News Archive

A-State Theatre Announces Lineup for 2019-20 Season
August 27, 2019
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre today announced its 2019-2020 season of four plays and musicals.
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, AETN to Host Ken Burns’ Country Music Film Preview
August 26, 2019
JONESBORO – Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will host a special preview of “Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns,” in the Visitors Center at Dyess Saturday, Aug. 31, with...
VC Jason Penry Resigns, Erika Chudy Named Interim
August 23, 2019
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Jason Penry is leaving Arkansas State University, A-State Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced on Friday.
Museum's 'Rockabilly' Exhibit Tells a Northeast Arkansas Story
August 23, 2019
Arkansas State University Museum partnered with KASU radio to celebrate the grand opening of its newest exhibit, “Rockabilly! The Northeast Arkansas Story.”
Five Win Inaugural Emerging Young Alumni Award
August 23, 2019
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council have teamed up to announce the first recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni award, a new recognition for Arkansas State's young alumni, their professional accomplishments,...
Native Pride Dancers to Open 2019-20 Fowler Center Series
August 22, 2019
Arkansas State University’s Fowler Center will present the Native Pride Dancers featuring Larry Yazzie, Friday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m., to open the 2019-20 season of presentations.
Eight Acts to Appear at KASU Music Nights at Cash Festival
August 21, 2019
JONESBORO – Eight regional acts will take the stage Thursday and Friday nights, Oct. 17-18, during “KASU Music Nights” at the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival in Dyess. The performances are all free and will be held at the Dyess Colony Visitors...
ASBTDC Client Named to Arkansas Business ’20 in Their 20’s’
August 21, 2019
JONESBORO – Nathan Bailey of Monticello, a 2018 graduate with a degree in agriculture business, has been selected as one of the “new influentials” for the 2019 class of “20 in their 20’s,” which will be featured in the Sept. 9 issue of...
Chancellor and President Mourn Passing of Wendy Anderson
August 20, 2019
Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly Damphousse and ASU System President Charles L. Welch issued statements today after the passing of Wendy Anderson.
Memorial Service Plans for Mrs. Wendy Anderson
August 20, 2019
A memorial service honoring the life of Mrs. Wendy Anderson will be held this Friday, Aug. 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church on Harrisburg Road in Jonesboro.