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George Zepp, an APSU alumnus who worked as a journalist in Middle Tennessee for more than 33 years.

George Zepp creates the Zepp Family Endowed Scholarship for APSU students

4/10/2025

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APSU Military Alumni Chapter creates CW4 (R) Joe Shakeenab Military Scholarship Endowment

3/26/2025

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Austin Peay State University graduates celebrate their accomplishments during a commencement ceremony hosted on Aug. 2, at the Dunn Center. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU graduates raise $50K to support future students through Class Gift Campaign

12/13/2024

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GOVing Tuesday campaign image.

APSU to raise funds for 13 new campus projects during GOVing Tuesday 2024 on Dec. 3

11/19/2024

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The Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Alumni Association presents a check to APSU on the field during the Homecoming 2023 football game.

Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Alumni Association creates scholarship endowment for APSU students

10/21/2024

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Inductees into the APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame Class of 2024, clockwise from top left: Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Anthony L. Alfred, Col. (Ret.) Harold Roberts, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wanda Bruce Graham, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jerry V. Jones, the late Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Darol Walker, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald Bailey, and the late Staff Sgt. Rayburn S. Jackson.

APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024

10/1/2024

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APSU’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni, clockwise from top left: Candy Johnson (‘06), Brad Withrow (‘88), Dr. Jerome E. Morris (‘90), Zach Walton (‘14), Blake Golden (‘18), and Tom Chester (‘73).

APSU to host Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 26

9/25/2024

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The 2024 Austin Peay State University (APSU) Domino’s Run for Govs 5K and Valerie Hunter-Kelly Run/Walk For the Govs 1K will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Pace Alumni Center on Emerald Hill, home of the Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association.

APSU to host Domino's Run for Govs 5K, Valerie Hunter-Kelly Run/Walk For the Govs on Oct. 5

9/17/2024

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The late Dr. Susan E. Ford, a renowned shellfish pathologist and research professor at Rutgers University who served on numerous scientific boards and authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications.

APSU announces biology research endowment honoring Dr. Susan E. Ford

9/5/2024

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Calhoun & Company PLLC recently made a generous contribution to establish the Calhoun & Company Accounting Endowment at Austin Peay State University.

Calhoun & Company creates endowment scholarship for APSU accounting students

9/4/2024

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APSU raises over $12.6 million during 2024 fiscal year, exceeds national trend for three consecutive years

7/19/2024

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Furniture Connection’s David Berggren and Danielle Berggren cut the ribbon to open the new EdTech Studio at Austin Peay State University on March 11. University officials, students and Furniture Connection leaders attended the opening of the space, which will increase technological training for pre-service teachers.

Austin Peay State University unveils cutting-edge Furniture Connection EdTech Studio

3/21/2024

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Austin Peay State University's campus.

APSU breaks several Govs Give records during 8th annual online giving campaign

3/21/2024

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Honoring sacrifice: APSU launches first-ever Gold Star Family scholarship endowment

2/28/2024

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The Loos Family and John and Charlsie Halliburton

APSU announces date for 40th Annual Candlelight Ball

1/11/2024

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The late Cathi Maynard with her husband, Joe Maynard.

APSU announces endowed fund to honor the late Cathi Maynard, support female student-athletes

12/6/2023

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Proceeds from APSU Military Alumni Chapter Dinner will go to CSM (R) Francis (Frank) R. McFadden Military Scholarship Endowment

11/3/2023

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APSU hosts the NPHC Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony during Homecoming celebrations on Oct. 28

11/2/2023

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The recipients of APSU's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

APSU to host Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 28

10/27/2023

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Khandra R. Smalley

F&M Bank creates Khandra R. Smalley MBA Graduate Scholarship Endowment for APSU students

10/24/2023

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Community members compete in a previous APSU Run for Govs 5K.

APSU Run for Govs 5K presented by Domino's to include Valerie Hunter-Kelly Run/Walk For the Govs Ribbon-Cutting on Sept. 30

9/22/2023

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Recently promoted team members from APSU's Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy.

Several APSU Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy team members earn promotions

9/18/2023

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Evangelist Don Mathis wears his 1966 Austin Peay State College class ring for the first time in 45 years after it was found in Kansas City, Missouri and returned home.

Lost APSU class ring comes home after 45 years in Kansas City

3/28/2023

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The Candlelight Ball is an Austin Peay tradition created to provide annual scholarships for the University’s students, and was founded in 1984 by the late retired Brig. Gen. Wendell H. Gilbert.

39th Annual Candlelight Ball to bring new traditions to APSU community

3/20/2023

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A box full of food.

APSU fully funds eight campus projects during GOVing Tuesday 2022

1/27/2023

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