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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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Austin Peay to present 'A Kid Like Jake' Feb. 26 through March 1

Written by acclaimed playwright Daniel Pearle, the production examines a married couple's struggles as they navigate their roles as parents to a gender-nonconforming child.

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APSU volunteers help pack 600K meals through Clarksville Feeds the World

The event, a partnership with Convoy of Hope and U.S. Hunger, will see the meals distributed based on need to international communities facing hunger and food insecurity. Pastor Mike Burnette with LifePoint Church developed the project idea, while APSU Athletics provided the location and significant volunteer support.

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APSU music students to perform as soloists after winning Concerto & Aria Competition

The Austin Peay State University Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, has named Giancarlos Jose Carvajal Fonseca and Tyler Orendorff as the winners of the 2025-26 Concerto & Aria Competition, with an honorable mention awarded to Cal Luzzo.

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Feb
20
Baseball vs Eastern Michigan
Date: Feb 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Clarksville, TN
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Feb
21
Women's Basketball vs Bellarmine
Date: Feb 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: F&M Bank Arena
Feb
23
Nachos & Chili Party
Date: Feb 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Morgan University Center Room 114
Feb
23
Biology Seminar Series | Leroy Nunez
Date: Feb 23, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Sundquist Science Complex E106A
Feb
23
GroupFit: Body Sculpt
Date: Feb 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Location: Foy Center Cycle Studio