News Archive

Windgate  Foundation's Challenge Gift Supports Art and Innovation Initiatives in #Discover2025 Plan
December 3, 2021
Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced the largest financial contribution in the history of Arkansas State University on Friday as the Windgate Foundation pledged a $25 million challenge gift toward the construction and maintenance of a new building...
Chancellor Damphousse Appointed  to NCAA Board of Governors
December 2, 2021
Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly Damphousse has been appointed to the NCAA Board of Governors.
Blue and You Foundation Grant Will Promote Diversity in Pre-Med Program
November 30, 2021
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced 41 initiatives will receive grants totaling $3,360,327, directly impacting 71 of Arkansas’ 75 counties, including Craighead and Arkansas State University.
Wicinski to Oversee Accreditation and Assessment Initiatives
November 30, 2021
Melanie Wicinski joins Arkansas State University as A-State’s assistant vice chancellor for accreditation and assessment, Provost Alan Utter announced this week.
University Community Extends Sympathy to Family of Dr. Coy London
November 27, 2021
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Dr. Coy London, who died Nov. 25.
Endowed Joel Gambill Scholarship Highlighted 100th Herald Celebration
November 23, 2021
JONESBORO — Retired faculty member Dr. Joel Gambill received a nice surprise when it was announced that a scholarship has been endowed in his name in the School of Media and Journalism at Arkansas State University. The announcement was made at...
A-State, Arkansas National Guard Sign Memorandum of Understanding
November 22, 2021
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University and the Arkansas National Guard recognized the partnership between two entities with a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of the ROTC 85th anniversary celebration in early November...
Opera Theatre to Present 'Into the Opera  Woods with Hansel and Gretel'
November 18, 2021
The Department of Music at Arkansas State University will present "Into the Opera Woods with Hansel and Gretel" Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall.
Theatre Students to Present Radio Play Adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'
November 18, 2021
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will continue its 2021-2022 season with "A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play," adapted from Charles Dickens’ famous story by David Norris, an A-State alumnus.
The Baker Family to Perform KASU-FM  Bluegrass Monday Concert Nov. 22
November 17, 2021
JONESBORO — The Baker Family will perform traditional bluegrass, classic country and gospel music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be Monday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m., at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street, in downtown...