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APSU graduating senior Dustin Zook attends the university’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony with his wife Victoria and their children. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

Austin Peay's MAPP program drives graduating veteran's career success

12/12/2025

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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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Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, works with students in the lab. Vaughn is the first woman in APSU history to have two simultaneously running NSF grants. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

National Science Foundation grant aims to streamline APSU's engineering pathways

9/17/2025

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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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Ross Rodriguez, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, presents research on biodegradable composite development that he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. | Contributed photo

APSU student develops eco-friendly plastics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

9/16/2025

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, APSU professor and executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI), speaks during an event commemorating the partnership between SGI and Google. | Photo by Sean McCully

Google awards $100K to APSU's Southeastern Grasslands Institute

9/15/2025

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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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Dr. Mary Akinyemi, an associate professor in the APSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, works with students during the university’s first Data Science Summer Camp, which recently received grant funding for next summer.

Trio of APSU math projects earn Maynard Grants

9/10/2025

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Community members pay a visit to Athena, one of Austin Peay State University’s corpse flowers, during her bloom over the Fourth of July weekend. | Photo by Sean McCully

In our arum era: Austin Peay's corpse flowers reunite after historic bloom cycle

9/5/2025

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Dr. Stefan Woltmann, APSU professor of biology and director of the Center of Excellence for Field Biology, is an expert on bird migration and life cycles.

APSU's Dr. Stefan Woltmann to talk bird migration during Customs House Lecture Series

9/4/2025

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The Montgomery County Farm Bureau’s board of directors. The agency has established an agriculture endowment to benefit APSU students. | Contributed photo

Montgomery County Farm Bureau creates endowment for APSU agriculture students

9/4/2025

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College of STEM welcomes seven new faculty for 2025

8/29/2025

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Attendees enjoy a Science on Tap event at Strawberry Alley Ale Works, which brings faculty from Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM to present on fascinating topics.

APSU announces Science on Tap slate for Fall 2025

8/26/2025

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