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Terry (‘77, ‘79) and Valen Cox. | Contributed photo

Terry ('77, '79) and Valen Cox establish scholarship endowment for military spouses at APSU

3/30/2026

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Govs Give, Austin Peay State University’s annual day of giving, has raised over $3 million since its inception to improve the university experience.

10 years of Govs Give: APSU's milestone campaign demonstrates decade of investment in student success

3/23/2026

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Govs Give, Austin Peay State University’s annual day of giving, has raised approximately $2.6 million since its inception to improve the student experience.

Austin Peay State University launches 10th annual Govs Give campaign to support student success

3/11/2026

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Dr. Samuel Jator worked at Austin Peay State University for 14 years and served as the chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 2014-22. His guidance and support inspired former students to fund a permanent endowment in his name.

APSU International Student Organization alumni establish Dr. Samuel Jator Computer Science and Quantitative Methods Endowment

3/4/2026

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Madison Pertuset, a graduate student in APSU’s Department of Communication, navigates the Barranco Wall while summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain. | Contributed photo

Conquering Kilimanjaro: APSU graduate student scales Africa's highest mountain

2/18/2026

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Wade Hadley Rudolph’s loved ones visit the Wade Hadley Rudolph Nursing Debriefing Room after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for APSU’s Health Professions Building. | Photo by Sean McCully

Wade Hadley Rudolph Pre-Medicine Endowment to support APSU students preparing for medical school

1/29/2026

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Patrick J. and Dorothy W. Miner. | Contributed photo

Patrick and Dorothy Miner Business Endowment established to benefit APSU students

1/21/2026

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Virginia Rosenbalm Gray (‘62), an Austin Peay State University alumna who worked for more than three decades as a teacher, supervisor, and principal in Dickson County Schools.

Craig and Ginny Gray Davis ('87) establish Virginia Rosenbalm Gray Future Educator Endowment at APSU

12/17/2025

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APSU graduates from throughout 2025 have raised a record-breaking amount through the Graduating Class Gift Campaign, which originally launched in 2018. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Class of 2025 raises record-breaking $13,000 through Graduating Class Gift Campaign

12/15/2025

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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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