Tagged: Arkansas State University

ASU Receives A1 Ratings for Bond Projects

by Mark Carter 11/13/2012 02:35 pm

The Arkansas State University system has received an A1 rating by Moody's Investors Service for proposed refinancing bonds.

CORRECTED: Bobby Petrino's Exit Makes Mike Anderson Highest Paid State Employee

by Gwen Moritz 10/15/2012 12:00 am

The departure of Bobby Petrino as the University of Arkansas' head football coach means that the price tag on the highest-paid state employee has dropped by more than half.

Arkansas State University: New Directives and Resources in NE Arkansas Foster Innovative Entrepreneurship (Sponsored Report)

by Arkansas Business Staff 7/9/2012 12:00 am

In 2009, Governor Mike Beebe challenged Arkansas State University to increase its research activity to further fuel the economy of Northeast Arkansas. ASU has worked diligently to answer the charge, resulting in a new era of research and scholarly activity in Jonesboro.

ASU Innovation Center Expected to Add Startups, Jobs

by Mark Carter 9/29/2011 04:07 pm

The ASU Innovation Center is the only business incubator in northeast Arkansas, and will focus on ASU's research niche in plant and biological sciences.

AIA Finalist: Lakeport Plantation Restoration

by Arkansas Business Staff 9/19/2011 12:00 am

The Lakeport plantation built in 1859 has remained in continuous cotton production since the 1830s. Donated to Arkansas State University in 2001, the university will operate it as a museum and educational center, focusing on preservation and heritage studies.