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'Art21' artist Leonardo Drew to speak at Austin Peay

The Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome "Art21" featured artist, Leonardo Drew, to Austin Peay State University on Jan. 28.

Wilma Newton contributes generous gift to new APSU Military Family Resource Center

Pending approval by the APSU Board of Trustees, the proposed name for the center will be the William E. & Sadako S. Newton Military Family Resource Center.

Austin Peay introduces first helicopter in its rotor-wing fleet

Austin Peay State University officials on Wednesday unveiled the first of three helicopters in its new rotor-wing fleet. The helicopters bolster the state's first and only aviation science program with a rotor-wing concentration.

Austin Peay first college in country to have Chick-fil-A kiosks

The ordering stations are part of a new, $257,000 renovation of the restaurant, and the APSU location marks the first time Chick-fil-A has installed the kiosks on a college campus.

Austin Peay announces 2019 Candlelight Ball Award winners

The Wendell H. Gilbert Award will go to Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp, and the Spirit of Austin Peay Award will go to Len Rye.

Internationally renowned Gomalan Brass Quintet to visit Austin Peay

Internationally renowned brass group the Gomalan Brass Quintet is making its first tour stop of 2019 - and its first and only scheduled stop in America - at Austin Peay State University.

Austin Peay's The New Gallery presents "Patrick Vincent: Vanishing Islands"

The exhibit opens Monday, Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 8. Vincent will give a public lecture on his work at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the Art + Design Building's Heydel Hall.

APSU sends record nine interns to General Assembly

Austin Peay State University this week sent a school record number of legislative interns to the Tennessee General Assembly, which opened its 2019 session on Tuesday, Jan. 8.

CECA seeking Ovation Awards nominations

Nominations are being sought for the 2019 Ovation Awards, presented by the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Advisory Board on Sunday, March 31, with a deadline of Feb. 10.

APSU accepting applications for 2019-20 Military Alumni Chapter scholarships

Austin Peay State University is accepting student applications for two Military Alumni Chapter scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year: the Military Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment and the CSM(R) Sidney Brown Scholarship Endowment.

Austin Peay 2018: A Year in Review

As this historic year comes to an end, here's a look back at some of the major stories and photos to come out of Austin Peay State University in 2018.

Meet Wilf the cat, another Austin Peay Paws to Care success story

Austin Peay has about 20 feral cats and kittens - cat colonies are common on college campuses. The Paws to Care mission is to keep APSU's colony stable by providing spaying, neutering and vaccination, and treating them for common feline illnesses.

Meet the art student who created a moving cardboard chair

Jeremy Vega likes to go the extra mile in his artwork. "I like to challenge myself with my ideas." Check out what his classmates consider to be "next-level" class assignments.

Watch: Happy holidays from Austin Peay!

The Austin Peay story - one of encouragement and the pursuit of excellence - resounded through the region. We're so thankful for your part - now and in the future - in the story. Enjoy our holiday video.

GIS student creates digital map of Austin Peay through time, not space

Visitors to the Austin Peay story map will discover a visual timeline, with text they can scroll through on the side, along with images showing the evolution of the Austin Peay campus.

New APSU leadership society inducts large inaugural class

The National Society of Leadership and Success is the nation's largest leadership honor society, with 660 chapters and more than 950,000 members nationwide.

APSU names Dr. Eric Norman as new vice president for student affairs

Norman previously served as vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and he held similar positions at LSU and Virginia Tech.

College of Arts and Letters awards student, faculty research grants

Using about $20,000 in one-time money in the Austin Peay College of Arts and Letters budget, Interim Dean Barry Jones created several 2018-19 research grants for faculty and students.

Austin Peay agricultural sciences graduate realizing dream at Epcot

Khadejah Scott is on an agricultural sciences professional internship at Disney World through the end of January, and she has many jobs rotating through Epcot's 2.5 million square feet of greenhouses, where food is produced for much of the park's restaurants.

Austin Peay announces Mark Hudspeth as head football coach

Hudspeth previously served as associate head coach at Mississippi State University and former head coach at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Michael Wright and Quality Manufacturing Systems, Inc. endow computer science scholarship at APSU

The endowment, known as the Michael Wright/QMSI Endowed Scholarship, will be designated for incoming freshmen and promote academic excellence through its selection criteria.

Navy Master Chief Cole to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony Dec. 12

The ceremony, set for 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, honors Austin Peay's graduating students who are veterans, reservists or active-duty military personnel.

APSU Board of Trustees revise policies, conduct other business during winter meeting

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees hosted its winter meetings on Nov. 29 and 30 on the APSU campus.

Gallery: President George H. W. Bush's 1992 visit to APSU

On Sept. 29, 1992, during the final months of that year's presidential campaign season, President George H. W. Bush visited Austin Peay State University.

APSU and MCHS Spanish students team up to teach classes to senior citizens

Throughout the fall semester, the students have visited Fieldstone Place every Thursday evening, where they teach residents the basics of the Spanish language.

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