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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 Opera Theatre to present 'The Ghosts of Gatsby' from April 25-27

4/15/2025

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APSU’s 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibition includes 55 works from students in the Department of Art + Design and is on display at The New Gallery through April 30. | Photo by Michael Dickins

APSU's 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibitions opens April 14-30

4/14/2025

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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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The animation and visual effects concentration in Austin Peay State University’s Department of Art + Design offers cutting-edge, hands-on experiences for students and has earned national recognition. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's animation program ranks among Top 25 in the South

4/9/2025

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Students during a dance performance at last year’s Community School of the Arts (CSA) Summer Arts Camp, a popular program at APSU. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

Austin Peay's CSA Summer Arts Camp opens for registration

4/8/2025

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APSU students in Dr. Raymond Deeren’s Zone 3 Internship course work to plan and execute the inaugural Zone 3 Writers’ Festival, which is scheduled for April 10-12. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU hosting inaugural Zone 3 Writers' Festival from April 10-12

4/7/2025

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The Bobby Watson Group, led by legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, will perform at APSU during the 64th Annual Mid-South Jazz Festival. | Promo photo by Lafiya Watson

Austin Peay hosting 64th annual Mid-South Jazz Festival through April 5

4/4/2025

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Araan Schmidt, at left, is the artist behind “Cracked Earth,” APSU’s first outdoor public sculpture since 2018. Also pictured is Luke Warren, APSU assistant professor of sculpture, who facilitated the installation. | Photo by Herzel Sireci

Araan Schmidt's 'Cracked Earth' brings outdoor art back to APSU

4/3/2025

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Austin Peay students take the lead: Zone 3 writers' festival and literary journal internship offers real-world experience

3/17/2025

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Austin Peay to host Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop summer camp for high school students

3/12/2025

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Kiese Laymon, the author of acclaimed works like “Long Division,” “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America,” and “Heavy: An American Memoir.” | Contributed Photo

Kiese Laymon to speak at APSU's Zone 3 Visiting Writers' Series

3/6/2025

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A selection of work currently on display at the Living Gallery, a student exhibition at Austin Peay State University. | Photos by Dr. Andrea Spofford

The Living Gallery at APSU announces spring artists in residence

3/4/2025

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Austin Peay State University to host 20th annual GuitarFest

3/3/2025

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Attendees at the 2024 Asanbe Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Anna Salton Eisen. | Photo by Madison Casey

Asanbe-Eichhorn Symposium to be held at APSU on March 20

2/26/2025

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APSU students rehearse for the Department of Theatre & Dance’s production of “Tick, Tick…Boom!” The show will run from Feb. 27 through March 2.

APSU Department of Theatre & Dance to present 'Tick, Tick...Boom!'

2/18/2025

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Phil Wood, an adjunct professor at APSU and former MASN television and radio host for the Washington Nationals, in his Clarksville home. | Photo by Ethan Steinquest

APSU professor Phil Wood brings baseball history to life in classroom

2/11/2025

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Students listen and take notes during a reading by author Joe Milan Jr. hosted at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU launches Tennessee's Emerging Creative Writers Contest for high school students

2/5/2025

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Senior communication major Izabel Hershey and junior health and human performance major Bo ram Kim have both received Gilman-McCain Scholarships to study abroad this semester.

APSU students earn nationally competitive Gilman-McCain Scholarships to study abroad

2/4/2025

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Dr. Allie Johnston, assistant professor and the director of APSU’s Writing Center, with the center’s student workers. | Contributed photo by Dr. Allie Johnston

APSU Writing Center and Dr. Allie Johnston nationally recognized for student support

1/27/2025

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Students work on projects during a ceramics class hosted by the Community School of the Arts in Summer 2023. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's Community School of the Arts opens registration for spring classes

1/9/2025

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Dr. Karen Sorenson, a professor in Austin Peay State University’s Department of Languages and Literature. | Photo by Taylor Slifko

APSU professor selected for Fulbright Group Project in West Africa

1/7/2025

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A mockup image of one of the animations Austin Peay State University students designed for the upcoming New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Downtown Commons. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay and the College of STEM to sponsor drone show at NYE Celebration

12/17/2024

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Austin Peay art graduate wins prestigious Nashville Arcade Arts residency

12/12/2024

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Students during a dance performance at APSU’s Community School of the Arts’ 2023 Summer Arts Camp. | Photo by Sean McCully

Clarksville Youth Theatre to present 'Lord of the Flies' at APSU on Dec. 13

12/9/2024

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Above: University College Research Librarian Gina Nigro prepares a group of students to serve as peer leaders. Below: Associate Professor of History Dr. Dzavid Dzanic, at right, speaks with Dr. William “Buzz” Hoon, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, on the Govs on the Go Podcast.

Expanding horizons: APSU's Honors Program names inaugural Faculty Fellows

12/4/2024

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