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05/01/2025 | ASU-Newport
ASU-Newport Named Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications
Arkansas State University-Newport has been designated as an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications. This prestigious recognition highlights ASU-Newport as an institution that serves as a model for fostering student success through access, opportunity and workforce outcomes.
05/01/2025 | Arkansas State University
A-State Economic Impact Measured at $2.5 Billion
A new study shows Arkansas State University has an economic impact of $2.5 billion annually through campus operations, student and visitor spending, and alumni who live and work throughout Arkansas. Recently completed by Parker Strategy Group, the study is titled “A-State Powers Growth: Transforming the Economy and Inspiring Hearts and Minds.” The analysis concluded A-State’s economic impact reached $2.5 billion in the fiscal 2022-23 year, including $480 million generated by the Jonesboro campus, student spending and visitor spending, as well as $2 billion generated by A-State alumni living and working throughout Arkansas.
04/16/2025 | Henderson State University
Henderson State Introduces Arkansas Aviation Academy as Expanded Program for Pilots
Henderson State University today announced the official renaming of its aviation flight training program as the Arkansas Aviation Academy, which will prepare pilots who are not enrolled as Henderson students but are seeking credentials to become commercial pilots. The Arkansas Aviation Academy, recently approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, expands Henderson’s long-established professional pilot bachelor’s degree program – the only public university program of its kind in the state.
03/14/2025 | ASU System Office
Gov. Sanders Appoints Carole Farmer to ASU System Board of Trustees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Carole Farmer of Fayetteville to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.
03/14/2025 | ASU System Office
ASU System Trustees Celebrate A-State Vet School, NCAA Tournament Berth for Women’s Team
The groundbreaking for the new College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro this week represented the ongoing strategic intentions of the ASU System, President Brendan Kelly told the Board of Trustees at its regular quarterly meeting.
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Meet Dr. Brendan Kelly
On his first day as president of the ASU System, Dr. Brendan Kelly shares a special message outlining his vision for the future and his student-centered approach.
