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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's 58th Annual Juried Student Exhibition open now through April 29

Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting the 58th Annual Juried Student Exhibition through April 29 in The New Gallery, featuring 55 works from 45 student artists juried by CDC Chief Design Officer Cesar Rivera.

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APSU to host large-scale emergency response simulation April 13

Austin Peay State University will host a large-scale interdisciplinary emergency response simulation on Monday, April 13, involving approximately 250 participants across seven disciplines as students work through an impaired-driving scenario.

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Dr. Robert Baron named associate dean for APSU's College of Arts and Letters

Baron, a professor of communication and former department chair, has spent over a decade building programs and partnerships at Austin Peay. Since arriving in 2012, he has grown the university's footprint in social and digital media and led the Department of Communication through COVID-era challenges.

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Apr
11
Women's Lacrosse vs Jacksonville
Date: Apr 11, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Morgan Bros. Field
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Apr
11
Springtacular: Spring Carnival
Date: Apr 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Fortera Parking Lot (Lot #6)
Apr
11
Softball vs Lipscomb
Date: Apr 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Location: Cathi Maynard Park
Apr
12
Men's Tennis vs Tennessee State
Date: Apr 12, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Governors Tennis Courts
Apr
13
Autism Awareness Week Kickoff & Reflection Wall
Date: Apr 13, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Claxton Building 1st Floor Lobby