Austin Peay State University's Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will present "Songs, Stories, & Sundaes" -- a free public event featuring musical performances, ice cream sundaes, and stories about working in music therapy -- at 2 p.m. on Sept. 13.

The College of Business has presented its 2026 A.J. Taylor Awards to Dr. Al Tilooby for excellence in teaching and Dr. Matthew Farrell for excellence in research, recognizing outstanding classroom innovation and scholarly work.

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will host its quarterly meetings on Friday, Sept. 11, at the O'Malley Family Welcome Center, beginning with committee sessions at 8:45 a.m. followed by a full board meeting.

CMCCHF has awarded $106,481 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation, funding sexual assault prevention efforts, nursing camps for middle and high school students, and health literacy initiatives in rural communities.

Austin Peay State University’s Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant for an exhibition on the Mann Wall of Legacy, located on the second floor of the Art + Design Building.

Four Austin Peay State University students spent a week at the Southeastern School of Banking this summer through the College of Business' Banking on Govs program, an all-expenses-paid partnership with F&M Bank and the Tennessee Bankers Association now in its third year.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is presenting Boston-based multimedia artist Rebecca Morrison's digital work through Oct. 2 to open the 2026-27 season of its gallery for new media art.

Austin Peay's Science on Tap kicks off its fall season on Sept. 1 at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. Dr. Amanda Stadermann will present "Moon Joy," exploring lunar exploration, NASA's Artemis program, and what moon rocks reveal about Earth's history.

During the university's fourth annual Peayple in the Community day of service, volunteers packaged 40,000 meals, built 200 water filters, and supported nonprofits across Clarksville and the surrounding area.

Austin Peay State University has launched a new Honors College, bringing the institution's high-impact learning programs together to strengthen recruitment, support, preparation, and celebration of high-achieving students.

Discover elite strength, recovery, and mental performance strategies at Austin Peay State University's inaugural Health and Performance Summit on Saturday, Oct. 17. Learn from professional sports, Olympic and military experts. Early-bird registration is extended through Sept. 8. Register today!

Austin Peay State University is inviting community nonprofits, schools, and organizations to register for its 81st Annual Homecoming Parade, which begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, on College Street.

The Felix G. Woodward Library has received a $99,999 grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services to preserve, digitize, and expand access to thousands of historically significant items connected to Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee, and Fort Campbell.

National college basketball outlet Mid-Major Madness recently spotlighted Austin Peay State University men's basketball head coach Corey Gipson and the deeper meaning behind his signature sideline military uniform.

Montgomery County Juvenile Court and Austin Peay State University have launched a scholarship initiative for graduates of the 20/10 Mentorship Program, with 26 initial donors pledging more than $110,000 to fund four endowed scholarships for justice-involved youth pursuing higher education.

The Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will display Spark: Faculty Triennial Exhibition 2026 from Aug. 25 through Oct. 2 in The New Gallery, featuring work from 27 faculty artists alongside a series of gallery talks and a documentary screening.

Austin Peay State University honored exceptional faculty members during its annual awards ceremony on Aug. 10 in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, presenting the Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching to five professors along with distinctions for scholarship, community service, and professional excellence.

Austin Peay State University has earned a THEC Veteran Initiatives Grant to enhance academic, mental health and well-being resources for military-affiliated students. Discover how Tennessee's leading military-serving institution continues expanding tailored support for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families statewide.

The College of Arts & Letters will host the free Govs Creative Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Clarksville Downtown Commons, featuring performances from The Governors Own Marching Band, Red River Breeze, Music for Mercy, and more.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Chemistry hosted its first research-focused camp for middle and high school students from July 27-31, giving eighth through 12th graders hands-on experience extracting natural compounds and exploring their potential medicinal properties in a university lab.

The Office of Community Engagement and Sustainability hosted the annual Govs Week of Service this summer, giving students, faculty, and staff opportunities to volunteer with several Clarksville nonprofits.

The Eriksson College of Education has welcomed 23 incoming teacher residents from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System at its 2026 Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing day, marking the start of a three-year, tuition-free, paid pathway into the teaching profession.

Austin Peay State University students and a staff member traveled to Puerto Rico this summer through the Alternative Break Trip program, assisting the nonprofit Centro Esperanza with hurricane relief efforts, grounds restoration, and groundwork for a revitalized outdoor learning facility.

Austin Peay State University raised more than $23 million during the 2026 fiscal year -- its second-highest fundraising total in 99 years and a 47% year-over-year increase -- through 7,240 gifts from 2,861 donors as the university approaches its centennial.

The Full Spectrum Learning program is launching two Mobile Sensory Carts this fall, bringing noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools, and other sensory supports to classrooms and events across campus for students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and anyone needing extra sensory support.