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Students from APSU Opera Theatre perform “American Opera Adventures,” which features a selection of notable American opera compositions. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

12/9/2025

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Four cohorts have graduated from the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency, an innovative apprenticeship program for educators pioneered at Austin Peay State University. The Eriksson College of Education was awarded a $1.025 million grant to help fund the program, which allows students to complete a teaching degree at no cost. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU's Eriksson College of Education receives $1.025M Grow Your Own grant

12/8/2025

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APSU leadership and the Millan Foundation at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new campus food pantry, which will allow the university to serve approximately 35% more students who are facing food insecurity. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU board approves Millan Foundation Impact Center naming for expanded food pantry

12/5/2025

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Students celebrate their graduation during a commencement ceremony hosted Friday, Aug. 8 in the Dunn Center. | Photo by Alex Allard

Austin Peay State University to host Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12

12/5/2025

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Austin Peay State University's GOVing Tuesday 2025 surpasses goals, fully funds all projects

12/4/2025

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Rhianna Loy, a junior English major, discusses responsible AI usage during Austin Peay State University’s 2025 AI Symposium on Friday, Oct. 31. The event featured 16 sessions and a keynote address from UT CIS’s Danny Norman. | Photo by Sean McCully

Students take center stage at Austin Peay's 2025 AI Symposium

12/4/2025

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The David Philip Roe Athletics Academic Center at Austin Peay State University provides a dedicated study space for student-athletes within the Dunn Center. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs

Austin Peay receives $100K NCAA grant to fund student-athlete success initiative

12/3/2025

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Dr. Laura Barnett (right) delivers a keynote at the Advocates for Autism Fall Forum at Austin Peay State University on Nov. 6. Barnett, an assistant professor, was named the inaugural associate dean of recruitment and partnerships in the Eriksson College of Education earlier this semester.

Austin Peay's Eriksson College of Education appoints Barnett as associate dean

12/2/2025

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A stock image of someone working on their holiday shopping.

How to use AI to shop smarter this holiday season

11/25/2025

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Shepsu Aakhu, an award-winning playwright and founding member of the Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT). | Contributed photo

APSU to host free workshop with acclaimed playwright Shepsu Aakhu on Dec. 2

11/25/2025

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Strength, discipline, and purpose: APSU's Ben Grandchamp finds his lane

11/25/2025

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The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees hosts its quarterly meetings in the O’Malley Family Welcome Center. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs

APSU Board of Trustees to meet Dec. 5

11/24/2025

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This year’s GOVing Tuesday campaign features distinct projects spanning every college and unit at APSU, each designed to strengthen student success.

Austin Peay State University launches GOVing Tuesday 2025 to support campus-wide initiatives

11/24/2025

2025 topnews Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

McKenna Asher, a student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, performs with Drum Corps International (DCI), an opportunity she gained through a CECA Transformative Student Experience Grant. | Contributed photo

APSU students pursue creative arts through CECA Transformative Student Experience Grants

11/21/2025

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

11/18/2025

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Gwendel Carlton Conner, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime supporter of APSU athletics.

Gwendel Carlton Conner Memorial Football Scholarship to benefit APSU student-athletes

11/13/2025

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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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Dana James Mwangi. | Photo by Stephon Ballard, Picture This Memphis

Award-winning graphic designer Dana Mwangi to deliver free lecture at APSU

11/10/2025

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Raymond Deeran, an assistant professor in Austin Peay State University’s Department of Languages & Literature, speaks during Bread and Words 2022. | Photo by Quentin Deener

Bread and Words returns to APSU for 31st year, blending poetry and community

11/10/2025

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How a college freshman raising her brother became one of Austin Peay's rising stars

11/7/2025

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Austin Peay State University is strengthening its impact in military psychology with the addition of Dr. Stephen Truhon as consulting editor for the journal Military Psychology, a new PsyD concentration in serving military populations, and the hiring of Dr. Erica Adkins.

Journal leadership, PsyD concentration and new hires mark APSU's growing impact in military psychology

11/6/2025

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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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Dr. Nahid Tavassoli, an assistant professor in the College of Business at Austin Peay State University.

APSU professor links U.S. air quality initiative to improved infant health

11/5/2025

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The Department of Art + Design welcomes students and visitors to explore creativity and innovation inside the Art + Design Building at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Robyn White

High school students invited to APSU's College Art + Design Day on Nov. 22

11/5/2025

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