On the third floor of the Sundquist Science Center, a group of enterprising Austin Peay State University students are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, one molecule at a time.

The Southeastern Grasslands Institute at Austin Peay State University is partnering with the National Park Service on an $8.8 million project to restore native grasslands across 35 national parks in the eastern United States.

Dr. Jennifer Thompson, a professor in Austin Peay State University's Department of Allied Health Sciences specializing in radiologic technology, was recently honored with several prestigious national awards and recognitions for her advocacy work and contributions to the field.

Austin Peay State University marked a major step toward the completion of its new Health Professions Building with a topping out ceremony on March 22. The 114,600-square-foot project broke ground in August 2023 and aims to provide a first-class educational environment for students in Austin Peay's health professions programs.

Austin Peay State University's annual Great Green Idea contest showcases innovative student sustainability initiatives. Winners proposed solar energy implementation, a campus-wide tag sale, and a resource-sharing program to reduce overconsumption and promote equal access to education resources.

Austin Peay students will showcase their innovative research to the public during the Annual Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium on April 3.

Austin Peay State University is expanding opportunities for students of color to enter STEM fields with the launch of a National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter on campus. 

Austin Peay State University has named Dr. Stefan Woltmann as the new director of its Center of Excellence for Field Biology, effective August 2024. Woltmann has served as the center's interim director since 2022 and as one of its principal investigators since 2014.

APSU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics is inviting students to celebrate Pi Day with pie-eating contests, races and more. Registration is open to all students, regardless of major.

Caleb Gregory, a sophomore IT major at Austin Peay State University, balances his passion for technology and music, excelling in both fields while embracing the diverse opportunities the university offers.

Dr. Heather Phillips is raising awareness of the vital but overlooked role of medical laboratory scientists (MLS) through recruitment presentations at local high schools in Clarksville-Montgomery County, which have helped double APSU's MLS program enrollment.

Student researchers from Austin Peay State University's College of STEM and Middle College presented in front of lawmakers and legislators at the annual Posters at the Capitol event on Feb. 14 in Nashville.

From music major to astrophysicist, Li Loy's journey at APSU led them to present groundbreaking solar research at the American Geophysical Union's annual conference. The national gathering drew more than 25,000 scientists and provided Loy with the opportunity to grow and build relationships in the field.

Austin Peay State University's College of STEM has a unique offering coming to campus from June 24-28 --a collaborative camp for students interested in the inner workings of a laboratory, with the goal of inspiring enthusiasm for the fields of chemistry and biology.

Dr. Kyle Benowitz, a professor at Austin Peay State University, is advancing the understanding of evolutionary biology through his research on the parenting behaviors and genetic factors of burying beetles, offering broader insights into social behaviors across species.

Brisyn Dew, a radiologic technology student at Austin Peay State University, has been selected for the ASRT Student Leadership Development Program, drawing from his personal medical experiences to become an empathetic leader in the medical imaging field.

Dr. Kallina Dunkle, Associate Dean and Professor at Austin Peay State University, received the Inclusion Champion Award for her extensive DEI efforts, including establishing the CoSTEM Diversity Committee and promoting inclusivity initiatives across the campus.

Dr. Dwayne Estes of Austin Peay State University, known for his grassland conservation efforts, has been honored as an honorary member of the influential Garden Club of America for his significant contributions to southeastern grasslands restoration and education.

Austin Peay State University's Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapter recently earned an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office, a designation given to less than 10% of the SPS chapters at colleges and universities across the globe.

Austin Peay State University invites the community to themed basketball events in January and February 2024. Each night features giveaways, activities, and showcases from different colleges at the Clarksville-based F&M Bank Arena.

When Gracey Suggs came to Austin Peay State University, she brought along an impressive set of credentials. Now a junior -- despite just being in her second year on campus -- she stands out as a remarkably focused and dedicated student with her sights set on becoming a pediatric oncologist.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) GIS experts quickly provided critical real-time data and mapping aid to Montgomery County's tornado response, significantly speeding up recovery efforts and securing federal disaster aid through advanced technology and dedicated volunteerism.

Students, faculty and staff from Austin Peay State University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences recently attended the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects 2023 Meeting in Pittsburgh, and many of them were able to present their research to a national audience.

Casey Dial, a graduate from the Austin Peay College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) picked up a different kind of science--the sweet science--and it might take her all the way to the Olympics.

APSU alumna Anna Sheets spent a portion of her undergraduate senior year researching novel multi-component chalcogenide glass in Ren, France, through the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program, and aims to translate the concepts she learned into real-world solutions after finishing her PhD in 2027.

Dr. Catherine Haase of Austin Peay State University leads students to the NASBR conference in Winnipeg, presents vital bat research, and has been elected to the Board of Directors, advocating for diversity and global scientific collaboration.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Engineering Technology is not the largest program on campus, but it is punching above its weight in particular on one crucial point--sending women into the workplace armed with the skill set to thrive. Recently, a trio of Govs--Alyssa Young, Jennifer Stevens and Zhariah Walker--graduated from the program and immediately entered the workforce in support of local businesses.

Austin Peay State University's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Center gave its clients and the community a chance to come out and explore the facility during its GIS Day celebration and luncheon, which featured a tour of the GIS building, a variety of lunch and dessert options and an appearance from the campus robot dog R2Peay2.

On Nov. 17, explore Austin Peay's renowned GIS Center, home to innovative mapping, spatial data, VR and tech tools. The day includes demos, tours and lunch.

Hannah Alloway spent two weeks at Yale this summer learning advanced genetic analysis techniques to study freshwater fish biodiversity. She now aims to teach these cutting-edge methods at Austin Peay.