News Archive

Postponed and Canceled Events at A-State
April 24, 2020
A number of events scheduled in April, May and June on the Arkansas State University campus have been postponed or canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic facing the nation. New dates for postponed events will be announced as soon as possib...
Wilson and Distinguished Service Awards to be Presented in Online Ceremony
April 24, 2020
Honoring A-State’s top graduating seniors and naming the 2020 Wilson Award recipient will continue through a special online premiere on Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m.
University Community Mourns Passing of Emeritus Professor Vance Sales
April 22, 2020
Sympathy to the family, friends and former associates of Dr. M. Vance Sales.
SGA President Rashad Kirksey and Staff are Sworn In
April 21, 2020
The newly elected president of the Student Government Association at Arkansas State University is Rashad Kirksey of Jonesboro. He and other officers have been sworn in.
Multimedia Students, Outlets Win Awards in Contest
April 21, 2020
JONESBORO - Arkansas State University's multimedia journalism students and outlets won 20 awards in the 2020 Arkansas College Media Association's media contest.
Rawlins Named Director of School of Media and Journalism
April 20, 2020
JONESBORO – Dr. Brad Rawlins, who has served as the interim director of the School of Media and Journalism at Arkansas State University for the last year, has been named to the position on a permanent basis.
A-State, NYIT Virtual Esports Conference to be Saturday
April 16, 2020
Arkansas State University is partnering with New York Institute of Technology to host their first "Esports Conference," Saturday, April 18.
10th Annual 'Create@State' Moves to Virtual Format
April 16, 2020
In the wake of the institution's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Arkansas State University students are pressing on with the annual Create@State Symposium, a spring semester hallmark at A-State since 2011.
HPMEC Announces 2020 Writer-in-Residence
April 13, 2020
PIGGOTT – Hugh Martin of Athens, Ohio, has been selected as the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Educational Center 2020 Writer-in-Residence. The residency will allow Martin to live and work in the community of Piggott for a month, sharing his knowledge...
A-State Wins Big in Phi Beta Lambda Virtual Leadership Event
April 13, 2020
JONESBORO – Students from Arkansas State University claimed 39 top five finishes at the Phi Beta Lambda virtual leadership conference recently. In addition, the group is eligible to represent Arkansas in 36 competitive events at the 2020 PBL National...