Austin Peay State University

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.

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

This summer, Austin Peay State University's College of STEM purchased a robotic dog to enhance the learning experience for students in the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. The robot dog utilizes a variety of functions that incorporate many different scientific specializations. This technology has the potential to excite and engage students in ways never before seen on APSU's campus.

Dr. J. Allyn Smith, an Austin Peay State University professor of physics and astronomy at Austin Peay, and two students, Meagan Porter and Sean Peete, participate in the Department of Energy's Visiting Faculty Program at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory this summer. The Fermilab program, which saw over 100 applicants for the 11 available spots in 2022, enables faculty members from around the United States to collaborate with world-renowned scientists for 10 weeks of research. Prospective participants must have an outstanding research record and a strategy for how the experience will improve their home institution.

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's Department of Art + Design is inviting the public to celebrate the work of its students with the end-of-the-year ART-A-PALOOZA from 5-7:30 p.m. April 26 in the Art + Design building. The night will feature several different exhibitions, an award ceremony and the opportunity to purchase artwork from students. This event is free and open to the public.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Healthy Yards program came together on June 22 at the APSU Outdoor Education Center (OEC) to celebrate Pollinator Week, bringing recognition to Clarksville-Montgomery County's native bees, honey bees, butterflies and pollinator host plants with fun family activities.

Students from Austin Peay State University's (APSU) Department of Music recently performed the first opera sung in French in the history of the APSU Opera Theatre: "Cendrillon" by Pauline Viardot. The three-act operetta is based on the story of Ci...

Young science enthusiasts gathered at Austin Peay State University June 5-9 for the inaugural Earth Explorers Camp, an experience filled with captivating experiments and awe-inspiring discoveries. The summer camp saw students engage in hands-on activities, explore geological wonders and form new friendships. Dr. Erik Haroldson, a professor in Austin Peay's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, led the camp and exposed middle school students to a fun and educational experience in earth and environmental sciences. Student camp mentors Claudia Shaver, Kelechukwu Nwandu, and Madeline Thompson provided assistance throughout the week.

Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing students are aiming to shape the future of health care, and they presented their ideas to the community April 24 at Tennova Healthcare during the program's annual research poster day.

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

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.

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.

More than 1,820 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring 2023 College of Arts & Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 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.

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 congratulates the more than 1,200 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on December 9, 2022.

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 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.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize over 2,000 students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Fall 2022 term.

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.

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.