Multiple local government agencies and health care organizations, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic in March. The free clinic will be…
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Mohajir Takes AD Job at UCF, A-State Launches National Search for Next Athletics Director
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAfter fervent speculation on Monday, the University of Central Florida (UCF) announced that Terry Mohajir will be leading its athletics program. Mohajir will be leaving Arkansas State University, where he has served as the athletics director since September 2012. He…
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Mohajir Leaving for University of Central Florida?
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas State University athletic director Terry Mohajir may be heading to Florida soon. According to multiple media reports, the University of Central Florida (UCF) is eyeing Mohajir as its next athletic director. In late January, Danny White left UCF to…
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A-State Introduces New Degree Programs in Data Science and Occupational, Environmental Safety and Health
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas State University (A-State) in Jonesboro is introducing multiple new degree programs in health and data science. In late January, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordination Board (AAHECB) approved A-State’s proposal to offer a bachelor’s degree in data science and data…
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Razorbacks’ 2021 Baseball Schedule Includes First-Ever Red Wolves Match-Up
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOn Feb. 19, the Razorbacks will kick off their regular baseball season in Arlington, Texas. During the 2021 regular season, the Razorback baseball team will be playing 54 games with 33 scheduled for Baum-Walker Stadium. The home opener at Baum-Walker…
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A-State Receives $500K Grant to Expand Laboratory for Livestock Research
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University’s College of Agriculture has received $500,000 to expand its laboratory dedicated to livestock research. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded the $500,000 grant to the college to expand and improve the facility. A-State, along with Williams Baptist…
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Williams Named Permanent Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement at A-State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has named Lonnie Williams as its new vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement. He has served in the role in an interim capacity since June 2020. Williams succeeded Maurice Gipson, who accepted a similar role at…
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Sivakumaran Named Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at A-State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Thilla Sivakumaran has been named the interim vice chancellor for enrollment management (VCEM) at Arkansas State University. A-State Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced the new appointment on Monday, Dec. 14. “I appreciate Thilla’s willingness to step in during this interim…
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Anderson Did His Part at A-State; Good Time to Part Ways
by Nate Olsonby Nate OlsonFirst of all, I don’t know who the athletic director at Utah State is, but he put on a clinic on how to conduct a coaching search. Thursday morning a social media post from College AD (I had never heard…
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Red Wolves Head Football Coach Blake Anderson Resigns, May Head to Utah State
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas State University head football coach Blake Anderson is heading west. Multiple news reports on Thursday indicated that Anderson will be taking the head coaching role at Utah State. Anderson has served as the A-State head coach since 2014. A-State…