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Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree

The board approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.

APSU hosting foreign language outreach for local students, teachers

The department's growing foreign languages program offers beginner and intermediate courses in classics, French, German, Greek, Latin and Spanish.

Austin Peay senior to represent Tennessee at Miss Black US Ambassador pageant

Sierra Salandy started off the semester as a legislative intern in the Tennessee General Assembly (one of a record 11 from APSU this year). And during her first week on Capitol Hill, she found out she'd won the crown of Miss Black Tennessee US Ambassador.

APSU celebrates 10 years of alternative break trips

In the last decade, the University has hosted 53 alternative break trips to 16 states and two countries, with more than 360 students engaging in 9,310 hours of service.

Austin Peay ROTC Ranger Challenge team to compete at prestigious West Point competition

ROTC Ranger Challenge team heading to prestigious West Point competition

Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team will be one of 16 ROTC teams to compete next month at West Point's Sandhurst 2019, the world's premier academy-level military skills competition.

APSU sets fundraising goal of $200,000 for third annual Govs Give online giving campaign

Money raised from the 72-hour online giving campaign will allow deans and directors in academic and student areas to provide students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

APSU's Eriksson College of Education welcomes delegation of Chinese teachers

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, a delegation of 15 preschool and kindergarten teachers and administrators from Beijing, China, arrived on campus for a special, week-long training symposium.

Woodward Library Society hosting annual Society Social on April 6

The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. featuring Michael Doubler, author of "Dixie Dewdrop: The Uncle Dave Macon Story," a biography of the Grand Ole Opry's first major superstar.

Austin Peay qualifies for collegiate drone racing nationals

The Drone Club at Austin Peay has qualified for the Collegiate Drone Racing Association nationals - in the school's first season of competitive racing - next month at the University of North Dakota. APSU is one of only 14 universities to qualify.

Austin Peay students tour the West during Spring Break with Govs Outdoors

Students who went on the Grand Canyon trip were, from the left, Cody Bricker, Rebecca Thomack, Anaelle Maudet, Annabelle Spencer, Goodwin Brown, Alex Arriaga (on sign), Gwynevere Cardinal and Luis Soto.

APSU Public Relations and Marketing honored by CASE III for its excellence

CASE District III advances and supports educational and professional institutions in the southeastern U.S. by enhancing the effectiveness of the alumni relations, fundraising, communications and marketing.

Award-winning novelist/essayist David Bradley to speak at APSU Asanbe Diversity Symposium

His talk, "Is Diversity Still Supported?," will begin at 1 p.m., March 21, in Room 103B of the Morgan University Center. A panel discussion will take place at 2:30 p.m., also in Room 103B.

APSU Board of Trustees to host Spring meeting March 14-15

The Board's Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee will begin meeting at 1:30 p.m. that Thursday, with the Business and Finance Committee, Executive Committee and Audit Committee meeting consecutively thereafter.

Clarksville mayor honors retired APSU professor during GSA anniversary

On Feb. 27, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presented retired APSU professor Glenn Carter with a key to the city.

APSU history professor nominated for international award

APSU history professor wins international leadership award

Austin Peay State University history professor Dr. Somaditya Banerjee will travel to London in mid-May to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award.

Austin Peay-led research team names new crayfish species for 101st Airborne

Former Austin Peay State University graduate student Erin Bloom led a research team that identified a crayfish found primarily at Fort Campbell as a new species. She and her teammates named the new species the Screaming Eagle Crayfish in honor of the troops of the 101st Airborne Division.

APSU breaks ground on new baseball clubhouse

Last month, the University honored lead supporters Doug and Linda Downey and Joe and Cathi Maynard for their generous contributions to the Baseball Facility Improvement Fund.

APSU student newspaper earns 5 regional awards

Shania Green collected her second No. 1 ranking in a row at the Southeast Journalism Conference's Best of the South Awards

CECA Announces 2019 Ovation Award winners and final program lineup

The 2019 Ovation Awards will take place on Sunday, March 31, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on APSU's campus. The event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception.

Art + Design to welcome Carl Pope for artist lecture

The Department of Art + Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, and in partnership with Tennessee State University, is pleased to welcome artist, Carl Pope, to Austin Peay State University.

Traffic Safety Task Force prepares APSU students for Safe Spring Break

More than 400 Austin Peay State University students attended the Safe Spring Break IMPACT Panel held at the Clement Auditorium on Feb. 26. Fletcher Cleaves, who has been featured on ESPN's "College GameDay," spoke about a car crash that changed his life.

At Austin Peay, students engage in high-impact practices

Part of APSU's focus includes living and learning communities that incorporate study abroad and service-learning courses.

APSU students build relationships with students in Japan

On Jan. 23, 2019, Consul General Kobayashi, from the Japanese Consulate in Nashville, hosted APSU students for a lunch reception, where they shared about their experiences in Japan.

Learn more about LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning on March 13 at Austin Peay

A collaboration of Austin Peay State University departments is hosting LinkedIn Learning Day on March 13 to help students and employees - or anyone in the community - learn more about LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn profiles.

Austin Peay's Gender and Sexuality Alliance celebrates 40 years on campus

The organization will celebrate its four decades on campus with a special forum from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in room 232 of the APSU Woodward Library.

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