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Samantha Robinson, an assistant professor of radiography, clinical coordinator, and three-time organ transplant recipient, will present the April 2026 Science on Tap at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Science on Tap to educate community on organ donation

3/31/2026

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APSU graduate students Cameron Tillett and Alysia Norales, the creators behind the upcoming “Nora, A Belizean Musical.” The production tells the story of Nora Parham, a Belizean woman wrongfully executed in 1963, and the protests her death sparked. | Photo by Sean McCully.

Austin Peay graduate students producing original musical on Belizean unrest

3/25/2026

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Students enjoy hands-on activities during Lab Explorer Camp at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Colby Wilson

Registration open for APSU's 2026 CoSTEM Summer Camps

3/17/2026

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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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Austin Peay students and faculty in Alaska as part of the Wintermester Study Away program. | Photo contributed by Dr. Catherine Haase

Govs venture to Alaska for wintermester work

2/25/2026

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Southeastern grasslands like the ones found in Tennessee are among the world's most biodiverse ecosystems, and SGI is dedicated to restoring these habitats while preserving the flora and fauna that depend on them. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's SGI picks up record $10M to restore Tennessee grasslands

2/23/2026

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Native seed collections carried out by the Southeastern Grasslands Institute act as a safeguard for biodiversity, ensuring locally adapted seeds are available for restoration projects as needed. | Photo by Colby Wilson

Austin Peay's SGI picks up $800,000 federal grant for Alabama seed collection

2/16/2026

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Meharry Medical College’s Collaborative Interactive Data Science Academy students visit APSU’s GIS Center to fly drones and take a look behind the scenes of the center’s operations. | Photo by Colby Wilson

Austin Peay's GIS Center partners with Meharry on $750K NASA grant for emergency response drones

2/10/2026

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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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The APSU College of STEM hosts Science on Tap events throughout the academic year at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2026 Science on Tap slate

1/28/2026

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The observatory at APSU’s Farm and Environmental Education Center provides plenty of opportunities for astronomy enthusiasts to explore the skies. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2026 observatory nights

1/9/2026

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The drone show at Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s 2024 New Year’s Eve Party pays tribute to Clarksville’s establishment in 1784. | Contributed photo

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

12/18/2025

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Austin Peay State University is working to protect the birds on its campus, like this cardinal, from fatal collisions with windows through a conservation effort that has grown to include Middle College students. | Photo by Taylor Slifko

The bird detectives: APSU Middle College students turn curiosity into impact

12/11/2025

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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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Dr. Chris Gentry named associate dean for the College of STEM

11/18/2025

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Austin Peay's Dr. Jennifer Thompson wins national award for radiologic science education

11/12/2025

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Calleway Schmidt, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, vists Poland to conduct research through the IRES program. | Contributed photo

APSU engineering physics major researches glass composition in Poland

11/12/2025

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Arielle Lawrence, a sophomore mathematics and computer science major at APSU, is currently working a year-long internship with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration. | Photo by Robyn White

Cracking the code: APSU sophomore lands cybersecurity internship with Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration

11/6/2025

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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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Senior engineering physics major Steven Warth presents the research he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory over the summer. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay student advances fusion research at Oak Ridge

10/22/2025

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, APSU professor of biology, was recently named a Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine for his leadership of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's Dwayne Estes named Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine

10/20/2025

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Senior biology major Gracey Suggs attends APSU’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony in her capacity as the university’s student trustee. | Photo by Sean McCully

Suggs brings student voice to Austin Peay Board of Trustees

10/6/2025

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Dr. Matthew Anderson, at left, and Dr. Ravi Manimaran attend the Innovation Experience, an annual showcase for students in the College of STEM. Mechatronics students have presented several projects during the event. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU's mechatronics concentration attains full ABET accreditation

9/30/2025

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Dr. Temple Grandin, a prominent advocate for autism and the humane treatment of livestock, will host a book signing and forum discussion at APSU on Oct. 30 as a guest of the College of STEM. | Contributed photo

Dr. Temple Grandin to visit Austin Peay State University for book signing, lecture on Oct. 30

9/29/2025

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William Keener, an APSU student triple majoring in physics, computer science, and mathematics, at the Center for Astrophysics. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay student researches solar wind mysteries at Harvard

9/25/2025

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