Welcome to Arkansas State University!

Past Ambassadors

Alex Pink

My favorite quote…

If you ain't first, your last!"-Ricky Bobby-Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Name: Alex Pink
Hometown: Webb City, MO
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies, and B.A. Chemistry
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I played baseball, basketball, and football in high school.
Why A-State: Because it's an "A+".
Clubs and Organization: Chi Alpha, All University Conduct Board, Pre-Professional Club, Learning and Student Support Services, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador.
Favorite Course and Why: All the classes are my favorite because I love sciences.
Advice to Freshmen: Stay in school!

Madi Eastburn

My advice to Freshmen…

Find at least one organization/club you really connect with and try to get as involved as you can.”

Name: Madi Eastburn
Hometown: Eureka Springs, AR
Major: B.S.E. (Education) Mathematics
Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2022
Fun Fact: I've done internships at Walt Disney and Hershey Park.
Why A-State: A-State is small enough that I feel like I matter and can make a difference, but large enough to grant me any opportunity I could ask for.
Clubs and Organization: Wolf Life Campus Ministry, Honors College Association, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: Calculus, because it's a beautiful summation of all previous math courses.
Favorite Quote: “The only time I set the bar low is for limbo-Michel Scott.” 

Claire Greene

My favorite quote…

Don't Panic!-Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy.”  

Name: Claire Greene
Hometown: Conway, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Fun Fact: ’I am doing research for NASA!.
Why A-State: NYIT, ABI, and Parents of Alumni.
Clubs and Organization: Pre-Professional Club, Pre-SOMA, Environmental Club, Former Band Member, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: I loved Human Stucture and Function l. I loved learning about how the body works!
Advice to Freshmen: Ask Questions! It opens so many doors!

Anna Bishop

My advice to Freshmen…

Get to know your professors. Sit in the front of the class. Go to office hours. And always ask for help!”

Name: Anna Bishop
Hometown: Dexter, MO
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies with a minor in Spanish
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I have a pet snake! His name is Drago.
Why A-State: I have a lot of family in the area and liked the small class sizes offered, as well as the opportunities provided through the honors college.
Clubs and Organization: Environmental Club, BCM, HCA, Honors College, Pre-Professional Club, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: I loved Human Structure and Function because Dr. Gilmore was the BEST!
Favorite Quote: “You don't have to be the best; just keep doing your best.-Unknown” 

James Cromer

My favorite quote…

He who has a why can bear almost any how”  

Name: James Cromer
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: B.S. Biology Pre-Professional
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023
Fun Fact: I am an avid lifter and rockclimber.
Why A-State: A-State's biology and pre-med courses were fantastic!
Clubs and Organization: College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador tutor and United Way volunteer.
Favorite Course and Why: Biochemistry and Immunology because what could be cooler!
Advice to Freshmen: To make your own opinions on classes and your goals.

Larson Rainey

My advice to Freshmen…

Be yourself and be confident!”

Name: Larson Rainey
Hometown: Hamburg, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I play guitar.
Why A-State: I wanted to get out of my hometown, so I came to a college four hours away.
Clubs and Organization: Alpha Gamma Delta, University Housing RA, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: I loved Human Structure and Function, Biology of the Cell, and Biology of Animals because they were so fun.
Favorite Quote: “We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents - Bob Ross” 

Mikayla Westman-Forbes

My favorite quote…

Boots the house down”  

Name: Mikayla Westman-Forbes
Hometown: Jonesboro, AR
Major: B.S. Biology Pre Professional
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023
Fun Fact: ’I have swedish citizenship
Why A-State: Close to family.
Clubs and Organization: College of Sciences and Mathmatics Ambassador, Pre-Soma, Women In Science, and Psychology Club
Favorite Course and Why: Pharmacology.
Advice to Freshmen: Have fun and make the most of these years.

Larry Turner

My advice to Freshmen…

Always go to class!!!”

Name: Larry Turner
Hometown: North Little Rock, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I play four musical instruments.
Why A-State: Great campus life, band, and great academics and scholarship opportunities.
Clubs and Organization: A-State bands, Black Student Association, Brother 2 Brother, Pack Leader, Student Philanthropy Council, Chancellors Ambassador, Red Wolves for St. Jude's, Intramurals, and College of Sciences and Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: All of them. I learn so much from all my classes and it helped shape my experience here at A-State.
Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Unknown” 

Scout Weatherford

My favorite quote…

There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo...and it's worth fighting for - Samwise Gamgee”  

Name: Scout Weatherford
Hometown: Marmaduke, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies and B.A. Chemistry
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2022
Fun Fact: ’I went to Florida to watch the Mars Rover launch in 2020.
Why A-State: Easy to get involved on campus, but also close enough to go play video games at my grandmas on weeekends.
Clubs and Organization: Special Event Programming Director for the Honors College and College of Sciences & Mathematics Ambassador
Favorite Course and Why: Genetics, because I love true crime and we discussed DNA analysis and I love understanding how and why things work.
Advice to Freshmen: GO TO CLASS!

MaryJayne Umeora

My favorite quote…

Death doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints-Hamilton”  

Name: MaryJanyne Umeora
Hometown: Jonesboro, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023
Fun Fact: I've been to Rome.
Why A-State: Close to home.
Clubs and Organization: College of Sciences & Mathematics Ambassador, Pre-Professional Club, Women In Science, Pre-PA, and Pre-Soma
Favorite Course and Why: Immunology.
Advice to Freshmen: Do not hessitate to reach out for help (Pack Support, SMART Center, Learning Support Services, and Counseling Center).

Hannah Seats

My favorite quote…

I love a good nap - George Costanza”  

Name: Hannah Seats
Hometown: Jonesboro, AR
Major: B.S. Biological Sciences
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023
Fun Fact: I love to run half marathons!
Why A-State: Scholarships, close to family, A-State is not too big but not too small.
Clubs and Organization: College of Sciences & Mathematics Ambassador, Pre Professional Club, Pre-Soma, and Women In Science
Favorite Course and Why: Immunology- the way the body fights disease is amazing and so is Dr. Neuman-Lee!
Advice to Freshmen: Time management is so important so don't wait to study - make time to do a little bit every day!