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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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Govs venture to Alaska for wintermester work

While most students were still on winter break, several Austin Peay State University mathematics and biology majors were experiencing Alaska's unforgiving January weather--and loving every minute of it.

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Austin Peay State University's Rural Education Conference returns March 16

The Rural Education Conference brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders worldwide to explore innovations, challenges and opportunities in rural education. Topics include supporting literacy in rural schools, student mental health, leveraging AI in the classroom, and more.

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Austin Peay's SGI picks up record $10M to restore Tennessee grasslands

The Southeastern Grasslands Institute has received a significant grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's America's Ecosystem Restoration Initiative. The funding will be used to identify, restore, and reconstruct approximately 2,500 acres of grasslands in Central Tennessee over the next four years.

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Feb
24
Spring Job and Internship Fair - Business, STEM, Humanities, University Studies
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Morgan University Center Ballroom
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Feb
25
Spring Job and Internship Fair - Health Sciences, Social Services, Government & Education
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Morgan University Center Ballroom
Feb
26
Women's Tennis vs Middle Tennessee
Date: Feb 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Clarksville, TN
Feb
27
Lacrosse vs Canisius
Date: Feb 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Clarksville, TN
Feb
27
Melanated Movie Night: "Poetic Justice"
Date: Feb 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Clement Auditorium