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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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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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The GOVing Tuesday 2025 promo graphic.

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

12/4/2025

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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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Gwendel Carlton Conner, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime supporter of APSU athletics.

Gwendel Carlton Conner Memorial Football Scholarship to benefit APSU student-athletes

11/13/2025

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Senior Airman Gage Dean Chester served as a health services management Technician with the 23rd Healthcare Operations Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

APSU professor emeritus establishes agriculture scholarship honoring late grandson's military service

11/4/2025

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From left: Retired Maj. Gen. Walt Lord, APSU’s vice president for Military and Veterans Affairs; Larry Goolsby (‘97); and Barbara Goolsby. | Contributed photo

Goolsby family establishes endowments supporting APSU athletics, military spouses

11/3/2025

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BMW of Nashville’s second year of partnership with APSU demonstrates a growing commitment to veteran education and community engagement.

BMW of Nashville deepens investment in APSU military community through expanded Veterans Week partnership

11/3/2025

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Community members participate in the 2025 Domino’s Run for Govs 5K. A title sponsor partnership with Domino’s | Team Murgas drove the most successful race in event history, delivering scholarship and community wellness. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

Record-breaking Domino's Run for Govs 5K raises over $15,000 for APSU scholarships

10/29/2025

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Mary Lena Brunson-Chapman and Alfred T. Chapman.

Brunson-Chapman Family Memorial Scholarship to support elementary education students at APSU

10/28/2025

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Four distinguished military veterans will be inducted into the APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame Class of 2025 during a celebration dinner scheduled for Nov. 7.

APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025

10/22/2025

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

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The late Hendricks Fox, a former APSU football player and longtime philanthropist, with his wife Michele. | Contributed photo

Hendricks Fox Estate funds major football scholarship at APSU

8/27/2025

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Angie McCoin and the late James T. McCoin II, an APSU alum and lawyer who advocated for youth and community-focused clients. | Contributed photo

James T. McCoin II Memorial Scholarship Endowment established for APSU's future law students

8/19/2025

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Dr. Solie Fott chaired APSU’s Department of Music for 20 years and was a driving force in establishing the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.

Scholarship honoring Dr. Solie Fott established to benefit APSU music students

8/14/2025

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