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The Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University received full-scale renovations to its main floor over the summer, including additions like a virtual reality lab and makerspace. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Woodward Library invests in student success with major renovations

8/14/2024

Aidan Milam, a senior chemistry major at Austin Peay State University, enjoys the sights of the Czech Republic while traveling abroad to conduct research on chalcogenide glass.

Govs Go Abroad: Aidan Milam

8/13/2024

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Austin Peay alum Wes Kitts finishes eighth in Paris Olympics weightlifting

8/12/2024

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Teacher residents from rural school districts in Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman and Robertson counties sign their employment contracts at the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program signing event at Austin Peay State University, Aug. 30.

APSU, partnering organizations host Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing events

8/9/2024

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Students learn about ceramics in a class offered through the Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay. CSA is currently accepting registration for its Fall 1 term.

Austin Peay's Community School of the Arts announces fall classes for all ages

8/8/2024

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Austin Peay Alum Wes Kitts Ready to represent Team USA in Paris Olympics

8/7/2024

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Senior education major Taylor Newton receives a diploma from APSU President Michael Licari during a commencement ceremony on Aug. 2.

APSU's teacher residency expands into rural counties with latest graduates

8/7/2024

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APSU biology major Asjion Catlett, center, conducts research with colleagues at the University of Rzesow in Poland through the National Science Foundation’s Internation Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program.

Govs Go Abroad: Asjion Catlett

8/6/2024

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The Downtown Commons will host APSU’s inaugural Govs Creative Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Attendees can enjoy free live performances, activities and more.

APSU to host Govs Creative Arts Festival in downtown Clarksville

8/5/2024

College of Arts and Letters topnews Community School of the Arts Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts 2024 CECA CSA

Dr. Rebecca Blanton Johansen, at right, in the field with then-APSU graduate student Erin Bloom in 2019. Starting this fall, Johansen’s team will be part of a three-year project to study the conservation of the endangered Citico Darter.

APSU partners with TWRA to study endangered Citico Darter

8/5/2024

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APSU’s Students to STEM Professionals program, made possible with Google grant funding, allowed incoming freshmen to explore career options and the resources available through the College of STEM.

Google grant fuels STEM bridge program at Austin Peay

7/29/2024

College of STEM topnews 2024

Austin Peay State University graduates celebrate their achievements during a commencement ceremony hosted on May 3 in the Dunn Center. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

APSU to host summer commencement ceremony Aug. 2

7/26/2024

APSU's Motus wildlife tracking station became fully operational in July 2024 with support from the College of STEM and the Center of Excellence for Field Biology.

APSU joins global wildlife tracking network with new telemetry station

7/25/2024

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APSU political science chair contributes to Tennessee voting rights report

7/22/2024

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APSU raises over $12.6 million during 2024 fiscal year, exceeds national trend for three consecutive years

7/19/2024

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APSU theatre student lands leading role in NYC showcase

7/19/2024

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In the News: Austin Peay's Lyle Miller-Green's story started as a newborn in Siberia

7/18/2024

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Austin Peay's Tucker Brown selected for prestigious AASCU Becoming a Provost Academy

7/18/2024

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Austin Peay alum Wes Kitts officially named to 2024 U.S. Olympic Team

7/11/2024

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Homeschooled students in grades K-8 participate in a free health and fitness program at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center. | Photo by Victoria Godinez

APSU students lead innovative fitness program for homeschoolers

7/10/2024

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The first interviewees of the upcoming ‘Govs on the Go: Legacy Series’ podcast, clockwise from left: Dr. Solie Fott, Dr. Jim Diehr and Dr. Ellen Kanervo.

APSU Arts & Letters launches 'Govs on the Go: Legacy Series' podcast

7/3/2024

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Austin Peay provost hails university's unique mission on 'Signature Required' podcast

7/1/2024

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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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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

2024 College of STEM Southeastern Grasslands Institute topnews

The upcoming FAFSA completion event at Austin Peay is part of a statewide initiative to help students and families navigate changes to the financial aid application process.

Austin Peay to host FAFSA completion event to help families secure financial aid

6/26/2024