Austin Peay State University
Coverage of Austin Peay State University in the Nexus archive.
- Tenn. family endows pre-veterinary scholarship at Austin Peay in honor of beloved local vet
A Clarksville family has established a pre-veterinary scholarship at Austin Peay State University to honor a local veterinarian and support students in animal medicine. The DeWalds created the scholarship in memory of Dr. Bill Howard and his son Dr. Ben Howard, who owns the Animal Hospital of Clarksville.
- These universities in Tennessee are pushing to increase tuition. Here’s what we know
Several Tennessee public universities, including Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee campuses, and Austin Peay State University, are proposing or approving tuition and fee increases for the 2026-27 academic year. The increases aim to fund scholarships, academic programs, and operational costs amid budget reductions and state funding cuts, with most universities citing 3% to 4.49% combined tuition and fee hikes.
- $2 million and counting paid out in Charlie Kirk settlements
Over $2 million has been paid in settlements to individuals fired or penalized for criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death, with multiple First Amendment lawsuits arising from employers regulating political speech. Cases include a Florida biologist, a Ball State University professor, and a Tennessee police officer who received significant settlements.