President Welch Addresses Benefits of A-State's Public-Private Partnerships
ASU System President Chuck Welch addresses benefits of A-State's pursuit of public-private partnerships as a means of fulfilling its mission, enhancing student educational experiences, and growing the local and state economies.
ASU-Beebe Chancellor McKay to Retire After 50 Years of Service
Dr. Eugene McKay, chancellor at Arkansas State University-Beebe, will retire on Jan. 15 after 50 years of service to the institution. There will be a reception given in his honor on Friday, Jan. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Center.
Governor Hutchinson Appoints A-State Alumna Stacy Crawford to ASU Board of Trustees
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed Stacy Crawford of Jonesboro, a 1997 graduate of Arkansas State University, to a five-year term on the ASU Board of Trustees. Crawford succeeds Charles Luter of Paragould, who served five years on the board, most recently as chair.
A-State to Host FEMA's Training for Higher Education Leaders
Arkansas State University will host the first Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) team training event for college and university campus personnel in the state beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12.
ASU Board of Trustees, Welch Praise Emergency Preparedness of A-State Campus
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees and President Charles L. Welch today praised the preparedness of its Jonesboro campus employees and students, as well as local law enforcement, in the wake of Thursday’s incident involving a gunman that resulted in a lockdown yet no shots fired or injuries.
NYIT Approved to Open First Osteopathic Medical School in Arkansas on A-State Campus in Jonesboro
New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine has received final approval to recruit students, open a second location on the campus of Arkansas State University in August 2016 and become the first osteopathic medical school in the state.
Karla Fisher Appointed Chancellor at ASU-Beebe
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced the selection of Dr. Karla Fisher as the next chancellor of ASU-Beebe, effective Jan. 16.
Philip Jackson Named President of ASU System Foundation
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch and ASU System Foundation, Inc., Chairman Joe Miles announced the promotion of Philip Jackson of Jonesboro to president of the foundation.
ASU System health insurance premiums hold steady for employees in 2016
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas State University System President Charles L. Welch today approved a 2016 health benefits plan for campus employees that will result in no premium increases for basic health care and the addition of preventive care without cost sharing.
ASU Board of Trustees, Welch Praise Campuses for Enrollment Trends
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees and President Charles L. Welch today praised ASU System campuses for exceeding state enrollment growth trends for the fall semester.
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