Austin Peay State University's College of STEM has named Dr. Chris Gentry as its first professionalized associate dean, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Gentry, former chair of Earth and Environmental Sciences, will oversee student success, faculty development and college operations.

Dr. Jennifer Thompson, Austin Peay State University radiologic technology professor and program director, won the national Minnies Award for Most Effective Radiologic Science Educator from AuntMinnie.com, recognizing her 17-year commitment to student success and innovation in medical imaging education.

Calleway Schmidt spent six weeks in Rzeszów working alongside Ukranian and Polish students through the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program, continuing a partnership that APSU began in 2022.

Arielle Lawrence was always fascinated by programming, and her dedication led her to attend APSU as a first-generation college student. Now she's applying her skills as a cybersecurity intern with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.

Dr. Edward W. Chester has established the Sr. Airman Gage Dean Chester Agriculture Endowment, which will provide two annual scholarships for students in the Department of Agriculture starting in Fall 2026.

Austin Peay State University's radiologic science program and its director, Dr. Jennifer Thompson, have been nominated for the 2025 Minnies, a national award campaign that has recognized excellence in radiology for 28 years.

Senior engineering physics major Steven Warth is advancing fusion energy research through his participation in the prestigious Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked on faster computational methods for fusion reactor simulations.

Dr. Dwayne Estes, professor of biology, was recognized for his leadership of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute and grassland restoration efforts across the Eastern United States.

The senior biology major navigated a months-long selection process to become Austin Peay State University's student trustee, and now brings a student perspective to the board while the institution manages record enrollment.

The accreditation represents the gold standard for engineering and engineering-related programs. Austin Peay is now one of three colleges across the state to offer nine or more ABET-accredited degree programs.

The world-renowned autism advocate and author will host a community book signing and lecture titled "Great Minds Are Not All the Same" in the Music/Mass Communication Building.

William Keener, an Austin Peay State University physics student, was recently chosen for the highly competitive Solar Physics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Center for Astrophysics (CFA), a joint institution between Harvard and the Smithsonian.

Austin Peay State University has received a National Science Foundation planning grant to help engineering physics and engineering technology students find their ideal academic path from day one, making Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn the first woman in APSU history to hold two NSF grants simultaneously.

Austin Peay State University commemorated the opening of its new 114,600-square-foot Health Professions Building, the largest academic building on campus, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing major donors and community partners.

Engineering physics student Ross Rodriguez worked on biodegradable composite materials that could be used to replace traditional plastics during a prestigious internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Google recently announced a $100,000 contribution to the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) at Austin Peay State University to support ecological restoration, improved water quality, and community engagement in the Spring Creek Watershed.

Austin Peay State University has announced a five-year partnership with Maury Regional Health, establishing two endowed funds to support medical laboratory sciences and nursing education programs.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics has received Maynard Family Fund grants to support three projects including a data science summer camp, workplace readiness workshops, and a Sonia Kovalevsky Day for middle and high school students.

After blooming for the first time this summer, APSU's rare corpse flower Athena has reunited with her brother Zeus in the university's greenhouse.

Woltmann, a professor of biology, will discuss bird migration mysteries and tracking technology at the Customs House Museum's Sunday lecture series on Sept. 7.

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau has established an agriculture endowment at APSU to support junior and senior agriculture majors, with scholarships for future farmers, technicians, and research scientists.

Austin Peay's College of STEM welcomes seven new full-time faculty for 2025, expanding expertise across engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, and earth sciences. The hires enhance research, teaching, and student opportunities at Austin Peay.

Science on Tap is a free, all-ages event series that features CoSTEM faculty presenting on fascinating topics to the community. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enjoy delicious local brews and food at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.

Future nurses, radiologic technologists, and medical laboratory scientists are now training side-by-side in Austin Peay State University's Health Professions Building, which opened this semester and aims to mirror real-world healthcare teams.

Austin Peay State University's College of STEM approved Dr. Marylu Dalton, Dr. Eugene Donev, Dr. Mir Hasan and Dr. Saeed Samadi-Dana for tenure ahead of the Fall 2025 semester.

The GIS Center recently completed phase one of a comprehensive water infrastructure mapping project for Springfield, Tennessee, providing students real-world experience while helping the city modernize its asset management system.

Dr. Daniel Frederick uses ground-penetrating radar technology to help Tennessee law enforcement agencies solve cold case investigations by locating potential burial sites.

Dr. Karen Meisch, dean of Austin Peay's College of STEM, has been elected to a six-year term on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board to help advance local economic and workforce initiatives.

Austin Peay State University student Shaylan Barber represented Tennessee at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium in Reno, Nevada, gaining valuable professional development and leadership training through the organization's competitive Student to Leadership Development Program.

APSU's Summer Coding Camps are teaching children video game design and programming through popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, and registration is still open for July sessions.