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Read the latest news and features in higher education and workforce development from the Arkansas State University System and all of its campuses.
Workforce
Development
Our workforce development training programs across the ASU System include critical partnerships with companies such as John Deere, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, FedEx, West Fraser, Middleton Heat & Air and Everett Auto Group.
We want to continue to escalate cooperative programs like these and work with Arkansas employers who will help us offer experiential learning and programs that address the modern economy.
Our goal is student success through stackable credentialing that is simple and convenient in delivery and coupled with employment and learning.
Innovative Initiatives & Priority Outcomes
Our job in the ASU System is to embrace a constantly changing world and evolve to ensure we are providing educational experiences – from technical to professional – that equip graduates for the demands of the economy in the 21st century. From cutting-edge research initiatives to skilled workforce training, the ASU System is working to meet the demands of our rapidly evolving economy.
We have the resources and ability to galvanize and advance communities served by the ASU System. We are focusing our effort and energy on the future to ensure we are ready to meet it and work to expand our collective impact through our constellation of higher education institutions.
Making
an Impact Through Collaboration
ASU System institutions are committed to nurturing a collaborative, responsive, student-centered culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This is essential to our long-term success and impact.
We have the resources and ability to galvanize and advance communities served by the ASU System. We are focusing our effort and energy on the future to ensure we are ready to meet it and work to expand our collective impact through our constellation of higher education institutions.
Discover how we’re making an impact through collaborative partnerships in Arkansas.
Arkansas State University System By the Numbers
in 2024-2025
offered in fall 2024
in fall 2024
Upcoming Events
ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ASU System Foundation
Arkansas State University System Foundation supports our institutions through private gifts in support of educational programs associated with our campuses. Over the past 30 years, philanthropic support has grown significantly with endowed funds totaling $153 million as of June 30, 2025. Unrestricted annual giving from alumni, parents and friends, realized bequeaths and other planned gifts, contributions for building and renovation projects, and gifts for endowments have contributed to the extraordinary progress made on all the ASU System campuses. We invite you to explore options for giving and make a tax-deductible gift.
Our Athletics Programs
Arkansas State University Red Wolves
Arkansas State University fields 16 NCAA Division I teams in men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports. The football program competes at the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) level. A-State is a member of the Sun Belt Conference for all sports except women’s bowling, which competes in Conference USA. Men’s sports include football, basketball, baseball, golf, track and field, and cross country. Women’s sports include basketball, volleyball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Key athletics facilities include Centennial Bank Stadium for football, First National Bank Arena for basketball and volleyball, and Tomlinson Stadium–Slayton Family Field for baseball.
Henderson State University Reddies
Henderson State University competes in NCAA Division II athletics in the Great American Conference (GAC). Henderson State fields men's teams in football, baseball, basketball, golf, swimming and diving, and track and field. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. Key athletics facilities include Carpenter-Haygood Stadium-Ruggles Field for football, Clyde Berry Field for baseball, Dee White Field for softball and the Duke Wells Center for basketball, volleyball and swimming.
ASU Mid-South Greyhounds
Arkansas State University Mid-South competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball and women’s softball.
ASU Three Rivers Eagles
Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s baseball and women’s softball.
ASU-Mountain Home Trailblazers
Arkansas State University- Mountain Home competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) men’s baseball and women's softball. ASUMH also has a bass fishing team that competes in Major League Fishing and the Bassmaster College Series.
ASU-Newport Aviators
Arkansas State University-Newport competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s basketball and women’s softball.
Facility Rentals in Little Rock
The ASU System Office, located on the sixth floor of the historic Winthrop Rockefeller Building across from the State Capitol in downtown Little Rock, offers rental space for meetings and special events. The space features a large outdoor terrace with panoramic views overlooking the Arkansas State Capitol.