A-State College of Veterinary Medicine to Host Topping Off Ceremony
Arkansas State University is less than a year away from the anticipated opening of the first public College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in Arkansas and will celebrate a construction milestone on Oct. 13. A topping-off ceremony celebrating the steel installation completion will be held at 11 a.m. at the site of the 56,000-square-foot facility for the CVM, located on Cherokee Street on the southeast corner of the A-State campus in Jonesboro.
A-State Launches Trailblazer Scholarship for High-Achieving Incoming Freshmen
The new Trailblazer Scholarship will enable academically gifted students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free and eliminate financial barriers. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students will receive a $10,000 annual scholarship, renewable for up to four years or eight semesters. Recipients must maintain a 3.5 GPA and enroll in at least 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester to remain eligible.
Arkansas Aviation Academy at Henderson Receives FAA Examining Authority Authorization
The Arkansas Aviation Academy at Henderson State University has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct the final phase check for private, instrument, and commercial pilot certifications upon successful completion of flight training.
Arkansas National Guard, ASU System Collaborate for Statewide Student Success Initiatives
The Arkansas National Guard (AR NG) and Arkansas State University System today signed a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a collaborative framework that will expand student career development, leadership opportunities and National Guard service awareness across Arkansas.
ASU Mid-South Named to '2025 Great Colleges to Work For' Honor Roll
Arkansas State University Mid-South is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities.
ASU System Trustees Approve First Phase of Career Readiness Center at A-State
The $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training (CREST) Center at Arkansas State University to enhance workforce training in Northeast Arkansas was approved today by the ASU System Board of Trustees.
ASU System Reports Preliminary Fall Total Enrollment Growth of 7.6%
Arkansas State University System institutions reported strong 11th-day preliminary fall total enrollment growth of 7.6% with multiple record-setting performances, System President Dr. Brendan Kelly announced today.
Arkansas State University Sets Record Fall Enrollment with Nearly 18,000 Students, 7% Overall Increase
Arkansas State University is celebrating a record-breaking student body this fall with 11th-day enrollment surging to 17,926. Fueled by the largest freshman class ever and record credit hours, A-State’s growth marks another milestone in its rising trajectory as the destination for students across Arkansas and beyond. The fall class includes 2,222 first-year students, a 12% increase compared to last year. Among them are 1,764 Arkansans, who make up 79% of the total class and represent a 30% increase from the previous year.
ASU Mid-South Chancellor Debra West Announces Retirement
After a decade of leadership at Arkansas State University Mid-South, Chancellor Debra West announced she will retire at the end of the calendar year.
Henderson Reports 9% Overall Enrollment Increase for Fall 2025; First-time Freshmen Up 46% with Largest Class in Six Years
Overall enrollment at Henderson State University increased 9% for Fall 2025, with preliminary 11th-day numbers showing 2,258 students enrolled in Fall 2025 compared to 2,061 students in Fall 2024. Enrollment for first-time freshmen and transfer students also has increased significantly. Henderson reports a substantial 46% increase in first-time freshmen — 572 in Fall 2025 compared to 391 in Fall 2024. This represents the largest freshman class since 2019.
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