Austin Peay State University

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.

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 Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Briana is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Teamwork.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Blake is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Career & Self Development.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Isaac is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Techonology.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Winter is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Leadership.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Tieraney is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Critical Thinking.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. Nevaeh is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Professionalism.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated with one of the 8 competencies. William is being recognized for outstanding performance in Communication.

The Purpose First Scholars Learning Community encourages students to become skilled in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Exemplary Scholars are students who went above and beyond in demonstrating the qualities associated one of the 8 competencies. Juana is being recognized for an outstanding performance in Equity & Inclusion.

On Feb. 22, Austin Peay State University representatives presented at a national conference on high-impact practices, HIPS in States, at Western Kentucky University. Staff members Ashlee Spearman, Alexandra Wills and Allie Campbell, along with students Antonette Wade and Amaya Sutphen, presented on several of the HIP programs that Austin Peay offers students. The panel presentation, "A Targeted Approach to HIP Involvement: Learning Communities, Service Learning, Study Abroad and More," focused on a living and learning community that incorporated study abroad and service-learning courses. Additionally the presentation shared how the University's sophomore-level community is focused on internships and global issues. The students shared their experiences in the latter program and talked about high-impact practices from a student perspective. The staff and students received funding from the Tennessee Board of Regents to attend and present at the conference.

Two Austin Peay State University staff members presented at the National Student Affairs Conference in Baltimore.

The All State, Austin Peay State University's student newspaper, was ranked No. 4 in the South on Feb. 21 at the annual Southeast Journalism Conference, held Feb. 20-22 at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.

The Austin Peay State University Honors Program attended the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council state conference with 13 students, six of whom gave presentations. These six students are as follows: Ashley Burke, Chris Coppedge, Tiffany Anderson, Abbi Wilt, Janey Lindsey and Gwendolyn Hay.