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Arkansas State University Takes Part in Global Education Fair 2024 – AECC Global VN

Student Life

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

A-State News

Faculty Appreciation Week

It's currently Faculty Appreciation Week at Arkansas State University. Throughout the week, there will be a variety of activities on campus, as well as special social media content designed to highlight the great work of … Read more

A-State News

Congress Approves Senator Boozman's $10 Million Funding Request to Support the Center for Advanced Steel and Materials Manufacturing

JONESBORO, Arkansas – A $10 million congressional appropriation led by U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Ark., will advance plans for Arkansas State University's Center for Advanced Steel and Materials Manufacturing to support the nation's largest steel-producing … Read more

A-State News

ASU System Approves Construction of Windgate Center for Innovation and Art at A-State

NEWPORT, Arkansas – Construction will begin on the $25.2 million Windgate Center for Innovation and Art at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro after approval today by the ASU System Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on the ASU-Newport campus. … Read more

Student Life

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

A-State News

Entrepreneurship Training Series to Be Held at the Delta Center for Economic Development

JONESBORO – The Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED), located on the Arkansas State University campus, will host an entrepreneurship training series in April. The sessions will be held in Room 201, 319 University Loop. The three-part series will begin on Thursday, … Read more

Programs

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

Programs

A-State Students Present STEM Posters at the State Capitol

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas State University (A-State) students took part in Arkansas STEM Posters on Wednesday at an event held at the State Capitol. College students from across the state presented research projects at the Capitol Rotunda. The presenting students included … Read more

Admissions & Scholarships

Spring 2024 Enrollment Sets Record with 11% Increase Over Same Period in 2023

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University's (A-State) spring 2024 enrollment on the Jonesboro campus increased 11% to a record 13,896 students compared to spring 2023, Chancellor Todd Shields announced today. The 11th-day enrollment figure was the highest … Read more

Student Life

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

Admissions & Scholarships

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