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Austin Peay’s ROTC program sees record number of Distinguished Military Graduates
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Twelve cadets from Austin Peay State University’s Army ROTC program, the Governor’s Guard, have earned the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) designation, marking the highest number of honorees in APSU history and placing the program among the top producers of commissioned officers nationwide. The DMG recognition is awarded to fewer than 20% of cadets across more than 270 ROTC programs and honors exceptional academic performance, leadership, and physical fitness.
Austin Peay’s ROTC program sees record number of Distinguished Military Graduates
Distinguished military graduates from APSU’s ROTC program, which has been awarded the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Award eight times. PHOTO BY SEAN MCCULLY Twelve cadets from Austin Peay State University’s Army ROTC program, the Governor’s Guard, have earned the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) designation, marking the highest number of honorees in APSU history and placing the program among the top producers of commissioned officers nationwide.
APSU nursing researchers call for holistic solutions to rising childhood obesity
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Childhood obesity has tripled in the United States since the 1970s, with nearly one in five children now classified as obese. What were once considered adult problems, conditions such-as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea, have become a reality for younger and younger patients.
APSU to host national security expert for talks on North Korea and Iran
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies will host Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr., a leading expert on North Korea and Iran, for two events on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Bechtol will deliver a student talk from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Morgan University Center Room 307, followed by an evening lecture for the public at Old Glory Distilling Co. Doors open at 5 p.m. with complimentary food and a cash bar.
Raiders rise to challenge at Austin Peay State University ROTC competition
CLARKSVILLE, TN – On Saturday, 176 Junior ROTC cadets from 12 regional high schools laced up their boots, cinched their rucksacks, and prepared for a long day of teamwork, sweat and grit. Sixteen teams in total gathered for the annual APSU Raider Challenge, hosted by Austin Peay State University’s ROTC battalion, the Governor’s Guard. Running since the 1990s, the APSU Raider Challenge is more than just a competition.
Raiders Rise to the Challenge at Austin Peay
Saturday’s early morning sun hit Fortera Stadium as 176 Junior ROTC cadets from 12 regional high schools laced up their boots, cinched their rucksacks, and prepared for a long day of teamwork, sweat, and grit. Sixteen teams in total gathered for the annual APSU Raider Challenge, hosted by Austin Peay State University’s ROTC battalion, the Governor’s Guard. Running since the 1990s, the APSU Raider Challenge is more than just a competition.
APSU graduates inaugural class from state’s first, only accredited PsyD program
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Across Tennessee, the demand for advanced mental healthcare far outpaces the availability of providers. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 93 of 95 Tennessee counties are designated as mental health professional shortage areas. For individuals in crisis, this means long waits, long drives, and in some cases, going without care entirely.
APSU’s Health Professions Building welcomes first students with cutting-edge labs, team-based training
CLARKSVILLE, TN – 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. The state-of-the-art facility features advanced labs, active learning classrooms, and specialized collaborative spaces.
Austin Peay State University inspires next generation of nurses at 2025 summer camp
CLARKSVILLE, TN − For Austin Peay State University’s School of Nursing, this summer brought more than just an expanded camp for aspiring nurses. It marked a full-circle moment where former students, now seasoned professionals at Tennova Healthcare, gave high schoolers their first glimpse into the world of patient care. The 2025 APSU Nursing Summer Camp doubled in size from last year, expanding from one week into two sessions.
Army veteran Dr. Phillip Mongan named chair of APSU Department of Social Work
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Dr. Phillip Mongan has been named the new chair of the Department of Social Work at Austin Peay State University – but long before jumping into university administration, he was jumping out of planes with the Army’s 501st Infantry Regiment in Alaska. At the time, Mongan was chasing adrenaline, purpose, and a future he hadn’t quite figured out. “I was that 17-year-old kid who wanted excitement,” he said.
Austin Peay State University psychologist weighs in on masculinity, mental health
As topics surrounding men’s mental health continue to gain overdue attention, one Austin Peay State University psychologist is pushing the conversation beyond the spectrum of “either-or.” Dr. Daniel McKelvey, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Science and Counseling, has spent years researching masculinity and says it’s not as simple as mainstream conversations may lead us to believe. “Decades of research tells us there are multiple types of masculinities,” he said.
APSU receives $1.9M grant to expand rural healthcare education
APSU has received a grant to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities in Middle Tennessee. SUBMITTED Austin Peay State University (APSU) has received a $1.94 million grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s Rural Health Pathways program to launch RISE TN: Rural Immersion for Students Exploring Tennessee Healthcare. This initiative addresses healthcare workforce shortages in Middle Tennessee’s rural communities.
Austin Peay receives $1.9 million grant to expand rural healthcare education
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University (APSU) has received a $1.94 million grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s Rural Health Pathways program to launch RISE TN: Rural Immersion for Students Exploring Tennessee Healthcare. This initiative addresses healthcare workforce shortages in Middle Tennessee’s rural communities.
APSU to host nursing camps to inspire future healthcare professionals
Austin Peay State University will be offering nursing camps this summer to inspire high school seniors interested in the field. SUBMITTED Back for year two and doubling in size, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is hosting two four-day summer camps for local students interested in nursing careers. Registration is open now, and the camps will run from June 24-27 and July 8-11. The $100 fee covers simulation lab supplies, instructional materials, lunch, a camp T-shirt.
APSU nursing camps to inspire future healthcare professionals
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Back for year two and doubling in size, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is hosting two four-day summer camps for local students interested in nursing careers. Registration is open now, and the camps will run from June 24-27 and July 8-11. The $100 fee covers simulation lab supplies, instructional materials, lunch, a camp T-shirt. Certifications in CPR and basic life support are also included.
'Nothing worth having is easy' — UK employee celebrates 10-year journey to degree
LEXINGTON, Ky., (May 4, 2023) — Celebrating persistence is the essence of graduation season. Though, for one May 2023 graduate, the sentiment spans far beyond. On May 5, after a decade of part-time coursework while employed full-time in University of Kentucky Facilities Management, Caroline Ellis will finally receive her bachelor’s degree. The journey, as she tells it, began with a few serendipitous connections and continued with many words of encouragement.
UK Ag Week focuses on food
LEXINGTON Everyone eats. It’s a simple, but common phrase heard throughout the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. It’s also a message that will soon reach the greater UK community. Food is the primary theme of CAFE’s upcoming National Agriculture Week celebrations March 19-25.
UK launches online nutrition master’s degree program Original
The University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition recently launched a flexible, online master of science degree to satisfy an impending requirement for future registered dietitian nutritionists. “Starting January 2024, in addition to completing a supervised practice program, future dieticians must hold an advanced degree before they can sit for the registration exam,” said Dawn Brewer, associate professor in UK DHN and director of graduate studies.
An SEC 1st, UK Launches LGBTQ Scholarship for Ag, Environmental Sciences
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2021) — Food access, sustainability and conservation have become mainstream conversations worldwide. And while these issues are broad, too often, representation within these discussions is not. The lack of diversity across agricultural and environmental leadership is compounding the immense challenges facing our planet. For rising leaders, this dilemma is all too real.
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