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Monroe Crossing Returns To KASU's Bluegrass Monday, Jan. 27
January 9, 2025
Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street, in Paragould. 
A-State's 31st Annual Agribusiness Conference Set for Wednesday, Feb. 12
January 8, 2025
Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, now in its 31st year, continues to provide timely information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South.
23rd Annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards for Tourism Planned for Jan. 31
January 6, 2025
The 23rd annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, in Stuttgart. This event is held each year to recognize those with outstanding tourism achievements across the 15-county region. 
Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Irene Martz
December 31, 2024
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Irene Martz of Jonesboro, who died Friday.
Gov. Sanders and ADHE Award Workforce Training Grant to A-State and Partners
December 19, 2024
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education today announced that Arkansas State University System campuses will receive nearly $9 million combined for four training grants to support statewide workforce development effor...
Second Cohort of Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy Announced
December 18, 2024
The second class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy is comprised of 25 women from across the Delta. The program, sponsored by Arkansas State University, hosted its first class this year with the purpose of increasing the knowledge,...
College of Agriculture Receives $450,000 Gift from Dr. J.B. Penn to Advance Trading Program
December 17, 2024
Arkansas State University alumnus and Lynn, Ark., native Dr. J.B. Penn has made a gift of more than $450,000 to support the innovative trading program jointly developed by the College of Agriculture and the Neil Griffin College of Business at A-State...
Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Philip Jackson
December 16, 2024
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Philip Jackson of Jonesboro.
A-State's WBLC Partners with Forté Foundation to Better Serve Female Students
December 16, 2024
Female students at Arkansas State University have more opportunities than they had in the past thanks to the Women’s Business Leadership Center (WBLC). This year, the center has increased its footprint by becoming part of the Forté Foundation. 
Approximately 2,000 Graduate from A-State During Fall Commencement
December 14, 2024
The Arkansas State University Fall Commencement took place Saturday at First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Todd Shields and Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice chancellor, conferred the degrees during the 10 a.m. ceremony.