News Archive

Mid-South Musicians to Share Halftime Show with Sound of the Natural State
September 11, 2019
Arkansas State University's Sound of the Natural State will share its halftime show Saturday, Sept. 21, with 20 band programs from across the Mid-South in recognition of Band Day.
Chancellor Issues Invitation for 'Coffee with Kelly'
September 10, 2019
Chancellor Kelly Damphousse is inviting members of the Arkansas State University community to join him biweekly for “Coffee with Kelly.”
A-State Ranked Tops in State in Undergraduate Teaching, Social Mobility
September 10, 2019
Arkansas State University moved into the "National Universities" category for the first time in U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best Colleges Rankings" and led the state of Arkansas in two important areas. U.S. News announced its 2020 rankings...
‘Lectric Liz to Perform Blues, Jazz at Monster Groovez Series
September 10, 2019
JONESBORO — ‘Lectric Liz will perform a concert of blues and jazz music on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the outdoor Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage on Front Street in downtown Newport. The show is part of the KASU/Arkansas Steel Associates...
Arkansas State Reports Fall 2019 Enrollment
September 10, 2019
Arkansas State University reported a preliminary 11th class day head count of 13,891 students for the Fall 2019 semester. Final fall enrollment numbers will be reported later this month to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
eSports Team Makes Fast Start in Inaugural Season
September 10, 2019
Arkansas State University’s eSports team is off to a fast start for its inaugural season of competition, both in the number of scrimmage events and growing invitations to participate with other university-based eSports teams.
A-State to Host Watch Party for “Country Music” Documentary Johnny Cash Episode
September 9, 2019
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University is pleased to host an official watch party for an episode of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns’ documentary “Country Music,” Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., inside the Forum Theatre, 115 E. Monroe, in...
Merten Receives National Science Foundation Grant
September 5, 2019
The research group led by Dr. Jonathan Merten, associate professor of chemistry at Arkansas State University, is upping their game with new funding by the National Science Foundation.
Pamela Bowie Selected to Direct A-State Admissions
September 4, 2019
Pamela Bowie has joined Arkansas State University as the senior director of admissions in the Division of Enrollment Management, Vice Chancellor Dr. Bryan Terry announced this week.
Watson Lecture Series to Present Shark Tank's Daymond John
September 4, 2019
Shark Tank investor, entrepreneur, and FUBU CEO Daymond John is the inaugural Mike Watson Lecture Series speaker at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced this week.