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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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Dr. Rich Mifsud, the director of APSU’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies, delivers a dynamic lecture on California-Ukraine military cooperation at the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade. | Contributed photo

APSU's Dr. Rich Mifsud delivers major international lecture on California-Ukraine military cooperation

6/5/2025

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Austin Peay State University faculty and staff representatives receive a $5,000 Helper Grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to support the Community LIFT Project, an early childhood literacy initiative. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's MPH program receives $27K for childhood literacy initiative

6/4/2025

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Austin Peay receives $1.9M grant to expand rural healthcare education

5/27/2025

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APSU nursing camps to inspire future healthcare professionals

5/19/2025

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APSU President Dr. Mike Licari delivers a virtual keynote address during “80 Years Since the End of World War II: Changes in International Relations, 1945-2025,” an academic conference the university co-hosted in Serbia. | Contributed photo

APSU collaborates on international conference marking 80 years since World War II

5/15/2025

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APSU's Warren-Northington Political Science Scholarship Endowment becomes fully endowed

5/13/2025

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APSU student Mark Mantsevich uses a VR headset to explore a courtroom in Dr. David Kim’s Intro to Criminal Justice course. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University's Department of Criminal Justice launches major VR initiative

5/12/2025

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From left: FCSC President Chrissie Koeppen; APSU student, military spouse, and ROTC cadet Jasnine Montana; retired Maj. Gen. Walt Lord, APSU’s vice president for Military and Veterans Affairs; and FCSC member Antonette Chambers.

APSU and Fort Campbell Spouses' Club partner on new scholarship for military spouses

5/6/2025

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Hannah Ramos, an Austin Peay State University junior, earned a place on the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll and was commended by the Tennessee General Assembly for her civic leadership and legislative internship during the 2025 session.

Austin Peay student named to national voting honor roll, recognized by General Assembly

4/25/2025

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Junior nursing major Meagan Larson, at center, presents during the APSU School of Nursing’s Research Day at Tennova. | Photo by Sean McCully

Healing hearts and minds: APSU nursing student earns nationally competitive Vanderbilt externship

4/23/2025

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From left: APSU INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, IIPE Deputy Director Dr. Ivona Lađevac, IIPE Director Dr. Branislav Đorđević, and APSU Assistant Professor of National Security Studies Dr. Rudy Baker. | Photo by Sean McCully

Leaders from Serbia's IIPE visit APSU for lectures on global affairs, China's role in Europe

4/22/2025

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Austin Peay Week 2025 deepens global ties and student engagement at IIPE Winter School in Serbia

3/31/2025

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Austin Peay to partner with local church groups to address mental health through innovative conference

2/21/2025

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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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Graduate student Elizabeth Daniel interviews retired Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey during APSU's third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast. | Photo by Sean McCully

From military service to MLK Day inspiration: Elizabeth Daniel's journey at APSU

1/28/2025

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The College of STEM will host four Science on Tap events in Spring 2025, featuring topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the physics of aviation.

APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2025 Science on Tap slate

1/21/2025

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