Arkansas State University recently held its “Thrown to Wolves” pitch competition, in which students from area high schools brought their best ideas and product pitches for a chance to earn prizes and scholarships. “The business ideas pitched by our teams…
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Arkansas State University recently announced that its 2024 spring enrollment at the Jonesboro campus saw a record-breaking increase of 11 percent compared to spring 2023, totaling 13,896 students. The 11th-day student headcount is the largest ever seen by the school…
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Chancellor Robin Myers Honored For Service at ASU-Mountain Home
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFrom left are Gary Harpole, member, ASU System Board of Trustees; Dr. Robin Myers, chancellor, ASU-Mountain Home; Bishop Robert G. Rudolph Jr., member, ASU System Board of Trustees; and Dr. Chuck Welch, president, ASU System. The Board of Trustees of…
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Arkansas First-Class Hotels: Embassy Suites, Jonesboro
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTraveling for business has been a part of the human condition from, well, almost from the very start. It’s believed the Lascaux caves in France, which date to 1500 B.C., were “developed” to accommodate members of other tribes. And some…
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A-State Appoints White to Executive Vice Chancellor, Provost
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Calvin White Jr. has been selected as the next executive vice chancellor and provost at Arkansas State University. Currently, White is the associate dean of humanities in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas…
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President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardOn Aug. 24, President Biden and the Department of Education released a statement detailing a three-part plan to cancel a portion of student loan debt for low- and middle-income borrowers. The plan aims to make good on Biden’s campaign promises…
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Higher Education Coordinating Board Approves A-State Program Changes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAt its most recent quarterly meeting on July 29, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved proposed changes in the degree and certificate programs offered by Arkansas State University. The changes involve a variety of program revisions, deletions, and name…
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The New College Try: Higher Education Facing Steep Challenges, Beyond Lingering COVID Issues
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe New College Try: Higher Education Facing Steep Challenges, Beyond Lingering COVID Issues When COVID reared its ugly head in the spring of 2020, all of education — from kindergarten through grad school — was thrust into disarray. For…
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UA Fulbright Dean Named New Chancellor at Arkansas State University
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFollowing a nationwide search, Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch announced Monday afternoon. Shields was named as one of four finalists for the chancellor position back…
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A-State Announces Finalists for Chancellor Position
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee and ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced that four finalist candidates have accepted invitations to visit the campus in Jonesboro and formally interview for the position of chancellor. The…