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From X-ray labs to state parks Austin Peay students gain field experience with TDEC internships
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University students Tanner Sigears and Jenna Dillehay are spending the summer with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), applying what they have learned from the College of STEM to environmental and public service internships.
CSA Summer Arts Camp at Austin Peay State University inspires youth through creativity
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University is continuing to introduce children to the performing arts through the annual Community School of the Arts (CSA) Summer Arts Camp, and this year they took to the stars to express themselves through activities such as dance and acting. The growing popularity of the camps saw the CSA host two weeklong sessions in July, and the organizers decided on an ambitious theme for the occasion.
Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina
CLARKSVILLE, TN − A group of Austin Peay State University students, led by Associate Professor Eboné Amos, recently traveled to South Carolina to explore the region’s African American history firsthand, immersing themselves in the cultural and historical significance of cities like Charleston. The group visited sites such as the International African American Museum, McLeod Plantation, and Mitchellville, which was home to the first self-governing community of freed slaves during the Civil War.
Summer Coding Camps at Austin Peay State University inspire young learners
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University has a rich history of introducing children within the community to video game design and coding. Since their launch eight years ago, the university’s Summer Coding Camps have evolved their curriculum to keep students engaged and provide them with valuable skills. This summer’s offerings range from Roblox game design to Minecraft leadership challenges, and registration is still open for several camps scheduled throughout July.
APSU alumna overcomes adversity to share her story in new book
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University alumna Christina Reyes (‘17) spent the early part of her college journey confined to a hospital bed, battling a rare bacterial disease while finding herself. Now she is sharing her battle for survival, self-discovery, and faith in her first book, Heartbeat.
APSU’s Robotics Camp sparks early STEM interest in local students
CLARKSVILLE, TN − As students grow older and technology advances, sparking an early interest in STEM fields is crucial – and Austin Peay State University’s new Robotics Camp is helping local middle and high school students ignite that passion. The free summer camp was hosted from June 2-5 in the APSU GIS Center. Participants built and programmed their own robots, then used them to complete basic tasks.
First-generation siblings make history as part of APSU’s inaugural MBA class
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Siblings Dylan Cottrell and Kayla Downey have achieved much in their lives as first-generation college students, and they recently added one more milestone to their portfolio: becoming part of the Austin Peay State University Master of Business Administration program’s first graduating class since its launch in 2024.
Austin Peay State University senior builds goat business while earning degree
CLARKSVILLE, TN − When Austin Peay State University senior Lucas Bales brought a baby goat to campus last spring, students couldn’t resist stopping to pet Midnight – who quickly gained an Instagram following and became a popular presence at university events. Midnight is just one part of Bales’ growing agricultural company, which he is developing while pursuing a business management degree at Austin Peay.
APSU College Possible coach earns award from White House
CLARKSVILLE, TN – College Possible is an important partner to universities across the United States – and few know this better than Olivia McClendon, a College Possible success coach at Austin Peay who recently earned a President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House for clocking in over 4,000 service hours with the organization. The College Possible program is a combined partnership between the AmeriCorps service agency and colleges and universities.
Austin Peay's Little Govs CLC receives grant from Nashville Predators Foundation
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Little Govs Child Learning Center at Austin Peay State University recently obtained a $2,250 grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to fund a language and literacy event for children and their families enrolled in the center this fall. The event that will be funded through the grant is called Family Language and Literacy Day, which will give children and families lots of opportunities to play and be emerged in language and literacy activities.
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