Austin Peay State University Alumni

06/19/2026

APSU Alumnus Patrick Miller ('06) enters a new role as the Oliver Springs Middle School Principal under the Roane County School District after serving as an Assistant Administrator.

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06/18/2026

APSU Alumna Hannah Eden ('22) has been elected by the Tennessee College Public Relations Association to serve as the next President during the 2026 TCPRA State Conference.

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06/17/2026

Another whirlwind couple of days for our alumni and friends in Croatia! They visited one of the largest defensive wall structures in Ston, toured and shopped the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, and stopped in the town of Trogir for lunch and more sight seeing. Follow along for the last couple of days and a larger recap next week!

06/17/2026

The Austin Peay State University Foundation has received a $50,000 contribution from Google to support the Collaborative STEM Education Initiative for Middle TN K-12 Students.

"Google is committed to investing in communities where we operate, and supporting STEM education is a critical part of that commitment," said Drake Mayo, community & workforce development manager at Google. "This continued partnership with Austin Peay State University will help ensure that students in rural Middle Tennessee have access to the technology tools and educational opportunities they need to succeed in our increasingly digital world. By bridging the digital divide, we're not just investing in students today—we're investing in the workforce and innovators of tomorrow."

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06/15/2026

Our group of alumni and friends, on the trip to Croatia and Slovenia, are having a blast so far! They had (more than) a few hiccups traveling there, but are finally all on the ground and enjoying all of the history and beauty these countries have to offer. They have visited Ljubljana, Zadar, and Split. Today they head to Dubrovnik! Check back for more updates and to follow along with their journey!

06/14/2026

Another record-breaking performance for Tahmar Upshaw!

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝟰𝟲 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗!

Tahmar Upshaw breaks the Americas T46 1500M record at the USATF LA Grand Prix! The previous record had been held by Brazil's Alex Pires da Silva since 2015!

06/14/2026

We're grateful to Lynne Halliburton ('98, '00), Assistant to the Vice President of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy, for her 35 years of outstanding service to APSU. Congratulations for all you have accomplished and thank you for all you have done and continue to do for students, alumni, donors, and friends of Austin Peay!

Please chime in below and share your story about how Lynne has made a positive impact on your .

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Aubrey Higdon ('24) for receiving the 2026 Governor's Excellence Award for Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy. Aubrey serves as the division's Director of Alumni Engagement and is recognized for excellence in collaboration, commitment, innovation, leadership and learning.

06/10/2026

Austin Peay’s Centennial in 2027 is an opportunity to celebrate the people who have shaped our University.

Nominate an outstanding alumnus or friend today: www.alumni.apsu.edu/notablepeayple

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06/09/2026

The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees has announced the recipients of its annual awards recognizing philanthropy, military support, and outstanding service. Recipients will be honored at university events throughout the next year.

This year’s recipients include Billy Atkins (APSU Philanthropist of the Year), Dr. Michelle D. Smith (Board of Trustees Military Service Award), and Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp (Board of Trustees Service Award).

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/botawards26

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