A-State Celebrates 'Transfer Week' with Scholarships for Community College Students, Tailgate Fun
In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Arkansas State University is offering scholarships to outstanding students at Arkansas community colleges and hosting a tailgate party for students interested in completing their four-year degrees in Jonesboro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A-State Donations Set Record in 2017-18 With $40.1 Million Pledged
Arkansas State University set a new record for giving with $40.1 million pledged to the university during 2017-18, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced at the university’s annual Faculty Conference. The $40.1 million surpassed the previous mark of $18.4 million raised in 2014-15, and was led by the first eight-figure gift in university history, the $10 million naming of the Neil Griffin College of Business. The university also received major gifts from alumnus Johnny Allison ($5,000,001), Centennial Bank ($5 million) and First National Bank ($5 million).
Symposium Schedule, Concert Lineup Set for Johnny Cash Heritage Festival Oct. 18-20
A schedule of topics that explore “The Ties that Bind” has been set for the academic symposium at the three-day 2018 Johnny Cash Heritage Festival, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20, in Dyess. The festival will feature other activities in addition to the academic panels, including free regional music concerts from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18-19, in the Dyess Circle and a world-class ticketed concert on Saturday featuring award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson; Grammy record-holder Alison Krauss; Grammy Award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, author and festival host John Carter Cash; and pop/soul/country artist Ana Cristina Cash.
A-State Hosts National Red Wolf Species Survival Plan Meeting, Considers Breeding Facility in Jonesboro
Arkansas State University in July will host the national organization that manages efforts to grow the critically endangered American red wolf population as the university considers development of an educational breeding facility in Jonesboro.
New College of Engineering and Computer Science Approved in A-State Reorganization
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved the academic reorganization of the areas of agriculture and engineering as a part of its May 31 meeting. To take advantage of growth in interest both from students and industry, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse advocated the creation of a College of Engineering and Computer Science.
ASU Board Approves Campus Budgets With Flat Spending, No Tuition Increases
Flat overall spending and increased security measures highlight the Arkansas State University System budget for 2018-19, which was approved today by the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on the ASU Mid-South campus. ASU System President Chuck Welch said the system’s $282 million budget is an increase of just 0.3 percent compared with a year ago and it includes new state funding for some campuses from the higher education productivity formula. None of the campuses will increase in-state tuition next fall, while four of the campuses will raise fees targeted mostly for increased security measures.
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