First-Time Freshman, Graduate Student Enrollments Increase at Henderson State
Enrollment figures for Henderson State University show increases in first-time freshman and graduate student enrollment despite a decrease in returning undergraduate students. Enrollment for Fall 2022 is 2,536 students compared to 2,914 students in Fall 2021. First-time freshman numbers of 437 in Fall 2022 compare to 416 in Fall 2021. Graduate student enrollment increased to 708 in Fall 2022 compared to 689 in Fall 2021.
‘Decode’ Project at A-State Garners $2 Million Grant from National Science Foundation
A team of faculty researchers at Arkansas State University has secured a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train interdisciplinary teams of scientists to analyze novel interactions within multiple levels of biological organization.
ASU-Beebe Awarded Over $1 Million in Regional Workforce Grants
Arkansas State University-Beebe was recently awarded $1,080,000 in Regional Workforce Grant Awards from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. The Computerized Machining and Industrial Technology programs on the Searcy campus will receive $1 million, and the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program on the Beebe campus will receive $80,000 toward the development of automation and robotics curriculum within the program.
ASU-Newport Awarded $1.1 Million in Workforce Grants for Transportation, Manufacturing Programs
Arkansas State University-Newport received a $1 million Regional Workforce Grant to support its transportation programs.
Todd Shields Named Chancellor at Arkansas State University
Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch announced today.
Governor Hutchinson, Secretary Key Express Confidence, Support for Henderson Future
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Education Johnny Key today expressed confidence and support for Henderson State University’s academic reorganization, partnerships and future that will lead to improved student success in Arkansas.
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.
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