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KASU and Embassy Suites to Host Listener Appreciation Event
August 19, 2025
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, and Embassy Suites and Red Wolf Convention Center will host “KASU Appreciation Night at Embassy Suites,” located at 223 Red Wolf Blvd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug....
A-State Promotes Dr. Fen Yu to Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness, Innovation and Strategy
August 19, 2025
Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Todd Shields announced today.
New A-State Management Seminar to Feature Prominent State Business Leaders
August 18, 2025
– Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields and Neil Griffin College of Business Executive in Residence Heather Nelson are launching a new leadership and entrepreneurship course this semester, bringing top business leaders and changemakers...
BAM to Present 'Echoes of Silent Migration' and 'Taking Up Space'
August 18, 2025
The exhibitions “Echoes of Silent Migration” and “Taking Up Space” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bradbury Art Museum (BAM).
A-State Recognized as 'StormReady' Campus by National Weather Service
August 18, 2025
Just as students prepare to arrive at Arkansas State University for the start of the fall semester, the Office of Emergency Management is announcing its redesignation as a StormReady campus community.  
Stil/Leven, Still/Even (Still Life Exhibition) to Open at Bradbury Art Museum
August 18, 2025
The exhibition “Stil/Leven, Still/Even” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) at Arkansas State University.
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.