News Archive

Book Club to Discuss Michelle Obama Book
February 27, 2019
JONESBORO – In honor of Women’s History Month, Arkansas State University’s book club will hold an open discussion about Becoming, the best-selling book by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.
Annual International Exhibition to Highlight Trade
February 27, 2019
JONESBORO – Expanding trade, building relationships, adapting to change and experiencing cultural diversity are the primary topics at the eighth International Exhibition of Countries and Regions, Monday, March 11. The event, hosted by the Neil...
Proposals Invited for 2019 Johnny Cash Heritage Festival
February 27, 2019
JONESBORO – A call for proposals has been announced by Arkansas State University Heritage Sites and The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home for presentations as part of the 2019 Johnny Cash Heritage Festival scheduled for Thursday through...
Bacon-Blood to Serve as Gambill Distinguished Alumni Spring Speaker
February 26, 2019
JONESBORO – Littice Bacon-Blood, the communications and publications manager for the University of New Orleans, is the Arkansas State University Dr. Joel Gambill Distinguished Alumni Speaker for spring 2019. She will address students, faculty and...
Candidates for Vice Chancellor/Provost to Visit Campus in March
February 26, 2019
Chancellor Kelly Damphousse has extended invitations to visit Arkansas State University to three finalists for the vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost position. Selected by the provost search committee as finalists are Dr. Velmer S....
A-State Earns Bronze Rating on Military Friendly School List
February 25, 2019
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has been designated as a military friendly school with a bronze rating for 2019-20 by Viqtory.com. The Military Friendly schools list, in its 10th year, sets the standard for higher education institutions to...
A-State Rugby Defeats Conference Foe Clemson, 50-12
February 24, 2019
CLEMSON, S.C. – In wet and muddy conditions, fifth-ranked Arkansas State University broke away from an early tie to power past Clemson, 50-12, in men’s college rugby Saturday. Lock Asa Carter scored twice — once midway in the match and again...
Undergrad Students Present Research during Capitol Event
February 22, 2019
Seven Arkansas State University students presented their recent work during the 2019 "Undergraduate Research Posters at the Arkansas State Capitol" event Wednesday in Little Rock.
Riceland Series to Present ‘The Steel Wheels’ in Concert
February 22, 2019
Arkansas State University’s Fowler Center will present The Steel Wheels in the Riceland Distinguished Performance Series Monday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.
KASU Plans Spring Spectacular to Highlight Programming
February 22, 2019
JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the 100,000-watt radio station at Arkansas State University, will showcase music, news, arts and views supported by contributors to the station at a Spring Spectacular event Thursday, March 7, in the Dean B. Ellis Library...