Emma Richerson, of Henderson, was a member of Sigma Kappa’s Lambda Iota chapter at Austin Peay State University during the 2025-2026 academic year. Richerson is currently working as a summer intern on staff at The Chester County Independent.
Sigma Kappa is a sorority that seeks to provide women with lifelong opportunities and support for social, intellectual and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact their communities. The organization’s philanthropic focuses include Alzheimer’s disease research, gerontology, environmental awareness, and the Maine Seacoast Mission.
APSU’s chapter of Sigma Kappa was founded November 4, 2017. Austin Peay State University’s Greek life community provides students with leadership and service opportunities alongside a community of students with shared values. Currently, APSU hosts 19 chapters under four governing councils.
For more information about Greek life at APSU, contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at greeks@apsu.edu or 931-221-7431.
About Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University (APSU), located in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a leading institution of higher education in the Southeast. The university offers over 50 graduate and 125 undergraduate degree paths, including the country’s first registered apprenticeship for teaching, a fast-growing Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and the state’s only accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in counseling psychology program.
Named after Clarksville native and former Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay, the university’s Clarksville campus spans 195 acres downtown and is home to the state-of-the-art Health Professions Building. APSU also operates a campus at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and is Tennessee’s leading higher education provider for military-affiliated students, who represent approximately 32% of the student body.
For more information, visit www.apsu.edu.
