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KASU and JET Trolley Day Happening on Campus Monday, Aug. 18
August 11, 2025
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” (JET) from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, during A-State Welcome Week.  
Over 1,000 Graduate during A-State Summer Commencement Ceremony
August 9, 2025
Approximately 1,100 students received their degrees during the Arkansas State University Summer Commencement ceremony, held Saturday morning at First National Bank Arena.
New Program Renews A-State’s Commitment to Mass Communications Industry
August 1, 2025
Arkansas State University’s proposal to reconfigure a proven program and extend its scope was approved by the state board, concluding a lengthy and thoughtful campus process to bring the new Bachelor of Science in mass communications degree to...
Rorick Family Establishes Veterinary Scholarship at A-State
July 31, 2025
A $25,000 gift from the Rorick family will support students in the Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) through the newly established Rorick Family Veterinary Medicine Scholarship. 
A-State Summer Commencement Set for Saturday, Aug. 9
July 31, 2025
Arkansas State University will host its Summer Commencement Ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at First National Bank Arena, located at 217 Olympic Drive.
KASU To Host One-Day  Fund Drive on Friday, Aug. 1
July 31, 2025
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is holding a one-day fund drive on Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wolves Up Week Planned to Celebrate Start of Fall Semester
July 30, 2025
The start of the fall semester at Arkansas State University is just around the corner. Campus planners are getting ready for the arrival of students with a series of events to welcome them to A-State. 
ASBTDC to Offer Several Events in August for Small Businesses
July 29, 2025
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in August for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business. 
Accounting Student Jordan Cairer Receives $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship
July 28, 2025
An Arkansas State University student has been awarded a 2025-26 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) scholarship, totaling $15,000. 
Graduate Student in Biological Sciences Earns Awards at Scientific Conferences
July 28, 2025
A graduate student in the master’s in biological science program at Arkansas State University, Taylor Thomisee, recently earned academic accolades for her research.