Arkansas State University

Eleven faculty members at Arkansas State University have been promoted in academic rank and six have attained tenure, announced Dr. Alan Utter, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research. “I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to…

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has long had an impressive athletics record, with a football team that has won five Sun Belt Conference championships and been to a bowl game in nine of the last 10 seasons. And the successes…

Arkansas State University has named a new Title IX and institutional equity director. Perdeta L. Bush will be taking on this role, overseeing A-State’s compliance and outreach efforts in these areas. She previously served as an equity and compliance specialist…

Arkansas State University has named a new dean for its College of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Scott Gordon will be taking on the role, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced. Gordon is coming to A-State from Kennesaw State University, where he…

The Windgate Foundation has provided a $6.4 million grant to Arkansas State University to support arts education. This grant is designed to give direct assistance to students through needs-based scholarships. The Windgate gift will create three endowments to support students.…

Arkansas State University pulled in more than $1 million in donations on its inaugural Day of Giving. The Jonesboro-based university held its 1,909-minute campaign on Tuesday, April 27. At the end of the day, A-State had received $1,039,738 from 742…

Arkansas State University (A-State) will be holding its first-ever Day of Giving this week.  On Tuesday, April 27, A-State will launch a 1,909-minute fundraising campaign, which pays tribute to the university’s origins when the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 100…

Arkansas State University alumni have established a scholarship in honor of Gen. George Barker. Buddy and Charlotte Beck of Fairfax Station, Va. have established the Gen. George Barker Scholarship Endowment. The couple established the scholarship to honor Barker for his…

Student Council, Student Government Association, Student Union – whatever name you remember it by – a student self-governing body is a staple in nearly every higher education institution in the nation. Depending on the university, being elected to serve on…

Arkansas State University has introduced a new honor for faculty members: the Chancellor’s Medal for Research and Creative Activities. This medal will be the highest honor that faculty members can receive from the university. Medal recipients will be selected by…