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Northeast Arkansas Leadership Academy Opens Its Second Cohort — and Why We Are Covering It
A-State’s Delta Center has opened applications for the second year-long leadership cohort serving 17 Northeast Arkansas counties. Deadline 13 November. This is not a programme for international students.
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Honoring Chancellor Todd Shields, Named to Arkansas' Top 100 Professionals for 2025
Arkansas State University (A-State) is proud to announce that Chancellor Todd Shields has been recognized by the respected magazine Arkansas Money & Politics in its 2025 Top 100 Professionals list. This is well-deserved recognition for his contributions … Read more
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Arkansas State University (A-State) Appoints Ms. Amanda Nickerson as Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Dr. Amanda Nickerson Arkansas State University (A-State) has just announced the appointment of Ms. Amanda Nickerson to the position of Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. Ms. Nickerson will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to admissions and student support
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Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Jonesboro, Arkansas – Arkansas State University (A-State) has announced an important decision aimed at enhancing the quality of its faculty and contributing to the university's academic development. The ASU System Board of Trustees has officially approved proposals for … Re
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Board of Trustees Approves FY2026 Budget & Tuition | Important Update
Arkansas State University (A-State) has just announced important decisions from the recent meeting of the A-State System Board of Trustees, including the approval of the operating budget and tuition rates for fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). These decisions are highly significant … Read more
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Arkansas State University: New Appointments at Griffin College of Business Promise to Elevate Educational Quality
Griffin College of Business, one of Arkansas State University's (A-State) top business schools, has just announced important appointments to key leadership positions. These changes promise to bring fresh direction, enhance training quality, and improve the learning experience for students, especially international students … Read more
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Governor Sanders Appoints Carole Farmer to ASU System Board of Trustees
LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Carole Farmer of Fayetteville to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. Farmer succeeds former board chair Christy Clark of Little Rock, who served
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Chancellor Todd Shields Named a 2025 Influencer
Congratulations to Chancellor Todd Shields, who has been honored on Arkansas Money & Politics' 2025 Influencers of the Year list. This list includes “those who inspire everyone to reach higher, achieve more, and improve things in their local community” … Read more
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ASU System Leaders Commit to Improvement Focused on Students
ASU System leaders have committed to improvement focused on students, marking an important step forward in enhancing the quality of education and the student experience at universities within the ASU System. This reflects the dedication and effort of … Read more
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Dr. Brendan Kelly Begins Tenure as New President of the Arkansas State University System
LITTLE ROCK – Today, Dr. Brendan Kelly officially began his tenure as the third president of the Arkansas State University System (ASU System). The ASU System Board of Trustees voted to hire Kelly, who has served as president of the University of West Georgia since … Read more
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Todd Clark Named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at A-State
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields has named Todd Clark as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO). Clark has 18 years of experience in higher education and has served in an interim capacity since October. He will oversee the University's Office … Read more
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Hannah Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, CFO
JONESBORO – Chancellor Todd Shields has appointed Dr. Russ Hannah, a longtime administrator at Arkansas State University (A-State), as vice chancellor for finance and administration and CFO of the university. “We are fortunate to have someone with extensive experience … Read more
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