Austin Peay State University is a public regional university founded in 1927 in Clarksville, Tennessee — the state's fifth-largest city, adjacent to Fort Campbell. Named after Governor Austin Peay, the university serves approximately 10,000 students and is known for its strong programs in the arts, sciences, nursing, and criminal justice. The Governors compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN). APSU's location near Fort Campbell gives it one of the most significant active-duty and veteran student populations of any university in Tennessee, and its partnership with the military community is…
