In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon sits down with Darcy Schein, a 1994 graduate of Austin Peay State University’s Department of Communication and co-founder of the nationally recognized bakery Pie Junkie. What began as a home-cooking hobby evolved into a thriving business in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District, with Pie Junkie earning features in People, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, and more. Darcy reflects on her path from APSU to entrepreneurship, the influence of family and tradition, and how communication skills helped turn a passion for pie into a celebrated brand.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon talks with Joe Weyant, a 1998 Austin Peay State University graduate with dual degrees in Communication Arts and Political Science. Now a Nashville-based attorney with extensive experience in state, federal, and appellate courts, Joe has built a reputation as a creative and tenacious advocate. He has served as a Montgomery County Commissioner, provided legal assistance to the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, taught Business Law and Ethics as an APSU adjunct, and completed formal mediation training through the Lipscomb Institute for Conflict Management. Dean Hoon and Joe discuss his path to APSU, the mentors who shaped his journey, and the experiences that led him to a distinguished career in law and public service.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Buzz Hoon sits down with Dr. Joseph Miller, an alumnus of Austin Peay State University’s Department of History & Philosophy who earned his bachelor's degree in 2002 and now serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing at Winthrop University. Dr. Miller shares how his APSU experience laid the foundation for a successful career in higher education leadership—leading enrollment, marketing, and student success efforts across the Southeast.