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Tech businessman and vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony May

The ceremony, set for 5 p.m. on May 1, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, honors Austin Peay's graduating students who are either veterans, reservists or active-duty military personnel.

Austin Peay cadets finish eighth in ROTC division at world-class Sandhurst competition

The Austin Peay ROTC Ranger Challenge team cadets finished eighth among ROTC teams at the University's first-ever Sandhurst military skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver APSU commencement addresses this May

The three prominent Tennessee public servants will be on campus May 3 and 4 as Austin Peay, the state's fastest-growing public University, expands its graduation celebration to two days.

APSU's Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week

Students, staff and faculty submitted 15 food-based creations inspired by short stories, novels and children's books.

APSU's Barry Jones named dean of College of Arts and Letters

In addition to teaching, Jones is a talented artist working in digital media, and he has exhibited work in galleries and museums across the country, including the Asheville Art Museum and the Butler Institute of American Art.

Austin Peay GIS student's road closure map unveiled on Clarksville's new website

Austin Peay State University's GIS Center helped create one of the engaging elements that lives on the City of Clarksville's new homepage - an interactive map that continuously updates with road maintenance and closure information.

APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign

APSU alumni, friends and Clarksville community members made gifts to promote student success from noon on April 8 to noon on April 11.

APSU's Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Brown arrived at Austin Peay in 2007 as an assistant professor of sociology and coordinator of the program's Family Studies minor. In 2013, he was named chair of that department.

Austin Peay collaboration brings NYU professor to campus to lecture on 'Einstein's War'

New York University history of science professor Dr. Matthew Stanley will visit Austin Peay State University on April 22 to deliver a lecture on "Albert Einstein's War: How World War I Made Relativity." He'll also plant a space gummy tree at noon on campus - Monday also is Earth Day.

Clay Target Club best overall team at southern regional championship

The Clay Target Club of APSU started its inaugural season by winning several first-place awards at the 2019 USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports Southern Regional College Clay Target Championship April 13-14 at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex.

APSU's Hunter finishes 22nd overall at drone racing nationals

APSU student finishes 22nd overall at collegiate drone racing nationals

Michael Hunter, lead pilot for The Drone Club at Austin Peay, finished 22nd overall and sixth in his bracket at the Collegiate Drone Racing Association nationals - in the school's first season of competitive racing.

Ranger Challenge team finishes eighth among ROTC teams at Sandhurst

Austin Peay's ROTC Ranger Challenge team represented the University well in its first-ever trip to the Sandhurst military skills competition, one of the most prestigious such challenges in the world.

Austin Peay cuts out-of-state tuition by nearly half

For years, students living outside of Tennessee paid about $11,000 per semester, but a new rate cuts that amount to just under $6,200 for 12 credit hours.

Ranger Challenge team in 3rd place among ROTC teams entering Day 2 of international competition

Ranger Challenge team in 3rd among ROTC teams entering Day 2 of global competition

Going into Day 2 of the Sandhurst military skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Austin Peay's ROTC Ranger Challenge team was in third place among the 16 ROTC teams and in 22nd place overall of the 49 teams from across the world.

Two Austin Peay administrators now have new job titles

Dannelle Whiteside was named vice president for legal affairs and secretary to the APSU Board of Trustees, and Carol Clark was named assistant vice president for community and government relations.

Community School for the Arts offers writing class to veterans, families

The class - Writing for Military and Families - serves active-duty and veteran military personnel and their families and offers them a chance to write about their lives. The writing fosters self-expression and healing.

APSU names University of Evansville administrator as new chief diversity officer

LaNeeça R. Williams, chief diversity officer at the University of Evansville, comes to APSU with more than 20 years of professional experience in the field.

Austin Peay Ranger Challenge team at front of Sandhurst competition

Not only did APSU's ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualify for the prestigious Sandhurst for the first time in school history, but the team also kicked off the competition this morning as one of the first teams to start.

Watch: Day 3 - Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge. We're running their video profiles every day this week so you can get to know a little about them.

Watch: Day 2 - Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge.

APSU's education doctorate experiences strong first year

The degree, housed within the college's Department of Educational Specialties, consists of 60 credit hours beyond a master's degree, with students taking classes in leadership theory and practice.

Foy swimming pool now open

Current operating hours, until May 26, are Monday - Friday, 7-9 a.m. lap swim, and noon-6p.m. open swim. Saturday and Sunday open swim is noon-5 p.m.

Watch: Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge. We wanted you to meet the cadets.

Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay

Austin Peay State University's ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition. And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.

APSU student newspaper earns two national awards for "Rebuild, Reflect"

Both awards honored a special edition called "Rebuild, Reflect" commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the tornado that hit APSU and downtown Clarksville.

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