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09/24/2018 | ASU System Office
Dr. Eugene W. Smith, Eighth President, Remembered for Contributions, Devotion to University's Advancement
The Arkansas State University community today is remembering the life of Dr. Eugene W. Smith, the eighth president of the institution, who died Sunday following a lengthy illness. He was 88.
09/21/2018 | ASU System Office
Trustees Hear Plans for Stronger ASU System Focus on Transfer Students
Arkansas State University System campuses have simplified opportunities for students to complete or add degrees with a focus on transfer students through on-campus and online classes. System President Chuck Welch told members of the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting today at Arkansas State University that Chancellor Kelly Damphousse has prioritized relationships not only with the system’s two-year institutions, but with colleges throughout the state.
09/20/2018 | Arkansas State
Windgate Makes Record $6.7 Million Gift for 3-D Arts Facility at A-State
Education in the arts at Arkansas State University is taking on a new dimension. Representatives of Windgate Foundation, based in Little Rock, arrived on campus to unveil the foundation's name on the gallery they recently endowed in Bradbury Art Museum. Moments later, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse surprised a crowd by announcing Windgate Foundation has approved A-State's proposal for a $6.7 million grant to build a new facility for sculpture and ceramics programs.
08/17/2018 | ASU System Office
Higher Learning Commission Extends Accreditation of Four ASU System Institutions with Stellar Reviews
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission affirmed continued accreditation for Arkansas State University, ASU-Mountain Home, ASU Mid-South and ASU-Newport following recent comprehensive reviews and site visits. ASU System President Charles L. Welch said the HLC reports were “overwhelmingly positive” for the campuses with all criteria fully met, no recommendations for monitoring, and no follow-up reports requested.
04/20/2018 | ASU-Beebe
Jennifer Methvin Appointed Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Beebe
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced the selection of Dr. Jennifer Methvin, who previously spent 23 years in Arkansas higher education, as the next chancellor of ASU-Beebe.
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