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APSU student shines at Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism

10/21/2025

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The Richard E. and Bristol S. Gannaway Memorial Endowment will benefit APSU students living in Montgomery County who are active on campus and within the community. | Photo by Benny Little

New memorial endowment benefiting APSU students honors lifelong Clarksville educators

10/21/2025

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, APSU professor of biology, was recently named a Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine for his leadership of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's Dwayne Estes named Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine

10/20/2025

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Student-athletes involved with Austin Peay State University’s tennis programs will benefit from the recently established Richard G. Fraser Tennis Scholarship.

Richard G. Fraser estate gift funds APSU tennis scholarships

10/17/2025

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Distinguished Military Graduates from Austin Peay State University’s ROTC program, which has been awarded the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Award eight times. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's ROTC program sees record number of Distinguished Military Graduates

10/16/2025

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Students perform during Austin Peay State University’s Choir Fest on March 21, 2024 in the Mabry Concert Hall. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU's Choir Fest to return for free performance Oct. 29

10/15/2025

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The cast of “A Brief* History* of Manmade* Spacefaring* Objects* (*Mostly)” rehearses for “APSU’s New Musicals Project,” which also featured “Slotherhouse: The Musical.” | Photo by Sean McCully

Reaching for the stars: APSU alumnus JJ Gibson debuts original musical on campus stage

10/15/2025

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Military-affiliated students work in one of the Kimbrough Building’s classroom spaces at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU to cover Military Tuition Assistance for students if government shutdown continues

10/14/2025

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Marimba soloists Andy Harnsberger and Dr. Caitlin Jones perform as The Harnsberger/Jones Duo. | Contributed photo

The Harnsberger/Jones Duo to perform free concert at APSU Oct. 27

10/13/2025

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Twenty-six species grown on Austin Peay’s campus are available during this year’s Fall Native Tree Sale, and the proceeds will benefit the university’s Outdoor Education Center. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Fall Native Tree Sale returns to benefit local ecosystems

10/9/2025

Rebecca Makkai during a reading at Austin Peay State University hosted Sept. 18, in the Mabry Concert Hall. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

APSU hosting free writer's retreat with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai

10/8/2025

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Dr. LeAnn Wills’ ongoing research with rural school counselors emphasizes the unique and unmet needs of their communities. | Photo by Seth Riker

Beyond city limits: APSU professor sheds light on rural school counselors' role in community mental health

10/8/2025

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Joe Maynard, a longtime supporter of Austin Peay State University, with APSU President Mike Licari. | Photo by Sean McCully

JoAnn and Frank Hindsley Endowment for APSU military students created by Joe and the late Cathi Maynard

10/7/2025

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Senior biology major Gracey Suggs attends APSU’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony in her capacity as the university’s student trustee. | Photo by Sean McCully

Suggs brings student voice to Austin Peay Board of Trustees

10/6/2025

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Stacey Holloway, a national mixed media artist who currently serves as the associate professor of sculpture at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. | Contributed photo

APSU to exhibit Stacy Holloway's 'Through Thick and Thin' Oct. 20 - Dec. 5

10/6/2025

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Austin Peay State University is Tennessee’s leading higher education provider for military-affiliated students, who represent approximately 32% of the student body. Its new degree equivalency aims to strengthen its support for hiring veteran employees. | Photo by Robyn White

Austin Peay announces Tennessee's first military-to-degree equivalency for staff positions

10/6/2025

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Rachel Bush, a graphic design professor at Austin Peay State University and one of the cofounders of Say Yes to Recess, with her family. | Contributed photo

Say Yes to Recess: APSU community sparks national movement after state legislature extends recess time

10/3/2025

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Dr. Vladimir Trapara, senior research fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade, Serbia and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at APSU.

APSU to host Serbian researcher as university's second Fulbright Visiting Scholar

10/2/2025

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Art21 will screen a selection of films from its “Artists and the Unknown” series at APSU this month, followed by a panel discussion. | Contributed photo

APSU to host prerelease screening with acclaimed film studio Art21

10/1/2025

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Austin Peay State University’s expanding research portfolio represents multiple disciplines and supports projects with an impact across Tennessee and beyond.

Austin Peay State University achieves record-high $14M in grant funding for FY25

10/1/2025

APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 24

9/30/2025

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Dr. Matthew Anderson, at left, and Dr. Ravi Manimaran attend the Innovation Experience, an annual showcase for students in the College of STEM. Mechatronics students have presented several projects during the event. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU's mechatronics concentration attains full ABET accreditation

9/30/2025

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Community members participate in the 2024 Domino’s Run for Govs 5K and Valerie Hunter Kelly Run/Walk for the Govs 1K. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU to host Domino's Run for Govs 5K on Oct. 11 as title sponsor commits to 3-year partnership

9/29/2025

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Dr. Temple Grandin, a prominent advocate for autism and the humane treatment of livestock, will host a book signing and forum discussion at APSU on Oct. 30 as a guest of the College of STEM. | Contributed photo

Dr. Temple Grandin to visit Austin Peay State University for book signing, lecture on Oct. 30

9/29/2025

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Claudia Alonzo, the director of Community Care and Standards for APSU’s Division of Student Affairs. | Photo by Michael Dann

APSU's Claudia Alonzo recognized by Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network for mental health advocacy

9/26/2025

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