CoBHS News

Senior political science major Bridget Harper spent the summer in Washington, D.C., as one of only 12 students selected to intern with the Global Language Network through The Washington Center, building connections with diplomats as she works toward her goal of becoming a U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

CMCCHF has awarded $106,481 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation, funding sexual assault prevention efforts, nursing camps for middle and high school students, and health literacy initiatives in rural communities.

Discover elite strength, recovery, and mental performance strategies at Austin Peay State University's inaugural Health and Performance Summit on Saturday, Oct. 17. Learn from professional sports, Olympic and military experts. Early-bird registration is extended through Sept. 8. Register today!

As thousands of new Governors arrive on campus this fall, Dr. Dava Wilson and Dr. Anna Leimberg hope their unconventional journeys remind students that no path is predetermined and that success isn't about where you begin, but where you're willing to go.

APSU's Master of Speech-Language Pathology program has earned initial accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, expanding the pipeline of clinicians as Tennessee faces a projected 37.6% increase in demand for speech-language pathologists by 2032.

Dr. Debra Rose Wilson, professor and Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing, has been selected for induction as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the profession's most prestigious distinctions.

The Department of Sociology and Community Development has partnered with the Department of Art + Design to create a limited-edition letterpress print celebrating civic responsibility, distributing 200 copies to community partners to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.

Isaiah Polk, a 24-year-old juvenile probation officer with Montgomery County Juvenile Court, has been named chair of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice's Emerging Leaders Committee and appointed to the national organization's executive board.

Dr. Caitlin M. Shaw has co-authored a national study of 411 American adults, finding that most people view hazing as a public health issue -- not just a campus disciplinary matter.

The Department of Health and Human Performance will host its inaugural Health and Performance Summit on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Health Professions Building, bringing together nationally recognized leaders in strength and conditioning, sports science, healthcare, and tactical performance.

Austin Peay State University School of Nursing faculty members Dr. Debra Rose Wilson and Dr. Leslie Binford have published an article in the American Nurse Journal examining how the gut microbiome may influence depression, reinforcing the importance of viewing patients holistically.

The partnership establishes a framework for joint conferences, scholarly co-publication, faculty exchanges, and expanded study abroad programming for APSU students in Serbia.

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Richard E. and Bristol S. Gannaway Engineering Technology and Innovation Laboratory and a classroom dedicated in memory of Judy Lynn Oetter. Both spaces recognize memorial scholarship endowments that provide ongoing support to Austin Peay students.

TCAT Dickson and APSU recently signed an LPN-to-BSN articulation agreement. Practical nursing graduates can now seamlessly transition to APSU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, receiving an unprecedented 27 credit hours of prior learning credit, strengthening the Tennessee healthcare workforce.

APSU student Noah Janecek earned a $90,000 scholarship to LMU Duncan School of Law through the accelerated 3+3 program. Complete your bachelor's and law degree in just six years, saving a year of time and tuition on your fast-track legal career.

APSU social work instructor Jessie Wiser overcame instability in Tennessee's foster care system to become an advocate. This National Foster Care Month, learn how one person's belief transformed her life and now inspires future social workers in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Austin Peay State University's Army ROTC Governors Guard Battalion reached a historic milestone by commissioning its 1,000th officer. Cadet Christopher Martin was surprised to be the landmark commissionee, reflecting over 50 years of leadership and service at APSU.

Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing has become a leading national destination for U.S. Army nursing students, drawing soldiers from across the country into one of the military's most competitive commissioning pathways.

Austin Peay State University is inviting high school students to explore healthcare careers this summer through three hands-on programs, including a free residential Healthcare Explorers Camp, the Future Nurse Summer Academy, and Nursing Specialty Intensive Days focused on areas such as maternal care, pediatrics, and critical care.

Through a new partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, APSU students and faculty will gain access to specialized workforce development opportunities, including team-taught courses with ORNL subject matter experts, direct mentorship, internship pathways, and on-site engagement at one of the world's premier research institutions.