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Healing hearts and minds: APSU nursing student earns nationally competitive Vanderbilt externship
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University student Meagan Larson will bring her passion for mental health advocacy to one of the nation's leading hospitals this summer after being selected for a highly competitive externship at Vanderbilt Univer...
Apr 23, 2025, 11:00am EDT
APSU's 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibitions opens April 14-30
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting the 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibition April 14-30, 2025. This exhibition will be in The New...
Apr 14, 2025, 8:00am EDT

APSU hosting inaugural Zone 3 Writers' Festival from April 10-12
Austin Peay State University's Zone 3 Press, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting the inaugural Zone 3 Writers' Festival on campus from April 10-12. The event was planned and executed by students in APSU's Zon...
Apr 7, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Austin Peay students compete in inaugural Oracle sales competition
Five marketing students from Austin Peay State University recently showcased their sales acumen at Oracle's inaugural two-day sales competition in Nashville. Team members demonstrated exceptional performance and potential in sales development roles as ...
Mar 10, 2025, 9:00am EDT

Austin Peay State University awards students for eco-friendly project ideas
Austin Peay State University's Office of Community Engagement and Sustainability has announced the winners of the 2024 Great Green Idea Contest, an annual competition that encourages students to promote sustainability efforts on campus and offers up to...
Feb 4, 2025, 1:00pm EST

APSU students earn nationally competitive Gilman-McCain Scholarships to study abroad
From immersive cultural experiences in South Korea to service projects in the United Kingdom, the Gilman-McCain Scholarship offers countless opportunities for military dependents - but only four Austin Peay State University (APSU) students have earned ...
Feb 4, 2025, 12:00pm EST

Unstoppable Shae Webber: An APSU student's triumphant path in hospitality
Shae Webber's path to becoming a hospitality management student at Austin Peay State University was as unconventional as it was inspiring. Webber, a mother of five with over two decades of experience in hospitality and sales, transformed obstacles into...
Nov 18, 2024, 11:00am EST

Honors in Action: APSU cheerleaders Joyner and Schmidt find perfect balance in student leadership programs
Anneliese Joyner and Belle Schmidt are reaching new heights as members of Austin Peay State University's cheerleading team while pursuing academic excellence through the Honors and President's Emerging Leaders (PELP) Programs. At Austin Peay, these st...
Nov 15, 2024, 8:00am EST

Honors in Action: APSU dance team members shine on and off field
Grace Henderson and Madelyn Steele, members of Austin Peay State University's dance team, are choreographing a blend of athletic and academic success through their involvement in the Honors Program. These dedicated dancers exemplify Austin Peay's com...
Nov 8, 2024, 12:00pm EST

First-generation STEM students, professors recount Austin Peay experiences
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - For many first-generation college students, the journey through higher education is a pioneering experience defined by challenges and breakthroughs. At Austin Peay State University, first-generation graduate students and faculty sh...
Nov 8, 2024, 8:00am EST