Chancellor's Office
The Chancellor’s Office leads Arkansas State University’s strategic direction and
daily operations. Focused on student success, academic excellence and community engagement,
the office works with campus leaders to move A-State forward.
The Leader of the Pack
As Interim Chancellor, Dr. Calvin White, Jr. leads the Arkansas State during a period of unprecedented momentum in enrollment, research, academic innovation and student success. A respected scholar and proven academic leader, White has dedicated his career to expanding opportunity through higher education.
The true measure of an institution lies not in how it selects the ready, but in how
it prepares the willing.
Dr. Calvin White Jr.,
Interim Chancellor
Invite the Chancellor to Speak or Attend Your Event.
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Strategic Priorities
Guided by a bold vision for the future of A-State, the Chancellor has outlined strategic
priorities that focus our efforts and shape our path forward. Together, these priorities
serve as a roadmap for progress, innovation and impact.
Advancing Knowledge through Research
Whether in the biosciences, public policy, or the humanities, our research enterprise
is intentionally directed toward addressing complex challenges and enhancing the quality
of life across Arkansas and beyond.
Committed to Serving Arkansas
Projects, such as A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, reflect our calling to
serve Arkansas by expanding access to education, providing solutions to complex issues,
supporting communities and driving progress across the state.
Growing the Red Wolves Pack
By aligning enrollment strategies and investing in student support efforts, we’re
growing the Red Wolves Pack and helping more students stay on track, succeed and graduate.
Improving the Regional Workforce
By leveraging state-supported grants and industry-aligned training programs, A‑State
strengthens Northeast Arkansas’s workforce by equipping students with high-demand
skills and driving regional economic growth.
Championing Student Success
Student success is at the heart of every decision. From enrollment through graduation,
we are committed to creating an environment where students can thrive by expanding
academic support, strengthening student engagement, improving retention, and preparing
graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.
Relationships with Industry Partners
Through strong industry partnerships, A-State can create opportunities that benefit
both students and employers by connecting classroom learning to real-world experience,
advancing research and providing the workforce of tomorrow.
Leading Through Connection
Leadership is about building relationships. Explore moments that highlight Dr. White's
commitment to student success, academic excellence, campus life, and serving the people
of Arkansas.
Following Arkansas State's 34-28 victory in the 2025 Xbox Bowl, Dr. White congratulates
members of The Sound of the Natural State for their outstanding performance. From
academics to athletics, he champions the experiences that make A-State feel like home.
Commencement represents the ultimate measure of student success. Under Dr. White's
academic leadership, Arkansas State's six-year graduation rate increased 8.7 percentage
points between Spring 2022 and Spring 2025, with several student populations improving
by more than 20 percentage points.
Dr. Calvin White accepts a national recognition on behalf of Arkansas State, celebrating
the university's distinction of producing more Army officers per capita than any other
institution in the nation. The honor reflects A-State's longstanding commitment to
developing leaders through its ROTC program.
Dr. Calvin White built his career as a professor of history. His commitment to teaching
and scholarship continues to shape his leadership, grounded in the belief that strong
relationships with faculty are essential to student success and academic excellence.
Dr. White signs the ceremonial beam for Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation, marking
another step in Arkansas State's commitment to providing innovative spaces where students
can learn, create and thrive.
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