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A-State Students Receive Diplomas at Spring 2024 Commencement
JONESBORO – Today, nearly 2,500 students received degrees from Arkansas State University. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at First National Bank Arena, where students from 8 colleges and the Graduate School celebrated … Read more

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Ellis Library Clock Tower to Light Up in Honor of A-State and Local Graduates
JONESBORO – Throughout May, Arkansas State University will light up the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library to give special recognition to graduating students. The tower will glow bright red on Saturday evening, May 4, to honor A-State's newest graduates … Read more

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Neil Griffin College of Business Honors Outstanding Students for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
JONESBORO – According to Dr. Jim Washam, dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business, the top graduating students of the 2023-24 academic year from the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University (A-State) were recognized at the Convocation of Scholars. Gabrielle Holifield of

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Natan Gomez Named 2024 Wilson Award Winner at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO – Natan Gomez, a senior from Irapuato, Mexico, received the R.E. Lee Wilson Award for 2024 at the Cooper Alumni Center. This marks the 91st year the Wilson Award, Arkansas State University's highest honor for graduating students, has been … Read more

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Graduate Student Jessica Tran Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach in Vietnam
JONESBORO – Jessica Tran, a graduate student at Arkansas State University (A-State) from Crossett, has been selected as a recipient of a Fulbright grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. Tran received the Fulbright U.S. Student program award for English teaching assistant work

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College of Liberal Arts and Communication Announces Top Graduates for 2024
JONESBORO – The top graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized at Arkansas State University's Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Brad Rawlins, interim dean. Autumn Davila of Paragould, an instrumental music major

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6 Outstanding Arkansas State University Students Named 2023-2024 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Recipients
JONESBORO – Six outstanding students from Arkansas State University (A-State) have been named recipients of the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for 2023-2024. DSA recipients will be recognized at the Scholars Convocation as the organization's top graduating students … Read mo

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A-State invites students to experience the solar eclipse
JONESBORO – In about a month, a total solar eclipse will plunge Jonesboro and the surrounding area into complete darkness for about two and a half minutes. To provide resources that are both fun and educational, Arkansas State University will host “Howl at the Sun” on … Read more

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Three Creative Media Production Students Win American Advertising Awards
JONESBORO – Three students from Arkansas State University's Creative Media Production program won gold and silver awards at the American Advertising Awards held last week at the Cooper Alumni Center. Dr. Mary Jackson Pitts, director of the program … Read more

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Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship Program
JONESBORO – Six Arkansas State University (A-State) students will head to Washington, D.C., this spring to take part in the Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship Program. “TWC works with them to tailor cover letters and resumes to different organizations … Read more

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Students Named to Chancellor's List and Dean's List – Fall 2023 Semester
JONESBORO – The Chancellor's List and Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The list recognizes undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while completing a minimum … Read more

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6 A-State undergraduate students earn competitive research scholarships
JONESBORO – 6 Arkansas State University (A-State) students received the prestigious Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in the annual competition organized by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). Dr. Travis Marsico, vice chancellor for research, innovation and discovery … Read more
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