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APSU history professor nominated for international award

The Non-Resident Indian Welfare Society of India is considering the nomination of Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, assistant professor in the APSU Department of History and Philosophy, for the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman award.

APSU to host Baseball Clubhouse Groundbreaking at Joe and Cathi Maynard Field on Feb. 16

Special recognition will be given to lead supporters Doug and Linda Downey and Joe and Cathi Maynard for their generous contributions to the Baseball Facility Improvement Fund.

Austin Peay's corpse flower not causing a stink yet - but it will

If all goes well, Austin Peay State University's rare corpse flower plant will do something even rarer in four to six years -- bloom.

Austin Peay's PELP juniors perform service work in Trinidad and Tobago

In January, 13 PELP juniors spent a week living in an old Catholic abbey in Trinidad while they spent their days restoring houses for Habitat for Humanity.

APSU College of Business offers free tax prep to qualifying individuals

The program is open to anyone with an annual income of $55,000 or less, individuals with disabilities or community members with limited English skills.

Govs Outdoors offers affordable trips to campus, community

Govs Outdoors offers affordable trips for campus, community

Austin Peay State University's Govs Outdoors offers about 10 inexpensive trips every semester to members of the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center, including Austin Peay students, faculty and staff and members of the surrounding community.

APSU Department of Communication celebrates 10 years of service learning

Faculty members delivered a formal presentation for the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service Learning in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday, Feb. 11.

APSU alumnus establishes the Emily Rawlins Allensworth Endowment in memory of his mother

Mrs. Allensworth was one of the first students to graduate from Austin Peay Normal School, receiving her two-year Elementary Teacher's degree on June 5, 1931.

Zone 3 Press award winner Kelly Beard; naturalist, writer Janisse Ray to read at Austin Peay

Kelly J. Beard, 2017 Zone 3 Press Creative Nonfiction Book Award winner, and Janisse Ray, writer, naturalist and activist, will read from their works at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at Austin Peay State University.

The New Gallery presents Gamaliel Rodriguez: Memorias Manipuladas

The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, opens Monday, Feb. 18, at The New Gallery, located in the Art + Design building at APSU, and runs through March 22.

Mark S. and Martha Em Raby establish Claudell Wootton Art Education Endowment

Wootton ('45, '80) lived with her aunt, Hazel Smith, Austin Peay's first art instructor, at Harned Hall from the time she was 12 until the age of 20.

CECA announces 2018-2019 Tennessee Artist Fellow

Bryce McCloud, a Nashville-based studio/public artist and founder of Isle of Printing, received this year's fellowship.

CECA sponsors arts experiences, including a trip to see 'Charlotte's Web,' for local schoolchildren

The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University recently launched an initiative to provide local schoolchildren better access to the arts, such as a Jan. 29 trip to the Roxy to watch "Charlotte's Web."

Austin Peay hosts annual GuitarFest this February

This year's guest artists are the Brazilian duo Duoversal, classical guitarist Stephen Mattingly and Australian fingerstyle guitar phenomenon Joe Robinson.

Fifty-two volunteers converge at Dunbar Cave State Park for native grasslands

The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) held its inaugural volunteer workday at Dunbar Cave State Park on Jan. 27. By the end of the day, more than 50 people volunteered as restorationists and citizen scientists to support the goal of local conservation. (Photo by Shawna Estes)

Austin Peay to host one-man "7(x1) Samurai," movement-acting workshops

Lecoq-trained actor, writer, director and teacher David Gaines will lead two physical-acting workshops on Feb. 15 and 16 and perform an original one-man rendition of the Kurosawa epic "Seven Samurai" 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Margaret Fort Trahern Laboratory Theatre.

APSU Hosting AP Day Saturday, Feb. 9

This event serves as an open house that allows visitors and their parents to meet with staff from admissions, financial aid, housing/residence life and the student life and leadership offices.

Theatre and Dance presents Suzan-Lori Parks' In the Blood

In this modern-day riff on Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," the play follows Hester La Negrita, a homeless African-American mother of five.

Austin Peay 'World Film Festival' explores 'the other in us'

Austin Peay State University's fifth "World Film Festival," which makes available to the community and APSU students a series of films from around the world and from diverse languages, starts Monday, Feb. 4.

APSU hosting industry summit for veterans wanting to open a small business

The APSU Industry Summit for Veterans: Boots to Business Reboot will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, at 416 College St.

State Department diplomat to visit APSU Feb. 5-6

M. André Goodfriend, director of the U.S. State Department's Office of eDiplomacy, will deliver a series of talks in the MUC this February.

Austin Peay sends dolls to stratosphere to celebrate women in STEM

Austin Peay State University and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) recently celebrated women in STEM by launching a high-altitude balloon carrying two dolls adorned in American Girl NASA space suits. The dolls reached 93,914 feet.

Best-selling science writer visiting APSU for free talk Feb. 7

According NPR, "Kean is one of America's smartest and most charming science writers, and his new book could be perfect for summer readers who prefer some substance with their fun."

APSU hosting Spring Graduation Gala Feb. 26-27

The event allows seniors to celebrate their accomplishments while also making sure there are no hiccups to prevent them from receiving a diploma.

Austin Peay students volunteer during winter break

Students visited New Orleans and Houston during two separate APSU Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement Alternative Break Trips.

GIS Center's virtual reality drone lab immerses students in real-world experience

GIS Center officials secured a one-year $25,000 Tennessee Board of Regents grant to build and equip a virtual reality drone laboratory on campus, and Austin Peay computer science students are helping, learning new coding and technology along the way.

Acclaimed poet Marcus Wicker to speak at Austin Peay

Critically acclaimed poet Marcus Wicker will visit Austin Peay State University as part of the Zone 3 Reading Series, reading from his works at 8 p.m. Feb. 7.

Austin Peay's Southeastern Grasslands Initiative hosting Volunteer Day at Dunbar Cave

The community is invited to come learn about and support the SGI projects while Nashville Public Television films these citizen scientists at work.

Art + Design welcomes Charlton and Doud for collaborative artist lecture

Artists Zoë Charlton and Tim Doud will deliver an artist lecture at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in room 120 of the Art + Design building.

APSU looks back 20 years at infamous 1999 tornado

On Jan. 22, 1999, a powerful E3 tornado ripped its way across campus, resulting in "the largest single property loss in state history."

'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.

APSU's Dr. Doris Davenport to deliver APSU commencement address on Dec. 14

During her career at Austin Peay, she has received the 2018 National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, the Outstanding Classroom Instructor Award twice and the Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award four times.

Austin Peay acting and counseling students collaborate on disaster training

APSU theatre students played disaster survivors to help APSU counseling graduate students practice crisis interventions.

APSU graphic design students create new logo for Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma

The company plans to use the student-designed logo on everything, from stationary to signage to apparel.

Acuff Chair Jones to perform Dec. 1 in Mabry Concert Hall

In 2010 he was named Collaborative Pianist of the Year by the publication Musical America.

Austin Peay music professor connects with a Brazilian great's family

Dr. Amy Gillick recently began a correspondence with the daughter of Francisco Mignone, one of Brazil's great composers.

New APSU journal highlights creative side of studying abroad

Earlier this year, a group of Austin Peay students and professors compiled creative and scholarly works into a new study abroad journal - "Explore Your World."

APSU Board of Trustees to host winter meeting Nov. 29-30

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, Audit Committee and Executive Committee meeting consecutively thereafter.

APSU and CMCSS form stronger partnership for preparing local teachers

Education First, a national public education consulting firm, used the APSU-CMCSS collaboration as an example of how to build strong partnerships.

APSU Theatre and Dance bringing big names to campus

APSU Theatre and Dance keeps bringing big names to campus

Thanks to the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the Office of Advancement and the Tennessee Theatre Association, from Oct. 11-Nov. 6 the department welcomed a nationally recognized choreographer, a Tony Award-winner, the Phantom of the Opera and much more.

Austin Peay unveils POW/MIA chair at Fortera Stadium

On Saturday, Nov. 17, during Austin Peay's Military Appreciation Football Game, the University officially dedicated a POW-MIA chair in the stadium.

Austin Peay ROTC cadets finish second at Bold Warrior Challenge

Austin Peay ROTC's latest achievement - finishing runner-up in the 7th Brigade ROTC Bold Warrior Challenge Nov. 2-4 at Fort Knox, Kentucky - strengthens the battalion's claim to an eighth Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award.

A Legacy Of Giving: Meet Jane Doe

For years, the late Evelyn Jane McCampbell, one of Austin Peay State University's anonymous donors, was known simply as "Ms. Jane."

Meet 'the girl who twirls fire' at APSU's home football games

The way Izzy Melvin describes it, time slows down on the football field. "You find this part of yourself, and you become one with the baton - everything is silent when you're on the field." You might know Melvin. She's the one who twirls fire during halftime at Austin Peay home football games.

APSU, Chautauqua partner to award student residencies at New York art institution

Starting next year, one or two Austin Peay State University art students will spend each summer at the Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution in New York, immersed in nine weeks of classes, workshops and one-on-one time with art mentors. And they won't have to pay a dime.

With record fall enrollment, APSU now state's fastest-growing public university

Austin Peay's 4.7 percent enrollment increase far outpaced other schools and helped the University set a record this fall with 10,954 students.

Austin Peay student team ‘null’ zeroes in at speed programming contest

Austin Peay student team 'null' zeros in at speed programming contest

Three APSU teams recently competed in a national speed-programming competition, and one team, "null," finished second to a University of Memphis team during the Nov. 3 competition at the University of Tennessee at Martin, and the "null" finished 54th out of 125 teams in the overall competition.

This Week at Austin Peay: Military Appreciation Game on Saturday

The highlight this week comes on Saturday, when Austin Peay will hand out 1,000 free tickets to veterans and active-duty personnel and their families at the annual Military Appreciation Game. The game is 4 p.m. Saturday against Murray State.

Chautauqua Institution artist, author Sharon Louden to visit Austin Peay

Sharon Louden will give a public lecture about her work 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Room 120 of the Art + Design building at Austin Peay.

Two APSU colleges work to prepare science teachers, enrich community

A $50,000 state grant allowed the College of STEM and the Eriksson College of Education to train science majors to be educators while also providing outreach to local school children.

APSU Department of Music hosts A Holiday Dinner in Paris Dec. 7-8

Dr. Korre Foster said, "This year, there will be several colorful collaborations, and audiences will hear some traditional French carols, sung in different languages."

Army vet trades Special Forces to study special education at APSU

Wiley spent 25 years in the U.S. Army, serving with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and later with the 5th Special Forces Group.

'December Eve': Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends coming Nov. 30

The 2018 edition of this Christmas concert put together by Austin Peay State University music professor David Steinquest creates a brand-new holiday! December Eve! The performance is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in The George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.

Jumpstart the spring semester with APSU's winter term

The four-week term is completely online, and the University offers both undergraduate and graduate courses.

THEC Awards Veterans Reconnect Grant to Austin Peay

The grant will support a new Military Pathway Pilot Project designed to help military and veteran students transition quickly and easily into college or new career fields.

CoAL, CoSTEM host First-Generation College Celebration events

At Austin Peay, the College of Arts and Letters and the College of STEM participated on Nov. 8 in the First-Generation College Celebration by handing out "I am a first-generation college student" pins and resource materials in the Mabel Larson Collaborative Learning Space in Harned Hall and in the Sundquist Science Complex lobby.

Coast Guard veteran finds home at Austin Peay

Austin Peay's dedication to students like William Cody is part of the reason why it's the state's largest provider of higher education to individuals connected to the military.

Austin Peay to host 24th annual Bread and Words reading to benefit student food pantry

For the 24th year, Austin Peay State University students and faculty will read their poetry and fiction on the Monday before Thanksgiving in an effort to raise money for the school's Save Our Students Food Pantry, which supports students and faculty in need.

APSU Theatre and Dance to present 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

The APSU Department of Theatre and Dance will present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Thursday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Trahern Theatre on campus.

Retired Lt. Gen. Bailey recognized at 2018 APSU Military Alumni Homecoming Dinner

Bailey received the inaugural Govs Who Lead Through Military Service Award, established by Austin Peay State University's Board of Trustees

APSU honoring veterans and active-duty personnel during Military Appreciation Football Game Nov. 17

One thousand tickets for free admission to the game against Murray State are available to military servicemembers, veterans, and family members who are ID card holders.

APSU music professor performs at Carnegie Hall and throughout China

Dr. Spencer Prewitt, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music, recently finished a whirlwind tour of China as well as an impressive performance at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.

APSU student newspaper earns six national awards

The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University earned six national awards during the 2018 Fall National College Media Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 25-28.

This week at Austin Peay: Go vote! See art! Root for the Govs!

This week is another big one. Election Day is Tuesday, and the men's and women's basketball teams start their seasons.

Austin Peay computer science student wins at Georgia Tech hackathon

APSU senior Robyn Yates won the Equity in Computing award at HackGT at Georgia Tech for her "Heroes Code," a web-based game that uses Marvel characters to teach kids how to code.

APSU online computer science program ranked nationally

The Austin Peay State University Department of Computer Science and Information Technology recently landed in the top 25 of a national ranking of online computer science programs.

APSU nursing students support grieving families at Walk to Remember event

The solemn event is hosted by Sharing of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit group of parents whose lives have been touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life.

Korean-American artist Valery Jung Estabrook to visit Austin Peay

Valery Jung Estabrook will give a public lecture Nov. 5 at APSU's Art + Design Building and a gallery talk the following day during a noon reception. Her exhibit will be in The New Gallery Nov. 5-Dec. 5.

APSU history honor club makes mark, wins 10th straight best chapter award

Austin Peay State University's Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society chapter once again won the Nels A. Cleven Award for Best Chapter of the Year. That's 10 in a row.

Molière lives! One-man show 'Molière Than Thou' coming to APSU

Not only is Molière still alive, but, in "Molière Than Thou," coming to Austin Peay State University's Department of Theatre and Dance at 6 p.m. Nov. 6, he speaks English and is every bit as insightful, ribald, irreverent and enthusiastic as the first time around.

Austin Peay this week: celebrating the Harlem Renaissance, "The Gateway" and Leonard Bernstein

Here's a rundown of what's happening at Austin Peay this week, including a celebration of one of APSU's most recognized statues, "The Gateway."

APSU departments collaborate for Harlem Renaissance anniversary celebration

The Austin Peay State University departments of Music, Theatre and Dance, African-American Studies, Art + Design and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will collaborate to present an evening of art, poetry, music and dance to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance.

National Geographic picks Austin Peay professor as state's geography steward

National Geographic recently picked Austin Peay Dr. Chris Gentry to be Tennessee's steward in a new national program "doubling down on (the National Geographic Society's) commitment" to improve K-12 geography education in the United States.

APSU vocal students hosting Leonard Bernstein cabaret at Edward's Steakhouse Nov. 1

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the APSU Vocal Alumni Scholarship, which is presented to one deserving vocal student each year.

Programming A Legacy: Myers leaves behind state's top computer science program

On Aug. 10, 2018, 48 years after he first arrived on campus, Dr. Bruce Myers retired as chair of the APSU Department of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Austin Peay's G.H.O.S.T. ready for another big year

G.H.O.S.T. will haunt Austin Peay State University's Fortera Stadium again from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

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