College of Arts & Letters at Austin Peay State University

09/17/2026

In this week’s Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dr. Buzz Hoon sits down with the 2018 and 2020 Communication alumna, Korean Harris, to talk about her time at APSU, the people and resources that helped her along the way, and how the communication skills she developed as a Gov continue to shape her work at Jackson State Community College.

Listen now:

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dr. Buzz Hoon ta...

09/10/2026

Govs Creative Arts Festival schedule just dropped! ⬇️

Be one of the first guests at the festival THIS SATURDAY to receive a handmade print from Patrick Vincent in the Department of Art + Design.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
Location: Clarksville Downtown Commons
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

09/09/2026

Two of our Sports Communication grad students got the opportunity to put their skills into action on Saturday, shooting the APSU vs. Vanderbilt game and capturing the action from the field! 📸

Experiences like these give our students a chance to build their portfolios, gain hands-on experience and see what a career in sports communication can look like beyond the classroom.

09/04/2026

A little over a week until Govs Creative Arts Festival! 🎨

A big shoutout to our community partners at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, ArtLink Clarksville, Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council and Roxy Regional Theatre for joining us and bringing hands-on activities and creative experiences to the festival!

09/03/2026

A new semester calls for a new line of Govs on the Go podcasts with Dean Hoon! Tune in to hear from alumni, faculty, and staff from the College of Arts & Letters and how their degree led them to where they are now.

Today's guest is Nea Paris, a 2010 graduate of the APSU Department of Communication! Tune in ⬇️

09/02/2026

Govs Creative Arts Festival is on September 12 at the Clarksville Downtown Commons! The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with nonstop fun 🤩

This event is FREE and open to the public. We will have live performances, art activities, sock puppets, food trucks and an inflatable!

More info: www.apsu.edu/news/govs-creative-arts-festival-2026

08/27/2026

Govs on the Go podcast with Dean Buzz Hoon will be back next Thursday! Tune in to hear from College of Arts & Letters alumni and learn how their time at APSU led them to where they are now.

🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

08/24/2026

Taco bout a busy weekend! 🌮

We enjoyed meeting all of our new Arts & Letters students at our College Connect Lunch on Saturday. It's going to be a great year!

08/20/2026

It's move in day and we have your GO Weekend schedule packed! 🎩

🔴 Explore the Peay with us tomorrow either at the Art Gallery Walk in Art + Design or the APSU-TV Expo in the MUC Plaza!

🔴 Join us for the College Connect Lunch on Saturday for free tacos, a shirt, and mingling with your professors and classmates!

More GO weekend events: apsu.edu/orientation/go-weekend

08/19/2026

We are proud to celebrate two more Arts & Letters professors who were recognized at the 2026 Fall Faculty Meeting for their exceptional teaching, mentorship and contributions to their students and the Austin Peay community!

National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award: Darren Michael

Darren Michael is deeply committed to the students in the Department of Theatre & Dance. His pedagogical skills become evident each time his students take the stage. His expertise in acting, directing, stage combat, script analysis, playwriting and more makes him an invaluable asset to the department. His students have gone on to careers on the stage and screen, where his influence and mentorship are undeniable. Professor Michael is also a thoughtful and generous colleague and supporter of the APSU faculty.

Socrates Award Winner: Yun Shin

Yun Shin is recognized by her Art + Design colleagues as “one of the finest teachers” in the department. Her efforts in revitalizing both the drawing curricula and pedagogical approaches for those courses are evidenced by the work of her students in their portfolios and as they progress through the program. Her peer evaluations reflect a thoughtful teacher who inspires creativity and critical thinking in her students. She is also an active and engaged mentor to students within the program.