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ASU System Board of Trustees Hears Report of 8.7% Fall Semester Enrollment Growth
September 6, 2024
Arkansas State University System institutions reported strong fall enrollment growth of 8.7% after overcoming early challenges with federal financial aid applications, interim president Dr. Robin Myers told the Board of Trustees today.
Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Chuck Joiner, Emeritus Associate Professor
September 6, 2024
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Dr. Charles (Chuck) Joiner of Jonesboro, who died Sept. 2.
A-State Fall Enrollment Rises 12% to Record 16,687 Students
September 5, 2024
Arkansas State University fall enrollment soared 12% over last year to an all-time record of 16,687 students, Chancellor Todd Shields announced today.
First Concert in Lecture-Concert Series to Feature Soprano Dr. Camille Ortiz
September 5, 2024
The first performance in the Lecture-Concert Series at Arkansas State University will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the recital hall of the Fine Arts Center, located at 2412 Quapaw Way. 
A-State Receives $1.77 Million NIH Grant to Conduct Research into Oral Health
August 29, 2024
A faculty member in Arkansas State University’s Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics has secured a federal grant to conduct extensive research into the problem with the goal of better understanding the causes and effects.
Three New Exhibitions to Open Sept. 12 at Bradbury Art Museum
August 26, 2024
The exhibitions “Contemporary Classic,” “Meaningful Disruption,” and “Overture” will open with a 5–6:30 p.m. reception Thursday, Sept. 12, at Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) in Fowler Center at Arkansas State University.
A-State Block Party Set for Sept. 6 as part of Annual Paint the Town Red Week
August 21, 2024
Details about the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Paint the Town Red Week have been announced, including plans for its traditional A-State Block Party that will take place on Friday, Sept. 6, in downtown Jonesboro the evening...
Kiwibots Roll into A-State for Robotic Food Delivery on Campus
August 20, 2024
Arkansas State University (A-State) is stepping into the future with the introduction of Kiwibot, an on-campus robotic food delivery service.
A-State Lecture-Concert Series Set for 2024-2025 Season with First Event September 24
August 16, 2024
The Lecture-Concert series at Arkansas State University will feature a myriad of performers and educators for the 2024-2025 season.
ASBTDC to Host Sessions to Help Small Businesses in September
August 16, 2024
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer several opportunities in September for small businesses to learn about growing a business.