The department will implement 30 Meta Quest 3 VR headsets into its curriculum this fall, offering students immersive experiences from courtrooms to crime scenes.

The inaugural FCSC-APSU Spouse Scholarship provided $6,500 to help a student complete her nursing degree, and applications for the next award will open in January 2026.

Hannah Ramos, an Austin Peay State University junior, earned a place on the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll and was commended by the Tennessee General Assembly for her civic leadership and legislative internship during the 2025 session.

Junior nursing major Meagan Larson has earned a nationally competitive externship at Vanderbilt and will will spend eight weeks working on the pediatrics floor at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital this summer.

Two senior leaders from Serbia's Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) --- Director Dr. Branislav Đorđević and Deputy Director Dr. Ivona Lađevac --- visited Austin Peay State University on April 8 to participate in a series of lectures and faculty engagements hosted by APSU's Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS).

Austin Peay State University expanded its global presence through INSMS participation at Serbia's IIPE Winter School, featuring first-ever undergraduate delegates alongside faculty experts and diplomats in security policy discussions, strengthening international partnerships established in 2024.

Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing and Department of Social Work will collaborate with Whispers Beyond Silence to host a Mental Health and Ministry Conference. The two-day event will train religious leaders in mental health support strategies and community resources. It will run Aug. 1-2.

From immersive cultural experiences in South Korea to service projects in the United Kingdom, the Gilman-McCain Scholarship offers countless opportunities for military dependents - but only four Austin Peay State University (APSU) students have earned the award in the last 15 years.

Elizabeth Daniel, an online military student at Austin Peay State University, led a fireside chat with retired Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey during the university's third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, showcasing her journey from military service to academic achievement and community engagement.

The College of STEM will host four Science on Tap events in Spring 2025, featuring topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the physics of aviation.

Sophomore nursing major Alexis Bisbee has found a welcoming second home at Austin Peay State University, where friends drove through winter storms to help her return to campus and where she's thriving in academics, Greek life and campus involvement.

Chilean surgeon Dr. Karina Vargas Valdebenito shared global health insights at Austin Peay State University, inspiring public health students. Her visit previews a 2026 study abroad program to Chile, offering students international perspective on healthcare systems and child health practices.

Austin Peay State University freshmen Arianna Allen and Kaylee Hansen are balancing their Division I soccer careers with academic pursuits in the Honors Program, showcasing the university's commitment to supporting well-rounded student-athletes.

APSU's Department of Social Work partnered with the Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition to provide Narcan training and certification to 30 students, equipping them with crucial skills to combat opioid overdoses.

Cadet Bradley Dardas recently received the Soldier's Medal, the Army's highest honor for peacetime heroism, for rescuing a drowning man from the Cumberland River in April 2021.

Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) recently welcomed two distinguished researchers from Germany's Bundeswehr Centre of Military History and Social Sciences.

As a member of the Governors tennis team and the President's Emerging Leaders Program, junior psychology major Ayden Kujawa is balancing her studies with Division I sports while pursuing a career in healthcare.

The 3+3 Law Program offers students an accelerated path to a legal career, allowing them to earn both a bachelor's and a law degree in just six years.

Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security & Military Studies is strengthening its partnership with U.S. Embassy Belgrade's Office of Defense Cooperation and will participate in the Balkan Security Review this November, discussing regional stability and U.S.-Serbian cooperation.

Austin Peay faculty members share personal memories of 9/11 in The All State article. Jennifer Lindahl recounts diverse experiences from the tragic day, including hijacked flights and impacts on various locations. The piece explores the immediate aftermath, prejudice faced by some, and the surge of patriotism following the attacks.