Austin Peay State University

Christopher Steadman recently published six young adult books while starting his freshman year as an English major at Austin Peay State University. His books have received positive reviews on Amazon.

Hannah Alloway spent two weeks at Yale this summer learning advanced genetic analysis techniques to study freshwater fish biodiversity. She now aims to teach these cutting-edge methods at Austin Peay.

The following Eriksson College of Education students have been recognized as the October 2023 Students of the Month at Austin Peay State University based on their course progress, classroom leadership and attitude/disposition. This prestigious recognition is awarded to students enrolled in undergraduate programs and/or activities within the Eriksson College of Education.

The following Eriksson College of Education students have been recognized as the September 2023 Students of the Month at Austin Peay State University based on their course progress, classroom leadership and attitude/disposition: Scarlett Canada Sebastian Galarza-Grillasca Meagan Jones Lauren Young This prestigious recognition is awarded to students enrolled in undergraduate programs and/or activities within the Eriksson College of Education.

Austin Peay State University congratulates new students on being accepted to the University. Their hard work and commitment to academic excellence have paid off, and APSU is excited they chose to apply to "Be A Gov" for their higher education!

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 486 new initiates from 24 universities during May 2023. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Austin Peay State University congratulates students on being offered a transfer scholarship for Spring of the 2023-2024 academic year. Their hard work and commitment to academic excellence have paid off, and APSU is excited to award them a scholarship!

From the historic city of Rennes, France, to ancient castles of Europe, Austin Peay State University (APSU) students have been charting new territories in scientific research and cultural discovery. Six dedicated APSU students have returned from a transformative summer participating in an international research project called the International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program. The program, funded by a three-year, $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) the chance to engage in pioneering, cross-disciplinary research in international settings. Involved universities span the Czech Republic, France and Poland. The recent trip marked the program's second year, following a successful debut last summer involving five students.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) has announced the appointment of three exceptional business students to serve as ambassadors to the College of Business for the 2023-24 academic year: Macie Addley, William Martin Jr. and Amber Taylor. Ambassadors will play a vital role in advancing the college's mission, and the program will provide a platform for students to share their stories and enhance the student experience at APSU. "I am thrilled to welcome Macie, William and Amber as our 2023-24 ambassadors," said Dr. Mickey Hepner, dean of the College of Business. "This is a tremendous opportunity to amplify our students' voices within the community. I am confident they will enrich the student experience, creating meaningful engagement for current and prospective students." The initiative brings enthusiastic students together to represent the college by actively participating in various college events, workshops and social campaigns, offering their unique perspectives and insights into the student experience.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Summer 2023 term.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize over 2,000 students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2023 term.

Austin Peay State University congratulates the more than 1,400 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on May 5, 2023.

Six student teams pitched their best business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $15,000. The top team also won a one-year lease to The Press, Clarksville's premier co-working space.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 750 candidates for graduation during a commencement ceremony May 6 at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, celebrates students who are serving as circle (chapter) presidents. Students who serve as circle presidents are leaders amongst leaders. Members of ODK must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class and embrace the Society's ideals. They also must demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars of campus life celebrated by ODK: academics and research, athletics, service to campus and community, communications, and creative and performing arts. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Austin Peay State University is pleased to announce the selection of this year's President's Emerging Leaders. An invitation to the President's Emerging Leaders Program (PELP), with a scholarship, is offered to twenty incoming first-year students each year following a rigorous selection process that includes essays, interviews, and a review of past leadership experiences.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) is pleased to recognize our incoming first-year Honors students in the prestigious APSU Honors Program. APSU Honors students are competitively selected from an application process and must have at least a 3.5 high school gpa or minimum of 24 on the ACT. The Honors Program is designed to challenge students and provide opportunities for creative exploration and intellectual development. The program requires motivated students to fulfill a minimum of 25 hours of honors-designated courses, including a senior thesis. Honors courses are available in the general education core, as separate courses, and in upper-division courses in the various majors.

Several members of the Austin Peay State University Honors Program and President's Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) traveled to East Tennessee State University earlier this month to present their research and expertise at the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council (TCHC) annual meeting. During this year's meeting, three students presented their work, and Dr. Tim Winters, director of the APSU Honors and PELP programs, was elected the new TCHC president. The students and the topics they presented included: Mara Howell, a sophomore business major and honors student, "The Digital Divide: The Foot on Rural America's Neck." Zoe Huffman, a freshman English major and Honors and PELP student, "Gender Inequality around the World." Jessica White, a sophomore English major and Honors and PELP student, "Psychopathy vs. Sociopathy in the works of Edgar Allan Poe." "Our students did a fantastic job, and I am very proud of them," Winters said. And now that he is president, Austin Peay will host the TCHC meeting in the spring of 2023. For information on the APSU Honors Program, visit www.apsu.edu/honors. For information on PELP, visit www.apsu.edu/pelp.

Taylor Sexton has achieved the highest level of Peer Leader Certification, Master Certified Mentor - Level 3 of the International Mentor and Training Program at Austin Peay State University. Master Certified Mentors have completed 30 hours of training and 100 hours of mentoring experience with new students in the First Year Seminar Program. Master level mentors are an elite group of our Peer Leaders that have gone above and beyond to support all students in succeeding at APSU. Peer Leaders serve as connections to the university for new students and academic success mentors for all students.

Congratulations and a big thank you to the newly installed members of the Student Advisory Council for the Honors Program and the President's Emerging Leaders Program! These young leaders have assumed the responsibility for any programming in the Honors Commons including speaker events, social events, and general activities. The SAC is an enormous help to the director in planning the wonderful events that enrich the lives our high-achieving students. Thanks again to all of these wonderful students!

Logan is an ideal Honors Program student. He has quietly been helping at least one student in his Introduction to Greek class by offering his time and talent to tutor this student. The student is enormously grateful and Logan deserves some high praise for giving his time so generously and for demonstrating what it means to be an Honors Program student!

On Monday, February 25, 2019, ten students from the APSU College of Business attended the Mentoring Monday event presented by Girl Scouts of USA and Bank of America. The event was held in downtown Nashville. The attendees were matched with a handful of our mentors for seven-minute, one-on-one mentoring sessions. The event also featured breakout sessions which covered topics such as "making your voice heard," "women and investing," and "better money habits."