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Play poster
October 1, 2026
Arkansas State University Department of Theatre will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, in multiple performances in October.
building with a slanted roof
October 1, 2026
The College of Veterinary Medicine will open its newest facility in October. The Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn will be dedicated and officially opened in a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8.
A-State campus
September 30, 2026
Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year.
First National Bank Arena exterior
September 29, 2026
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced that Jonesboro will be a stop on the "Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour," scheduled for March 13, at First National Bank (FNB) Arena.
Dr. Calvin White, Dr. Ike Wheeler
September 28, 2026
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting approved the recommendation of President Todd Shields to appoint Dr. Calvin White Jr. as chancellor of Arkansas State and Ike Wheeler as chancellor of ASU-Newport.
Dedmans, Ronald and Mitchell
September 24, 2026
A new scholarship at Arkansas State University will help Arkansas students pursuing degrees in business and STEM fields while honoring the values of education, opportunity and service that have shaped one Arkansas family for generations.
logo for KASU
September 24, 2026
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will hold its Live Fall Fundraiser starting next week. The fundraising event will be from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, and will continue from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. from...
students walking on campus
September 23, 2026
Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university's highest academic scholarship.
A-State Announces List of Students Receiving Degrees in August Conferral
September 22, 2026
The list of A-State students receiving their degrees during the August 2026 conferral has been announced.
A-State student posing with her family on campus.
September 22, 2026
Arkansas State University will welcome relatives and loved ones for Family Weekend, Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, with events on campus and in the Jonesboro community to celebrate.