Austin Peay State University facts for kids
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Former name
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Austin Peay Normal School (1927–1943) Austin Peay State College (1943–1967) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1927 |
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Academic affiliations
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Space-grant |
| Endowment | $45.3 million |
| President | Michael J. Licari |
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Academic staff
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550 |
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Administrative staff
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629 |
| Undergraduates | 8,120 |
| Postgraduates | 1,206 |
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United States
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| Campus | Urban, 182 acres (0.74 km2) |
| Colors | Red and White |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I – ASUN Conference |
| Mascot | Governors |
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Austin Peay State University (APSU) is a public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee. It's a place where students go to learn and earn college degrees. The university is built on land that has been used for schools since 1845.
APSU started in 1927. It was named after Austin Peay, who was the governor of Tennessee at that time. The university's sports teams are also called the "Governors" to honor him. Austin Peay State University is officially recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This means it meets high standards for education. In 2012, it was the fastest-growing university in Tennessee. By 2019, over 11,000 students were attending APSU.
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What Is Austin Peay State University?
Austin Peay State University, or APSU, is a public university. This means it gets some funding from the state government. It offers many different programs for students to study. The university helps students prepare for jobs and future careers.
How Did Austin Peay State University Start?
The university began as Austin Peay Normal School in 1927. A "normal school" was a place that trained teachers. In 1943, its name changed to Austin Peay State College. Then, in 1967, it became Austin Peay State University. This showed that it offered more than just teaching degrees.
What Can You Study at APSU?
Austin Peay State University is organized into different parts. It has six colleges and two schools. These are further divided into 28 departments. Each department focuses on specific subjects. Students can choose from many different areas of study.
Where Is the Campus Located?
The university's campus is in Clarksville, Tennessee. It covers about 182 acres (about 0.7 square kilometers) in the city. The land has a long history of being used for education, going all the way back to 1845. One of the older buildings on campus is the Castle Building. It was a large brick building with unique features like towers and special windows.
Who Has Led Austin Peay State University?
Many important people have served as president of Austin Peay State University. Here are some of them:
- Philander Claxton, 1930–1946
- Halbert Harvill, 1946–1962
- Joe Morgan, 1963–1976
- Sherry Hoppe, 2001–2007
- Tim Hall, 2008–2013
- Alisa White, 2014–2020
- Michael Licari, 2021–Present
What About Sports at APSU?
The sports teams at Austin Peay State University are called the Governors. Their team colors are red and white. They are named after Governor Austin Peay. The Governors compete in NCAA Division I, which is the highest level of college sports in the United States. They are part of the ASUN Conference.
Notable Alumni
Many people who studied at Austin Peay State University have gone on to do great things. You can find a longer list of famous alumni from APSU in the article List of Austin Peay State University alumni.
