Tag: Arkansas State University

Overall enrollment up at Arkansas State University, international student numbers see big drop

Arkansas State University’s incoming international student population dropped 75% this fall. In 2016 the school had 124 first-year international students and it has declined to 34 this year. The trend…

Gov. Hutchinson on hand to open ‘The Garage’ for Arkansas State University

More than 100 years ago, Arkansas State University opened its doors for the first time. Its first classroom space was in downtown Jonesboro. A century later, ASU has a presence…

Arkansas State University may raise tuition and fee rates

The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees will be asked Thursday (June 8) to raise tuition and fee rates throughout the university system for the 2017-18 school term. Students on…

Prosecutors review potential charges against former ASU chancellor; may face ethics violations

Prosecutor Scott Ellington told Talk Business & Politics a probe into possible illegal activities by former Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson is not finished. Ellington’s office is examining Arkansas…

Three candidates emerge as finalists for ASU chancellor

Arkansas State University has selected three finalists for its chancellor’s position left open since August 2016 when Tim Hudson was forced resigned after an audit discovered numerous violations. Doug Whitlock…

Arkansas State University and Dr. Chuck Welch have a ‘sixth’ sense for success

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Welch celebrated his sixth anniversary at the helm of the Arkansas State University System on April 23, 2017. As president of the system, Welch has guided the…

Arkansas State University scientists working on using spinach leaves to replace heart veins

Dr. Fabricio Medina-Bolivar was fascinated by the plant-based remedies developed in his home country of Peru. Traditional, pharmaceutical medicines were rarely available, and he wondered what properties in the plants…

Bradbury Family Foundation gives Arkansas State University College of Business largest scholarship gift ever

Arkansas State University junior Ethan Barnes knew he wanted to major in business the first time he rubbed two dimes together. Thanks to a newly created scholarship endowment created by…

Arkansas State University online enrollment numbers surge during 2016-17 school year

Online student enrollment at Arkansas State University has grown substantially in the last three years, and in one area is tops in the state, according to the school. At least…

Arkansas State University Women’s Business Leadership Center unveiled

When Dr. Kathy Loyd arrived on the Arkansas State University campus she had one child and another on the way. She brought with her five transcripts from other schools she…

Arkansas State University partnership in Mexico still on track

The first American-style campus in Mexico will open on schedule. Arkansas State University’s former Chancellor Tim Hudson played a vital role when the university decided to partner with foreign businessmen…

Arkansas State University system reaches all-time high enrollment

The Arkansas State University system has 24,013 students, an all-time record, according to the school. It’s a 4% increase from the 23,101 students who were enrolled in the system in…

Planning, funding efforts begin for disaster training facilities in Lawrence County

Arkansas State University hopes to build an expansive disaster training facility at the Walnut Ridge Airport and at a site near Imboden. ASU Disaster Preparedness program Director Dr. Debbie Persell…

Audit reveals many potential ethics violations by Arkansas State University’s former chancellor

Former Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Tim Hudson may have violated Arkansas ethics laws during his tenure that ended Wednesday with his resignation. ASU, under Hudson’s direction, hired a Spanish company to…

ASU chancellor resigns amid controversy related to wife’s job with the university

Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson resigned late Tuesday night after an internal audit revealed he attempted to hire his wife, Dr. Deidra (Dee Dee) Hudson, as the school’s full-time studies…

Arkansas State University chancellor resigns, search on for a new chancellor

Dr. Tim Hudson, who has served as the Arkansas State University chancellor since 2012, resigned from his post Tuesday evening, according to information released by the school. ASU President Dr….

Jonesboro hopes to build a path between Arkansas State University and downtown

Several parts of northern Jonesboro suffer from economic blight as the city’s downtown needs to be more accessible to students from Arkansas State University. The Jonesboro City Council will consider…

ASU Board of Trustees approve budget, raise tuition, look at deferred maintenance

The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 1) approved the university’s system and capital budgets, as well as a 1.9% tuition increase at the Jonesboro campus during…

ASU Mexico campus pushing for 2017 start, officials say project on schedule

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Tim Hudson said Monday (April 11) that plans for the first phase of its campus in Mexico is moving ahead as planned, with the campus…

Regional innovation group gets $50,000 boost from Delta Regional Authority

State and federal officials braved a downpour Wednesday to learn about a program that will help budding entrepreneurs grow their business in the economy. About 12 people were at the…