Austin Peay State University

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

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

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.

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.

Austin Peay State University congratulates the more than 500 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on August 5, 2022.

Purpose First Scholars is a career-focused learning community dedicated to helping incoming first-year students align their major to career goals during their first year in college. Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive academic and career exploration experiences and leave the learning community ready to achieve their career goals. Participation in the learning community begins with an exclusive overnight GO (Governors Orientation) experience and continues throughout the fall semester in an APSU 1000 section specifically designed for Purpose First Scholars. Additionally, Students living on campus will have the ability to participate in our living community and stay in the same residence hall with other Scholars.

Austin Peay State University congratulates the more than 1,100 graduates recognized for earning their degrees in the commencement ceremony on May 6, 2022.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize about 150 students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Summer 2022 terms.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize more than 2,000 students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2022 terms.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Advancement Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the incoming transfer students who have been offered the Austin Peay Promise Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Dean's Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Presidential Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Provost Out-of-State Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving transfer students who have been offered the Dean's Transfer Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Achievement Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Achievement Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Provost Out-of-State Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving transfer students who have been offered the Dean's Transfer Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.