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Wade Hadley Rudolph Pre-Medicine Endowment to support APSU students preparing for medical school

To qualify for this scholarship, recipients must be juniors or seniors with a pre-professional health advisor and maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA. Eligible students must be majoring in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or physics and be involved in a campus or community organization.

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APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2026 Science on Tap slate

This semester's Science on Tap series will feature faculty presentations on topics ranging from mathematics and environmental conservation to organ donation and the intersection of science and art.

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Austin Peay mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. Sherry Hoppe, a trailblazing leader
Austin Peay mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. Sherry Hoppe

Austin Peay State University (APSU) is mourning the loss of President Emeritus Dr. Sherry Hoppe, the university's first female president and a leader credited with steering the institution through some of its most precarious financial chapters toward an era of unprecedented growth.

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"The body pays the price" on unresolved grief, say APSU nursing researchers

In a recently published study, APSU nursing researchers examined how unresolved grief affects physical health, linking prolonged loss to immune dysfunction, inflammation, and increased risk of chronic disease.

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APSU professor presents research, facilitates U.S. Embassy participation at major China-focused conference

The two-day event, co-organized by the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) in Beijing, brought together more than 130 scholars and officials from 34 countries, including participants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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Omari Booker named CECA's 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellow 

Through this fellowship, Booker will receive $5,000 to create new artwork and additional funding to present a free artist lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville.

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APSU research looks "beyond labels" to rethink childhood adversity

New research from Austin Peay State University challenges assumptions about childhood adversity, finding that children's developmental outcomes are shaped more by broader environmental factors and sustained family support than by single experiences like parental incarceration.

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Patrick and Dorothy Miner Business Endowment established to benefit APSU students

To qualify for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in APSU's College of Business undergraduate program, a graduate program in business administration, or a comparable business graduate degree and be a graduate of any Tennessee high school.

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First-year programming turns orientation into participation for Austin Peay students

Hospitality management student Kameron Young transformed from a hesitant newcomer to a confident campus participant through the College of Business's Living Learning Community.

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Austin Peay's Dr. Stephen Kershner wins national award for classics education

Kershner, an associate professor in Austin Peay State University's Department of Languages and Literature, recently earned the 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching at the College Level from the Society for Classical Studies (SCS).

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Austin Peay State University launches Tennessee's first Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program

The Eriksson College of Education recently launched Tennessee's first Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program (PRAP), a groundbreaking initiative to train the next generation of school leaders through a federally approved "earn while you learn" model.

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APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2026 observatory nights

The Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy is offering free stargazing opportunities throughout the semester, with the first event scheduled for Jan. 24.

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From classroom to crown: APSU education major prepares for national pageant while leading nonprofit

As a first-generation college student originally from Paso Robles, California, Teen Tennessee Petite winner Rylei Johnson is using her time at Austin Peay State University to maximize her impact through community outreach and education.

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Austin Peay and the College of STEM to sponsor drone show at NYE Party

For the second consecutive year, Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will sponsor two drone shows at the New Year's Eve Party, hosted by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation at the Downtown Commons.

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Four-legged companions offer more than holiday cheer, APSU nursing researcher says

As holiday stress rises for many Tennesseans, Austin Peay State University's Dr. Debra Rose Wilson says one of the simplest forms of relief may already be curled up on the living room floor.

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Craig and Ginny Gray Davis ('87) establish Virginia Rosenbalm Gray Future Educator Endowment at APSU

Alumna Ginny Gray Davis and her husband Craig establish the Virginia Rosenbalm Gray Future Educator Endowment at Austin Peay State University to support education majors in honor of Davis's mother, a longtime Dickson County Schools educator.

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APSU's Leadership Exchange connects local nonprofits with volunteer resources

Participants connected with student volunteers, discussed potential internship programs, and learned about upcoming opportunities including the annual Peayple in the Community - Day of Service.

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APSU's Class of 2025 raises record-breaking $13,000 through Graduating Class Gift Campaign

The Graduating Class Gift Campaign, established in 2018, helps support college-specific funds and essential student resources across campus.

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Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education hosts inaugural Aspiring Teachers Day

The event, held in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, brought together students from Teaching as a Profession (TAP) programs across Middle Tennessee for a morning of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and networking opportunities.

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Austin Peay's MAPP program drives graduating veteran's career success

Two hours after his interview with the Clarksville Police Department (CPD), Army veteran Dustin Zook had a job offer in hand--a swift result powered by the preparation he built through Austin Peay State University's Military-Affiliated Professionals Program (MAPP).

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Austin Peay State University's teacher candidates achieve record-high edTPA scores

Graduating seniors from Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education achieved the program's highest edTPA passing rate and scores since the university adopted the assessment in 2013, positioning these newly licensed teachers to succeed in Tennessee's classrooms.

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The bird detectives: APSU Middle College students turn curiosity into impact

Austin Peay State University Middle College students are leading campus-wide bird strike research through the Bird Alliance, documenting window collisions and contributing to ongoing conservation efforts that have significantly reduced bird deaths on campus.

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Estate gift benefits APSU SGI, creates Joe Bryan Robertson Conservation Endowed Fund of Excellence

A generous gift from the estate of Joe Bryan Robertson will support the operations of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI), part of Austin Peay State University's Center of Excellence for Field Biology.

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APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

Mary Lee McCreary Rugraff ('41) attended Austin Peay State College on a music scholarship and performed as a soprano soloist. Music was her lifetime passion, and in addition to funding APSU music scholarships, she supported the music program at her church with gifts to the endowment.

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APSU's Eriksson College of Education receives $1.025M Grow Your Own grant

The award from the Tennessee Department of Education will provide funding for teacher apprentices through July 2027. The Grow Your Own Teacher Residency provides a no-cost pathway to a teaching career and was named the first federally-registered teacher apprenticeship in the nation.

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