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A-State Names Amanda Nickerson Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
August 15, 2025
Dr. Amanda Nickerson, a student-centered and visionary leader in higher education, has joined Arkansas State University as the new vice chancellor for enrollment management. 
The Price Sisters to Perform at Bluegrass Monday, on Aug. 25
August 14, 2025
The Price Sisters Band will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street, in Paragould. The event is part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.  
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...
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.
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. 
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.