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Exterior of Kays Hall
July 23, 2026
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will partner with the Jonesboro Fire Department to conduct an elevator rescue exercise on Monday, July 27.
Two posters hang on a wall.
July 22, 2026
To honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will host a special exhibit from Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, March 3. The museum is located at 110 Center Dr. in Dyess.
Image of Norman Lavers
July 22, 2026
Dr. Norman Lavers, emeritus professor of English, died June 8 in Tucson. He was a member of the Arkansas State University faculty for 24 years.
Jasmine Tran
July 21, 2026
An Arkansas State University student was selected to receive the prestigious Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, totaling $15,000.
Rhonda Vincent (center) with her band, the Rage
July 16, 2026
The annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will take place Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU-FM, the public...
Two women use hoola hoops
July 9, 2026
An upcoming conference will bring educators together for a learning, sharing and training opportunity. The 54th annual Early Childhood Education Conference, “Simple Experiences, Lasting Impact,” will be held at Red Wolf Convention Center, adjacent...
Photo including a man and a woman
July 1, 2026
The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home has announced the line-up for the Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle. Rosanne Cash will return for the fourth year as the curator and host of the event and will be joined by Ruthie Foster and Rhett...
people in water
June 24, 2026
A group of five students from Arkansas State University returned this week from a research trip to the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is an independent country in the Southern Caribbean. The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students...
Dean B. Ellis Library
June 24, 2026
A new group of Arkansas State University faculty recently earned the prestigious Effective Teaching certification after completing training with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
Chancellor Todd Shields at Spring Commencement
June 19, 2026
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.