News Archive

Acansa Dining Hall Refresh Creates New Options for Students
May 24, 2019
Students, faculty and staff at Arkansas State University will have a new dining experience by August as a $3.5 million renovation of the campus’ main cafeteria operation is underway.
Heritage Sites Receives Two ANCRC Grants
May 23, 2019
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Heritage Sites has been awarded two grants totaling $638,050 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) for preservation projects in the Dyess Colony Circle, part of the Historic Dyess...
Lynita Cooksey Gets Hometown Salute for Great Retirement
May 23, 2019
At a campus reception in her honor, retiring Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Lynita Cooksey reflected on the good times and good people at Arkansas State University.
A-State Athletics Implementing Clear Bag Policy
May 22, 2019
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that it is implementing a Clear Bag Policy beginning with the 2019-20 athletics seasons.
Dept. of Military Science Commissions Eight Army Officers
May 22, 2019
The Department of Military Science and Leadership at Arkansas State University commissioned eight ROTC cadets as second lieutenants during a ceremony attended by family, friends and university staff.
Three Students Awarded Jim and Betty Sloan Scholarships
May 20, 2019
JONESBORO – Jim and Betty Sloan scholarships have been awarded to three students in the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University.
Softball Eliminated from NCSA World Series with Loss to Navy
May 19, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Arkansas State University’s softball season came to an end after falling 11-2 to the U.S. Naval Academy during the elimination game at the National Club Softball Association (NCSA) World Series here Saturday night.
Softball Red Wolves Advance in NCSA World Series
May 17, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ga. – With the bases loaded, third baseman Rachel Hinson powered a walk off triple in the eighth inning to lift Arkansas State University to a 1-0 victory over Rutgers University during the first day of bracket play in the National Club...
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts 151 New Members
May 17, 2019
The Phi Kappa Phi honor society chapter at Arkansas State University inducted 151 new members during a Convocation of Scholars ceremony. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society.
Club Softball Wins Two in First Day of NCSA World Series
May 16, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Arkansas State University had a strong showing in the first day of pool play in the National Club Softball Association (NCSA) World Series Wednesday by defeating Penn State, 10-0, in the first game and the University of Vermont,...