Henderson State Introduces Arkansas Aviation Academy as Expanded Program for Pilots
Henderson State University today announced the official renaming of its aviation flight training program as the Arkansas Aviation Academy, which will prepare pilots who are not enrolled as Henderson students but are seeking credentials to become commercial pilots. The Arkansas Aviation Academy, recently approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, expands Henderson’s long-established professional pilot bachelor’s degree program – the only public university program of its kind in the state.
Gov. Sanders Appoints Carole Farmer to ASU System Board of Trustees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Carole Farmer of Fayetteville to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.
ASU System Trustees Celebrate A-State Vet School, NCAA Tournament Berth for Women’s Team
The groundbreaking for the new College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro this week represented the ongoing strategic intentions of the ASU System, President Brendan Kelly told the Board of Trustees at its regular quarterly meeting.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at A-State for First Public College of Veterinary Medicine in Arkansas
Arkansas State University hosted dignitaries, students, affiliate veterinarians, and area residents today for the groundbreaking ceremony for its College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) – the first public school of its kind in Arkansas.
Henderson Sees Growth in Freshman, Sophomore, Transfer Student Enrollment for Spring 2025
Henderson State University has announced growth in freshman, sophomore, and transfer student enrollment for Spring 2025. Overall enrollment decreased 3 percent with 1,820 students in Spring 2025 compared with 1,879 students in Spring 2024. Preliminary 11th-day reporting shows a 28 percent jump in freshmen with 335 in Spring 2025 compared with 262 in Spring 2024. The sophomore class grew by 3 percent with 256 students versus 248 students year-over-year.
A-State Announces Largest Spring Enrollment in University History
Spring enrollment at Arkansas State University continues to soar, with a reported 11th-day headcount of a record 16,073 students — a 10% increase over spring 2024. Enrollment of students from Arkansas saw a boost of 8.1%, with 9,452 from in-state, compared with 8,745 last spring.
ASU-Beebe CFO Roger Moore Retires After 26 Years of Service
After more than 26 years at Arkansas State University-Beebe, Roger Moore, chief financial officer and vice chancellor for finance and administration, retired Jan. 15.
Gov. Sanders, ADHE Award ASU System Campuses $9 Million in Workforce Training Grants
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education today announced that Arkansas State University System campuses in Jonesboro, Beebe, Newport, West Memphis and Malvern will receive nearly $9 million combined for four training grants to support statewide workforce development efforts.
ASU System Leaders Committed to Student-Focused Improvements, President Kelly Tells Trustees
The Arkansas State University System has an inherent spirit of collaboration with leaders who are committed to embrace needed change and make every decision with a focus on students, President Brendan Kelly told the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Friday.
ASU-Beebe John Deere Agri Tech Program Earns Platinum College of Tomorrow Award
The Arkansas State University-Beebe John Deere Agriculture Equipment Technology program recently won the 2023 College of Tomorrow award from John Deere, earning the highest ranking of platinum, a prestigious honor only given to John Deere training programs across the nation.
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