Austin Peay State University has named Kristie Winters its first female chief of police, effective May 1. An Army veteran and 17-year APSU police member, Winters brings extensive leadership experience and campus-wide support to her historic new role.

Hannah Ramos, an Austin Peay State University junior, earned a place on the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll and was commended by the Tennessee General Assembly for her civic leadership and legislative internship during the 2025 session.

Aviation science professor Charles Weigandt will discuss the science of helicopter flight at the College of STEM's next Science on Tap, featuring a raffle for a Robinson R44 helicopter ride.

Junior nursing major Meagan Larson has earned a nationally competitive externship at Vanderbilt and will will spend eight weeks working on the pediatrics floor at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital this summer.

The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Chemistry has opened registration for its lineup of 2025 summer camps, offering young learners unique opportunities in space exploration, data science, robotics, and coding.

Two senior leaders from Serbia's Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) --- Director Dr. Branislav Đorđević and Deputy Director Dr. Ivona Lađevac --- visited Austin Peay State University on April 8 to participate in a series of lectures and faculty engagements hosted by APSU's Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS).

Austin Peay State University will welcome Domee Shi, the director of "Turning Red," "Bao," and co-director of Pixar's upcoming feature film "Elio," to campus on April 24 for the inaugural CECA Interdisciplinary Director's Series.

Lorance has become the first student in APSU's pre-veterinary program to receive a pre-interview acceptance to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design hosted students from Barksdale Elementary School's Spanish Immersion Program for an interactive field trip featuring hands-on art activities.

The event will feature a large-scale choral performance with students from University Heights Academy, Rossview High School, and Northwest High School.

Austin Peay State University invests $51,000 in comprehensive AI training for faculty, staff and students, aligning with Tennessee's tech initiatives. The three-phase program includes professional development, specialized training, and industry-relevant certifications to prepare graduates for an AI-driven workforce.

Austin Peay State University has received Tennessee's first VETS Bravo Campus designation, emphasizing outstanding support for military-affiliated students, who make up 30% of the enrollment. This recognition highlights APSU's commitment to dedicated programs, mentorship initiatives, and career services for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

Directed by Dr. Penelope Shumate, director of APSU Opera Theatre and associate professor of voice, this performance features a narrative based loosely on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald.

Dr. Dawnie Wolfe Steadman, director of the UTK Forensic Anthropology Center, will deliver a special lecture and Q&A session on May 1 as part of the revived College of STEM Lecture Series.

APSU has announced a three-year partnership with Coleman Tractor Company and Kubota Tractor Corporation, renaming its Farm and Environmental Education Center to the "Coleman Tractor APSU Farm Powered by Kubota" and adding an improved slate of equipment.

This free public exhibition will be in The New Gallery and features 55 student works of art selected by juror Kariann Fuqua, an instructional assistant professor of art and the director of museum studies at the University of Mississippi.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must be enrolled full-time in the College of Arts and Letters and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is meant to cultivate success among Austin Peay students interested in communications, literature and writing. 

Austin Peay State recently celebrated first-generation student achievements through Tri-Alpha Honor Society's spring induction ceremony, welcoming 36 new members into a growing campus community focused on academic success and belonging.

Austin Peay State University's animation program has been ranked among the top animation schools in the southern United States, securing the No. 24 spot in Animation Career Review's 2025 regional rankings.

Austin Peay State University will host two Earth Week events in April, including an Earth Day Fair and Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on April 22 and the annual Plant the Campus Red on April 24.

The Community School of the Arts is hosting a space-themed Summer Arts Camp with two weeklong sessions in July, and families can register now through May 23.

Austin Peay State University will host its inaugural Zone 3 Writers' Festival featuring readings, panels, and workshops from April 10-12, welcoming writers from across the country.

Woodward Library invites the APSU community to celebrate National Library Week from April 6-12, 2025, featuring art contests, button making, and more special events. This year's theme, "Drawn to the Library," highlights why people are attracted to libraries and their resources.

APSU unveiled the Governor's Golden Ale, a signature light beer developed in partnership with Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. and Shelby's Trio, during a community meet-and-greet at Joe's Garage.

This year's event features performances by the APSU Jazz Collective, Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, and the Bobby Watson Group.