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Wade Hadley Rudolph’s loved ones visit the Wade Hadley Rudolph Nursing Debriefing Room after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for APSU’s Health Professions Building. | Photo by Sean McCully

Wade Hadley Rudolph Pre-Medicine Endowment to support APSU students preparing for medical school

1/29/2026

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Patrick J. and Dorothy W. Miner. | Contributed photo

Patrick and Dorothy Miner Business Endowment established to benefit APSU students

1/21/2026

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The drone show at Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s 2024 New Year’s Eve Party pays tribute to Clarksville’s establishment in 1784. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay and the College of STEM to sponsor drone show at NYE Party

12/18/2025

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According to Dr. Debra Rose Wilson with the APSU School of Nursing, spending time with pets is associated with holistic benefits, including reduced stress hormones, improved cardiovascular regulation, and enhanced immune function.

Four-legged companions offer more than holiday cheer, APSU nursing researcher says

12/18/2025

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Virginia Rosenbalm Gray (‘62), an Austin Peay State University alumna who worked for more than three decades as a teacher, supervisor, and principal in Dickson County Schools.

Craig and Ginny Gray Davis ('87) establish Virginia Rosenbalm Gray Future Educator Endowment at APSU

12/17/2025

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Leadership Exchange program participants tour the APSU Food Pantry. From left: Joyce Brittain with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville, Doretha Minor with Manna Café Ministries, Karissa Poe Jaggers with Blue Star Families Tennessee Chapter, and Dannelle Whiteside, APSU’s vice president for Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy. | Photo by Robyn White

APSU's Leadership Exchange connects local nonprofits with volunteer resources

12/16/2025

APSU graduates from throughout 2025 have raised a record-breaking amount through the Graduating Class Gift Campaign, which originally launched in 2018. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Class of 2025 raises record-breaking $13,000 through Graduating Class Gift Campaign

12/15/2025

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Alli Johnson, an Austin Peay State University education major, leads an activity during the Eriksson College of Education’s Aspiring Teachers Day, Oct. 2. | Photo by Robyn White

Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education hosts inaugural Aspiring Teachers Day

12/15/2025

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From left: Angela Stone, Austin Peay State University’s edTPA coordinator; Chanel Hunter, a graduating art education major; and Judith Castleberry, a master clinician with the Eriksson College of Education. Hunter was among three recipients of the edTPA Scholar Award during the CoE Undergraduate Awards Ceremony hosted Dec 9. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

Austin Peay State University's teacher candidates achieve record-high edTPA scores

12/12/2025

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Austin Peay State University is working to protect the birds on its campus, like this cardinal, from fatal collisions with windows through a conservation effort that has grown to include Middle College students. | Photo by Taylor Slifko

The bird detectives: APSU Middle College students turn curiosity into impact

12/11/2025

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APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute leads a tour group through Baker Prairie Natural Area. | Photo by Taylor Slifko

Estate gift benefits APSU SGI, creates Joe Bryan Robertson Conservation Endowed Fund of Excellence

12/10/2025

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Students from APSU Opera Theatre perform “American Opera Adventures,” which features a selection of notable American opera compositions. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

12/9/2025

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Four cohorts have graduated from the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency, an innovative apprenticeship program for educators pioneered at Austin Peay State University. The Eriksson College of Education was awarded a $1.025 million grant to help fund the program, which allows students to complete a teaching degree at no cost. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU's Eriksson College of Education receives $1.025M Grow Your Own grant

12/8/2025

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APSU leadership and the Millan Foundation at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new campus food pantry, which will allow the university to serve approximately 35% more students who are facing food insecurity. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU board approves Millan Foundation Impact Center naming for expanded food pantry

12/5/2025

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Students celebrate their graduation during a commencement ceremony hosted Friday, Aug. 8 in the Dunn Center. | Photo by Alex Allard

Austin Peay State University to host Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12

12/5/2025

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Austin Peay State University's GOVing Tuesday 2025 surpasses goals, fully funds all projects

12/4/2025

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Rhianna Loy, a junior English major, discusses responsible AI usage during Austin Peay State University’s 2025 AI Symposium on Friday, Oct. 31. The event featured 16 sessions and a keynote address from UT CIS’s Danny Norman. | Photo by Sean McCully

Students take center stage at Austin Peay's 2025 AI Symposium

12/4/2025

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The David Philip Roe Athletics Academic Center at Austin Peay State University provides a dedicated study space for student-athletes within the Dunn Center. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs

Austin Peay receives $100K NCAA grant to fund student-athlete success initiative

12/3/2025

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Dr. Laura Barnett (right) delivers a keynote at the Advocates for Autism Fall Forum at Austin Peay State University on Nov. 6. Barnett, an assistant professor, was named the inaugural associate dean of recruitment and partnerships in the Eriksson College of Education earlier this semester.

Austin Peay's Eriksson College of Education appoints Barnett as associate dean

12/2/2025

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A stock image of someone working on their holiday shopping.

How to use AI to shop smarter this holiday season

11/25/2025

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Shepsu Aakhu, an award-winning playwright and founding member of the Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT). | Contributed photo

APSU to host free workshop with acclaimed playwright Shepsu Aakhu on Dec. 2

11/25/2025

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Strength, discipline, and purpose: APSU's Ben Grandchamp finds his lane

11/25/2025

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The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees hosts its quarterly meetings in the O’Malley Family Welcome Center. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs

APSU Board of Trustees to meet Dec. 5

11/24/2025

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This year’s GOVing Tuesday campaign features distinct projects spanning every college and unit at APSU, each designed to strengthen student success.

Austin Peay State University launches GOVing Tuesday 2025 to support campus-wide initiatives

11/24/2025

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McKenna Asher, a student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, performs with Drum Corps International (DCI), an opportunity she gained through a CECA Transformative Student Experience Grant. | Contributed photo

APSU students pursue creative arts through CECA Transformative Student Experience Grants

11/21/2025

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