Congratulations to Noah Janecek on receiving a $90,000 scholarship to attend @lmulaw through APSUâs accelerated 3+3 law program.
At just 20 years old, Noah is already taking the next step toward a career in law after building a strong foundation through coursework, leadership opportunities, and campus involvement at Austin Peay.
âThis opportunity changes everything.â
Read more about his journey at apsu.edu/news
âFor the majority of people like me, theyâre incarcerated, theyâre unhoused... Mine is a small story, but thatâs not the reality for most kids in custody.â
May is National Foster Care Month, and our very own Jessie Wiser is sharing her story.
Jessie attended 10 different schools growing up, experienced homelessness, and became a teenage mother while navigating Tennesseeâs foster care system. Today, sheâs completing her doctorate in social work while also inspiring future social workers here at Austin Peay.
Along the way, she found support in people who chose to show up for her â including foster parents who gave her stability and a social worker who inspired her to help others facing the same challenges.
As Jessie says, the struggles facing children in foster care are many. But sometimes hope can begin with one person asking a simple question: âWhat can I do to help?â
Read more at apsu.edu/news
âI tell my nursing students, âyouâve got to love people to be a good nurse.â If you love people and work hard, we can help with the rest.â
Thatâs the standard set by Dr. Eve Rice and her team in the APSU School of Nursing.
Itâs also what has helped build a strong national reputation within the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD), where APSU has become a top choice for soldiers pursuing the Army Nurse Corps.
In 2024, 32 of 50 soldiers selected nationwide chose APSU.
But talk to the students, and that number starts to make sense. Itâs the guidance before they ever arrive, the understanding of military life, and the people who stay with them through it.
Read more at apsu.edu/news
It's graduation week. And yes, we're in our feels.
Commencement for the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences (and our friends in @apsueduc ) will be this Friday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Dunn Center.
REMINDER: Bags must be clear and not exceed 12"x12"x6". Non-clear bags will be permitted if 6.5"x4.5" or smaller. Exceptions for guests who require medical equipment will be provided. All bags subject to search.
Visit apsu.edu/graduation for more event info, including how to watch remotely.
This weekend, @apsu_armyrotc is representing Austin Peay State University at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at West Point.
Competing against top ROTC programs from across the country and around the world, these cadets are carrying the discipline, preparation, and pride that define APSU.
The cadets competing include:
Daniel Barrera, Kinesiology
Connor Cornwell, University Studies
Derek Fulks, Political Science
Christopher Higuchi, University Studies
Okeme Hunter, Criminal Justice
Robert Leon, Criminal Justice
Micheal Walker, Aviation Science
Richard Morrill, Kinesiology
Kylie Reynolds, Nursing
Lidia Santos, Computer Science
Andrew Wells, Leadership Science
Michael Woods, Kinesiology
And weâll be cheering them on every step of the way.
LET'S GO PEAY! @apsumva
Where ya going, grads?! đș
May graduatesâtell us what the future holds for you. Whether you're still job hunting, continuing military service, or pursuing a graduate degree, knowing your plans helps us better support you and future students in your program.
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Very important finals prep under way đ€
Yesterday, students in Dr. Dava Wilsonâs SW 3510: Positive Social Work & Compassion Fatigue course welcomed Wilbur the therapy dog to their class đ¶
Special thanks to his handler Laura Lewis for lending our students such good company!
