Governor Hutchinson Appoints A-State Alumnus Price Gardner to ASU Board of Trustees
Gov. Asa Hutchinson today appointed Price Gardner of Little Rock, a 1984 graduate of Arkansas State University, to a five-year term on the ASU Board of Trustees. Gardner succeeds Howard Slinkard of Rogers, who served two five-year terms on the board, most recently as chair. His appointment expires in January 2022.
U.S. News Ranks A-State Online MBA Program 10th Nationally
For the second consecutive year, Arkansas State University’s Master of Business Administration online program has received a top 10 ranking nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 2017.
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'Red Wolf Revival' Documentary Showing at A-State on Jan. 20 Highlights Conservation Effort
The Saint Louis Science Center is partnering with the Endangered Wolf Center to present "Red Wolf Revival," the award-winning short documentary by the Nestbox Collective and Susannah Smith, at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Open to students, faculty and the public, the screening will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in the third floor auditorium of the Reng Student Union (GPS 101 N. Caraway Road). The North Parking Facility, adjacent to the Union, will be open to the public at no charge.
New Residence Hall Names at A-State Honor Prominent African-American Faculty
One of two new student housing developments under construction on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro will be named in honor of four prominent, retired African-American faculty members for their historic roles in desegregation. The ASU Board of Trustees approved resolutions at its meeting today that will name the new 165-bed graduate residence complex and individual halls on the west side of campus.
AASCU Elects ASU System President Chuck Welch to Board of Directors
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has elected Dr. Chuck Welch, president of the Arkansas State University System in Little Rock, to its Board of Directors for 2017.
Million Women Mentors to Launch STEM Program at A-State
Encouraging young girls and women to pursue education and careers in the STEM disciplines is the goal of a new national movement in which Arkansas State University is taking a lead role.
$3.3 Million FedEx Aviation Tech Center Opens at ASU Mid-South
A celebration to officially open the newly-constructed $3.3 million FedEx Aviation Technology Center on the campus of Arkansas State University Mid-South culminates six years of planning and development of a world-class aviation maintenance training program closely aligned with the world’s largest express transportation company, FedEx Express.
ASU-Newport Holds Ribbon Cutting for IGNITE Academy
Arkansas State University-Newport held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new IGNITE (Investing in Gen Next Industrial and Technical Education) Academy.
A-State Campus Queretaro Opens Application Process for Fall 2017 Classes
Applications for admission to Arkansas State University’s Campus Querétaro are now being accepted, A-State officials announced Wednesday at a media event in Querétaro.
Luter Family Gives $1 Million Gift to A-State College of Business
Longtime supporters and alumni Charles and Kay Luter have provided a gift of $1 million to the College of Business at Arkansas State University. Matching the largest commitment ever to the College of Business, among the various provisions of the donation is $250,000 for the largest single scholarship endowment for the college.
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