Arkansas State University officially opened its College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Students started their first day of classes Wednesday. “The future of veterinary medicine will be shaped by the students who study here, the faculty …
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A-State Prepares to Welcome First Veterinary Medicine Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University is set to reach a historic milestone as its new College of Veterinary Medicine prepares to welcome its inaugural class of students in August. The first group of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students will arrive on campus …
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ASU System Board Appoints Todd Shields as President
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring a special meeting, the ASU System Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Todd Shields as the fourth president of the ASU System, effective July 1. Shields has served as chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022. At …
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A-State’s Todd Shields Named Rural Advocate of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields has been named the 2026 Rural Advocate of the Year by the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. The honor was presented to Shields by Becca Caldwell, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural …
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Arkansas State University Entrepreneurial Program Brings C-suite Expertise to Students
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseThe Art of Putting Out a Shingle It was a late November morning in Jonesboro, and Dave Stickler, CEO at steelmaking company Hybar, was just wrapping up his comments. The room at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center was …
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Regionalism Is Not a Slogan, It is How Northeast Arkansas Wins
by Todd Shieldsby Todd ShieldsBillions of dollars are flowing into northeast Arkansas — in steel, precision agriculture, health care, manufacturing, and the infrastructure that makes sustained growth achievable: power, roads and housing. Those investments are reshaping the region’s economy, accelerating workforce demand, and opening …
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A-State, NYITCOM Launch ‘Freshman to Physician Pathway’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State have launched the Freshman to Physician Pathway, a new opportunity for Arkansas students to secure early admission to medical school and begin preparing for careers in health …
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Making Contact: In a Fast-paced World, Networking Still Matters
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseTodd Shields wants to stamp out a myth. A couple, actually. The chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro acknowledges that his background makes him look like the consummate university leader. Three degrees in political science, including a Ph.D. from …
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Educational ROI: Leaders in Higher Ed Focus on Value, Nontraditional Students as They Eye Enrollment Cliff
Feature image: Chris Thomason, vice president of planning and development at the University of Arkansas System, speaks about the upcoming merger with North Arkansas Community College in Harrison. (Photo courtesy of Northark) The higher education landscape in Arkansas is changing. …
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Investing in Arkansas’ 21st Century Workforce & Economic Future
by Todd Shieldsby Todd ShieldsWorkforce development is top of mind across Arkansas — and for good reason. From apprenticeships and skilled trades to advanced degrees and leadership training, preparing people for meaningful work is essential to building a strong, resilient economy. But are we …