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See President Whiteside's latest Facebook, Instagram livestream

Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivered a live message on Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 27. You can see her message in the video here.

World-renown designer Debbie Millman's free lecture is today

Award-winning designer and thinker Debbie Millman - named "one of the most creative people in business" by Fast Company and "one of the most influential designers working today" by Graphic Design USA, will give a CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series lecture at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, via Zoom.

Austin Peay accounting professor highlighted in MoneyGeek.com study

MoneyGeek.com recently published an article that featured an interview with Austin Peay State University accounting professor.

APSU professor lead author on white-nose syndrome study that predicts 'severe threat' to western North American bats

A four-year study recently published in Ecology and Evolution concludes that the fungal disease, white-nose syndrome, poses a severe threat to many western North American bats.

World-renown designer Debbie Millman to give APSU artist lecture

The Department of Art + Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to host award-winning designer and thinker Debbie Millman to continue an incredible 2020-21 CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series season.

Austin Peay This Week: Take a virtual tour ‘The Katrina Chronicles’ led by the artist, Peter Precourt

Austin Peay This Week: Take a tour to see a new art exhibit or the campus arboretum

The Katrina Chronicles is open at Austin Peay State University's The New Gallery through Feb. 12, and the University's arboretum, which features every tree species in Tennessee, is open all the time.

COVID-19 Weekly Update: Jan. 22

One of the best ways to combat COVID-19 is to form a pod - a small group of roommates, family members or close friends - and limit exposures beyond this pod as much as possible.

Austin Peay ROTC cadet, as member of the 'Old Guard,' represented Army with 'strength, perfection, honor'

On Sept. 1, 2018, Miller, now an Austin Peay State University ROTC cadet, served as team leader of the soldiers representing several branches of the U.S. military that made up the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as "The Old Guard," serving as pallbearers for McCain, the late Arizona senator and Navy captain.

Take a virtual tour 'The Katrina Chronicles' led by the artist, Peter Precourt

You can see the exhibit from the safety of your home in a newly launched 360-degree virtual walk-through that is integrated with an "artist-led" gallery tour.

Tennessee Urban Forestry Council certifies APSU Arboretum

Austin Peay's wooded campus is home to all of the state's popular, native trees and more - about 130 different species, including all 22 native oak species.

APSU to host virtual Candlelight Ball this spring

During the virtual event, the University will honor last year's award winners - Sammy Stuard, recipient of the Wendell H. Gilbert Award, and Kevin and Rhonda Kennedy, recipients of the Spirit of Austin Peay Award.

APSU political science professor compares elections in U.S. and Belize

As Dr. Harold Young slowly made his way toward the polling station in Belize City, his professional interest in political science had him comparing that country's national election to the recent election in the U.S.

Science on Tap to return virtually for special panel discussion about COVID-19, vaccines

Science on Tap will return 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, to revisit the COVID-19 discussion. This time, however, the event will be virtual - delivered via Zoom webinar - and include a panel discussion to take on the urgency and hope of new vaccines to stop the virus.

In the News: Marine and APSU music alum to perform at presidential inauguration

Master Sgt. Samuel Barlow ('00), an APSU music graduate, will perform in the 59th Inauguration of the President of the United States on Jan. 20, as a trombonist for "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

The New Gallery at Austin Peay presents 'The Katrina Chronicles' by Peter Precourt

The New Gallery, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Department of Art + Design, is pleased to present The Katrina Chronicles, a new exhibition by artist Peter Precourt, to continue an exciting 2020-2021 exhibition season.

APSU's Community School of the Arts offers exciting new $5/hour class rate and adds expert dance instructor

The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at Austin Peay State University is excited to announce a new financial model, using sponsorships from local community members and organizations to dramatically reduce the cost of CSA classes to just $5 per hour, making them more affordable to the community.

APSU and Nashville State partner to enhance college options, completion

The agreement formalizes the ability of a student who completes their associate degree at Nashville State to be granted admissions to select undergraduate programs at APSU.

Austin Peay This Week: Welcome back, Govs! Let's get to work and stay safe

As the spring semester begins, we wanted to remind you about a few things: COVID-19 testing is available on campus, the Peay Mobile app offers a daily wellness check and Govs wear masks!

Weekly COVID-19 Update

With the spring semester quickly approaching, everyone must continue to take preventive measures to protect themselves and the University.

APSU receives clean state financial audit

What makes the achievement so impressive is that the audit examined one of the most difficult periods in the University's history. In early March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused Austin Peay to pivot to remote learning.

In the News: Austin Peay alum promoted to lead Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Austin Peay State University physics alumnus Billy Teets ('04) has been promoted to director of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory.

See President Whiteside's latest Facebook, Instagram livestream

Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivered a live message on Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 13. You can see her message here.

Austin Peay alum shows off her speed yodeling skills this Friday on TBS’s ‘Go-Big Show’

Austin Peay alum shows off her speed yodeling skills this Thursday on TBS’s ‘Go-Big Show’

Cassidy Rose Graves, who graduated from Austin Peay in 2017 with a degree in communication, first learned how to yodel after hearing a woman at a local restaurant. She went home to perfect the skill and now creates yodeling-themed TikTok videos that range from displaying ultra-fast yodeling, cover songs, tutorials and more.

APSU named "bright spot" in state for Black and Latino student inclusion

Austin Peay was one of only two Tennessee universities to receive an "A" by the Education Trust of Tennessee for Black Student Access and an "A" for the Latino Student Access.

APSU's Phi Kappa Phi chapter earns second Circle of Excellence Gold honor

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently recognized the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at Austin Peay State University as a 2020-2021 Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter. APSU's chapter also won the award in 2018-2019.

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