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CALEA personnel with Chief Martin, Corporal Chambers and Captain Branch during the banquet. 
July 31, 2026
The Arkansas State University Police Department (UPD) was awarded national accreditation on July 25 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the Law Enforcement program. The agency was first accredited in 2012.
Catalyst 2025 at Red Wolf Convention Center
July 30, 2026
Tickets and Sponsorships now Available for Nov. 5 Economic Development and Leadership Forums
Dr. Scott Bruce
July 29, 2026
One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.
Dr. Amanda Carpenter
July 29, 2026
Dr. Amanda Carpenter will join other members of the ORAU University Consortium, with the goal of finding solutions to these rural health challenges by way of ORAU’s newly formed rural health Research Innovation Cluster (RIC).
An interior shot of the CVM
July 28, 2026
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University is crossing another milestone as it prepares to open its doors and welcome the first class of students next month.
Exterior of Kays Hall
July 23, 2026
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will partner with the Jonesboro Fire Department to conduct an elevator rescue exercise on Monday, July 27.
Image of Norman Lavers
July 22, 2026
Dr. Norman Lavers, emeritus professor of English, died June 8 in Tucson. He was a member of the Arkansas State University faculty for 24 years.
Two posters hang on a wall.
July 22, 2026
To honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will host a special exhibit from Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, March 3. The museum is located at 110 Center Dr. in Dyess.
Jasmine Tran
July 21, 2026
An Arkansas State University student was selected to receive the prestigious Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, totaling $15,000.
Rhonda Vincent (center) with her band, the Rage
July 16, 2026
The annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will take place Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU-FM, the public...