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Five Graduates to be Recognized with 2021 Emerging Young Alumni Awards
September 30, 2021
The latest recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni Award at Arkansas State University have been announced by the A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council.
Southern Tenant Farmers Museum's 15th Anniversary to be Held Oct. 6
September 30, 2021
Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM) officials will host a celebration honoring the 15th anniversary of the center, Wednesday, Oct. 6. The event is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the STFM, 117 S. Main Street, Tyronza.
New Latin-Based Sorority Joins in with Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 28, 2021
As Arkansas State University students, faculty and staff mark Hispanic Heritage Month, a new student organization is making it presence known.
Famed Sculptor to Join Virtual Johnny Cash Heritage Festival Lineup
September 27, 2021
JONESBORO — Kevin Kresse, an Arkansas painter and sculptor chosen to design and create the statue of hall-of-fame musician Johnny Cash in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, will join the lineup of talent at the virtual 2021 Johnny Cash...
Communication Disorders Student Group Funds Neeley Scholarship
September 24, 2021
At a gathering to announce a new scholarship honoring emeritus professor Dr. Rick Neeley, former students, colleagues and friends recalled his exemplary dedication to teaching and service at Arkansas State University.
A-State Announces List of Summer 2021 Graduating Students
September 23, 2021
Arkansas State University today announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement, held Aug. 13 in Centennial Bank Stadium.
Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Students for Summer 2021 Announced
September 22, 2021
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for summer 2021 at Arkansas State University have been announced.  The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages.
Lineup Announced for Oct 15-16 Virtual Johnny Cash Heritage Festival
September 22, 2021
JONESBORO — Fourteen critically acclaimed music performers make up the full lineup for the virtual Johnny Cash Heritage Festival according to officials of the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home.
Bluegrass Monday to Feature Lindley Creek Sept. 27
September 21, 2021
JONESBORO — The band Lindley Creek will perform at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert, Monday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street, in downtown Paragould.
A-State Earns Excellence in Diversity Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
September 20, 2021
For the fourth consecutive year, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has named Arkansas State University among 101 institutions of higher education selected to receive the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.