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Austin Peay graduates to spend summer at renowned art institute

Later this week, two recent Austin Peay graduates, Khari Turner and Ashanté Kindle, will step through the doors of a prestigious art institute - the Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution - in western New York.

Austin Peay, National Guard partner on tuition deferment program

Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Army National Guard on Monday announced they're partnering on a special tuition deferment program for Guard members.

APSU hosting Summer Graduation Gala July 2

Students participating in the Summer commencement ceremony are encouraged to attend this important, celebratory event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.

Jenkins Family creates two new scholarships to benefit APSU students

The family recently made two generous gifts to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Jenkins Family PELP Endowment and the Jenkins Family Finish Line Scholarship.

Gov School students walk on water at Austin Peay

Students at the Governor's School for Computational Physics learned what it's like to walk on water this week at Austin Peay State University.

Elementary kids learn coding, program robots at Austin Peay coding camp

Kindergartners through fifth-graders have been learning how to program all week at Austin Peay's coding camps. On Thursday, they got class time with robots.

APSU alumnus creates Patsy Trotter Education Award Endowment to honor late wife

Austin Peay State University alumnus and former Clarksville mayor Don Trotter recently made a contribution to the APSU Foundation to endow the scholarship he and his sons previously created in memory of his late wife.

Three Austin Peay graduates picked for coveted Japanese exchange program

Three Austin Peay graduates landed a highly coveted teaching assistantship in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Of more than 5,000 U.S. applications, only about 1,000 are selected for the job.

APSU Board of Trustees approves tuition increase, request for new health professions building

Under the new rate, Austin Peay's undergraduate students taking up to 12 credit hours will see their tuition go from $274 per hour to $280 per hour.

APSU Department of Music establishes scholarship in honor of Norma Jean Smith

The Austin Peay State University Department of Music has established a scholarship to benefit students and honor the memory of the late Norma Jean Smith. Smith was an administrative assistant at APSU for 36 years.

WATCH: APSU-TV interviewed DJ Pryor before viral dad-son video

People across the country want to know more about Pryor. To hear his story, they just need to watch a recent episode of Stephen Korean Perspectives, a student-produced talk show created by Austin Peay State University students Stephen Alexander and Korean Harris.

Austin Peay helicopter makes surprise landing for Governor's School students

The 36 high school students attending the Governor's School for Computational Physics at Austin Peay got a rare treat this week - a surprise landing of one of the school's helicopters.

Austin Peay to offer rose-smashing fun at Movies in the Park's 'Beauty and the Beast'

Movies in the Park is back Saturday, June 8, at Heritage Park, and scientists from Austin Peay's College of STEM will pay tribute to the feature film - 'Beauty and the Beast' - in a special way.

Edelweiss Club of Clarksville establishes endowed scholarship for APSU students

The Clarksville Edelweiss Club recently donated $123,000 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to create the Edelweiss Club of Clarksville German Endowment.

Austin Peay biology senior to represent Team USA at World University Games

Austin Peay's Brinna Lavelle will compete in judo July 6-7 at the World University Games in Naples, Italy.

Governor's School starts with a boom at Austin Peay

For the first time during their three-week stay at Austin Peay, Governor's School for Computational Physics students stepped into the classroom on Monday for their classwork.

VIDEO ADDED: APSU, CMCSS partner on innovative teacher residency, degree program

The Early Learning Teacher Residence program will provide 20 recent high school graduates and 20 CMCSS teacher's aides with an accelerated, free path to become full-time teachers.

Recent graduate wins multiple national, regional design awards

Recent graduate wins multiple regional design awards

Ebony Walton recently won an American Advertising Award, or ADDY, and three Southern Student Graphic Design Show awards.

APSU to make job candidates more competitive with online grad certificate in biometrics

This fall, a 12-hour graduate certificate in Biometrics and Clinical Trials Operations will be offered online exclusively through Austin Peay State University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

APSU Board of Trustees to host summer meeting June 6-7

The Board will vote on several items during the meetings, including a proposed 2.26 percent tuition and a zero percent mandatory fee increase for the 2019-2020 academic year.

PR & Marketing earns 16 Tennessee College Public Relations Association trophies

Austin Peay's Public Relations and Marketing team won 16 awards during the 2019 Tennessee College Public Relations Association Awards at the association's May 24 annual meeting. The team won four golds, five silvers and seven bronzes.

Austin Peay ranked first in state, ninth in country in Cyber FastTrack program

Computer science students from Austin Peay State University currently rank ninth nationally and No. 1 in the state in a nationwide cybersecurity program for college students and graduates.

HR executive director to serve on CUPA-HR board of directors

Sheraine Gilliam-Holmes, executive director and chief human resources officer at Austin Peay, has been selected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.

Nonprofit executive finishes first year at Austin Peay

Mallory Fundora's Project Yesu feeds more than 500 schoolchildren every weekday in Uganda.

Austin Peay to provide science demonstrations at Clarksville's Movies in the Park

The College of STEM is partnering with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to provide free and interactive science demonstrations during the city's Movies in the Park series, which starts this Saturday.

APSU invites public to comment on undergraduate tuition and mandatory increase prior to June 7 vote

If approved, undergraduate students taking between 1-12 credit hours will see their tuition go from $274 per hour to $280 per hour.

APSU's Chandler named fellow to national educational advocacy organization

Chandler and the other 18 fellows will spend the next year working with Deans for Impact to drive education "program improvements and enhance teacher readiness."

Spots still available at Govs Outdoors teen adventure camp

Austin Peay is offering an outdoor adventure camp for teens this summer through Govs Outdoors. Govs Outdoors Teen Camp is open to ages 12-15 and focuses on getting teens outdoors and into activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing and caving, all offered in the Clarksville area.

APSU Dining Services rebrands two restaurants on campus

During a brief ceremony, Grill Nation and Zona Mexicana were rebranded "Burger 931" and "Tu Taco" respectively.

Austin Peay graduate picked for National Science Foundation-backed smart cities program

Austin Peay graduate picked for National Science Foundation smart cities program

When recent Austin Peay graduate Jordan Miller starts at Arizona State University this year, she'll also enter a cutting-edge National Science Foundation smart homes and cities program. The program is part of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) program, designed to encourage the development of new models of STEM graduate education training.

Irwin family establishes the APSU Hazel S. Irwin Emerging Leaders Endowment

The new Hazel S. Irwin Emerging Leaders Endowment will be used to fund the APSU President's Emerging Leaders scholarship program each year.

Parents of late APSU student establish the Tyler Head Agriculture Memorial Endowment

To qualify for the scholarship, students must be freshmen enrolled full-time with a major in agriculture and a 2.85 GPA. They also must be residents of Robertson County or Hardin County.

Austin Peay cuts out-of-state tuition by nearly half

For years, students living outside of Tennessee paid about $11,000 per semester, but a new rate cuts that amount to just under $6,200 for 12 credit hours.

Austin Peay professor Christophe Konkobo awarded Fulbright Scholar grant

Austin Peay professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo awarded Fulbright Scholar grant

For the second time in four years, the U.S. Department of State has picked an Austin Peay professor for its Fulbright Scholar Program. By winning the award, French and Francophone studies associate professor Christophe Konkobo will spend the 2019-20 academic year teaching and conducting research in the West African country Burkina Faso.

Sango Elementary students become scientists of the day at Austin Peay

What is a scientist? That's the question Dr. Karen Meisch, interim dean of Austin Peay's College of STEM, and her team answered this week with 140 Sango Elementary first-graders, who visited campus May 9 for a morning of scientific demonstrations.

Twins get second chance at graduation they missed leading tennis team to NCAAs

For four years, the Yanes Garcia twins from Los Realejos, Spain, played tennis side by side for Austin Peay, lifting the Governors to an OVC tennis championship this year. The four-year journey culminated Monday afternoon in the Iris Room as the University held a special graduation ceremony for the twins.

APSU to keep local job market strong with new survey and business and industry summit

The Division of External Affairs has commissioned a ground-breaking Industry Climate survey, and the results will be unveiled during the APSU Business and Industry Summit on Oct. 3.

GALLERY: Check out photos from the 2019 spring commencement

For the first time in University history, Austin Peay held its spring commencement ceremonies over the course of two days - May 3-4. The speakers for the three ceremonies were former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Rep. Mark Green and Tennessee State Rep. Jason Hodges.

Watch LIVE: Commencement for Arts and Letters, education and Grad Studies (10 a.m. May 4)

The final of three Austin Peay State University commencement ceremonies is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Dunn Center on campus. Candidates for degrees from the College of Arts and Letters, the Eriksson College of Education and the College of Graduate Studies will participate in the ceremony.

Watch LIVE: Commencement for Behavioral and Health Sciences, ROTC, Grad Studies (2 p.m. May 3)

The second of three Austin Peay State University commencement ceremonies is at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Dunn Center on campus. Candidates for degrees from the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, ROTC cadets and the College of Graduate Studies will participate in the ceremony.

Watch LIVE: Commencement for business, STEM, Grad Studies students (10 a.m. May 3)

The first of three Austin Peay State University commencement ceremonies is at 10 a.m. Friday, May 3, in the Dunn Center on campus.

APSU Department of Theatre and Dance and Nashville Children's Theatre announce acting apprentice partnership

NCT's 2019-20 season marks the beginning of a combined educational and professional experience for Theatre and Dance students at APSU.

Austin Peay student wins exchange scholarship to top German university

An Austin Peay State University graduate student recently received an award to attend one of the oldest and most highly ranked universities in Europe this summer. Sara Alexander, who is finishing up a master's in history and a master's in teaching, will attend Germany's Heidelberg University in August.

Dr. Susan J. Kupisch Psychology Endowment established to benefit APSU students

To qualify, students must have a major in Psychology, be enrolled full-time at APSU and have a 3.0 GPA at the time they apply.

Austin Peay adds elementary, middle school summer coding camps

After a successful 2018, Austin Peay State University is expanding its coding camps this summer to include elementary and middle school students. And the new students will get a bonus: They'll program and work with a robot.

APSU commencement set for May 3-4

This arrangement will allow students to invite all their family members and friends to attend, and the community is encouraged to help celebrate the new graduates for all their hard work.

APSU's Amy Wright publishes new essay collection on entomophagy, or eating bugs

Her essays about the topic have appeared in prestigious journals and magazines across the country, and Iris Press recently published her chapbook, "Think I'll Go Eat a Worm."

APSU psychological science professor and student to publish chapter in Oxford Handbook of Expertise

Earlier this year, Dr. Kevin Harris and student Nick Foreman submitted their chapter, "Representative Tests and Task Development and Simulated Task Environments."

Austin Peay student to join Romanian archaeological site this summer

Austin Peay junior Jane Seage is heading to Transylvania this summer. The physics and classics double-major will conduct a multifaceted and large research project using ground-penetrating radar at an ancient Roman villa in Romania.

APSU College of Business hosting 2019 Girls' Leadership Summer Camp June 10-14

The leadership camp includes a variety of exciting, interactive and hands-on activities designed to develop the self-confidence, teamwork, trust and problem-solving skills.

Two recent Austin Peay graduates win National Science Foundation fellowships

Two recently graduated Austin Peay science students have earned National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships: Josh Kraft, who graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in biology, and Deborah Gulledge, who graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in physics.

Retired APSU professor Dr. Camille Holt establishes Jo and Isaac Buck Endowment

Holt recently donated $25,000 to the Austin Peay Foundation to honor the memory of her late parents by creating the Jo and Isaac Buck Endowment.

10 APSU students graduate from inaugural Foundations of Minority Leadership program

The course was part of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center's Achievers and Scholars mentoring Initiative, which works to ensure the academic and personal success of African American males.

WATCH: ROTC motivational video from recent joint field training exercise

Austin Peay ROTC recently conducted a joint field training exercise in Mississippi with the University of Tennessee, Martin, Murray State University and the University of Memphis.

Two Austin Peay professors picked for prestigious Carnegie fellowship

Two Austin Peay State University professors have been chosen for the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. They are among five from Tennessee and 51 from the United States and Canada who will travel to Africa this summer to help universities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

Tech businessman and vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony May

The ceremony, set for 5 p.m. on May 1, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, honors Austin Peay's graduating students who are either veterans, reservists or active-duty military personnel.

Austin Peay cadets finish eighth in ROTC division at world-class Sandhurst competition

The Austin Peay ROTC Ranger Challenge team cadets finished eighth among ROTC teams at the University's first-ever Sandhurst military skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver APSU commencement addresses this May

The three prominent Tennessee public servants will be on campus May 3 and 4 as Austin Peay, the state's fastest-growing public University, expands its graduation celebration to two days.

APSU's Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week

Students, staff and faculty submitted 15 food-based creations inspired by short stories, novels and children's books.

APSU's Barry Jones named dean of College of Arts and Letters

In addition to teaching, Jones is a talented artist working in digital media, and he has exhibited work in galleries and museums across the country, including the Asheville Art Museum and the Butler Institute of American Art.

Austin Peay GIS student's road closure map unveiled on Clarksville's new website

Austin Peay State University's GIS Center helped create one of the engaging elements that lives on the City of Clarksville's new homepage - an interactive map that continuously updates with road maintenance and closure information.

APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign

APSU alumni, friends and Clarksville community members made gifts to promote student success from noon on April 8 to noon on April 11.

APSU's Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Brown arrived at Austin Peay in 2007 as an assistant professor of sociology and coordinator of the program's Family Studies minor. In 2013, he was named chair of that department.

Austin Peay collaboration brings NYU professor to campus to lecture on 'Einstein's War'

New York University history of science professor Dr. Matthew Stanley will visit Austin Peay State University on April 22 to deliver a lecture on "Albert Einstein's War: How World War I Made Relativity." He'll also plant a space gummy tree at noon on campus - Monday also is Earth Day.

Clay Target Club best overall team at southern regional championship

The Clay Target Club of APSU started its inaugural season by winning several first-place awards at the 2019 USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports Southern Regional College Clay Target Championship April 13-14 at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex.

APSU's Hunter finishes 22nd overall at drone racing nationals

APSU student finishes 22nd overall at collegiate drone racing nationals

Michael Hunter, lead pilot for The Drone Club at Austin Peay, finished 22nd overall and sixth in his bracket at the Collegiate Drone Racing Association nationals - in the school's first season of competitive racing.

Ranger Challenge team finishes eighth among ROTC teams at Sandhurst

Austin Peay's ROTC Ranger Challenge team represented the University well in its first-ever trip to the Sandhurst military skills competition, one of the most prestigious such challenges in the world.

Ranger Challenge team in 3rd place among ROTC teams entering Day 2 of international competition

Ranger Challenge team in 3rd among ROTC teams entering Day 2 of global competition

Going into Day 2 of the Sandhurst military skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Austin Peay's ROTC Ranger Challenge team was in third place among the 16 ROTC teams and in 22nd place overall of the 49 teams from across the world.

Two Austin Peay administrators now have new job titles

Dannelle Whiteside was named vice president for legal affairs and secretary to the APSU Board of Trustees, and Carol Clark was named assistant vice president for community and government relations.

Community School for the Arts offers writing class to veterans, families

The class - Writing for Military and Families - serves active-duty and veteran military personnel and their families and offers them a chance to write about their lives. The writing fosters self-expression and healing.

APSU names University of Evansville administrator as new chief diversity officer

LaNeeça R. Williams, chief diversity officer at the University of Evansville, comes to APSU with more than 20 years of professional experience in the field.

Watch: Day 3 - Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge. We're running their video profiles every day this week so you can get to know a little about them.

Austin Peay Ranger Challenge team at front of Sandhurst competition

Not only did APSU's ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualify for the prestigious Sandhurst for the first time in school history, but the team also kicked off the competition this morning as one of the first teams to start.

Watch: Day 2 - Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge.

APSU's education doctorate experiences strong first year

The degree, housed within the college's Department of Educational Specialties, consists of 60 credit hours beyond a master's degree, with students taking classes in leadership theory and practice.

Foy swimming pool now open

Current operating hours, until May 26, are Monday - Friday, 7-9 a.m. lap swim, and noon-6p.m. open swim. Saturday and Sunday open swim is noon-5 p.m.

Watch: Meet Austin Peay's Ranger Challenge team cadets

For the first time in school history, the cadets of Austin Peay's Governors Guard ROTC Ranger Challenge team qualified for the prestigious Sandhurst competition, the world's top academy-level military skills challenge. We wanted you to meet the cadets.

Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay

Austin Peay State University's ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition. And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.

APSU student newspaper earns two national awards for "Rebuild, Reflect"

Both awards honored a special edition called "Rebuild, Reflect" commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the tornado that hit APSU and downtown Clarksville.

APSU's Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13

This week, the Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.

Support APSU during this year's #GovsGive

Earlier today, April 8, Austin Peay State University launched Govs Give, its third annual 72-hour online giving event, with the goal of raising $200,000.

Austin Peay ROTC team 'strong,' 'motivated' for Sandhurst competition

Austin Peay State University's ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.

Austin Peay students win best solo hack, place second overall at regional hackathon

Austin Peay senior Susan Kersten recently won "Best Solo Hack" at the CatHacks hackathon at the University of Kentucky, and her teammates won second place overall at the competition for hack that helps teach people sign language.

Miss Austin Peay pageant wins best pageant in the state

The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant awarded $5,500 in scholarship money to the APSU pageant, which was more than any other pageant in the state.

Austin Peay classics senior finishes second at national translation contest

Austin Peay State University classics senior Alexander Kee last month finished second in a national Latin translation contest. It was his second straight second-place finish in the annual competition.

APSU's Bailey performs with classical-crossover icon Sarah Brightman

The concerts, part of Brightman's world tour promoting her new album "Hymn," took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Fort Lauderdale and the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.

Aviation science program receives approval for veterans training, meaning 'little or no cost' for veterans

Austin Peay State University's aviation science program recently received approval for veterans education benefits, meaning veterans can earn the degree at "little or no cost." The program - which has a concentration in helicopters (or rotor wing) - is Tennessee's first rotorcraft flight school that offers a bachelor's degree.

Art + Design hosting 51st Juried Student Art Exhibition

The professionally juried exhibition opened in The New Gallery on April 1 and runs through April 24.

Local health foundation awards Matthew Walker Grant to APSU for 10th year

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation awarded nearly $15,000 for APSU to provide primary care through a nurse practitioner for approximately 250 diabetes patients.

APSU presents The Pajama Game, featuring several guest artists

Beginning Thursday, April 11, the Department of Theatre and Dance will present "The Pajama Game," sponsored by the APSU the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.

APSU School of Nursing to receive new technology through CMC Community Health Foundation grant

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation awarded nearly $43,000 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation on behalf of the APSU School of Nursing.

Austin Peay hosts more than 640 third-graders for ‘Ready to Gov’

Austin Peay hosts more than 700 third-graders for 'Ready to Gov'

Austin Peay State University welcomed more than 700 third-grade students from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in an effort to introduce the children to higher education opportunities and their local college campus.

Seven 'Green to Gold' soldiers make up APSU's Ranger Challenge team

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently featured Austin Peay's ROTC Ranger Challenge team on its website ahead of the prestigious Sandhurst 2019, the world's premier academy-level military skills competition. In doing so, West Point officials noted Austin Peay's team includes seven active-duty soldiers participating in the Army's Green to Gold program.

Woodward Library/APSU communication department host edible book contest April 10

Literary-themed foods will be on display that day as the library and the APSU Department of Communication host the University's inaugural Edible Books Contest. The rules are simple - create a dish that somehow references a book, whether it's the title, a character or a situation.

Moore Magnet students, APSU biology professor pair on fruit fly experiment

About 90 fifth-graders buzzed in anticipation on a recent Friday morning in a Sundquist Science Center classroom at Austin Peay State University. "This room is used for college classes, and we teach biology here, but you guys are in charge of this space today," an APSU biology professor said. "You are a scientist today. You are a scientist every day, but especially today."

APSU leadership students use science to amaze Little Govs

On a Thursday afternoon, APSU students Harrison Welch, Gretchen Heinzelman, David Nikolao and Mackenzie Rose hosted a science show for the Little Govs Child Learning Center.

APSU dance program recognized for excellence at regional conference

The Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) South Region conference March 9-12 at the University of Mississippi. Both works of choreography submitted for blind adjudication were selected for inclusion in the culminating gala performance.

Austin Peay celebrates 20th anniversary of Plant the Campus Red

The all-inclusive volunteer event brings together faculty, staff, students and the community with the Montgomery County Master Gardeners to beautify the APSU campus.

In effort to authenticate Legros discovery, APSU student finds connections

Earlier this semester, Austin Peay junior Katherine Tolleson discovered two drypoint creations by famed artist Alphonse Legros in the University's Permanent Collection. In an effort to authenticate the prints, she wrote The British Museum. Museum officials responded.

Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree

The board approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.

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