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Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, works with students in the lab. Vaughn is the first woman in APSU history to have two simultaneously running NSF grants. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

National Science Foundation grant aims to streamline APSU's engineering pathways

9/17/2025

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The APSU community celebrates the opening of the new Health Professions Building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted Thursday, Sept. 11. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU celebrates new Health Professions Building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

9/17/2025

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A photo illustration of a military helicopter flying between Iran and North Korea.

APSU to host national security expert for talks on North Korea and Iran

9/17/2025

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Ross Rodriguez, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, presents research on biodegradable composite development that he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. | Contributed photo

APSU student develops eco-friendly plastics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

9/16/2025

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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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An aerial view of Maury Regional Medical Center. | Contributed photo

Maury Regional Health establishes endowments to support APSU's healthcare programs

9/11/2025

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Dr. Mary Akinyemi, an associate professor in the APSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, works with students during the university’s first Data Science Summer Camp, which recently received grant funding for next summer.

Trio of APSU math projects earn Maynard Grants

9/10/2025

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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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Tom and Tony Bancroft.

Animators behind 'The Lion King,' 'Mulan,' and more to visit APSU on Sept. 11

9/9/2025

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The APSU community celebrates the university’s record-high enrollment on Monday, Sept. 8, in front of the Browning Building. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University achieves record-high enrollment, defying national trends

9/8/2025

Community members pay a visit to Athena, one of Austin Peay State University’s corpse flowers, during her bloom over the Fourth of July weekend. | Photo by Sean McCully

In our arum era: Austin Peay's corpse flowers reunite after historic bloom cycle

9/5/2025

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Dr. Stefan Woltmann, APSU professor of biology and director of the Center of Excellence for Field Biology, is an expert on bird migration and life cycles.

APSU's Dr. Stefan Woltmann to talk bird migration during Customs House Lecture Series

9/4/2025

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Austin Peay State University's inaugural Summer Internship Program transformed students' career paths and community bonds in Clarksville-Montgomery County. This 10-week paid program, a partnership with the APSU Career Success Center and Workforce Essentials, provided hands-on experience, professional development, and job opportunities with local businesses like Trane Technologies and CDE Lightband.

Austin Peay's summer internship program forges career paths, community bonds

9/4/2025

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The Montgomery County Farm Bureau’s board of directors. The agency has established an agriculture endowment to benefit APSU students. | Contributed photo

Montgomery County Farm Bureau creates endowment for APSU agriculture students

9/4/2025

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The Gov celebrates during APSU’s 79th Annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU invites community organizations to join 80th Annual Homecoming Parade

9/3/2025

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Austin Peay State University’s Esports Gaming Room offers high-performance computers and consoles for competitive or casual events, and is home to the Govs Gaming student organization. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University lines up first esports competition against MTSU for Sept. 6

9/2/2025

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

APSU Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 12

8/29/2025

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The Eriksson College of Education’s inaugural Aspiring Teachers Day will allow high school students to explore a variety of opportunities offered at Austin Peay State University, including the Jack Hunt STEM Center’s state-of-the-art science teaching resources. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU to host inaugural Aspiring Teachers Day for local high school students

8/29/2025

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The Legends of Business speaker series at APSU brings local business leaders on campus to share their perspectives with students, faculty, and staff.

APSU to recognize two 'Legends of Business' during fall speaker series

8/28/2025

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Dr. Tyler Tims, at center, is hooded by Dr. Nicole Knickmeyer, at left, and Dr. Valerie Leake during a commencement ceremony hosted Aug. 8 in the Dunn Center. Tims is among the first graduates from Austin Peay State University’s PsyD program.

'A promise to Tennessee': APSU graduates inaugural class from state's first, only accredited PsyD program

8/28/2025

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Austin Peay State University’s Zone 3 Press, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Pulitzer Prize nominee Rebecca Makkai at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Mabry Concert Hall. This free public event will include a reading and book signing.

Rebecca Makkai, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author, to speak at APSU Sept. 18

8/27/2025

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Austin Peay State University volunteers prepare packaged meals to be distributed through Rise Against Hunger during the third annual Peayple in the Community - Day of Service. | Photo by Sean McCully

Peayple in the Community: APSU fields record number of volunteers during third annual day of service

8/27/2025

The late Hendricks Fox, a former APSU football player and longtime philanthropist, with his wife Michele. | Contributed photo

Hendricks Fox Estate funds major football scholarship at APSU

8/27/2025

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Attendees enjoy a Science on Tap event at Strawberry Alley Ale Works, which brings faculty from Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM to present on fascinating topics.

APSU announces Science on Tap slate for Fall 2025

8/26/2025

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The newly opened Health Professions Building at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Robyn White

APSU's Health Professions Building welcomes first students with cutting-edge labs, team-based training

8/26/2025

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