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Govs Week of Service connects APSU volunteers with nonprofits

Students, faculty, and staff spent the week volunteering at local nonprofits including Loaves and Fishes, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, Yaipak, and the Ajax Turner 50+ Center.

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Austin Peay students earn nationally competitive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad this summer, fall

Five Austin Peay State University (APSU) students have earned a combined $16,000 in funding from the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to pursue study abroad opportunities through Fall 2025.

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Joan Dewald, Jennette Volpe create agriculture endowment for APSU students  

Joan Dewald and Jennette Volpe have created the Volpe/Dewald Agriculture Fund of Excellence Endowment to support APSU's agriculture program with resources and training for students.

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From trauma survivor to child advocate: Austin Peay social work graduate builds paths to healing
From trauma survivor to child advocate: Austin Peay social work graduate builds paths to healing

Austin Peay State University social work graduate Aarionna Williams turns childhood trauma into a mission: mentoring peers, interning with Minds Matter, and advocating systemic reform. Her journey from instability to leadership shows how therapeutic play and determined scholarship can rebuild futures and communities.

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Redefining strength: APSU psychologist weighs in on masculinity and mental health

Dr. Daniel McKelvey explains how redefining masculinity and embracing emotional flexibility can improve men's mental health and challenge harmful stereotypes.

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Inspiring the next generation: APSU's Robotics Camp captivates local students

Austin Peay State University's inaugural Robotics Camp introduced local middle and high school students to STEM fields through hands-on robot building and programming activities at the GIS Center.

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APSU doctoral students complete transformative study abroad experience in South Korea

During the university's first study abroad program designed for doctoral candidates, students from the Ed.D. program visited South Korea to observe innovative teaching methods and discover similarities between Korean and American higher education systems.

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APSU's 41st Annual Candlelight Ball raises record-breaking $266,642 for student scholarships

The elegant black-tie event brought together alumni, donors, and community members for a night of celebration and philanthropy at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

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Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees Announces 2025 Award Recipients

The board has named Coleman Tractor Company as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year, retired Master Sgt. Joel C. Pruitt as the Military Service Award recipient, and Lawson and Beth Mabry as Service Award honorees.

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First-generation siblings make history as part of APSU's inaugural MBA class

Dylan Cottrell and Kayla Downey are not only the first in their family to earn postgraduate degrees, they're among the first graduates from the MBA program launched at APSU in Fall 2024.

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APSU's Dr. Rich Mifsud delivers major international lecture on California-Ukraine military cooperation

Dr. Rich Mifsud, director of APSU's Institute for National Security and Military Studies, spoke on how the California-Ukraine State Partnership Program (SPP) launched in 1993 laid the foundation for Ukraine's long-term military resilience.

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In the News: APSU President Mike Licari to lead Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce's executive committee

A recent Clarksville Now article on the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce's 120th Annual Dinner and Gala recognized APSU President Dr. Mike Licari as the chamber's incoming president.

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Finding beauty in community: Building Red Bird Salon

Austin Peay State University alum Diane Ellmore's journey of growing her business, Red Bird Salon, over the past decade emphasizes genuine relationships and community connections. Along the way, she's been mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals.

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Austin Peay's MPH program receives $27K for childhood literacy initiative

Austin Peay State University's Master of Public Health program is on a mission to boost childhood literacy through the Community LIFT (Literacy Initiative for Fostering Thinkers) Project, which will bring family reading training programs and Little Free Libraries to Head Start Centers across the county.

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APSU approves naming of Turner Family Event Center, Health Professions Building spaces

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Jack and Margie Turner Family Event Center and multiple spaces within the new Health Professions Building to honor major donors and community partners.

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APSU grad Amaya Caudel interning at Los Alamos

Austin Peay State University physics graduate Amaya Caudel has earned a prestigious internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory while preparing to start her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University this fall.

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Ben and Beverly Kimbrough Scholarship for APSU business students becomes fully endowed 

Austin Peay State University has received a significant contribution from Ben Kimbrough Jr. and his wife Beverly Ford Kimbrough to fully endow a business scholarship first established in 2021.

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APSU PR and Marketing leads with 22 awards at TCPRA state conference

The organization awarded gold, silver, and bronze distinctions in various categories, which saw more than 400 entries for the contest period between March 2024 and March 2025.

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Austin Peay State University mourns longtime bookstore manager Ann R. Ross 

Ross was a longtime staff member who managed the APSU Bookstore for 30 years. Following her retirement in 2008, the Ann R. Boss Bookstore was named to honor her dedication and service to the university.

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APSU senior builds goat business while earning degree

Lucas Bales is balancing a successful goat farm that offers landscaping, dairy production, and community events with his studies in APSU's business management program.

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APSU's College of STEM receives engineering endowment from Hankook Tire

Hankook Tire, Austin Peay State University, APSU, College of STEM, engineering endowment, Dr. Karen Meisch, Department of Engineering Technology, Engineering Physics Program, Clarksville Tennessee, engineering research funding, STEM education

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APSU Board of Trustees to meet June 6

The board will meet in the O'Malley Family Welcome Center, with a series of committee meetings at 8:15 a.m. followed by the full board meeting at approximately 9:30 a.m.

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Austin Peay receives $1.9M grant to expand rural healthcare education
Austin Peay receives $1.9M grant to expand rural healthcare education

Austin Peay State University has secured a $1.94 million grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to launch RISE TN, expanding rural healthcare education and workforce development in Middle Tennessee through immersive programs, regional partnerships, and new learning opportunities for students and adults.

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APSU students drive business growth with Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Austin Peay State University business students have partnered with the TSBDC to provide comprehensive consulting services to local businesses while gaining real-world experience.

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APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2024-2025 Distinguished Alumni

Six accomplished alumni - Scotty Peek, Dr. Thomas Murphy, Jim Thweatt, Dr. Mike Gotcher, Dr. Rich Ripani, and Drew McCollum - have been recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to their fields.

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