The Office of Public Relations and Marketing has received 20 awards from the Tennessee College Public Relations Association's 2026 State Conference, the highest total among the 20 competing institutions.

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will host its quarterly meetings on Friday, June 5, at the O'Malley Family Welcome Center. Committee sessions will start at 8:15 a.m., followed by a full board meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m.

Hannah Eden, senior director of marketing at Austin Peay State University, has been named president of the Tennessee College Public Relations Association, which supports communications, marketing, enrollment, public relations, and creative professionals across higher education in the state.

Earth and environmental sciences majors Tanner Sigears and Jenna Dillehay are spending the summer with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, applying their College of STEM studies to internships in radiological health and state park interpretation.

The Turner Foundation, Inc. has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to support the Southeastern Grasslands Institute's research, conservation, education, and restoration work, with a focus on expanding grassland restoration in northwest Georgia and the southern Appalachians.

APSU has launched Transfer Enrollment Services and Advisement, a formalized office that centralizes transfer enrollment and advising functions to provide dedicated, personalized guidance for transfer students from application through their first semester.

TCAT Dickson and APSU recently signed an LPN-to-BSN articulation agreement. Practical nursing graduates can now seamlessly transition to APSU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, receiving an unprecedented 27 credit hours of prior learning credit, strengthening the Tennessee healthcare workforce.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) proposes a limited 3.23% increase in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees, below state recommendations. The increase addresses rising costs and supports services amid enrollment growth. APSU is mitigating the financial impact through new and increased scholarships. Public comments are open until June 3, 2026.

Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education hosted its annual Awards Ceremony. Recognizing outstanding student, faculty, and staff achievements, the celebration featured Tennessee Teacher of the Year Dr. Brandi De La Cruz and honored top scholar Emmanuel Méjeun.

Daniela Díaz Campos, a senior accounting and finance double major, is graduating from Austin Peay State University and heading to a Big Four accounting firm. Her inspiring journey from Cuba at 16 showcases APSU's commitment to student success and the power of persistence.

Austin Peay State University's 42nd Annual Candlelight Ball set a new record, raising $423,615 for student scholarships and academic programs. This marks the fourth straight year of record-breaking fundraising, showcasing the community's commitment to APSU students.

APSU student Noah Janecek earned a $90,000 scholarship to LMU Duncan School of Law through the accelerated 3+3 program. Complete your bachelor's and law degree in just six years, saving a year of time and tuition on your fast-track legal career.

AJ Crowder, Austin Peay's first scholarship mascot, is graduating and moving on to a career in professional sports management. Learn how the man behind The Gov redefined game-day energy, won a national championship, and now carries the lessons learned into his next chapter.

The Austin Peay State University Retirees Association (APSURA) has expanded its student support, now funding up to two APSURA Endowment Scholarships annually for dependents of current APSU faculty/staff. This fund honors the dedication of the APSU family and carries on their commitment to mentoring students.

Serbian Ambassador Dragan Šutanovac visited Austin Peay State University's INSMS for a landmark diplomatic engagement. The visit, which included a public address and a briefing at Fort Campbell, strengthened U.S.-Serbia relations and academic partnerships. Learn about this significant dialogue on Balkan security and international affairs.

APSU social work instructor Jessie Wiser overcame instability in Tennessee's foster care system to become an advocate. This National Foster Care Month, learn how one person's belief transformed her life and now inspires future social workers in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Austin Peay State University's Army ROTC Governors Guard Battalion reached a historic milestone by commissioning its 1,000th officer. Cadet Christopher Martin was surprised to be the landmark commissionee, reflecting over 50 years of leadership and service at APSU.

Graduating Austin Peay State University seniors Tyler Rose, a music major, and Kade Tjaarda, a finance major, have earned the university's most prestigious student accolades -- the Harvill-Civitan Citizenship Award and the William McClure Drane Award.

Registration is open for the CSA Summer Arts Camp at Austin Peay State University. Children ages 8-15 can dive into an undersea adventure with expert instruction in painting, drawing, ceramics, dance, and theatre. Secure your spot for the July 6-17 sessions in Clarksville, before May 29.

A team of engineering physics students has prototyped a low-cost acoustic monitoring system to inspect a water pipeline serving 13 Tennessee and Kentucky communities, earning the top prize at the College of STEM's annual Innovation Experience.

Austin Peay State University finance students have earned a performance award from the Tennessee Valley Authority's Investment Challenge Program, posting a 20.53% return that outpaced the S&P 500's 17.88% in fiscal year 2025 and continuing a streak of beating the benchmark in every measured period since 1998.

Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing has become a leading national destination for U.S. Army nursing students, drawing soldiers from across the country into one of the military's most competitive commissioning pathways.

The College of Business hosted its annual Night of Honor on April 23, recognizing student accomplishments across several categories.

Austin Peay State University will host Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. on Friday, May 8, in the Dunn Center, recognizing approximately 1,393 graduates from across the university's academic colleges.

APSU's College of Business has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.