Kelly Damphousse
Todd Shields Named Chancellor of Arkansas State University
He has served since 2014 as the dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. read more >
ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse Resigns
He's taking a job at Texas State University that will bring him closer to friends and family. read more >
Windgate Foundation Gives $25M to ASU for Hall of Art & Innovation
It's the largest donation in the school's history. read more >
A-State Chancellor Kelly Damphousse to Lead Sun Belt Conference
Kelly Damphousse, chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, has been elected president of the Sun Belt Conference, effective July 1. read more >
Scott Gordon to Lead A-State Health Professions College
Dr. Scott Gordon will become the next dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announces. read more >
Windgate Foundation Gives $6.4M Grant to A-State
The Windgate Foundation awards a $6.4 million grant to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for arts education and scholarships. read more >
A-State College of Agriculture Receives $500K Grant
The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University has been awarded a $500,000 Arkansas Meat and Poultry Processing grant to expand and improve laboratory space devoted to livestock research. read more >
Lonnie Williams Named Vice Chancellor at A-State
Lonnie Williams has been named vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement at Arkansas State University, effective Jan. 4. read more >
Blake Anderson Resigns as Head Football Coach at A-State
Blake Anderson, head football coach at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, has resigned to accept the same position with another NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision program. read more >
Arvest Gives $10K to A-State Foundation
The Arkansas State University Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. read more >
ASU System Trustees Vote to Sell RidgePoint Home
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approve the $430,000 sale of a house in Jonesboro previously used as a chancellor’s residence. read more >
ASU Enrollment Shows Signs Of Health Despite Pandemic
It may not be much of a surprise that in the midst of a global pandemic, Arkansas State University’s fall enrollment is down from a year ago. What may be surprising is how little the enrollment actually dropped. read more >
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Renderings of A-State’s New $6.7M Arts Center Released
Construction of the Center for Three-Dimensional Arts at Arkansas State University is now underway. read more >
A-State, Companies Offer Employees Help With Furthering Their Education
Four companies have partnered with Arkansas State University to help their employees who want to earn credit hours toward a degree. read more >
Kade Holliday: Former County Clerk Accused of Fraud, All That Jazz
Five weeks after allegations surfaced that former Craighead County Clerk Jacob “Kade” Holliday had embezzled more than $1.6 million from taxpayers, another purported victim was still looking for answers. read more >
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ASU System Board Keeps Tuition Flat, Cuts Expenses
The Arkansas State University System said its institutions will keep tuition and fees steady this fall while cutting budgeted expenses by 5%. read more >
A-State’s Delta Center to Help Process Forgivable COVID-19 Loans
The Arkansas 30 Day Fund and Arkansas State University announced Thursday a partnership to help Arkansas small businesses struggling as a result of COVID-19. read more >
ASU System Drives Toward In-Person Classes This Fall
Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch says the system aims to return to in-person classes on campuses this fall. read more >
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Arkansas State Prepared to Go the Social Distance
Arkansas State University is continuing to adapt its semester schedules to the new and virtual realities of the novel coronavirus pandemic. read more >
by Todd Traub -
A-State Names Cherisse Jones-Branch Graduate School Dean
Arkansas State University has named Vaughn Endowed Professor of History Cherisse Jones-Branch dean of its graduate school, effective July 1. read more >
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