Political Science

“I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’ve definitely learned a lot about politics. It’s challenged me in all the right ways.”

Wesley Gray

Student Veteran, Business

“I really like online classes for my schedule. On top of being a student-athlete, being in ROTC and a few other organizations, it’s made my life much easier.”

Jeremy Vega

Art

“Before college I wasn’t social at all, I didn’t have anyone to show my ideas, but here I can show my work and see their reactions, and that makes me want to create more.”

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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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College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

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Eriksson College of Education

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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.

Clarksville, Tennessee

APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, rich in history and tradition. 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 and CMCSS partner on innovative three-year residency and degree program

The Early Learning Teacher Residence program will provide 20 recent high school graduates and 20 CMCSS teacher's aides with an accelerated, free path to become full-time teachers.

APSU Dining Services rebrands two restaurants on campus

During a brief ceremony, Grill Nation and Zona Mexicana were rebranded "Burger 931" and "Tu Taco" respectively.

Austin Peay graduate picked for National Science Foundation-backed smart cities program

Austin Peay graduate picked for National Science Foundation smart cities program

When recent Austin Peay graduate Jordan Miller starts at Arizona State University this year, she'll also enter a cutting-edge National Science Foundation smart homes and cities program. The program is part of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) program, designed to encourage the development of new models of STEM graduate education training.