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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

department of accounting finance and economics 2025 College of Business Faculty topnews

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

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

In a still from “The Prairie Preacher,” APSU’s Dr. Dwayne Estes stands with a eulogy for grasslands in hand, captured in black and white.

Austin Peay's SGI staff featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Prairie Preacher"

6/30/2025

2025 topnews Faculty Southeastern Grasslands Institute SGI College of STEM

Speeding Down the Champs-Elysees by Ralph Acosta, one of the works on display in APSU's digital art collection.

Austin Peay State University's art collection now available for global digital viewing

6/27/2025

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

The ASUN and UAC logos.

APSU to join United Athletic Conference next year as ASUN, WAC forge strategic alliance

6/26/2025

Athletics 2025 topnews

Austin Peay State University alumni Cecelia (‘71) and the late Mitchell (‘71) Johnson, who established the Johnson Family Letters Endowment. | Contributed photo

APSU alumni create Johnson Family Letters Endowment for history and English students

6/26/2025

College of Arts and Letters department of languages and literature Department of History and Philosophy 2025 topnews

In the News: Estes featured in New York Times series on environmental solutions

6/25/2025

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

A time-lapse of Austin Peay State University’s second corpse flower, Athena, as she prepares to bloom in the near future.

Austin Peay's second corpse flower, Athena, expected to bloom soon

6/25/2025

College of STEM 2025 topnews

Governor’s Golden Ale, an APSU-branded beer developed in partnership with Michael Waltrip Brewing Co., is a light beer designed to be enjoyed comfortably. | Photo by Sean McCully

NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip's APSU-branded beer now on sale across Tennessee

6/24/2025

Austin Peay State University’s Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Woman Administrator Niesha Campbell

In the News: Niesha Campbell selected to NCAA Pathway Program

6/23/2025

Athletics 2025 topnews

Kevin (‘87) and Linda Staton, Austin Peay State University alumni. Kevin has more than 30 years of experience in information technology, and Linda works as an associate professor of biology at Pellissippi State Community College.

APSU alumni create Kevin and Linda Staton CSIT Endowment to support students

6/23/2025

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

APSU student Valeria Mendez, one of the university’s previous Gilman Scholarship winners. | Photo by Sean McCully

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

6/18/2025

2025 study abroad topnews Study Abroad and International Exchange

Joan Dewald, Jennette Volpe, and Dr. Ernest Dewald.

Joan Dewald, Jennette Volpe create agriculture endowment for APSU students

6/17/2025

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

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

6/16/2025

spotlight Military and Veterans Affairs Division Social Work College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025 student affairs department of social work MVA student spotlights

Dr. Daniel McKelvey, an assistant professor in APSU’s Department of Psychological Science and Counseling. | Photo by Seth Riker

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

6/16/2025

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025 Faculty Department of Psychological Science and Counseling topnews

Dr. Mike Wilson, the director of APSU’s GIS Center, helps a student program a basic robot during the university’s inaugural Robotics Camp. | Photo by Colby Wilson

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

6/12/2025

GIS Center College of STEM department of engineering technology topnews 2025

APSU Ed.D. and psychology students, along with assistant professor Dr. Andrea Lee, dressed in traditional Korean clothing (known as a hanbok), outside Gyeongbokgung Palace during their study abroad trip to South Korea in May. | Contributed photo

APSU doctoral students complete transformative study abroad experience in South Korea

6/12/2025

2025 topnews college of education

The Gov, APSU President Mike Licari, and Kimberly Wiggins dance during the 41st Annual Candlelight Ball at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

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

6/12/2025

topnews 2025 Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

Austin Peay State University's campus.

Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees Announces 2025 Award Recipients

6/9/2025

topnews Board of Trustees 2025

APSU alumni Dylan Cottrell (left) and Kayla Downey (right), first-generation college students, proudly display their MBA diplomas at the university’s Spring 2025 commencement. | Photo by Robyn White

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

6/6/2025

topnews spotlight College of Business 2025

Dr. Rich Mifsud, the director of APSU’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies, delivers a dynamic lecture on California-Ukraine military cooperation at the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade. | Contributed photo

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

6/5/2025

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences Institute for National Security and Military Studies 2025 Faculty topnews

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

6/5/2025

Austin Peay State University alum Diane Ellmore owns Red Bird Salon in Clarksville, Tennessee. | Photo by Sean McCully

Finding beauty in community: Building Red Bird Salon

6/5/2025

2025 topnews College of Business

Austin Peay State University faculty and staff representatives receive a $5,000 Helper Grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to support the Community LIFT Project, an early childhood literacy initiative. | Contributed photo

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

6/4/2025

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences topnews eriksson college of education 2025

A rendering of the recently named Jack and Margie Turner Family Event Center, located at 416 College St., as it will appear with updated signage.

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

6/3/2025

Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy topnews Board of Trustees 2025