News Archive

Student with Triple Major Selected for Fulbright Grant to Teach in Spain
May 7, 2021
Arkansas State University student Rachel French has been offered a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to teach in Spain during the next academic year.
Rugby Standout Nominated for Collegiate Player of the Year
May 6, 2021
JONESBORO — TJ van Rensburg, a sophomore scrumhalf for Arkansas State University’s rugby club team, is a nominee for the 2021 Rudy Scholz Award. The Scholz Award honors the best men’s collegiate player in the nation.
Mary Miller Named Hemingway-Pfeiffer Writer-in-Residence Summer 2021
May 6, 2021
PIGGOTT — Mary Miller of Oxford, Miss., has been selected as the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Educational Center 2021 Writer-in-Residence. The residency that runs July 6 – Aug. 2 this summer was announced by Director of Heritage Sites at Arkansas...
Honors College 2020-2021 Graduating Seniors to be Recognized
May 5, 2021
The Honors College at Arkansas State University will host the 12th annual Honors Recognition Reception Friday, May 7, in the Cooper Alumni Center.
Windgate Foundation Makes $6.4 Million Grant in Support of Arts Education
May 5, 2021
Arkansas State University announced a $6.4 million grant from the Windgate Foundation to support arts education and to provide direct assistance to students through needs-based scholarships.
College of Sciences and Mathematics Honors Top 2020-21 Graduates
May 4, 2021
The College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University has recognized 21 outstanding students who are graduating in 2020-21, according to Dr. Lynn Boyd, dean of the college.
College of Agriculture Recognizes Top Graduating Students During Convocation
May 3, 2021
The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University recognized its outstanding graduating students for the 2020-21 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.
Inaugural Day of Giving Exceeds $1 Million in Gifts and Pledges
May 3, 2021
Arkansas State University’s inaugural Day of Giving resulted in more than $1 million in gifts and pledges to support the university, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced.
Spring Commencement Scheduled for Saturday, May 8, at Centennial Bank Stadium
May 3, 2021
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University will hold its 2021 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 8, with a few changes. Like the ceremonies last year, the spring event will be in Centennial Bank Stadium beginning at 10 a.m.
College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Grads for 2020-21
May 3, 2021
The College of Education and Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University recognized 33 outstanding graduating students for the 2020-21 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.