Home » News » Newsroom

APSU Newsroom

William Keener, an APSU student triple majoring in physics, computer science, and mathematics, at the Center for Astrophysics. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay student researches solar wind mysteries at Harvard

9/25/2025

2025 spotlight department of mathematics and statistics topnews department of physics engineering and astronomy department of computer science and information technology College of STEM

From left: Dr. Debra Rose-Wilson, professor of nursing; Dr. Debbie Ellison, professor of nursing; and Devona Stone, clinical assistant professor of nursing. The three recently published an article in the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing examining clinical implications of pediatric obesity. | Photo by Seth Riker

'Education is not enough': APSU nursing researchers call for holistic solutions to rising childhood obesity

9/25/2025

School of Nursing College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025 topnews Faculty

APSU alumnus Dr. Joe Greer (‘70) speaks at the 2023 Candlelight Ball at the Omni Nashville Hotel. He and his wife Estella were honored with the Wendell H. Gilbert Award during the event. | Photo by Sean McCully

Estella Mayhue-Greer creates Dr. Joe Greer Scholarship Endowment for APSU students

9/25/2025

topnews Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy 2025

The Department of Theatre & Dance rehearses “A *Brief *History of *Spacefaring *Objects (*Mostly).” APSU alum J.J. Gibson wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the production and will feature as a guest artist. | Contributed photo

'Austin Peay State University's New Musicals Project' to premiere two productions Oct. 2-5

9/24/2025

department of theatre and dance Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts topnews CECA 2025

Dr. Mike Phillips, a professor of finance at Austin Peay State University.

A risk rewarded: recounting 35 years with APSU's Dr. Mike Phillips

9/24/2025

2025 Faculty College of Business topnews

Govs Gaming receives a trophy after defeating Middle Tennessee State University in a Tekken 8 competition at CDE Lightband’s F2CON. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay marks esports debut with tiebreaker win over MTSU

9/23/2025

APSU Symphony Orchestra to present 'Frankenstein' with live orchestral score

9/23/2025

Department of Music topnews College of Arts and Letters 2025

Raiders Rise to the Challenge at Austin Peay

9/20/2025

rotc topnews military science and leadership College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025

Dr. Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet professor at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music.

APSU to host Clarinet Day featuring Dr. Jeremy Reynolds on Sept. 28

9/19/2025

College of Arts and Letters 2025 topnews Department of Music CECA Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

Soulaf Abas, an award-winning painter and printmaker from Damascus, Syria. | Contributed photo

APSU welcomes back award-winning artist Soulaf Abas for free public events

9/18/2025

2025 Department of Art and Design College of Arts and Letters topnews

Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, works with students in the lab. Vaughn is the first woman in APSU history to have two simultaneously running NSF grants. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

National Science Foundation grant aims to streamline APSU's engineering pathways

9/17/2025

College of STEM department of engineering technology 2025 department of physics engineering and astronomy topnews

The APSU community celebrates the opening of the new Health Professions Building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted Thursday, Sept. 11. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU celebrates new Health Professions Building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

9/17/2025

Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy College of STEM 2025 topnews College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

A photo illustration of a military helicopter flying between Iran and North Korea.

APSU to host national security expert for talks on North Korea and Iran

9/17/2025

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences topnews INSMS 2025

Ross Rodriguez, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, presents research on biodegradable composite development that he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. | Contributed photo

APSU student develops eco-friendly plastics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

9/16/2025

2025 topnews College of STEM department of physics engineering and astronomy

Dr. Dwayne Estes, APSU professor and executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI), speaks during an event commemorating the partnership between SGI and Google. | Photo by Sean McCully

Google awards $100K to APSU's Southeastern Grasslands Institute

9/15/2025

2025 Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy topnews Southeastern Grasslands Institute College of STEM

An aerial view of Maury Regional Medical Center. | Contributed photo

Maury Regional Health establishes endowments to support APSU's healthcare programs

9/11/2025

2025 topnews College of Behavioral and Health Sciences School of Nursing College of STEM department of allied health sciences

Dr. Mary Akinyemi, an associate professor in the APSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, works with students during the university’s first Data Science Summer Camp, which recently received grant funding for next summer.

Trio of APSU math projects earn Maynard Grants

9/10/2025

department of mathematics and statistics topnews College of STEM 2025

The APSU Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy’s newest team members, from left: Susannah Shumate, Chris Oberholster, and Shelly Iosefo.

APSU's Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy welcomes new team members

9/10/2025

Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy college of education topnews eriksson college of education Southeastern Grasslands Institute College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025

Tom and Tony Bancroft.

Animators behind 'The Lion King,' 'Mulan,' and more to visit APSU on Sept. 11

9/9/2025

topnews Department of Art and Design CECA Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts 2025 College of Arts and Letters

The APSU community celebrates the university’s record-high enrollment on Monday, Sept. 8, in front of the Browning Building. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University achieves record-high enrollment, defying national trends

9/8/2025

Community members pay a visit to Athena, one of Austin Peay State University’s corpse flowers, during her bloom over the Fourth of July weekend. | Photo by Sean McCully

In our arum era: Austin Peay's corpse flowers reunite after historic bloom cycle

9/5/2025

2025 topnews College of STEM department of biology

Dr. Stefan Woltmann, APSU professor of biology and director of the Center of Excellence for Field Biology, is an expert on bird migration and life cycles.

APSU's Dr. Stefan Woltmann to talk bird migration during Customs House Lecture Series

9/4/2025

College of STEM 2025 Faculty department of biology topnews Center of Excellence for Field Biology

Austin Peay State University's inaugural Summer Internship Program transformed students' career paths and community bonds in Clarksville-Montgomery County. This 10-week paid program, a partnership with the APSU Career Success Center and Workforce Essentials, provided hands-on experience, professional development, and job opportunities with local businesses like Trane Technologies and CDE Lightband.

Austin Peay's summer internship program forges career paths, community bonds

9/4/2025

student affairs 2025 topnews Summer Internship Program

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau’s board of directors. The agency has established an agriculture endowment to benefit APSU students. | Contributed photo

Montgomery County Farm Bureau creates endowment for APSU agriculture students

9/4/2025

topnews department of agriculture College of STEM Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy 2025

The Gov celebrates during APSU’s 79th Annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU invites community organizations to join 80th Annual Homecoming Parade

9/3/2025

student affairs 2025 topnews