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From l to r: Sam Morris, Kimberly Patterson and Caden Grimmett
February 26, 2026
Three Arkansas State University students will receive hands-on, real-world learning with a paid, summer-long internship in the steel industry.
Students holding trophies
February 25, 2026
Students from five schools in Northeast Arkansas competed in the fourth annual Thrown to the Wolves competition on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The competition was hosted by the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University.
Dr. Eduardo Torrecillas Sanchez during his presentation.
February 25, 2026
Dr. Eduardo Torrecillas Sanchez, an Arkansas State University graduate from Spain, was recognized with the “Outstanding Research in Progress Award” by the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA).
Musical graphic
February 20, 2026
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of "9 to 5: The Musical," featuring music by Dolly Parton.
A second grader pointing to his artistic interpretation of a fawn.
February 20, 2026
Arkansas State University Museum will celebrate the Through a Child’s Eyes (TACE) exhibition with an open-house event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.
Two people standing together as an award is presented
February 19, 2026
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented Friday, Feb. 6, at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University.
Dr. Bill W. Benson
February 19, 2026
A $100,000 gift from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship.
Fine Arts Center at A-State
February 19, 2026
The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University is currently hosting the Mid-South Print Exhibition. This event will culminate with the fifth annual Print Symposium, held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, in rooms 107 and...
Logo for Thrown to the Wolves
February 19, 2026
Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED) will host the fourth annual Thrown to the Wolves competition from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Kevin Prater of the Kevin Prater Band 
February 18, 2026
The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be on Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.