Peayple in Action: APSU Volunteers Contribute 3,600 Hours to Local Community Service Projects – Clarksville Online [Video]

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) traded textbooks for teamwork on its first day of classes, as 1,575 students, faculty, and staff dedicated over 3,600 volunteer hours to local organizations during the second annual Peayple in the Community – Day of Service on August 26th, 2024.

Alexandra Wills, APSU’s director for Community Engagement & Sustainability, coordinated volunteers and ensured each site had plenty of support. From cleaning the Cumberland River to packaging meals, the Govs demonstrated their commitment to giving back.

“We believe in our mission of being a community-minded institution, and we stepped up our efforts big time this year,” said Dannelle Whiteside, APSU’s vice president of Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy. “By serving on the first day of the academic year, we sent a message to ourselves and the community that service is a part of our culture that we take great pride in.”