Archived News 2022
December
Student Spotlight: Austin Peay student explores the chemistry in her artwork
Stay warm this holiday season with the APSU Gov
The Evolution of the APSU William E. & Sadako S. Newton Military Family Resource Center
APSU graduates first students from its helicopter-focused aviation science program
APSU to host two winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 9
Austin Peay cancels public viewing of lunar occultation of Mars due to weather
APSU Board of Trustees hears about campus successes during quarterly meeting
Science on Tap taking a break in December and January, to return in February
Zeus the corpse flower plant is resprouting, but this time not as a flower
Austin Peay invites public to see lunar occultation of Mars
APSU’s Whiteside reprises popular TEDx Talk for Princeton University’s new leadership program
November
CECA announces 2022-23 Tennessee Artist Fellow: Yancy Villa
Classics Day returns to Austin Peay after two years
Austin Peay physics professor’s work featured in American Journal of Physics
Austin Peay This Week: Holidays concert, Board of Trustees, animal therapy and free flu shots
APSU Board of Trustees to host quarterly meetings on Dec. 2
Presenting at national geology conference opens opportunities for Austin Peay student
APSU Entrepreneurship Challenge awards $15,000 to students
APSU College of Arts & Letters to launch new podcast celebrating the work of its professors
APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute Preserves Rare Ecological Community
Biology, art collaboration helps photography students ‘think about the story’
Austin Peay State University Recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter
APSU Spanish class keeping community safe through translation work
Austin Peay This Week: The first-ever 15K Entrepreneur Challenge, a ‘Zombie Prom’ and Friendsgiving
APSU to open psychiatric nurse practitioner clinic thanks to new grant
Gateway Chamber Orchestra celebrates 10th anniversary of 'Winter Baroque' performances
Austin Peay State University has turned up the heat on campus
APSU history professor’s new books look at World War II POWs in Tennessee and Kentucky
The New Gallery presents ‘The Sky is [Still] Mine’ by Amir Aghareb
Experience Austin Peay Podcast’s second episode examines “The War at Home: German POWs in Tennessee”
APSU officially unveils Governors Military Hall of Fame with induction of inaugural class
Austin Peay This Week: A new podcast drops, new art lectures and exhibitions, and featured speakers
A Soldier’s View Slideshow: O.S. Uffelman’s World War II Photos
Nov. 7 - Centennial of Gov. Austin Peay’s election
APSU’s Student Disability Resource Center working to make campus more accessible
October
A spooky evening with Dr. Mann and the Bell Witch legend
Austin Peay This Week: A new podcast, Science on Tap and APSU’s Fall Festival!
APSU College of Arts & Letters to launch podcast to celebrate alumni stories
APSU announces date for the 39th Annual Candlelight Ball and the Candlelight Ball award winners
‘Flu B or not Flu B’: Next Science on Tap to focus on flu strains, vaccines
Former APSU grad student discovers new Clematis species through scientific gardening
Mabry Vocal Music Endowment will support APSU students pursuing professional music careers
APSU Office of Philanthropy hires three new staff members
Q&A: APSU Honors English Romanticism course fills blank space with Taylor Swift
APSU unveils new incentives for the next generation of Governor students
Austin Peay This Week: Chemistry professor to discuss Bell Witch legend using a scientific lens
APSU's popular Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert returns Oct. 28
APSU helping students graduate on time with winter term
Austin Peay to host special presentation exploring the science behind the Bell Witch legend
Austin Peay physics students experience astrophysics through Mauna Kea telescope
Austin Peay This Week: Unity, educational and spooky events highlight busy week ahead
APSU’s McLean Fahnestock awarded a 2022 Current Art Fund Grant
APSU baseball visits the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
Photos of the Week: Oct. 7, 2022
Austin Peay This Week: Enjoy Fall Break, Govs!
APSU hosting family-friend “Music, Storytelling and Art” event Oct. 12
APSU hosts first collegiate NAfME event since the pandemic
APSU to host Maynard Family Naming Celebration on Oct. 14
Photos: CoSTEM celebrates Women in Technology with Google panel
Clothesline Project dedicated to Dr. Jill Eichhorn
Creative Nonfiction Book Award winner, judge to celebrate new book with Austin Peay reading, launch
APSU and SGI Celebrating 5 Years of Saving Southeastern Grasslands
Austin Peay biology students publish paper about new bacteriophage named Librie
Austin Peay This Week: ‘Aliens on Tap,' art exhibit "One More River" highlight week
Austin Peay This Week: Busy week to include Latinx Heritage Month celebration, Mudbowl, more
September
Photos of the Week - Sept. 30, 2022
Community School of the Arts opens registration for new term of classes
Austin Peay radiation therapy graduate publishes case study in national journal
APSU to host the F. Evans Harvill Quad and Memorial Highway Unveiling on Oct. 6
‘Aliens on Tap’: Professors to explore possibility of life somewhere out there
APSU Continuing Education kicks off fall lineup of programs
APSU hosting final Let’s Talk About It: Women’s Suffrage event on Sept. 29
Austin Peay This Week: Busy week to include Latinx Heritage Month celebration, Mudbowl, more
The new gallery presents ‘One More River’ by Friday to continue exhibition season
APSU to use $200,000 state grant to help veteran students succeed
APSU helping students get ahead and succeed with Purpose First Scholars
Retired APSU music professor Sharon Mabry publishes first novel
APSU to host Distinguished Alumni Awards Lunch on Sept. 24
Gallery: Austin Peay hosts public observing night
Austin Peay This Week: Homecoming Week comes to campus!
Photos of the Week - Sept. 19, 2022
Austin Peay invites public to see night sky through its 20-inch telescope
Austin Peay to host annual Tennessee Herpetological Society conference
APSU expanding boundaries of student success with $2.5 million federal grant
APSU's Tennessee Small Business Development Center appoints new director
APSU Board of Trustees to host fall meeting on Sept. 16
White House eyes APSU’s Grow Your Own program for addressing national teacher shortage
Professor’s tomato haikus earn two recognitions at Nashville’s Tomato Art Fest
Austin Peay This Week: Constitution Day event to examine civic responsibility to each other
Austin Peay Constitution Day event to examine civic responsibility to each other
APSU now offering free speech-language and swallowing clinic for local community
Austin Peay’s computer science bachelor’s degree programs earn highly sought ABET accreditation
This Week at Austin Peay: Science on Tap returns to explore the James Webb Space Telescope
Photos of the Week - Sept. 6, 2022
Austin Peay history club again wins best chapter, Nels A. Cleven awards
August
New species of beaksedge described by APSU alumna and the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative
Science on Tap returns to explore the James Webb Space Telescope
APSU College of Business suiting up for second event with JCPenney
APSU names Dr. Debra Rose Wilson as next Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in Nursing recipient
Austin Peay’s engineering physics degree program earns highly sought ABET accreditation
This Week at Austin Peay: Welcome back events continue throughout campus
APSU professors using TIDES Foundation and Google grants to create campus math trail
APSU's Continuing Ed offering financial literacy course this fall
Student Spotlight: Meet Shirley Layer, an APSU art student whose ‘sketch’ keeps turning up success
Robotic dogs walk, wag and climb for College of STEM students, professors
This Week at Austin Peay: Welcome to fall semester, Govs!
APSU College of Business announces 2022 AJ Taylor Distinguished Professorship Awards
Austin Peay-CMCSS camp works to ease transition many students encounter between high school, college
From Bobby the Bobcat to the Gov, incoming mascot ready to ‘write my story’ at Austin Peay
Student spotlight: Transfer student Austin Kerr found purpose, encouragement at APSU - and now a job
APSU honors outstanding employees with 2022 staff awards
Clarksville Youth Orchestra to hold fall auditions on Aug. 29 at Austin Peay
Historic Bill Will Protect One of North America’s Fastest Disappearing Ecosystems
Austin Peay art student immersed in opportunity, discovery of Hazel Smith fellowship
APSU PR and Marketing wins 11 awards at 2022 TCPRA state conference
APSU to host the Ron & Andrea Morton Family Track Naming on Sept. 9
This Week at Austin Peay: Freshmen move in on Wednesday!
‘We are our history’: Austin Peay’s Barry Jones uses Baldwin texts in latest exhibition on empathy
Follow the ‘Herd’ to The New Gallery – the work of Paula Kovarik opens exhibition season
APSU recognizes outstanding professors with 2022 Faculty Awards
Five Austin Peay STEM students gain unique research, cultural experiences during summer
APSU’s Rennerfeldt to talk mindful movement on Close Up Radio
African American Employee Council enters third year with eye on expanding visibility, reach
APSU names Henson as new director of health and counseling services
Theatre classes return to APSU’s Community School of the Arts, add to its diverse offerings
APSU graduates first students from nationally recognized Grow Your Own teacher residency program
Four Austin Peay music students selected to perform at national flute convention this month
APSU president and first lady generously support the Governors Own Marching Band Fund of Excellence
APSU math students visit Jamaica for service-learning study abroad
APSU to host summer commencement ceremony on Friday
July
APSU Career Services welcomes Morgan as new director
APSU unveils redesigned logo to expand University’s reach
Community School of the Arts’ summer arts camp immerses children in creative experiences
APSU releases conceptual designs for new Health Professions Building
Tri-County Upward Bound students build 3D-printed infinity city at APSU’s MTI camp
APSU education professors Gonzalez and Thompson selected for Inaugural ATE Inquiry Initiative
APSU raises $27.6 million during highest fundraising year in University history
Austin Peay’s Community School of the Arts announces new coordinator
June
Alumni Spotlight: Brittney Hitch, contract and booking coordinator at Bridgestone Arena
APSU announces inaugural class for its new Military Hall of Fame
SGI helps host field trip to inspire conservation advocacy in Tennessee
Austin Peay graphic design senior spending summer interning at renowned Chautauqua Institution
Alumnus Brad Averitt named APSU Assistant Executive Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
Student spotlight: Transfer student Austin Kerr found purpose, encouragement at his hometown college
Austin Peay coding camp kids pepper Google data center reps with questions
Little Govs Child Learning Center lands Preds Foundation Helper Grant
Faculty plaudit: Dr. Penelope Shumate delivers 16th soloist performance at Carnegie Hall
APSU math professor provides home for German exchange student
APSU employees offer their reflections on Juneteenth holiday
APSU’s Latino Advisory Council makes supporting Latino students a campus-wide initiative
What’s next for Austin Peay’s corpse flower plant Zeus?
Family builds inspiring legacy over three generations at Austin Peay
APSU and Nashville State unveil innovative partnership to enroll more Black male students
APSU healthcare grad student selected for THA’s Agenda 21 internship program
APSU College of Business announces 5th Annual Carmen C. Reagan Outstanding Leader Awards
Bloom alert! Austin Peay's corpse flower, Zeus, is blooming!
APSU Board of Trustees approves new strategic plan and 2022-23 FY budget
APSU Board of Trustees to host summer meeting on June 10
Governor’s School for Computational Physics is back for its 14th year at Austin Peay
Shahrooz Roohparvar selected as APSU’s new VP for Finance and Administration
Austin Peay musical theatre senior to perform at Theaterlab in New York City
May
APSU Woodward Library hosting women’s suffrage book talks, thanks to prestigious national grant
Austin Peay’s Google-sponsored summer coding camps to add Roblox weeks
APSU business faculty and students present at regional conference
PHOTOS: ROTC celebrates this year's graduates during commissioning ceremony
Mount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, Austin Peay land Preds Foundation Helper Grant
Talented APSU freshman awarded hand-crafted concert guitar
Korean Culture Club caps academic year with top organization award, library display
APSU undergrad presents research on crime shows at national criminal justice conference
The Record: Sharon Mabry retires after a historic 52 years
Celebrating ROTC’s 50th year at Austin Peay: Retired Col. Eddie Vaughn
APSU raises $497,158 during sixth annual Govs Give online giving campaign
APSU alumna pursues Navy career on board the Carl Vinson
Clarksville Youth Orchestra to perform spring concert on May 9
Meet APSU’s Amber Zia Campbell – Pakistan-native and soon-to-be U.S. Army officer
ROTC’s Spring 2022 Commissioning Ceremony coming on May 6
This Week at Austin Peay: Commencement is on Friday!
Japanese exchange students polish English, experience Western culture at Austin Peay
April
Austin Peay students transform lives in Jamaica through service-learning trip
Austin Peay accounting professor shares tips with MoneyGeek
Austin Peay business professor shares entrepreneurship tips with WalletHub
Photos: ‘Innovation Experience’ showcases STEM student work to industry partners
Former APSU President Robert Riggs dies at 79
May’s Science on Tap to examine the physics portrayed in movies such as ‘Apollo 13’
Austin Peay professors to revisit Russia-Ukraine war during public presentation
Struggling with Latin? APSU professor says give Taylor Swift a try
This Week at Austin Peay: Last day of spring classes, Study Day and finals
Austin Peay graduate student identifies 55,085 insects during research on Fort Campbell bats
Austin Peay’s Plant the Campus Red brightens campus for spring
APSU hosting three spring commencement ceremonies on May 6
Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals holds session on Austin Peay’s campus
Meet Isabelle Stapp: Rewarding experiences keep her busy, driven at Austin Peay
APSU College of Business helping students dress for success
Austin Peay unveils online database to give public more access to university’s vast art collection
This Week at Austin Peay: Plant the Campus Red coming on Thursday
APSU hosting Second Annual Native Plant Sale this month
Sodexo to Become New Food Service Provider for APSU
Austin Peay’s ‘Innovation Experience’ to showcase STEM student work to industry partners
Two APSU alumni help keep campus safe as new University police officers
APSU’s Eriksson College of Education hosts 2nd rural education conference
Summer Arts Camp at Austin Peay to engage children in creative experiences
APSU dean and BGSU professor release new book on First-Amendment rights in schools
This Week at Austin Peay: Licaris to host this year’s Easter egg hunt at Archwood
Storyboard artist Jordan Koch to conclude year’s CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series
Huntertones to bring ‘explosive, imaginative’ music to Austin Peay’s Mabry Concert Hall
Alumni Spotlight: Communication alum Rachel LeJeune wins news Emmy
This Week at Austin Peay: Spring Dance Concert, student art exhibition, Science on Tap
March
APSU student newspaper earns regional awards
Austin Peay music professor composes piece to help First Presbyterian celebrate 200 years
Enrollment underway for American Sign Language course at APSU
Austin Peay’s Art + Design to celebrate student work with annual juried exhibition
Austin Peay’s Science on Tap to continue its look at science in the movies with ‘Moneyball’
This Week at Austin Peay: Celebrated printmaker LaToya Hobbs to speak on campus
Chinook helicopters land at APSU for ROTC training
Austin Peay celebrates 10th annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium
Celebrated printmaker LaToya Hobbs to speak at Austin Peay in CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series
Student spotlight: Austin Peay experiences help Rebekah White realize, build on her dreams
CECA announces 2021-22 Tennessee Artist Fellow – Ashton Ludden
ThisCelebrating ROTC’s 50th year at Austin Peay: 1st Lt. Cailah Blevins
International artist Kenturah Davis to speak at Austin Peay
WVA and APSU to host Education Summit for Women Veterans March 26
APSU Board meeting includes Maynard Athletics Naming approval, announcement of Military Hall of Fame
APSU’s 2022 Betty Joe Wallace Memorial Lecture to spotlight ‘Tennessee’s Superb Suffragists’
Community School of the Arts hosts weeklong ceramics workshop for Clarksville Academy
Student Spotlight: Sibyl Brush striving 'to be best educator I possibly can'
Austin Peay’s Flute Day 2022 coming on March 27
This Week at Austin Peay: Young Women’s Leadership Symposium, Theatre & Dance presents ‘Edges’
This Week at Austin Peay: Trustees to meet, Career Expo coming, GuitarFest opens
Renowned etiquette expert visits APSU to help students with professional decorum
APSU Board of Trustees to host spring meeting March 18
Austin Peay’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative joins national plant conservation network
GuitarFest returns with trio of concerts at Mabry Concert Hall
APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter awarded top distinction
APSU College of Business offers free, virtual tax prep to qualifying individuals
Student Spotlight: APSU helped Skylar Smith find the next steps in her field
This Week at Austin Peay: Happy Spring Break, Govs!
APSU Hosts Informational Meeting on Upcoming Phlebotomy Technician Course
APSU professor delves into just and unjust wars with new book
APSU marks first anniversary under President Licari
February
This Week at Austin Peay: Events planned every day for Women’s Empowerment Week
APSU student publishes Spanish-language short story in literary journal
APSU AD Harrison earns contract extension, new title
Nothing, including apartment fire, can stop Austin Peay graduate from following dreams
Austin Peay professors, staff visit Moore Magnet to teach students about birds
Austin Peay’s Science on Tap to explore the science of ‘Jurassic Park’
APSU to ‘Let the Gov Times Roll’ during fall’s 2022 Homecoming
Kathleen Evans creates Houser-Evans Student Service Scholarship Endowment for APSU students
APSU employees to help with Clarksville-Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan
This Week at Austin Peay: Ukraine public lecture, ‘Listening’ opens at New Gallery, Civic Summit
Austin Peay professors to speak on Russian-Ukrainian confrontation during public presentation
African American Employee Council continues growth as members prepare for third year
The New Gallery presents ‘Listening: The Fourth String’ to continue engaging exhibition season
U.S. Bank and Austin Peay State University partner to offer Go Govs debit card
Celebrating ROTC’s 50th year at Austin Peay: Lt. Col. Mark Barton
APSU AD Harrison commits to bright future with Govs athletics
This Week at Austin Peay: Family-focused bird count and ‘Macbeth’ at Trahern
Austin Peay to host family-focused Great Backyard Bird Count event on Feb. 19
Austin Peay professors to participate in Fort Defiance Black History Month event
Austin Peay students can participate in free Tennessee Campus Civic Summit on Feb. 25-26
Art + Design to welcome public sculptor Jean Shin to CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series
APSU to host National School Counseling Week celebration Feb. 10
Maynard Family Pledges Historic Gift to Austin Peay Athletics
January
This Week at Austin Peay: Christina A. West to speak at Austin Peay
February Science on Tap to lead attendees through science-based escape game mystery
Celebrating ROTC’s 50th year at Austin Peay: 2nd Lt. Cristina Taylor
This Week at Austin Peay: World-renowned ‘operatic superstar’ to perform on campus
APSU marketing and graphic design collaboration provides nonprofits with marketing campaigns
APSU’s Prentice Chandler named to Board of Advisors for national nonprofit
This Week at Austin Peay: A new semester begins!
APSU now offers first registered apprenticeship program for teaching in the country
APSU’s Uffelman to give Tennessee Historical Society talk on Daughters of the Confederacy
APSU’s New Gallery starts 2022 with Christina A. West’s ‘mere mortals’
This Week at Austin Peay: New Gallery begins spring semester with Christina A. West exhibit
APSU University Advancement begins 2022 with two new staff members
APSU Spanish professor examines capitalist society in seventh book
APSU business professors and students publish research in high-ranked academic journal