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Austin Peay sent hops to near space, now it's in the Stratobeer at Strawberry Alley Ale Works

On a sunny but chilly January afternoon, Austin Peay physics students sent two jars of Cascade hops 93,000 feet into the stratosphere. Strawberry Alley Ale Works used those hops to make its Stratobeer.

Austin Peay alum and former professor helps to launch new podcast, 'Ozarks Haints N Hooch'

Austin Peay State University alum and former communication professor Dawn Larsen has joined a new podcast about Ozark lore and history. The podcast premieres Wednesday, July 1, on Podbean.

Austin Peay history graduate lands prestigious scholarship at Polish university

A Gov is going to Poland's prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow at the end of September.

Austin Peay moves 2020 Homecoming to Oct. 10

This year's festivities, originally scheduled for Nov. 7, will take place on Oct. 10, when the Governors take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 3 p.m. in Fortera Stadium.

APSU names environmental expert as campus' new sustainability coordinator

Olivia Herron will oversee all campus recycling, promote the Great Green Idea to APSU students, lead the EcoGovs Project and chair the University's Sustainable Campus Fee Committee.

APSU Board of Trustees to host rescheduled special called meeting on Monday, July 6

During the July 6 meeting, the Board of Trustees will appoint an interim president for Austin Peay State University.

Crushed barrels and shattered watermelons: APSU's professional mad scientist bringing Gov School demos to Zoom

Each summer, Bryan Gaither orchestrates several science demonstrations during the Governor's School for Computational Physics.

APSU professor named to state's civil rights advisory committee

The Tennessee Advisory Committee hosts open meetings quarterly, and the bipartisan group is tasked with looking at voting rights, discrimination and criminal justice issues.

UPDATE: APSU Board of Trustees special called meeting postponed

The meeting for the board to appoint an interim University president will be rescheduled. On Thursday, June 18, Sam Houston State University named Dr. Alisa White as the only finalist in its presidential search.

BAND Foundation surpasses $800,000 in giving to APSU Southeastern Grasslands Initiative

SGI seeks to integrate research, consultation and education, along with the administration of grants, to create innovative solutions to address issues facing Southeastern grasslands.

After record year, Austin Peay's graduate enrollment continues to grow - even during a pandemic

Last year APSU broke the 1,000 graduate student barrier and current enrollment looks even more promising. APSU is experiencing higher graduate student enrollment compared to last year at this time.

APSU's Whiteside named to 2020 Millennium Leadership Initiative

Over its more than 20-year history, the program has produced 632 graduates, of which 131 have become first-time presidents or chancellors.

APSU professor experiences COVID-19 pandemic up close in Belize

Dr. Harold Young petitioned and was allowed to return to his family home in Belize City, where he taught his classes online and saw a different response to the coronavirus.

APSU hosting summer and rescheduled spring commencements Aug. 6-7

Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused APSU to postpone its May ceremony, but the University remained committed to recognizing students' accomplishments.

Austin Peay Art + Design launches twice-weekly studio visits on Instagram

Austin Peay's Department of Art + Design has launched a twice-weekly Instagram series this summer to celebrate students, faculty and alumni during a challenging time.

Hopkinsville firefighter first to take solo flight in Austin Peay's new aviation science program

A Hopkinsville, Kentucky, firefighter became the first student to fly solo in Austin Peay State University's new aviation science program, which launched last year as the state's first helicopter flight school that awards bachelor's degrees.

Austin Peay joins state effort to get more masks in the hands of Tennessee residents

The University bought 30,000 masks to give to students, staff and faculty. Austin Peay officials also expect to give the masks to alumni and university supporters.

APSU Board of Trustees presents awards, approves 2020-21 budget

The Board named the recipients of the APSU Philanthropist of the Year Award, the Govs Who Lead Through Military Service Award and the Govs Who Lead Through Service Award.

APSU's President White to be named president of Sam Houston State University

If confirmed by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, she will leave Austin Peay after commencement ceremonies in August.

Austin Peay's new aviation science program sees first students take flight in helicopters

A passion for flying led Jerry Gray to Austin Peay State University's new aviation science program, which launched last year as the state's first helicopter flight school that awards bachelor's degrees. Gray - and 10 students with dreams similar to his - helped the program reach a milestone this spring. They became the first students in the program to take flight.

Austin Peay professors bring diverse science lessons to Governor's School of Computational Physics

To give this year's 37 high-achieving high school Governor's School students as rich a college experience as possible, APSU's Dr. B. Alex King invited seven science professors from across campus to give presentations.

APSU re-establishes African American Employee Council

The new council recently hosted a virtual town hall on racial and social injustice and a workshop on being a partner in justice in times of social unrest.

APSU announces changes to Fall 2020 academic calendar

Classes will meet on Oct. 12-13 - previously designated as Austin Peay's Fall Break - and the last day of face-to-face instruction will be Nov. 25. After Thanksgiving, APSU will transition fully to remote learning.

APSU diversity officer: Juneteenth celebrates progress, highlights delay of freedom and justice for black people

We asked Austin Peay State University's LaNeeca Williams, chief diversity officer and Title IX coordinator, to share her thoughts about Juneteenth.

Austin Peay alum launches website amid pandemic to help people find jobs they want, advance careers

Patricia Hammock, an Austin Peay State University alumna, founded The Launching Pad amid the pandemic as a place that allows students and workers to sharpen their professional toolset.

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