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Khari Turner ('19)

Studio Art, former mascot

“The education I'm receiving is important because my painting is informed only by the things I know. If I don't know anything, then I'm not painting."

Mallory Fundora

Social Work, founder of Project Yesu nonprofit organization

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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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Award-winning typeface designer Nina Stössinger 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 award-winning typeface designer Nina Stössinger to Austin Peay State University.

APSU This Week: G.H.O.S.T. moves its haunts back to center of campus

This week's highlights include Austin Peay's popular trick-or-treating event, a Tony-winning director, a Brexit panel ... and you'd better secure your Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert tickets NOW.

APSU hosts Veterans Reconnect Conference for state's higher education leaders

The event provided educational leaders - including several college and community college presidents - with resources and training for supporting military-affiliated students on their campuses.