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College of Liberal Arts and Communication Announces Top Graduates for 2025
May 2, 2025
The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars.
Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Professor Ron Towery
May 2, 2025
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Dr. Ron Towery, retired professor of elementary education, who died Thursday.
A-State's Economic Impact Measured at $2.5 Billion, with 16,332 Jobs Created, Sustained
May 1, 2025
Recently completed by Parker Strategy Group, the economic impact study is titled “A-State Powers Growth: Transforming the Economy and Inspiring Hearts and Minds.” The analysis concluded Arkansas State University’s economic impact reached $2.5...
A-State Student Awarded American Advertising Federation Scholarship 
April 29, 2025
Ca Nguyen, a senior graphic design major at Arkansas State University from Hue City, Vietnam, was awarded the Jay Hagins Award District 10 (D10) scholarship worth $5,000 from the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Nguyen is the only recipient...
Snowden Wright Named Writer-in-Residence for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum
April 29, 2025
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) has named author Snowden Wright of Yazoo City, Miss., as the writer-in-residence for the summer. 
Library Clock Tower Lightings Will Celebrate A-State and Local 2025 Graduates
April 28, 2025
During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students, as it has in recent years.
University College Recognizes Top 2024-25 Graduating Students
April 28, 2025
The top 2024-25 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars
Excellence Awards Presented during 2025 Convocation of Scholars Ceremony
April 25, 2025
Three individuals and three organizations that have helped foster excellence at Arkansas State University and in the Jonesboro community were recognized as recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Diversity and Champion of Diversity Awards during Convocation...
A-State Creative Media Production Students to Host Documentary Showcase 
April 24, 2025
Students in the creative media production program in the School of Media and Journalism at Arkansas State University will host a documentary showcase from 3 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. The event will be held in the auditorium of Reng Student...
KASU and JET Trolley Day Slated for Friday, May 2
April 24, 2025
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” (JET) event from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, May 2.