APSU has earned a 10-year reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with zero recommendations for improvement across all 73 standards measured, demonstrating excellence across campus.

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.

APSU has awarded Faculty Research and Scholarly Support Grants to five CoSTEM faculty members for innovative projects ranging from cancer research to virtual reality studies.

APSU and its College of STEM will sponsor two drone shows at Montgomery County's New Year's Eve Celebration at Downtown Commons, featuring student-designed animations and offering pre-event drone workshops to the community.

The Eriksson College of Education has awarded its first-ever Changemaker Mini-Grants to Dr. Allison Oliver and Dr. Philip Short to fund campus projects promoting equity and inclusion.

Hundreds of local high schoolers watched the Tennessee Supreme Court in action at Austin Peay State University through the SCALES program, which brings actual court cases to college campuses and allows students to interact with attorneys and justices.

Dr. Deborah Hollingsworth and her son John graduated from Austin Peay State University in the same year, completing their respective degrees while supporting each other through unexpected challenges and changes.

Austin Peay State University graduates have raised $50,000 through the Graduating Class Gift Campaign to support future students and university initiatives.

Austin Peay State University senior Courtney Gatewood, a mother of three graduating with a BFA in studio art, secured a prestigious Arcade Arts residency in downtown Nashville. She is the only recent graduate among 12 selected artists for the six-month program. 

Austin Peay State University's Community School of the Arts will present the Clarksville Youth Theatre's performance of "Lord of the Flies" on December 13 at the Margaret Fort Lab Theatre.

Austin Peay State University will host commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the Dunn Center to honor its Fall 2024 graduates.

Austin Peay has launched a Tuition-Free program for Tennessee residents with household incomes under $75,000. Starting Fall 2025, eligible students with the HOPE Scholarship can receive free tuition and waived educational fees, making higher education more accessible for Tennessee families.

The Honors Program is launching a new Faculty Fellows initiative to enhance student experiences through mentorship and engagement, and Dr. Dzavid Dzanic and Gina Nigro will begin working as fellows in January 2025.

The College of STEM has awarded grants to three student organizations that will support a chemistry career fair, a GeoClub open house, and a wildlife observation event with the Nashville Zoo.

Dessauer began his new role on Dec. 1 and brings extensive experience in career coaching and leadership development to support the region's small business community.

Austin Peay State University's College of STEM recently awarded four Innovative Teaching Mini-Grants to faculty members for groundbreaking educational projects aimed at enhancing student engagement and success in STEM fields.

The Austin Peay State University community mourns the loss of former president Dr. Oscar C. Page, who died after an extended illness. Page served as APSU's sixth president from Jan. 1, 1988, to June 30, 1994, leading the institution through unprecedented growth and establishing enduring programs for student success.

Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Henry Rothenberg will present at Austin Peay State University's Science on Tap event on Dec. 3, discussing the tornado that impacted Clarksville and Montgomery County late last year.

Austin Peay State University student Skylar Hayes has secured a coveted internship with the Tennessee Titans Foundation through networking and persistence.

Austin Peay State University's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) has named photographer Stacy Kranitz of Smithville, Tennessee, as the 2024-25 Tennessee Artist Fellow, awarding her $5,000 to support the creation of new artwork.

Austin Peay State University's Board of Trustees will convene for its quarterly meetings on Dec. 6, 2024, with committee sessions starting at 8:15 a.m. and the full board meeting at approximately 9:15 a.m.

Austin Peay State University is offering free reservations for its Dec. 7 observatory night, providing visitors a chance to explore celestial objects through state-of-the-art telescopes at the APSU Farm and Environmental Education Center.

The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts have announced a new summer studio artist-in-residence program and are accepting submissions through Dec. 15 for regional artists within 300 miles of Clarksville.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is presenting American Opera Adventures at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, in the Mabry Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public, and the department will livestream the event on its YouTube channel.  

The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) at APSU has announced a new public art installation in collaboration with the Department of Art + Design, the Center of Excellence for Field Biology (CEFB), and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).