Austin Peay State University Alumni

05/29/2026

APSU alumna Tina Tucker ('05) has been announced as the next CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Tucker currently serves as a President of Pinnacle Solutions, and will begin her new position on Tuesday, July 6th, 2026.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tTKqH5

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05/28/2026

The Turner Foundation, Inc. has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to benefit the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI). The one-year grant will support SGI's mission to lead grassland research, conservation, education, and restoration across the southeastern U.S.

“We’re grateful to the Turner Foundation for this vital support,” said Dr. Dwayne Estes, SGI’s cofounder and executive director. “Their $50,000 grant allows us to expand our grassland restoration efforts in northwest Georgia and across the southern tip of the Appalachians.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PvrUH8

| Austin Peay State University | Austin Peay College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | Southeastern Grasslands Institute

05/27/2026

As we look toward our Centennial in 2027, we’re working to highlight alumni and friends who have made a meaningful impact.

We welcome nominations from across all areas of the Govs community: www.alumni.apsu.edu/notablepeayple

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05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

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05/22/2026

The APSU National Alumni Association is now accepting nominations to elect TEN new members to its Board of Directors for 2026-2030. Nominations are due by June 12th, 2026 and can be submitted by completing the online form at http://www.alumni.apsu.edu/naaboardmember.

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05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Graduation photos are here and they’re free to download!📸

How to find yours:
• Visit apsuedu.canto.com/v/commencement
• Search your full name in the search bar

05/15/2026

❤️🎩 THANK YOU for another record-breaking success!

APSU's 42nd Annual Candlelight Ball raised an incredible $423,615 for student scholarships and academic programs—marking our 4th consecutive year of breaking fundraising records!

• Over $1 MILLION raised in the last four years combined
• 32% of this year's underwriters were NEW supporters
• Hundreds of alumni, donors, and community leaders came together to invest in our students' futures

This support strengthens our ability to serve our community and prepare the next generation of leaders at APSU. Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible—the best is yet to come for Candlelight Ball and Austin Peay!

Read More: https://www.apsu.edu/news/apsu-candlelight-ball-record-fundraising.php

| | Austin Peay State University | APSU Candlelight Ball

05/14/2026

The scholarship fund established by the Austin Peay State University Retirees Association (APSURA) will now fund up to two students each year, due to an increase in value through member contributions.

“We are proud that our members provided support to this fund as a way to honor their dedication to APSU,” said APSURA President Carlette Hardin. “Regardless of our respective roles at the university, our careers were spent mentoring and guiding students, and this fund carries on that commitment and honors the dedication of the APSU family.”

Read more: https://www.apsu.edu/news/apsura-scholarship-endowment-expansion.php

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05/13/2026

Because of you, our generous alumni, supporters, and friends of Austin Peay State University, we have broken a fundraising record at Candlelight Ball for the 4th year in a row! Thank you for your generosity, your energy and your belief in the impact we can make on every student who steps onto our campus. Because of you, it can all start at Austin Peay! The future of APSU is brighter than ever.
Thank you for making this year’s Candlelight Ball unforgettable.