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Strength, discipline, and purpose: APSU's Ben Grandchamp finds his lane

11/25/2025

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Austin Peay State University is strengthening its impact in military psychology with the addition of Dr. Stephen Truhon as consulting editor for the journal Military Psychology, a new PsyD concentration in serving military populations, and the hiring of Dr. Erica Adkins.

Journal leadership, PsyD concentration and new hires mark APSU's growing impact in military psychology

11/6/2025

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Dr. David Kim, assistant professor of criminal justice at Austin Peay State University, demonstrates Ovation to help students simulate interrogations in his Criminal Investigations class. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

Virtual justice: APSU students use VR to practice criminal interrogations

10/29/2025

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The RIEAS Greece National Security Summer Internship gives APSU students firsthand experience with addressing real-world security concerns while offering class credit.

APSU national security students gain global intelligence experience through RIEAS internship in Greece

10/27/2025

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Distinguished Military Graduates from Austin Peay State University’s ROTC program, which has been awarded the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Award eight times. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's ROTC program sees record number of Distinguished Military Graduates

10/16/2025

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Dr. LeAnn Wills’ ongoing research with rural school counselors emphasizes the unique and unmet needs of their communities. | Photo by Seth Riker

Beyond city limits: APSU professor sheds light on rural school counselors' role in community mental health

10/8/2025

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Rachel Bush, a graphic design professor at Austin Peay State University and one of the cofounders of Say Yes to Recess, with her family. | Contributed photo

Say Yes to Recess: APSU community sparks national movement after state legislature extends recess time

10/3/2025

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Dr. Vladimir Trapara, senior research fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade, Serbia and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at APSU.

APSU to host Serbian researcher as university's second Fulbright Visiting Scholar

10/2/2025

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From left: Dr. Debra Rose-Wilson, professor of nursing; Dr. Debbie Ellison, professor of nursing; and Devona Stone, clinical assistant professor of nursing. The three recently published an article in the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing examining clinical implications of pediatric obesity. | Photo by Seth Riker

'Education is not enough': APSU nursing researchers call for holistic solutions to rising childhood obesity

9/25/2025

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Raiders Rise to the Challenge at Austin Peay

9/20/2025

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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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A photo illustration of a military helicopter flying between Iran and North Korea.

APSU to host national security expert for talks on North Korea and Iran

9/17/2025

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An aerial view of Maury Regional Medical Center. | Contributed photo

Maury Regional Health establishes endowments to support APSU's healthcare programs

9/11/2025

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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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Dr. Tyler Tims, at center, is hooded by Dr. Nicole Knickmeyer, at left, and Dr. Valerie Leake during a commencement ceremony hosted Aug. 8 in the Dunn Center. Tims is among the first graduates from Austin Peay State University’s PsyD program.

'A promise to Tennessee': APSU graduates inaugural class from state's first, only accredited PsyD program

8/28/2025

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The newly opened Health Professions Building at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Robyn White

APSU's Health Professions Building welcomes first students with cutting-edge labs, team-based training

8/26/2025

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Dr. Rich Mifsud, the director of APSU’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies, delivers opening remarks at an international workshop held in partnership with the Bundeswehr Center of Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam, Germany. | Contributed photo

APSU's Institute for National Security and Military Studies leads international workshop on military cultures in democracies

8/12/2025

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Austin Peay State University has announced that two recent graduates, Jacob Gunter and Christian Taliento, have been selected for the highly competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

Two APSU graduates selected for prestigious JET Program to teach in Japan

8/6/2025

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APSU alumna establishes Tommy Hatcher Memorial Scholarship Endowment for criminal justice majors

8/4/2025

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Austin Peay State University's Department of Leadership has received three prestigious national awards at the Association of Leadership Educators conference, including recognition for its Master of Science program and groundbreaking research on graduate admissions.

Leaders among leaders: APSU's Department of Leadership earns three top honors at national conference

7/23/2025

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A student clinician from APSU’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology program mentors a young learner during a summer camp promoting speech, language, and literacy skills. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU speech pathologists sound off on language milestones for the new school year

7/21/2025

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Montgomery Central High School senior Abigail Hopkins completes a lab exercise while participating in one of APSU’s 2025 Nursing Summer Camps. | Photo by Robyn White

When care comes full circle: APSU inspires next generation of nurses at 2025 summer camp

7/16/2025

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Dr. Phillip Mongan, the chair of APSU’s Department of Social Work. | Photo by Seth Riker

Infantry to inspiration: Army veteran Dr. Phillip Mongan named chair of APSU Department of Social Work

7/15/2025

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

6/16/2025

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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

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