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Rebecca Makkai during a reading at Austin Peay State University hosted Sept. 18, in the Mabry Concert Hall. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

APSU hosting free writer's retreat with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai

10/8/2025

2025 topnews CECA creative writing

Dr. LeAnn Wills’ ongoing research with rural school counselors emphasizes the unique and unmet needs of their communities. | Photo by Seth Riker

Beyond city limits: APSU professor sheds light on rural school counselors' role in community mental health

10/8/2025

Faculty topnews 2025 College of Behavioral and Health Sciences Department of Psychological Science and Counseling

Joe Maynard, a longtime supporter of Austin Peay State University, with APSU President Mike Licari. | Photo by Sean McCully

JoAnn and Frank Hindsley Endowment for APSU military students created by Joe and the late Cathi Maynard

10/7/2025

College of Arts and Letters topnews Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy 2025

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

2025 spotlight university college College of STEM topnews department of biology

Stacey Holloway, a national mixed media artist who currently serves as the associate professor of sculpture at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. | Contributed photo

APSU to exhibit Stacy Holloway's 'Through Thick and Thin' Oct. 20 - Dec. 5

10/6/2025

Department of Art and Design CECA topnews 2025 College of Arts and Letters Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

Austin Peay State University is Tennessee’s leading higher education provider for military-affiliated students, who represent approximately 32% of the student body. Its new degree equivalency aims to strengthen its support for hiring veteran employees. | Photo by Robyn White

Austin Peay announces Tennessee's first military-to-degree equivalency for staff positions

10/6/2025

topnews Military and Veterans Affairs Division 2025

Rachel Bush, a graphic design professor at Austin Peay State University and one of the cofounders of Say Yes to Recess, with her family. | Contributed photo

Say Yes to Recess: APSU community sparks national movement after state legislature extends recess time

10/3/2025

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences department of teaching and learning 2025 College of Arts and Letters college of education School of Nursing Department of Art and Design topnews

Dr. Vladimir Trapara, senior research fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade, Serbia and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at APSU.

APSU to host Serbian researcher as university's second Fulbright Visiting Scholar

10/2/2025

Institute for National Security and Military Studies topnews INSMS College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025

Art21 will screen a selection of films from its “Artists and the Unknown” series at APSU this month, followed by a panel discussion. | Contributed photo

APSU to host prerelease screening with acclaimed film studio Art21

10/1/2025

Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts CECA Department of Art and Design 2025 topnews College of Arts and Letters

Austin Peay State University’s expanding research portfolio represents multiple disciplines and supports projects with an impact across Tennessee and beyond.

Austin Peay State University achieves record-high $14M in grant funding for FY25

10/1/2025

APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 24

9/30/2025

topnews homecoming 2025 Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

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

topnews College of STEM department of engineering technology 2025

Community members participate in the 2024 Domino’s Run for Govs 5K and Valerie Hunter Kelly Run/Walk for the Govs 1K. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU to host Domino's Run for Govs 5K on Oct. 11 as title sponsor commits to 3-year partnership

9/29/2025

2025 Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy topnews

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

topnews 2025 Full Spectrum Learning department of agriculture College of STEM

Claudia Alonzo, the director of Community Care and Standards for APSU’s Division of Student Affairs. | Photo by Michael Dann

APSU's Claudia Alonzo recognized by Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network for mental health advocacy

9/26/2025

2025 student affairs topnews

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

2025 spotlight department of mathematics and statistics topnews department of physics engineering and astronomy department of computer science and information technology College of STEM

From left: Dr. Debra Rose-Wilson, professor of nursing; Dr. Debbie Ellison, professor of nursing; and Devona Stone, clinical assistant professor of nursing. The three recently published an article in the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing examining clinical implications of pediatric obesity. | Photo by Seth Riker

'Education is not enough': APSU nursing researchers call for holistic solutions to rising childhood obesity

9/25/2025

School of Nursing College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025 topnews Faculty

APSU alumnus Dr. Joe Greer (‘70) speaks at the 2023 Candlelight Ball at the Omni Nashville Hotel. He and his wife Estella were honored with the Wendell H. Gilbert Award during the event. | Photo by Sean McCully

Estella Mayhue-Greer creates Dr. Joe Greer Scholarship Endowment for APSU students

9/25/2025

topnews Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy 2025

The Department of Theatre & Dance rehearses “A *Brief *History of *Spacefaring *Objects (*Mostly).” APSU alum J.J. Gibson wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the production and will feature as a guest artist. | Contributed photo

'Austin Peay State University's New Musicals Project' to premiere two productions Oct. 2-5

9/24/2025

department of theatre and dance Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts topnews CECA 2025

Dr. Mike Phillips, a professor of finance at Austin Peay State University.

A risk rewarded: recounting 35 years with APSU's Dr. Mike Phillips

9/24/2025

2025 Faculty College of Business topnews

Govs Gaming receives a trophy after defeating Middle Tennessee State University in a Tekken 8 competition at CDE Lightband’s F2CON. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay marks esports debut with tiebreaker win over MTSU

9/23/2025

APSU Symphony Orchestra to present 'Frankenstein' with live orchestral score

9/23/2025

Department of Music topnews College of Arts and Letters 2025

Raiders Rise to the Challenge at Austin Peay

9/20/2025

rotc topnews military science and leadership College of Behavioral and Health Sciences 2025

Dr. Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet professor at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music.

APSU to host Clarinet Day featuring Dr. Jeremy Reynolds on Sept. 28

9/19/2025

College of Arts and Letters 2025 topnews Department of Music CECA Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

Soulaf Abas, an award-winning painter and printmaker from Damascus, Syria. | Contributed photo

APSU welcomes back award-winning artist Soulaf Abas for free public events

9/18/2025

2025 Department of Art and Design College of Arts and Letters topnews