Sophomore nursing major Alexis Bisbee has found a welcoming second home at Austin Peay State University, where friends drove through winter storms to help her return to campus and where she's thriving in academics, Greek life and campus involvement.

Chilean surgeon Dr. Karina Vargas Valdebenito shared global health insights at Austin Peay State University, inspiring public health students. Her visit previews a 2026 study abroad program to Chile, offering students international perspective on healthcare systems and child health practices.

Austin Peay State University freshmen Arianna Allen and Kaylee Hansen are balancing their Division I soccer careers with academic pursuits in the Honors Program, showcasing the university's commitment to supporting well-rounded student-athletes.

APSU's Department of Social Work partnered with the Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition to provide Narcan training and certification to 30 students, equipping them with crucial skills to combat opioid overdoses.

Cadet Bradley Dardas recently received the Soldier's Medal, the Army's highest honor for peacetime heroism, for rescuing a drowning man from the Cumberland River in April 2021.

Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) recently welcomed two distinguished researchers from Germany's Bundeswehr Centre of Military History and Social Sciences.

As a member of the Governors tennis team and the President's Emerging Leaders Program, junior psychology major Ayden Kujawa is balancing her studies with Division I sports while pursuing a career in healthcare.

The 3+3 Law Program offers students an accelerated path to a legal career, allowing them to earn both a bachelor's and a law degree in just six years.

Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security & Military Studies is strengthening its partnership with U.S. Embassy Belgrade's Office of Defense Cooperation and will participate in the Balkan Security Review this November, discussing regional stability and U.S.-Serbian cooperation.

Austin Peay faculty members share personal memories of 9/11 in The All State article. Jennifer Lindahl recounts diverse experiences from the tragic day, including hijacked flights and impacts on various locations. The piece explores the immediate aftermath, prejudice faced by some, and the surge of patriotism following the attacks.

Austin Peay alum Wes Kitts finished eighth in Olympic weightlifting at the Paris Games, matching his Tokyo performance. Lifting 374kg total, Kitts represented Team USA in the 102kg division. He credits his NCAA football experience for preparing him for the Olympics.

Austin Peay alum Wes Kitts prepares to represent Team USA in Olympic weightlifting. The former NCAA football player discusses how his college experience shaped his Olympic journey. Kitts competes in the 102-kilogram division on Aug. 10 in Paris, aiming to improve his 2021 performance.

Dr. John Phillips, APSU political science chair, contributed to a Tennessee voting rights report as part of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' state advisory committee. The report examines SB 8005's impact on voting rights and COVID-19's effect on ballot access in Tennessee.

Lyle Miller-Green, Austin Peay's record-breaking baseball star, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Adopted from Russia as an infant, Miller-Green's journey from Siberian orphanage to MLB prospect is inspiring. His stellar performance and resilience led to multiple honors and a historic season for the Governors.

Austin Peay State University alum Wes Kitts has been named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team for weightlifting. A former football player, Kitts will compete in the 102-kilogram division on August 10 in Paris, representing one of 592 athletes on Team USA.

Students from Austin Peay State University's Department of Health and Human Performance recently hosted a free fitness and wellness program for homeschooled K-8th graders that helped over 200 attendees get active and build healthy habits.

Austin Peay State University's Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic hosted its second annual Kids' Camp from June 10-14, offering enriching experiences for children in grades 1-3 and valuable training opportunities for graduate students in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program.

Dr. Rudy B. Baker and Dr. Erin Rowland Carlin, faculty members APSU's Institute for National Security & Military Studies (INSMS), recently had their work published in a collected volume of papers from a prestigious academic conference in Serbia.

The week-long program allowed students to delve into the world of nursing under the guidance of experienced faculty and students from Austin Peay's School of Nursing.

Austin Peay State University's Master of Healthcare Administration program has received its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education for a three-year term, highlighting the university's commitment to excellence in healthcare education.