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Night of Honor celebrates APSU business students’ academic achievements

By: Elaina Russell May 4, 2026

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Awards and medals are displayed at the APSU College of Business’ annual Night of Honor, celebrating student excellence. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The College of Business at Austin Peay State University hosted its annual Night of Honor on April 23 to recognize student accomplishments for the 2025-26 academic year.

The event celebrates student excellence in several categories, including:

Carmen C. Reagan Awards - The college’s most prestigious award recognizes students whose involvement has strengthened the College of Business. The award is named after Dr. Carmen Reagan, former dean of the college, community volunteer and philanthropic leader.

Dean’s Circle Award - Recognizes graduating students from each business major who exemplify professionalism and academic excellence.

College Ambassadors - Recognizes student ambassadors for their service in supporting college recruitment and engagement initiatives. New members are presented with a graduation medallion.

High-impact practice - Recognizes graduating seniors who have participated in two or more high-impact practices: internships, study abroad programs, undergraduate research, and/or service-learning coursework. Students are presented with a graduation medallion.

Live and Learn Award - Recognizes a College of Business Living, Learning Community (LLC) member who embodies the LLC’s values and purpose, as voted by standing members.

Financial Executives International (FEI) Award - Recognizes one outstanding finance or accounting student from eight Tennessee universities during an annual FEI dinner, where they receive a monetary award. During the Night of Honor, the college recognized the following APSU student for their selection by FEI:

Govs Fund - Recognizes graduating senior student fund managers and their commitment to managing over $500,000 in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Members are presented with a graduation stole.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Recognizes graduating senior members of SHRM. Members are presented with graduation cords.

Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society Induction - Recognizes high scholastic attainment and honors outstanding achievements in economics.

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Induction- Recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among business, management, and administration students, while promoting aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.

Night of Honor photos can be accessed here. For more information, contact Elaina Russell at russelle@apsu.edu.