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EmMarie Tisdale, a teacher resident with Robertson County Schools, signs her teaching contract surrounded by her family, July 21, at Austin Peay State University. | Photos by Sean McCully

APSU hosts annual Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing events

8/1/2025

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Promotional graphic for the Peayple's Concert featuring Waka Flocka Flame and Boosie Badazz

Waka Flocka Flame, Boosie Badazz to headline APSU's second annual Peayple's Concert

8/1/2025

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Students celebrate their graduation during a commencement ceremony hosted Friday, May 9 in the Dunn Center. | Photo by Michelle Turner

Austin Peay State University to host Summer 2025 commencement ceremony on Aug. 8

8/1/2025

Students at Austin Peay State University’s CSA Summer Arts Camp perform a choreographed dance on stage in the Trahern Theatre. | Photo by Khatir Stewart

CSA Summer Arts Camp at Austin Peay inspires youth through creativity

7/31/2025

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Dr. Daniel Frederick, a professor in APSU’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, operates a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) at Riverview Cemetery to assist with health and human performance major Patrick Richardson’s research project on cemetery waste.

APSU professor assisting Tennessee law enforcement in cold cases

7/29/2025

2025 College of STEM department of earth and environmental sciences topnews Faculty

Gerald Harrison departs Austin Peay, accepts AD position at Marshall

7/28/2025

APSU’s Summer Internship Program is connecting students with local employers for a lasting community impact. From left: senior Azizbek Abdukayumov; Lashae Whitley, CEO of We Notarize Nationwide Notary Services; and junior Andrew Schramkowski. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's paid Summer Internship Program yields early wins for students, employers

7/28/2025

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Dr. Karen Meisch, Dean of the College of STEM, at the 2025 Innovation Experience on Austin Peay State University’s campus. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU's Meisch named to Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB board of directors

7/25/2025

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Students celebrate their graduation from APSU during a commencement ceremony hosted May 9, 2025. The university raised over $15.6 million during the 2025 fiscal year to support a variety of student success initiatives.

APSU raises over $15.6M during 2025 fiscal year

7/24/2025

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Austin Peay State University's Department of Leadership has received three prestigious national awards at the Association of Leadership Educators conference, including recognition for its Master of Science program and groundbreaking research on graduate admissions.

Leaders among leaders: APSU's Department of Leadership earns three top honors at national conference

7/23/2025

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Jim and Dottie Mann, longtime APSU community members who recently celebrated their 80th birthdays. | Contributed photo

Jim and Dottie Mann designate honorary gift to support APSU arts students

7/22/2025

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Shaylan Barber, left, and Dr. Jennifer Thompson at the 2025 ASRT Conference in Reno, Nevada. | Contributed photo

Shaylan Barber represents APSU at national rad tech conference

7/22/2025

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A student clinician from APSU’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology program mentors a young learner during a summer camp promoting speech, language, and literacy skills. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU speech pathologists sound off on language milestones for the new school year

7/21/2025

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

The New Gallery at APSU welcomes Soulaf Abas as first artist-in-residency

7/17/2025

Community School of the Arts topnews College of Arts and Letters 2025 Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

Montgomery Central High School senior Abigail Hopkins completes a lab exercise while participating in one of APSU’s 2025 Nursing Summer Camps. | Photo by Robyn White

When care comes full circle: APSU inspires next generation of nurses at 2025 summer camp

7/16/2025

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Dr. Asit Bandyopadhayay is an assistant professor of business analytics at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

Transforming business forecasting with AI: APSU professor shares practical solutions

7/16/2025

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Austin Peay State University students visit the International African American Museum to learn about Black history in America. | Photo contributed by Eboné Amos

Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina

7/15/2025

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Dr. Phillip Mongan, the chair of APSU’s Department of Social Work. | Photo by Seth Riker

Infantry to inspiration: Army veteran Dr. Phillip Mongan named chair of APSU Department of Social Work

7/15/2025

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Coding Instructor Amanda McNair (right) helps Aria Smith (left), a student at one of Austin Peay State University’s Summer Coding Camps, design a custom Roblox game. | Photo by Ethan Steinquest

Igniting a passion for tech: Austin Peay's Summer Coding Camps inspire young learners

7/7/2025

2025 topnews College of STEM department of computer science and information technology

The Department of Chemistry at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and prepares students for a wide variety of career options.

APSU's Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos Memorial Endowment to support nontraditional chemistry majors

7/7/2025

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Austin Peay State University students and faculty tour the Canyon de Chelly National Monument in the Navajo Nation. The study away program was supported by funding from the Office of Institutional Culture, and a Student Academic Success Initiative (SASI) grant paid for a Canyon de Chelly Jeep Tour. | Contributed photo

APSU students experience Native American culture through New Mexico study away program

7/3/2025

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Austin Peay State University alumna Christina Reyes and her novel, “Heartbeat.” | Photos contributed by Christina Reyes

APSU alumna overcomes adversity to share her story in new book

7/3/2025

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A generous gift from Austin Peay State University alumna Tracy Barbour (’05) and her husband Ronald Barbour has established the Rev. Clifford and Mrs. Ollie Mae Griffith Memorial Endowment to benefit students in the university’s Honors Program.

APSU alumna Tracy Barbour establishes Rev. Clifford and Mrs. Ollie Mae Griffith Memorial Endowment to benefit honors students

7/2/2025

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A map identifying lead vs non-lead cities in the final sample of a study coauthored by Dr. Hamid Noghanibehambari, an assistant professor at APSU.

APSU professor coauthors groundbreaking study on childhood lead exposure's long-term effects

7/1/2025

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Maggie Lehtola shakes hands with Dr. William “Buzz” Hoon, dean of APSU’s College of Arts and Letters, during her May 2025 graduation. | Photo by Sean McCully

Rewriting the script: APSU graduate's path to London's stage

7/1/2025

College of Arts and Letters spotlight 2025 department of theatre and dance topnews