by - April 17, 2024 4:37 pm
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication (CLAC) at Arkansas State University, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin White Jr. said. “I…
by - April 8, 2024 2:50 pm
More than 500 people attended the 8th annual Women’s Leadership Conference held April 4 at Arkansas State University. The event, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Collaborative and the Women’s Business…
by - February 22, 2024 7:37 am
Arkansas State University’s athletics department reported operating revenue in the 2023 fiscal year of $32.84 million. The department’s expenses were the same amount. The figures are from the university’s annual financial…
by - February 19, 2024 10:06 am
Arkansas State University spring enrollment on the Jonesboro campus ticked up 11% to a record 13,896 students compared with spring 2023, Chancellor Todd Shields said. The 11th-day student headcount is…
by - January 25, 2024 3:19 pm
Arkansas State University will host its 30th annual Agribusiness Conference on Feb. 7th. This year’s conference will focus on agribusiness trends, sustainability issues, the next farm bill, and agricultural commodity…
by - December 6, 2023 8:17 am
Arkansas State University has appointed Lane Schmidt as its new chief of staff. Schmidt recently joined the university administration to provide strategic support and assistance to Chancellor Todd Shields and…
by - December 4, 2023 10:37 am
College students who wish to major in journalism at Arkansas State University will no longer have that option. School officials have opted to discontinue the degree program, and it will…
by - November 9, 2023 6:46 am
The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture Meat Market will partner with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (AHFH) to produce and distribute shelf snack sticks for school children across the…
by - September 28, 2023 8:23 am
High school students across the state will now have another opportunity to go to college even if their parents are unable to financially support them. Chancellor Todd Shields announced a…
by - September 7, 2023 12:38 pm
Arkansas State University set a new record with a preliminary fall enrollment with 14,903 students on the 11th day of classes, Chancellor Todd Shields said. “This university is poised for…
by - July 31, 2023 10:56 am
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved Arkansas State University’s outline for its College of Veterinary Medicine, including the potential for 40 new faculty and staff positions dedicated to…
by - June 22, 2023 7:10 pm
The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University has received a gift of nearly $103,000 from Lynn native and A-State alumnus Dr. J.B. Penn. The funds will be used to…
by - March 22, 2023 5:12 pm
University of Alabama assistant coach Bryan Hodgson has been hired as head coach of the Arkansas State University men’s basketball program, Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Wednesday…
by - March 15, 2023 3:18 pm
Dr. Carl Cates has decided to step down as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at the end of the academic year. Departing as dean effective…
by - February 20, 2023 8:44 am
Arkansas State University’s search for a new chancellor of academic affairs and provost is now down to the final three candidates. Mark Clarke, Dr. João Sedycias and Dr. Calvin White…
by - January 17, 2023 3:08 pm
Arkansas State University intends to start a College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and now it plans to undergo the endeavor without the help of any outside entity. Once it’s completed,…
by - January 10, 2023 7:25 pm
Dr. Len Frey has been appointed interim provost at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Todd Shields announced on Tuesday (Jan. 10). He will serve in that capacity until a permanent provost…
by - December 5, 2022 1:59 pm
Dr. Alan Utter is stepping down as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and research at Arkansas State University at the close of the fall 2022 semester, Chancellor…
by - December 1, 2022 4:25 pm
A pair of Arkansas State University professors have received a $95,173 grant to continue their research. Dr. Cameron Wimpy, assistant professor of political science and interim department chair, and Dr….
by - October 31, 2022 10:26 am
Arkansas State University’s first chancellor, Dr. Robert Potts has died. The former chancellor of Florence, Ala., died after a lengthy illness, according to his family. Potts, 78, was the first…
