A-State Utilizes ACT 'Superscores' for Fall 2018 Admission, Scholarships
For the upcoming academic year, Arkansas State University will utilize the “superscore” method for ACT scores for the majority of incoming student admissions and institutional scholarships
First National Bank Secures Naming Rights to A-State’s Convocation Center
In recognition of a $5 million contribution by First National Bank to the Red Wolves Foundation, the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees voted to rename A-State’s multi-purpose facility currently known as the Convocation Center to “First National Bank Arena.”
Gov. Hutchinson Joins A-State to Celebrate Opening of Historic Campus Queretaro
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Queretaro Gov. Francisco Dominguez joined more than 850 dignitaries, guests and students to celebrate the historic grand opening of Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro.
Welch Reaffirms Support for New Productivity Funding; ASU Trustees Honor Fallen Newport Police Officer
Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch today reiterated his support for the state’s new higher education productivity model. He told members of the ASU Board of Trustees at its regular meeting that the process is moving forward to achieve the goals sought by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
A-State Fall Semester Enrollment Reaches Milestone of 14,125
Enrollment for Arkansas State University reached another milestone for head count at 14,125 thanks to a record number of graduate students, concurrent high school students and the opening of Campus Queretaro in Mexico.
A-State Campus Querétaro Welcomes First Students
QUERÉTARO, Mexico – An inaugural class of 214 students moved into residence halls at Arkansas State University Campus Querétaro this week to prepare for the first-ever day of classes on Sept. 4. About 250 students total have enrolled in classes at the first American-style university campus in Mexico, which incorporates the A-State brand and Red Wolves logo.
A-State Team Partners with NASA to Study Monday’s Eclipse
As millions of Americans looked skyward to marvel at Monday’s solar eclipse, Arkansas State University faculty and students were busy partnering with NASA to study the occurrence as the shadow of the moon raced across the midsection of the nation.
ASU-Beebe to Celebrate 90 Years of Education With Event Series
Arkansas State University-Beebe will celebrate the university’s 90th anniversary with a series of events this fall. Interim Chancellor Roger Moore unveiled plans to celebrate the relationship the university shares with the surrounding campus communities in presenting four events this fall. This commemoration is “90 Years of Education, 90 Days of Celebration.”
Fisher Resigns as Chancellor of ASU-Beebe; Moore Named Interim Chancellor
Dr. Karla Fisher today announced she would resign effective Aug. 15 as chancellor of Arkansas State University-Beebe to pursue other opportunities in higher education. Dr. Charles Welch, president of the ASU System, said Fisher would temporarily serve as Assistant to the President. Roger Moore, ASU-Beebe’s vice chancellor for finance and administration and a 19-year veteran of the institution, will serve as interim chancellor.
A-State Dedicates The Circle to Honor Historic African-American Faculty
The Circle, a new residential facility designed primarily for graduate students and medical students, was officially opened Aug. 7 at Arkansas State University with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony. The individual buildings in the 196-bed complex are named for the first four African-American faculty members at A-State in recognition of their historic roles in campus desegregation.
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