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ARA Academy of Scholars & Fellows Adds A-State's Jianfeng Xu to Research Group
May 4, 2023
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) today announced the addition of seven new members to the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows, including Dr. Jianfeng (Jay) Xu, research professor in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) and College of Agriculture...
Partnership Offers Funding for Summer Learning Programs in Underserved Areas
May 4, 2023
Arkansas State University and its sponsored initiative, the Arkansas Out of School Network (AOSN), are announcing the continuation of the joint effort to provide access to summer learning opportunities through the ARP ESSER III Afterschool and Summer...
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host Summer Concert Series
May 4, 2023
Known for its rich music history, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home is supporting other artists with a summer concert series.
A-State Student is Goldwater Scholar, Sixth in School History
May 2, 2023
For the sixth time in the university’s history, an Arkansas State University student has been chosen as a Goldwater Scholar. Lonoke native Alexx Weaver is an A-State junior studying biotechnology and biological sciences with an emphasis in evolution,...
Tickets Now Available for Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert
May 1, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle. This concert event, being held to benefit the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, will feature Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell and Sarah Jarosz.  
A-State Parking Plan for Saturday Commencement Ceremonies
May 1, 2023
Two commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 6, at First National Bank Arena, for the nearly 2,100 candidates for degrees. Ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Those attending one of the ceremonies can park at parking lots located...
Honors College 2022-2023 Graduating Seniors to be Recognized at Reception
April 28, 2023
The Honors College at Arkansas State University will host the 14th annual Honors Recognition Ceremony and Reception Friday, May 5.
A-State Spring Commencement has Approximately 2,100 Candidates
April 28, 2023
Arkansas State University will hold its 2023 Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive. Approximately 2,100 students are candidates for graduation.
Sympathy to the Family and Associates of Art Professor Shelley Gipson
April 27, 2023
The university community today expresses sympathy to the family, colleagues and students of Shelley Gipson, professor of art.
Hye Sun Choi is Named 2023 Wilson Award Winner at Arkansas State
April 27, 2023
Hye Sun Choi, a senior from Seoul, South Korea, received the prestigious R.E. Lee Wilson Award for 2023, at the 90th student honor awards ceremony tonight at the Cooper Alumni Center.