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…
by - July 11, 2022 4:40 pm
Arkansas State University on Monday (July 11) selected Dr. Todd Shields as its new Jonesboro campus chancellor. Shields, who has served as the dean of the University of Arkansas’s Fulbright…
by - June 12, 2022 8:47 pm
Arkansas State University has a final four in its quest to find a new chancellor for its Jonesboro campus. The ASU Chancellor Search Advisory Committee and ASU System President Dr….
by - September 3, 2020 12:04 pm
Arkansas State University students returning to the Jonesboro campus for the fall semester are finding a campus different from the one they left in March when the spread of COVID-19…
by - June 2, 2020 6:10 pm
Community spread of COVID-19 is rapidly rising in Arkansas and Craighead County has emerged as a potential hot spot. During the last 24 hours, the county had 21 new cases…
by - December 9, 2019 9:07 am
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved a merger agreement and transition plan with Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, which would become the ASU System’s seventh member…
by - November 21, 2019 5:04 pm
The Henderson State University Board of Trustees on Thursday (Nov. 21) approved a merger agreement and transition plan with the Arkansas State University System. The agreement is subject to approval…
by - August 14, 2019 10:21 pm
Arkansas State University Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Alan Utter is an avid runner. The newly appointed administrator has only lived in Jonesboro for less than…
by - April 25, 2019 5:10 pm
Dr. Lynn Boyd accepted an appointment as the dean of science and mathematics at Arkansas State University, it was announced Thursday (April 25). “We look forward to Dr. Boyd joining…
by - April 9, 2019 6:46 am
Nine faculty members who are retiring this academic year will be recognized Tuesday (April 9) for their longtime service and contributions to Arkansas State University during the 41st annual Faculty…
