ASU Three Rivers Receives ANCRC Grant for Theatre Restoration
Arkansas State University Three Rivers received a grant of $861,277 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) at its meeting on May 12. The grant will be used to begin Phase III of the Historic Ritz Theatre Restoration.
Four Finalists Announced in Arkansas State University Chancellor Search
The Arkansas State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee and ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced that four finalist candidates have accepted invitations to visit the campus in Jonesboro and formally interview for the position of chancellor. They are Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Dr. Karen Petersen, Dr. Todd Shields and Dr. Lance Tatum.
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Budgets for FY2023
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a $341.5 million budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2022-2023 with a continued focus on affordability to students.
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Henderson Academic Restructuring Plan
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved the recommendations of Henderson State University Chancellor Chuck Ambrose for an academic reorganization designed to enhance student success, address community-based workforce needs and produce critical financial savings for the institution’s future.
Arkansas State University Launches Search for Chancellor, Forms Advisory Committee
Arkansas State University officially launches the search for its next chancellor with position description and website resource.
Damphousse Resigns as Chancellor of Arkansas State University
Dr. Kelly Damphousse today announced his resignation as chancellor of Arkansas State University effective June 30, 2022 after completing five years of service to A-State. Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, earlier announced Damphousse has been named as the sole finalist to replace Dr. Denise Trauth as president on July 1, 2022.
ASU System Trustees Approve Henderson State Financial Exigency Process
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved Henderson State University’s request to certify financial exigency and proceed with efforts to build a sustainable academic program and financial model for the future.
ASU-Beebe Searcy Campus, ASU-Mountain Home Receive Grants for Robotics, Marine Manufacturing Training
Gov. Asa Hutchinson awarded $8 million in grants to economic and workforce development partnerships to create training opportunities for in-demand skills and certifications, including programs at Arkansas State University-Beebe and ASU-Mountain Home.
Moody’s Assigns A1 Rating to Bonds for ASU System, Cites Financial Improvement at Henderson State
Moody’s Investor Services assigned an A1 rating for $42.2 million in bonds for Henderson State University and $24.4 million in bonds for Arkansas State University that will be refinanced to generate cost savings for the institutions. Moody’s also issued a “stable outlook” for the ASU System that reflects “gradual recovery at Henderson, including improvement in financial performance and liquidity.”
Trustees Approve Bond Refinancing Plans for Arkansas State, Henderson State
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved the refunding and issuance of bonds for Henderson State University and Arkansas State University as cost-saving measures.
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