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APSU receives Best Overall Organization Award for outstanding environmental stewardship

The University received the award in the large organization category by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program.

Miss Austin Peay 2021 receives highest honor for young Americans

Noelle Thompson, Miss Austin Peay 2021, will receive a Congressional Award Gold Medal on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Austin Peay State University's Morgan Student University Center Ballroom for spending more than 1,800 hours serving the community through the Break Through 4 a Buddy program.

Austin Peay, Fort Campbell partner in northern long-eared bat, white-nose syndrome study

Austin Peay State University's Department of Biology is partnering with Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to survey the base for endangered bat species. In the partnership, Fort Campbell provides funding for Dr. Catherine Haase, an assistant biology professor, three of her graduate students and their equipment.

See President Whiteside's Sept. 23 Facebook, Instagram livestream

Every Wednesday, Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivers a live message on Facebook and Instagram. You can see her latest livestream (from Sept. 23) here.

APSU graduate programs set record enrollment for Fall 2020

Graduate enrollment grew an astounding 12% this fall, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic caused universities around the country to struggle with attracting students.

Campus Life: Dannelle Whiteside's life in education

APSU's interim president grew up in academia, running around the Tennessee State University campus where her father served as a music professor and as dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

Impromptu NYC visit, thank you note lead to photo collection gift to Austin Peay

An impromptu New York City visit and a heartfelt thank you note helped to spark a recent donation of 16 Frank Paulin photographs to Austin Peay's University Art Collection from the renowned Bruce Silverstein Gallery.

APSU Department of Music and CECA unveil new small recital hall

Room 147 in the Music/Mass Communication Building was recently transformed into a 60-seat recital hall, featuring new curtains, new lighting and a brand new sound system.

Austin Peay's esports team expanding quickly after first year on campus

APSU's Ranked-Up Esports had more than 100 members attending team meetings in its first year and competing in local and area esports tournaments. Still in its infancy, the team is quickly ramping up in hopes of competing against established esports teams in the region.

Austin Peay This Week: Ranked-Up Esports looking to add team members

You can join Austin Peay's esports club, Ranked-Up Esports, by trying out for its teams at one (or more) dates this week. The team is looking to expand not only its membership but also its competition against other schools.

During board meeting, APSU reveals it awarded record number of degrees last year

The University awarded 3,200 degrees during the 2019-20 academic year, which represents a 69% increase over the 2015-16 academic year.

COVID-19 Weekly Update: Sept. 18

This week's updates: The Govs Give Back Fund, hotspot loans for students; masks are still required on campus; and we've changed some of the tents on campus.

Don’t miss President Whiteside’s live message on Facebook, Instagram

See President Whiteside’s Sept. 16 Facebook, Instagram livestream

Every Wednesday, Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivers a live message on Facebook and Instagram. Her last livestream was at 1 p.m. Sept. 16. You can see it here.

APSU art professor presents at national animation conference

Scott Raymond, a former DreamWorks animator who worked on films such as "Trolls" and "Kung Fu Panda 3," participated in panel discussions for SIGGRAPH 2020, one of the animation industry's major annual events.

Austin Peay art alum Khari Turner catches eye of Hulu, Zendaya and The Roots

Austin Peay State University art alum Khari Turner has had a summer he won't soon forget.

Austin Peay This Week: Board of Trustees to meet Thursday, Friday

On Sept. 17-18, the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will host its fall meetings. Also, this week is your last chance to see two art exhibits.

Austin Peay alum Khari Turner featured in Hulu's Work Art Fest

An Austin Peay State University art graduate will be one of 10 Black artists featured during Hulu's Woke Art Fest today (Sept. 14, 2020) on the streaming giant's social media platforms.

COVID-19 Weekly Update: Sept. 11

This week's updates: Be considerate while eating in buildings; scan QR codes when entering buildings; and some tents will be removed.

Students, employees show solidarity during 'Unity Step' on campus

Austin Peay State University students participated on Thursday, Sept. 10, in "The Unity Step" - a solidarity walk on campus trails to show they were united in navigating social unrest affecting the country.

A Look Back: Tragedy brings campus and nation together

An article in the spring 2002 issue of Austin Peay: The Publication for Alumni and Friends of Austin Peay State University showed how campus reacted in "shock, fear and tears" to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Two Austin Peay art professors featured in Cheekwood pandemic exhibit '@home'

You have until Sept. 20 to see the work of two Austin Peay State University professors in a pandemic-themed exhibit at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville.

APSU community to address racial and social challenges with "A Place at Our Table" initiative

The initiative's group discussions will delve into the conscious and unconscious biases that affect how people may perceive the world, interact with others and envision the future.

Austin Peay adds second corpse flower plant, could bloom in 2-3 years

Austin Peay State University's greenhouse has been the host to a special guest for two years and now that guest has a friend. Dr. Carol Baskauf, plant ecologist and biology professor, is now the proud owner of two titan arum plants, known by their apt nickname, "corpse flower."

APSU, Vol State and Robertson County Schools partner on innovative three-year residency and degree program

The Grow Your Own Rural Teachers Residency Program is providing recent high school graduates in Robertson County with an accelerated, free path to become full-time Robertson County school teachers.

President Whiteside’s live message on Facebook, Instagram at 12:30 p.m. today

See President Whiteside’s Sept. 9 Facebook, Instagram livestream

Every Wednesday, Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivers a live message on Facebook and Instagram. You can see her latest livestream from Sept. 9 here.

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