Austin Peay State University

The Peer Leader Program empowers students to lead through serving their fellow APSU peers. Each year, approximately 100 students serve in University Success courses to come alongside first-year students as they acclimate to life as a Gov. Peer Leaders are extensively trained and play a pivotal role in the university's retention efforts. The Peer Leader Program also has an impact on student persistence to graduation. From 2021-2025, 96.1% of peer leaders received a degree (Associates or Bachelors) from APSU. 91.3% of peer leaders received a bachelor's degree, and 67% of Peer Leaders earned an associate's and a bachelor's degree.

The Student Organization Council (SOC) is the governing body for student organizations at Austin Peay State University, responsible for allocating funding and keeping organizations informed of policy and procedure changes. The executive board meets with organizations each semester to gather student feedback and support the implementation of programs and services for the APSU community. As one of three governing councils on campus, SOC supports recognized student organizations by addressing organizational needs, recognizing new organizations, providing event funding, and hosting training opportunities for student organization members.

Austin Peay State University congratulates students on being offered a Presidential Scholarship for Fall 2026. To receive this scholarship, students must be incoming first-time freshmen with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.

Austin Peay State University congratulates students on being offered a Dean's Scholarship for Fall 2026. To receive this scholarship, students must be incoming first-time freshmen with a 3.85-3.99 GPA.

Govs Ambassadors are current students who welcome families and groups touring Austin Peay's campus. They answer questions about campus resources, share insights into the student experience, and serve as a friendly, welcoming presence for prospective students. Govs Ambassadors also participate in Be A Gov! Tour events to meet with incoming students and help them gain an appreciation for the university.

Orientation Leaders are current APSU students who work alongside university staff and faculty to welcome and support new students through orientation and into their first year on campus. As guides, mentors, and familiar faces on orientation day, they help incoming first-year and transfer students navigate campus life - academically and beyond.

Austin Peay State University's Greek life community provides students with leadership and service opportunities alongside a community of students with shared values. Currently, APSU hosts 19 chapters under four governing councils.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during Spring 2026.

Austin Peay State University's Greek life community provides students with leadership and service opportunities alongside a community of students with shared values. Currently, APSU hosts 19 chapters under four governing councils.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during Fall 2025.

Austin Peay's chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society is proud to induct first-generation students who demonstrate academic success.

Austin Peay's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta is proud to induct students who have shown academic success during their first semester and/or year on campus.

The Office of Student Research and Innovation is proud to recognize students who participated in the Posters at the Capitol event April 8th, 2026.

The Office of Student Research and Innovation is proud to recognize students who participated in the Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium on April 24, 2026.

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!

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!

Austin Peay State University congratulates the more than 700 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on August 2nd, 2024.

Austin Peay State University congratulates the more than 1,300 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on May 3, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.