APSU Department of Sociology

08/25/2026

Sociology majors and minors: it is time! POP IN the main office tomorrow between 10 and 2 for fresh popcorn 🍿 (see what we did there!), new T-shirts, and to say hi!

08/24/2026

Welcome back to campus and the first day of classes, Govs! We thought it would be fun to share some throwback pics of first days of school long ago.

Can you guess who these folks are and what grade they're entering?

We would love to see your (current or throwback) pics as well! Drop them 👇.

08/20/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Patrick! We have so much to celebrate in Sociology and Community Development ☺️

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Patrick, Associate Professor of Sociology and Community Development, on her selection to the 2026-27 President's Leadership Development Program!

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our own (on loan) Dr. Butterfield!

07/30/2026

We’re hiring two roles to help carry forward the work of growing, cooking, and sharing nourishing food across Nashville.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator and a Distribution Coordinator to join our team. These roles support the relationships, logistics, and daily care that make our work possible across gardens, kitchens, meal delivery, volunteers, and community partnerships.

Learn more and apply: https://www.thenashvillefoodproject.org/careers

07/08/2026

This is a great opportunity for students looking to continue their education.

Future counselors, social workers, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals: Tennessee is investing in you.

The State of Tennessee's Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship provides up to **$30,000** in tuition assistance for eligible master's degree students preparing for careers in behavioral health.

Eligible students must:
• Be a Tennessee resident
• Be enrolled in or applying to an accredited Tennessee institution
• Be pursuing a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or another eligible behavioral health field

Scholarship awards include:
• Up to $15,000 per academic year
• Up to $30,000 over two years

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others while helping address Tennessee's growing need for behavioral health professionals, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Learn more and apply: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/scholarship

07/07/2026

We can't wait to meet our new students! Save these dates ✅

07/03/2026

Austin Peay State University will be CLOSED today, Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸

Celebrate safely and we’ll see you back on Monday, July 6!

07/03/2026

Strong nations begin with strong communities 🇺🇸🗽

It's not too late to get a free, limited-edition print from the APSU Department of Sociology. Request yours for mail or campus pick up at https://form.jotform.com/co_BHS/sociology-print-request

Happy Fourth, Govs!

07/02/2026

With this week's dangerous heat wave across Middle Tennessee, now is a good time to review the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke could help protect you, your family, coworkers, and neighbors during periods of extreme heat.

Visit the CDC's website to learn the symptoms and when to seek emergency care:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html