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a group stands outside of the V.C. Kays house next to a historical marker
March 18, 2026
The historical marker honoring the contributions of Sen. Hattie Caraway to Arkansas State University and all of Arkansas was unveiled Wednesday, March 18, in a ceremony outside of the V.C. Kays House.
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March 16, 2026
U.S. Senator Hattie Caraway will be honored at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, with the placement of a historical marker by the Arkansas250 Commission. The marker will be placed at the V.C. Kays House, located at 2506 Aggie Rd. on the campus...
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March 16, 2026
A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM) next month. The one-day event will focus on American music and food.
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March 12, 2026
Arkansas State University will host Faculty Appreciation Week from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20. During this week-long celebration, there will be many opportunities for members of the faculty.
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March 12, 2026
Arkansas State University announces the creation of the Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell Scholarship, established in memory of Heather Goodwin, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and in honor of Brandon Mitchell, Pi Kappa Alpha alumnus and Jennifer Mitchell,...
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March 12, 2026
Creation and exploration of new financing options to fund and advance campus capital projects were approved today during a special meeting of the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.
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March 10, 2026
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony, located at 110 Center Dr. in Dyess.
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March 9, 2026
Arkansas State University's Department of Communication Disorders has established an ALLIANCE (Applied Literacy Learning through Innovation, Collaboration and Evidence) Lab to assist children with learning difficulties.
Windgate 3D Biennial Symposium Underway
March 9, 2026
The Windgate 3D Biennial Symposium returns for a second year to Arkansas State University. The week-long symposium hosted by the Art + Design Department will occur March 9-13, at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts.
Students walk across campus at A-State.
March 6, 2026
Students attending community colleges across the region who are looking to continue their education at a four-year university are currently evaluating their options. That is one reason why Arkansas State University has a series of events planned...