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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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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Scotty Peek, Dr. Thomas Murphy, Jim Thweatt, Dr. Mike Gotcher, Dr. Rich Ripani and Drew McCollum

APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2024-2025 Distinguished Alumni

5/20/2025

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Community members celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly named Sara and Mike Gotcher Theatre at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University dedicates Sara and Mike Gotcher Theatre

5/15/2025

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From left: Ralph Acosta, Oliver Cates, Faith Sayle, Dean Buzz Hoon, Nicolas Sperandeo and Michael Dangerfield at the College of Arts and Letters Student Leadership Awards ceremony on April 17 | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters honors student leaders

5/2/2025

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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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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 from Austin Peay State University’s sports communication program gather at the Ford Ice Center to broadcast the Govs Hockey Club’s season opener. | Contributed photo

Breaking the ice: APSU students to broadcast Govs Hockey Club home games

10/14/2024

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Ethan Schmidt, APSU visiting professor of communication, engages students in a public speaking class with an interactive activity. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

Finding a voice: Ethan Schmidt's journey from APSU student to professor

9/13/2024

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Dr. Christina Hicks-Goldston, professor of communication at APSU, designed “The Girls of Summer: Barbie, Beyonce, and Taylor” based on her research into the trio’s influence on society. | Photo by Robyn White

The Girls of Summer: APSU class explores Barbie, Beyonce, Taylor Swift's cultural impact

7/1/2024

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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni, clockwise from top left: Alan Mearns, Keith Kaufman, Melissa Smith, Joseph Miller, Patrick Pride and Barry Jones.

Recognizing Excellence: A look at APSU's College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni

6/17/2024

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Communication professionals Olivia Parven and Ian Weiner share tips with APSU students during a campus visit.

Industry leaders share insights with APSU communication students

4/8/2024

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From Cape Cod to Clarksville: Zoe Farren's journey to success at Austin Peay

3/29/2024

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Freshman sports communication major Joseph Brock in WAPX-FM's studio.

Making the airwaves accessible: APSU student drives upgrades to campus radio station

10/25/2023

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Dr. Antonio Thompson, professor of history and philosophy, gives a lesson to visiting students from Day Springs Academy.

Austin Peay launches "Book a Professor" program

10/16/2023

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Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts receives one of this year's College of Arts and Letters Distinguished Alumni Awards.

APSU's College of Arts and Letters presents Distinguished Alumni Awards

8/22/2023

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From left: Alexander Copenhaver-Pounds, Department of History & Philosophy, Ciara Simmons, Department of Music, Rheanne Bouchard, Department of Art+ Design, Dean Dr. William “Buzz” Hoon, Ashley Mathieson, Department of Languages & Literature, Justin “JJ” Gibson, Department of Theatre & Dance, and Bailey Gower, Department of Communication.

APSU's College of Arts and Letters recognizes six student leaders

4/20/2023

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Community members at an awards ceremony.

Austin Peay's College of Arts and Letters establishes inaugural Student Leadership Award

4/13/2023

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Students from professor Barry Gresham's Sports Announcing class broadcast a basketball game from Rossview High School.

Sports broadcasting students bring basketball to APSU-TV Clarksville

3/31/2023

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APSU College of Arts & Letters to launch podcast to celebrate alumni stories

10/27/2022

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Alumni Spotlight: Brittney Hitch, contract and booking coordinator at Bridgestone Arena

6/17/2022

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APSU alumna has 'surreal' experience as crew member for HBO's 'Euphoria'

2/25/2022

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Meet Christaine Patton, who returned to school to be an example for her young daughter

12/8/2021

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Austin Peay professors' documentary 'Tennessee Triumph' coming to Nashville Film Festival this week

9/28/2021

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Austin Peay to offer data journalism class in the fall semester

6/29/2021

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APSU professors' film 'Tennessee Triumph: Making a Moment' to premiere during June Art Walk

6/3/2021

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