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From left: Angela Stone, Austin Peay State University’s edTPA coordinator; Chanel Hunter, a graduating art education major; and Judith Castleberry, a master clinician with the Eriksson College of Education. Hunter was among three recipients of the edTPA Scholar Award during the CoE Undergraduate Awards Ceremony hosted Dec 9. | Photo by Kaos Armstrong

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

12/12/2025

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Four cohorts have graduated from the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency, an innovative apprenticeship program for educators pioneered at Austin Peay State University. The Eriksson College of Education was awarded a $1.025 million grant to help fund the program, which allows students to complete a teaching degree at no cost. | Photo by Madison Casey

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

12/8/2025

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The APSU Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy’s newest team members, from left: Susannah Shumate, Chris Oberholster, and Shelly Iosefo.

APSU's Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy welcomes new team members

9/10/2025

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Dr. Cavelle McGrath is hooded by her mother Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, professor of political science at APSU, and Dr. John McConnell, interim dean of the Eriksson College of Education. McGrath asked for her mother to hood her as she graduated with her doctorate in educational leadership on Aug. 8. | Photo by Sean McCully

'Pillar of my motivation': APSU graduate receives doctoral hood from mother during commencement

8/12/2025

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EmMarie Tisdale, a teacher resident with Robertson County Schools, signs her teaching contract surrounded by her family, July 21, at Austin Peay State University. | Photos by Sean McCully

APSU hosts annual Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing events

8/1/2025

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The late Jerome P. Ellis, an APSU alum who worked for 37 years in the Robertson County School System, including as director of schools. | Contributed photo

Tim Ellis creates Jerome P. Ellis Memorial Education Endowment Scholarship for APSU students

7/31/2025

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Austin Peay State University faculty and staff representatives receive a $5,000 Helper Grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to support the Community LIFT Project, an early childhood literacy initiative. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's MPH program receives $27K for childhood literacy initiative

6/4/2025

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Kyle Christmas, a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student, poses with his Dissertation of the Year Award during the Eriksson College of Education Awards & Recognition Ceremony on April 28, 2025. The event honors the college’s top students. | Photos by Sean McCully

APSU Eriksson College of Education celebrates excellence at annual awards ceremony

5/16/2025

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Junior animation major Dolly Vandivier meets with potential employers during Austin Peay State University’s second annual Reverse Career Fair. She plans to become a concept or storyboard artist. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Reverse Career Fair boosts confidence for students with autism

4/28/2025

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APSU's Eriksson College of Education launches 'Govs Teach Unplugged' podcast

3/5/2025

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Dr. Charles Gonzalez and Dr. Christi Maldonado were named associate deans in the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University. | Photos by Sean McCully

APSU's Eriksson College of Education names new associate deans

1/22/2025

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Dr. Laura Barnett, assistant professor and program coordinator, discusses a case study with Aspiring Administrator Preparation Network (AAPN) students during a Fall 2024 networking event. The AAPN program is one of the fastest-growing programs in the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Megan Simpson

Austin Peay State University's education programs experience unprecedented growth

1/17/2025

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The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University prioritizes student success, recruitment, and retention through intentional Inclusivity Initiatives such as monthly Inclusive Leaders Workshops, and the inaugural Changemaker Mini-Grants awarded this fall. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU's Eriksson College of Education awards inaugural Changemaker Mini-Grants

12/17/2024

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Above: Graduating business marketing major shakes hands with APSU President Mike Licari. Below: Dr. Deborah Hollingsworth receives her academic hood after earning a doctorate of education from APSU.

Iron sharpens iron: Mother and son graduate with APSU's Class of 2024

12/13/2024

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Austin Peay's Full Spectrum Learning opens sensory room for neurodivergent students

11/5/2024

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First-gen education student finds success, community at Austin Peay

10/29/2024

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Dr. Donna Short, assistant professor of education and Jack Hunt STEM Center co-director, displays a few items available for checkout by local teachers. | Photo by Megan Simpson

APSU's Jack Hunt STEM Center offers free classroom equipment checkout for teachers

10/15/2024

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Valerie Mandez, an elementary education major, is a student leader at Austin Peay State University who is dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives. | Photo by Sean McCully

Latina elementary education student leader thrives at Austin Peay

10/9/2024

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Student Education Tennessee Association (STEA) members Scarlett Canada and Elizabeth Braverman participate in the Spring 2024 book club discussion with STEA advisor Dr. Joanne Philhower. The book club explores educational themes in popular fiction and nonfiction and is open to the community. | Photo by Jaylon Gonzales

Austin Peay's STEA student group to host community book club

9/26/2024

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Teacher residents from rural school districts in Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman and Robertson counties sign their employment contracts at the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program signing event at Austin Peay State University, Aug. 30.

APSU, partnering organizations host Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing events

8/9/2024

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Senior education major Taylor Newton receives a diploma from APSU President Michael Licari during a commencement ceremony on Aug. 2.

APSU's teacher residency expands into rural counties with latest graduates

8/7/2024

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Students in Austin Peay State University’s Full Spectrum Learning program get to know one another during a summer social ahead of the Fall 2023 semester.

A home away from home: APSU's Full Spectrum Learning program empowers students with autism

6/24/2024

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Austin Peay State University Eriksson College of Education recognizes exemplary students

5/8/2024

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Dr. Terri Clark during a pinning ceremony for APSU's School of Nursing.

APSU professor's Ed.D. research highlights importance of goal-setting in increasing BSN-prepared workforce

5/7/2024

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Clarksville-Montgomery County teachers tour one of the solar farms in Clarksville, Tennessee, as part of Austin Peay’s new teacher externship program. (Photo by CDE Lightband)

Austin Peay's Teacher Externship program forges academic-industry partnerships

4/8/2024

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