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Local entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn essential business communication skills in a series of free workshops hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at APSU.
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Dr. Karen Meisch, dean of the College of STEM, congratulated Austin Peay's newly-minted tenured professors and said they have demonstrated excellence inside and outside the classroom.
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The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade (Serbia) recently welcomed representatives from Austin Peay State University's Institute of National Security & Military Studies (INSMS) for a visit aimed at fostering collaboration with the Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC).
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Austin Peay State University introduces its first "Do You Want to Be a Nurse?" summer camp for high school students, offering hands-on nursing experiences and simulation training from May 28-31.
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Seven Austin Peay State University students from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will embark next week on an annual summer trek from Clarksville to Europe as part of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) IRES Grant Program.
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Dr. Erynne Shatto at Austin Peay State University received the 2024 Harold Love Community Service Award, marking the university's first win since 2021. Shatto was recognized for her impactful work in community mental health and educational initiatives.
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The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University celebrated its top students and graduates at the Spring 2024 Awards and Recognition Ceremony on April 30 at the Morgan University Center.
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APSU alumna Patricia Angel has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to teach English in Austria starting this fall. As a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of immigrant parents, she is poised to inspire a new generation of students through this opportunity.
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Dr. Terri A. Clark, associate professor of nursing at Austin Peay State University, recently published a study in the Journal of Christian Nursing that investigates barriers to requiring a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the perspective of nurse leaders in Tennessee hospitals and long-term care facilities.
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Dr. Vladimir Trapara, a senior researcher at the Institute of International Politics & Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade, Serbia, visited Austin Peay State University (APSU) from April 14-20 to present a series of lectures on the Russian Federation's foreign policy motivations.
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Two students preparing to graduate from Austin Peay State University (APSU) - senior biology major Emma Dalton and graduate history major Madeline Thompson - recently earned the University's top student accolades during the APSU Student Organization and Leader Awards.
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Kaytah Mejia, an APSU graduate, won the Best Thesis of 2023 award at the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools for her research on organizational justice and commitment in military contexts. She excels in her new HR role at Project 2231.
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The APSU College of STEM's third annual Innovation Experience showcased students' cutting-edge work to the public while enabling industry partners to recruit for their organizations.
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APSU's Master of Public Health program and the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society recently partnered to tackle health disparities and promote antiracism through a GOVing Tuesday-funded professional development program.
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Join Dr. Donald Sudbrink at APSU's next Science on Tap event on May 7 as he explores the historic co-emergence of adjacent 13-year and 17-year cicada broods, a rare phenomenon occurring for the first time since 1803.
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Join Austin Peay State University for the second annual "Peayple in the Community, A Day of Service" on Aug. 26, 2024. Engage in meaningful community service in Clarksville. Register starting Aug. 1 at www.apsu.edu/service-day.
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Austin Peay State University will host three commencement ceremonies at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, May 3, in the Dunn Center to honor its Spring 2024 graduates.
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On the third floor of the Sundquist Science Center, a group of enterprising Austin Peay State University students are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, one molecule at a time.
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The Clarksville Children's Chorus, featuring students from APSU's Community School of the Arts, performed at the Tennessee Music Educators Conference at Opryland on April 11, showcasing their exceptional talent and collaboration with APSU musicians.
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APSU graduate English major Maisie Williams is taking her talents to Boston University's MFA program this fall after earning a highly competitive poetry fellowship. As a first-generation college student, Williams credits her success to the opportunities and support she has received at Austin Peay.
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This semester, five students from Austin Peay State University's Department of Political Science and Public Management interned in various legislative offices with the Tennessee General Assembly and gained valuable experience contributing to the workings of the assembly.
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Austin Peay State University's 12th annual Young Women's Leadership Symposium was held on March 22. This year's theme, "Women who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion," proved to be a transformative experience for attendees, with each workshop and speaker instilling a sense of empowerment and motivation.
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The Southeastern Grasslands Institute at Austin Peay State University is partnering with the National Park Service on an $8.8 million project to restore native grasslands across 35 national parks in the eastern United States.
Read More![Jennifer Lindahl hones her passion for sports journalism at Austin Peay](https://www.apsu.edu/news/news-images/Jennifer_Lindahl_1.jpg)
Jennifer Lindahl, a mother of three, found her passion for sports journalism at Austin Peay State University. Despite challenges, supportive professors and a tight-knit community helped her succeed. Set to graduate in May, Lindahl is ready to pursue her dream career.
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Signups are open for Plant the Campus Red, which will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on April 18, starting at the Morgan University Center Plaza. Volunteers will work with the Montgomery County Master Gardeners to add over 4,000 plants to the campus.
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