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At Austin Peay, we are large enough to offer you a broad range of educational and social options, but small enough to treat you as an individual. That’s because we provide all of the resources of a big university, with a small college feel. We serve a large population of diverse students with several degree options at the associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Many of these degrees can be pursued on campus and online. Austin Peay also is working to support the region’s economic growth with several new programs that cater to the employment needs of local industries and the surrounding community.

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Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly — including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be.

As Tennessee's youngest city by median age, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, named as 2019's #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants, and local theatre. Not to mention, we're just 45 minutes from Nashville.

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APSU Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on HPB naming requests

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, in the O'Malley Family Welcome Center at 317 College St.

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

Between recovering from heart surgery, becoming a new mother, and moving across the country, it was easy for Cavelle McGrath to feel overwhelmed, but her mother (Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, a professor of political science at APSU) was always around to keep her calm and focused on the path to her EdD.

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APSU's Institute for National Security and Military Studies leads international workshop on military cultures in democracies

The Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) at Austin Peay State University took a leading role in advancing global scholarship on defense and democratic security this summer by co-hosting a high-level academic workshop on military cultures in democracies in Potsdam, Germany.

Learn about how you can be involved in helping make Austin Peay a more sustainable and green campus!

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Aug
08
Commencement
Date: Aug 08, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Dunn Center
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Aug
09
Soccer vs Belmont Exhibition
Date: Aug 09, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Clarksville - Morgan Bros. Field
Aug
18
Brunch to Benefits Bookstore Event - Veterans Education Benefits
Date: Aug 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: APSU Bookstore
Aug
20-24
GO Weekend
Date: Aug 20-24, 2025
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Aug
25
APSU Day of Service
Date: Aug 25, 2025
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    As classes prepare to begin here at Austin Peay, we’re also preparing for a bold new chapter in healthcare education.

    The brand new 114,600-square-foot Health Professions Building will bring together programs like Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Health and Human Performance, Psychological Science and Counseling, and Social Work under one roof.

    This state-of-the-art facility will feature advanced labs, active learning classrooms, and collaborative spaces, preparing students to excel in modern healthcare environments. Opening Fall 2025, this is where the future of healthcare begins.

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    Congratulations to Kristie Winters on being named the new Police Chief of Austin Peay State University! We’re grateful for her leadership and dedication, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact she’ll make on our campus community.

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    Big things start small. ❤️ APSU's Master of Public Health program is helping little minds grow by partnering with Head Start, Imagination Library, and CMCSS to bring Little Free Libraries and family reading support to our community. Here's to brighter beginnings in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

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    In case you missed it, Athena, our famous corpse flower, put on quite the show this Independence Day!

    She bloomed in all her towering, beautiful (and yes, famously stinky) glory. Her bloom lasted only about 24 hours, making it a rare and special moment for everyone who stopped by to witness it!

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    1,800 miles, countless memories! Austin Peay students explored New Mexico this summer, visiting Native communities, artists, and writers during one of our first study away programs.

    Read more about their journey: bit.ly/44E3kXY

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    🇺🇸 Austin Peay State University will be CLOSED Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

    Celebrate safely and we’ll see you back on Monday, July 7!

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    Mid-summer reminder that fall is just around the corner!

    Let us know what fall semester event you're most excited for.❤️👇

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    Govs Week of Service 2025

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