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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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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. 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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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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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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In a still from “The Prairie Preacher,” APSU’s Dr. Dwayne Estes stands with a eulogy for grasslands in hand, captured in black and white.

Austin Peay's SGI staff featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Prairie Preacher"

6/30/2025

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In the News: Estes featured in New York Times series on environmental solutions

6/25/2025

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, presents at a celebration honoring the partnership between SGI and Google.

Austin Peay's Southeastern Grasslands Institute, Google celebrate collaboration

6/27/2024

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Corlee Thomas-Hill, a tribal liaison for Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute, is filmed in the Catoosa Savanna in the Cumberland Plateau.

Austin Peay's Southeastern Grasslands Institute hires first tribal liaisons

5/29/2024

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute and professor of biology at Austin Peay State University, works in the field with his students.

Austin Peay's Southeastern Grasslands Institute joins National Park Service to restore over 3,000 acres of grasslands

4/12/2024

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Austin Peay's 'Prairie Preacher' joins ranks of Garden Club of America's honorary members

1/19/2024

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