austin Peay State University for hosting a hooding ceremony for these grads!

Congratulations COMM grads!!! The Class of 2024 is OFF!!!

Department of Communication Student Joseph Brock recently created a sports package on APSU’s new Club Hockey team. His footage sparked interest and News 2 did a story at noon today! Check it out!

https://www.wkrn.com/what-to-watch/newsmaker/

This Wednesday the Department of Communication will hold its Graduate Documentary Watch Party and Departmental Senior Awards! Join us!!

TODAY!!! Join us in the Art and Design Quad from 12-2!!

THIS WEEK! Enjoy the weather and take some stress off! Join us for COMM Cookout TUESDAY!!

Check out this awesome interview with our CHAIR! Shout out to Dr. Rob Baron for this Govs on the Go!

🎙️🗣️ Join Dean Hoon in this Faculty Spotlight edition of "Govs on the Go" as he sits down with Dr. Rob Baron, Chair of APSU Department of Communication.

A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Baron's journey to academia was shaped by his early love for speech and debate. Now a digital rhetorician, his research delves into the intersection of technology and human communication, exploring topics such as social media dynamics, video games as cultural texts, and the evolution of indie gaming culture.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/t-v6X8JqwTE

Check out this write up on COMM GOV Zoe Farren! We are very proud of her and excited for her success in our program!

After 3 semesters studying in Tampa, family circumstances brought Zoe Farren to Clarksville in 2021. Seeking a fresh start, she transferred to APSU to major in communication. Farren faced the challenges of changing majors, moving back in with family and convincing her father that pursuing a degree was worthwhile. Supportive APSU professors and real-world experiences made the difference. Farren is set to finish her bachelor’s degree in May while starting a master’s through APSU’s accelerated graduate program. She has a 3.69 GPA and caught the faculty's attention, leading to an invitation to teach an event planning course next year as a graduate assistant!

Read more: bit.ly/49DHaFG

Students in the Dept. of Communication Advanced Event Planning Class have planned their “Spring has Sprung” event! Interested in painting and potting today? Meet them in the MUC Plaza until 4:00!

One week ago today, we experienced a rare event: a solar eclipse! The next one to appear in the US is expected to be in August 2044. APSU students gathered outside with glasses and camera in hand to capture and remember this remarkable moment!

(Totality photos are by Lisa Wimsatt)

Get Ready, Govs! The Communication Department's Spring Has Sprung event is coming!!

Join us on Monday, April 15th on the Plaza to enjoy Spring time weather, succulents, planter painting, coffee, snacks, and good vibes!