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May 13, 2026
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC), located in Piggott, will host a writer's retreat from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26.
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May 12, 2026
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University racked up multiple honors in April, capped by a prestigious award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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May 11, 2026
Officers from various organizations, including the Jonesboro Police Department, Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Restore Hub, University Police Department at Arkansas State University, and other community partners, are convening...
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May 11, 2026
The most outstanding 2025-26 graduates of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars.
A-State graduate during the commencement exercise.  
May 9, 2026
Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni as they honored the class of 2026 during two commencement ceremonies held on campus today.
Dr. Stacy Walz
May 8, 2026
New executive leadership is coming to the Arkansas State University with the appointment of Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP), after serving the school as interim dean.
Faculty who were recognized for research excellence
May 7, 2026
The Office of Research and Technology Transfer hosted the inaugural Research Excellence Luncheon during Convocation of Scholars at Arkansas State University, recognizing faculty whose work advanced discovery, innovation, and scholarly impact over...
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May 7, 2026
Arkansas State University today announced a new partnership with Epicenter Memphis to launch EpicenterU: Students to Startups, a university-based entrepreneurship program supported by an approximately $800,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority...
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May 6, 2026
Arkansas State University has announced a new partnership with Kalmer Solutions to establish a student-led Security Operations Center (SOC), providing students with hands-on cybersecurity experience while strengthening the university’s digital...
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May 6, 2026
The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars.