Jennifer Yanhua Xie, Ph.D., an assistant professor of basic sciences at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) was awarded a grant spanning several years for a total of $428,400. This…
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Roe Joins ASBTDC at A-State as Business Consultant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University has added a new member to its business consultant team. Brittany Roe has joined ASBTDC as a business consultant, where she will advise small businesses in the region.…
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NYITCOM at A-State Faculty Members Receive Grants to Study Air Quality, Cardiovascular Disease
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University faculty members have received grant funding to address health issues in the Arkansas Delta. These grants, which run for two years, will fund projects at…
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Education Roundtable: State Leaders Look Ahead to Fall and Beyond
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEducation leaders, from school principals and district superintendents to college chancellors and presidents, are planning for a variety of scenarios as the fall school year draws near. The future of education remains unclear. Most schools in Arkansas are planning to…
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Getting Digital in the Delta: Arkansas State University Sees Rapid Growth Among Online Learners
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaIf one were to stick a pin into a map of Arkansas denoting the epicenter of digital learning, the biggest clusters would likely be in Central or Northwest Arkansas. They would also be sadly misplaced. In 2008, Arkansas State University…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $231K to Arkansas Organizations
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo Arkansas cultural institutions received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in June. The Arkansas Arts Center Foundation and Arkansas State University both received grants from the NEH for projects. In total, the Arkansas organizations received a combined…
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Realistically, Football At All Levels Is In Major Jeopardy
by Nate Olsonby Nate OlsonThere are two sides to Nate Olson. On one hand, I am an eternal optimist. I grew up seeing the best in people and situations. If there is a chance something could improve, I cling to that. Am I as…
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A-State Cancels 2020 Johnny Cash Heritage Festival
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Johnny Cash Heritage Festival will be cancelled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adam Long, Arkansas State University Heritage Sites director, announced the cancellation on Wednesday, June 23. Originally, the festival was set to be…
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Williams Named A-State’s Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Relations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has named an interim vice chancellor for diversity and community relations. Dr. Maurice Gipson, who currently holds the position, has announced his plans to accept a similar role at the University of Missouri. Dr. Lonnie Williams has…
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NYITCOM at A-State Hires Assistant Dean of Planning and Operations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNew York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University has hired a new assistant dean of planning and operations. Shane Speights, D.O., Dean of NYITCOM at A-State announced that Glen Rounsaville will be taking on…