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At Austin Peay, we are large enough to offer you a broad range of educational and social options, but small enough to treat you as an individual. That’s because we provide all of the resources of a big university, with a small college feel. We serve a large population of diverse students with several degree options at the associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Many of these degrees can be pursued on campus and online. Austin Peay also is working to support the region’s economic growth with several new programs that cater to the employment needs of local industries and the surrounding community.

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Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly — including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be.

As Tennessee's youngest city by median age, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, named as 2019's #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants, and local theatre. Not to mention, we're just 45 minutes from Nashville.

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APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2

Austin Peay State University will honor six distinguished graduates -- Jeffrey Bibb, Tamira Samuel, Josh Hinckley, Amanda Martinez, Jay Albertia Jr. and Kyle Luther -- at the Governors Circle Alumni Awards on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Morgan University Center, with recognition on the field during the Homecoming football game the following day.

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'Music Student for a Day': APSU invites high schoolers to experience college rehearsals, lessons, and more on Oct. 14

Austin Peay State University's Department of Music will host "Music Student for a Day" from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, giving prospective high school musicians the chance to sit in on college classes and ensemble rehearsals, take a trial lesson with faculty, and learn about auditions and music scholarships.

New routes opening for Austin Peay research
New routes opening for Austin Peay research

Austin Peay has joined the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium, a Launch Tennessee network that helps university research reach the marketplace. With a new commercialization counselor and statewide partners, APSU faculty now have a clearer path from discovery to real-world use.

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Sep
25-27
Peayple Weekend (Family weekend)
Date: Sep 25-27, 2026
Time: See Schedule
Location: See Schedule
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Sep
28-3
Homecoming Week
Date: Sep 28-3, 2026
Time: See Schedule
Location: See Schedule
Sep
24
Zone 3 Visiting Writers Series: Destiny Birdsong
Date: Sep 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Art + Design 120
Sep
26
APSU Football vs. UT Martin
Date: Sep 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fortera Stadium
Sep
27
Mudbowl
Date: Sep 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Dunn Bowl