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A-State to Host Retirement Reception in Honor of Gina Bowman
May 26, 2022
The public is invited to join long-time staff member Gina Bowman at a retirement reception in her honor, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31
Garrett and Washam are Named Finalists for Dean of Griffin College of Business
May 26, 2022
Two finalists for dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University will visit the campus over the next two weeks for search committee interviews and campus presentations.
Two A-State Alumni Receive Prestigious Milken Educator Awards
May 23, 2022
JONESBORO — A pair of Arkansas State University alumni have each won the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Grant Harbison, a 2008 graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science of Music Education, and Chayna Adams, who received a Master of Science...
UPD to Receive Stipend, Pay Upgrade
May 23, 2022
Police officers at Arkansas State University will receive the same $5,000 one-time stipend as other law enforcement officials in the state, as well as a new pay structure that will provide raises, university officials announced this week.
Nursing and Health Professions Recognizes Top 2021-22 Graduating Students
May 20, 2022
The School of Nursing and several departments in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University have announced their most outstanding graduating students, according to Dr. Scott Gordon, dean.
Marsico Headed to Jefferson Science Fellowship with U.S. Department of State
May 19, 2022
Travis Marsico soon will take his scientific curiosity to the nation’s capital for a year, filling an appointment that could help impact international science policy.
University Community Mourns Passing of Football Legend Larry Lacewell
May 18, 2022
Arkansas State University mourns the death of Larry Lacewell, who served as head football coach and athletic director at the university from 1979 through 1989.
Alix Matthews Honored with P.E.O. Scholar Award for Doctoral-Level Study
May 16, 2022
Alix E. Matthews, a Ph.D. student in molecular biosciences at Arkansas State University, is one of 100 doctoral students in the U. S. and Canada selected to receive a $20,000 Scholar Award from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
First National Bank Arena at A-State Wins Award for Best Live Music
May 16, 2022
For the second year in a row, First National Bank Arena has been awarded for Best Live Music by Jonesboro Radio Group’s Best of Northeast Arkansas Awards.
Lecture-Concert Series to present Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, May 21
May 16, 2022
The Lecture-Concert Series at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro will host the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band in concert on Saturday, May 21.