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June 3, 2026
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027.
Individuals standing with awards
June 2, 2026
The eighth annual Living Legends Awards were presented to seven individuals in a spring semester ceremony at Arkansas State University. In addition, four other individuals were recognized.
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May 29, 2026
Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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,...