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The inside of a museum
May 29, 2026
A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM) in Tyronza. The one-day event in July will focus on American music and food.
Image of five individuals
May 29, 2026
Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars.
Dr. Robert (Drew) Fleming
May 28, 2026
Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program (ERL) grant. The grant is part of a new initiative to boost the number of researchers from Arkansas...
Dr.Todd Shields
May 26, 2026
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting selected Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022, to become the fourth president of the ASU System, and Dr. Calvin White Jr., executive...
Photo of the home in Piggott.
May 22, 2026
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host a day camp on Friday, June 19, in Piggott.
The Red Wolf Steel team with Dr. Sharma at the Cast-in-Steel Competition. From left to right: Andrew (Bo) Grace, Caden Grimmett, Dr. Rajesh Sharma and Channing Woodson. Not pictured: Ethan Altenbaumer and Sam Morris.
May 19, 2026
A group of Arkansas State University students showcased their talents outside the classroom by participating in the Cast-in-Steel Competition, where they placed fourth.
Boots in a circle and participants standing in a circle.
May 19, 2026
The Beck Center for Veterans at Arkansas State University will host its fourth annual “Run to Remember” from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 23.
Logo for KASU
May 14, 2026
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events. KASU signed on the air on Friday, May 17, 1957, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas,...
Crane pictured outside of Dean B. Ellis Library
May 14, 2026
Thirty-two years ago, Dean B. Ellis Library, with its iconic clock tower, was added to the landscape of Arkansas State University. Over the years, maintenance work has been needed to update the structure.
Nursing student in simulation lab
May 14, 2026
The departments and school in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University have announced their end-of-year academic awards.