Marching bands, athletic teams, student organizations, JROTC programs, dance teams, cheerleaders, nonprofits, and more are welcome to participate either as walkers or by entering a float or vehicle.

Austin Peay State University is entering the world of esports for the first time at noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, with Govs Gaming set to take on MTSU in a four-versus-four Tekken 8 event during CDE Lightband's F2CON.

The day will begin with the board's Academic Affairs Committee meeting at 8:45 a.m., followed by the Student Affairs Committee, Business and Finance Committee, and Audit Committee meetings consecutively thereafter.

The free event is open to students who are currently enrolled in a Teaching as a Profession (TAP) program in their school district, and will feature hands-on demonstrations, interactive sessions, and more.

Austin Peay's College of STEM welcomes seven new full-time faculty for 2025, expanding expertise across engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, and earth sciences. The hires enhance research, teaching, and student opportunities at Austin Peay.

The College of Business and Legends Bank's Fall 2025 Legends of Business speaker series will feature Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Stephanie Coleman (Sept. 10) and JTraining Solutions founder Joy Johnson-Carruthers (Oct. 29).

Austin Peay State University recently graduated its first students from Tennessee's first and only accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program, as part of an ongoing effort to address the state's critical mental healthcare shortage.

Austin Peay State University's Zone 3 Press, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Pulitzer Prize nominee Rebecca Makkai at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Mabry Concert Hall for a reading and book signing.

Austin Peay State University started the semester off strong with a record-high 1,780 volunteers contributing 3,221 service hours across Clarksville during the third annual Peayple in the Community - Day of Service.

Austin Peay State University has received a generous gift from the Estate of Joe Hendricks Fox to create the Hendricks Fox Football Scholarship, named in honor of one of the university's most storied players.

Science on Tap is a free, all-ages event series that features CoSTEM faculty presenting on fascinating topics to the community. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enjoy delicious local brews and food at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.

Future nurses, radiologic technologists, and medical laboratory scientists are now training side-by-side in Austin Peay State University's Health Professions Building, which opened this semester and aims to mirror real-world healthcare teams.

Dr. Stephanie Bilderback and Dr. Eren Cifci received the prestigious 2025 A.J. Taylor Distinguished Professorship Awards for their leadership in teaching and research.

The APSU Board of Trustees approved namings for three spaces in the new Health Professions Building during a special called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The Austin Peay State University community is saddened by the passing of alumnus Malik Charles Taylor, a 2020 business administration graduate and digital content creator known for pop culture commentary on YouTube and TikTok. He was 28.

Austin Peay State University's College of STEM approved Dr. Marylu Dalton, Dr. Eugene Donev, Dr. Mir Hasan and Dr. Saeed Samadi-Dana for tenure ahead of the Fall 2025 semester.

In a recent announcement from the city of Clarksville, APSU students in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service-learning course were recognized for helping community members with hundreds of tax returns.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must hold at least 75 credits toward degree completion, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, and be enrolled full-time. Recipients must also demonstrate an intention to enroll in law school after completing their undergraduate studies.

The College of Arts and Letters is hosting the free Govs Creative Arts Festival at the Downtown Commons on Sept. 13, featuring live performances, hands-on art activities, and community partners.

Nearly a decade ago, Austin Peay State University alumnus Dr. Thom Murphy found his calling when he accidentally signed up for a French course. Now, he is teaching early modern French through a Career Development Fellowship at New College Oxford.

Austin Peay State University President Dr. Michael Licari has named two-time APSU graduate and former Governors baseball player Jordan Harmon as Austin Peay's interim director of athletics.

Austin Peay State University has been selected to receive the Student Basic Needs Coalition's (SBNC) Peer Navigator Grant for the upcoming academic year, providing critical funding to expand food security awareness and support across campus.

Morse will lead university-wide efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance while establishing a culture of safety across campus. She starts on Aug. 18.

President Mike Licari and Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Mitch Cordova recognized several exceptional faculty members for their contributions to the university and its students.

The Dr. Solie Fott Strings Scholarship Endowment will benefit Austin Peay State University music students whose primary instrument is the violin, and was established through a gift from Michael Humnicky.