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At Austin Peay, we are large enough to offer you a broad range of educational and social options, but small enough to treat you as an individual. That’s because we provide all of the resources of a big university, with a small college feel. We serve a large population of diverse students with several degree options at the associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Many of these degrees can be pursued on campus and online. Austin Peay also is working to support the region’s economic growth with several new programs that cater to the employment needs of local industries and the surrounding community.

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Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly — including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be.

As Tennessee's youngest city by median age, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, named as 2019's #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants, and local theatre. Not to mention, we're just 45 minutes from Nashville.

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The bird detectives: APSU Middle College students turn curiosity into impact

Austin Peay State University Middle College students are leading campus-wide bird strike research through the Bird Alliance, documenting window collisions and contributing to ongoing conservation efforts that have significantly reduced bird deaths on campus.

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Estate gift benefits APSU SGI, creates Joe Bryan Robertson Conservation Endowed Fund of Excellence

A generous gift from the estate of Joe Bryan Robertson will support the operations of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI), part of Austin Peay State University's Center of Excellence for Field Biology.

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APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

Mary Lee McCreary Rugraff ('41) attended Austin Peay State College on a music scholarship and performed as a soprano soloist. Music was her lifetime passion, and in addition to funding APSU music scholarships, she supported the music program at her church with gifts to the endowment.

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Commencement
Date: Dec 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Dunn Center
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13
Winter Classes Begin
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14
Women's Basketball at Evansville
Date: Dec 14, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Evansville, IN
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21
Men's Basketball at Kansas City
Date: Dec 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kansas City, MO
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