News Archive

Whitton Farms to Present A Fine Country Dinner' Sept. 9 to Benefit Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Project
August 3, 2012
Whitton Farms, an area organic specialty crop farm, will host A Fine Country Dinner, Sept. 9, featuring food grown from the Delta soil. Tickets are $150 each for the 3-7 p.m. event with proceeds benefitting the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Project....
Extension of University Loop will improve campus access and traffic flow
August 2, 2012
Construction of an extension to University Loop on the west side of the Arkansas State University campus is now underway, announced Dr. Len Frey, vice chancellor for Finance and Administration.
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority returns to ASU, secures house location on sorority row
July 30, 2012
JONESBORO -Zeta Tau Alpha sorority is returning to Arkansas State University following the extension of the chapter by the national ZTA office. In addition, Zeta Tau Alpha will join four other Greek organizations in the planning and construction...
Approximately 700 graduates will hear speaker State Representative Darrin L. Williams at summer commencement Aug. 3
July 28, 2012
JONESBORO - Approximately 700 candidates representing 10 academic colleges are expected to receive degrees at Arkansas State University's 2012 summer commencement ceremony, Friday, August 3 at 7 p.m. in the Convocation Center, 217 Olympic Drive,...
ASU to present  Your Jewelry Box and World of Interior Design
July 24, 2012
JONESBORO - A World of Interior Design and Fine Jewelry will be held Wednesday, July 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arkansas State University Cooper Alumni Center, 2600 Alumni Boulevard. The event is presented by Chandler and Associates and Sissy's...
ASU SBTDC helps businesses grow with LinkedIn workshop
July 23, 2012
The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is offering a LinkedIn Fundamentals: Grow Your Professional Network�۝seminar Thursday, July 26, from 1-4 p.m., to show business professionals the basics needed...
Washing cars for a special cause
July 20, 2012
This group from Facilities Management spent Friday afternoon washing cars to benefit friend and former co-worker Jerry Sailor and his family. Sailor retired from Arkansas State this year and has since been diagnosed with cancer. He will receive treatment...
Johnny Cash's sister, brother recall Dyess home place
July 20, 2012
Joanne Cash Yates and Tommy Cash, the surviving siblings of the late country music giant Johnny Cash, cling to precious memories of their formative years on an East Arkansas cotton farm.
Dr. Jim Washam to serve as interim dean of College of Business
July 13, 2012
Dr. Jim Washam, associate dean, director of undergraduate programs and associate professor of finance, has been named interim dean of the College of Business at Arkansas State University. Washam, who accepted the duties of dean Friday, July 13, follows...
ASU SBTDC, Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce to present Social Media Marketing Strategies seminar July 26
July 12, 2012
The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) will team with the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce to offer a Five Strategies for Social Media Marketing seminar on Tuesday, July 26, from 1-4 p.m. at...