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APSU political science students intern with Tennessee General Assembly
This semester, five students from Austin Peay State University's Department of Political Science and Public Management interned in various legislative offices with the Tennessee General Assembly. These students immersed themselves in a hands-on legisla...
Apr 17, 2024, 8:00am EDT

Eight APSU researchers present at Posters at the Capitol
Eight student researchers from Austin Peay State University's College of STEM and Middle College presented in front of lawmakers and legislators at the annual Posters at the Capitol event on Feb. 14 in Nashville. In addition to showing off their work ...
Feb 27, 2024, 8:00am EST

APSU student astrophysicist presents at national conference
When Li Loy first set foot on Austin Peay State University's campus in 2018, they couldn't have imagined the journey ahead. Beginning as a music major, Loy soon realized performance wasn't the right path and pivoted to psychology. However, after a few ...
Feb 23, 2024, 8:00am EST

APSU collaboration offers free 2023 tax preparation services
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is continuing virtually at Austin Peay State University (APSU) this tax season. For the past seven years, Dr. Jennifer Thayer, associate professor of accounting, has championed the program in partnersh...
Feb 22, 2024, 8:00am EST

APSU students unearth Clarksville's forgotten Black history through research into 1900s
A group of students at Austin Peay State University is uncovering forgotten stories about Clarksville's African American communities in the early 20th century, from a 103-year-old farmer to a robust district of Black entrepreneurialism on Marion Street...
Feb 6, 2024, 10:21am EST

APSU to celebrate military-affiliated students during basketball doubleheader Feb. 10
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University (APSU) is gearing up for an evening of basketball, camaraderie and special recognitions on Feb. 10 during a thrilling doubleheader at F&M Bank Arena. The women's basketball team will face off against Ja...
Feb 5, 2024, 11:00am EST

APSU Govs Fund achieves record number of Bloomberg certifications
Austin Peay State University's student-managed investment fund has set a record number of member certifications in Bloomberg Market Concepts, a globally recognized achievement in the financial industry. Earning a Bloomberg certification demonstrates e...
Jan 31, 2024, 8:00am EST

Austin Peay business major named Student Veteran of the Year finalist
Austin Peay State University business management major Brian Meredith, who previously served as a sergeant first class with the U.S. Army, was named a finalist for the prestigious Student Veteran of the Year Award during the 16th Annual Student Veteran...
Jan 30, 2024, 8:00am EST

APSU physics students win national recognition
Austin Peay State University's Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapter recently earned an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office, a designation given to less than 10% of the SPS chapters at colleges and universities across the globe. ...
Jan 22, 2024, 8:00am EST
APSU biology major balances cheerleading, STEM studies and service
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - When Gracey Suggs came to Austin Peay State University, she brought along an impressive set of credentials. The Clarksville native and Montgomery Central graduate graduated a year early and came in with most of her general educati...
Jan 12, 2024, 8:00am EST