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A-State Establishes Women’s Leadership Collaborative

As part of the initiative, the university is launching a program, Recognizing Remarkable Women, that honors leaders in the Delta region. read more >
Calvin White, the next provost at Arkansas State University
Education

Calvin White Named Next Provost of A-State

White is currently the associate dean of humanities at the University of Arkansas Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. read more >
Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University
Construction / Education / Health Care

ASU System Approves Plan for Veterinary School

The system also approved a new $8 million nursing building at ASU Three Rivers. read more >
Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields announces on Jan. 17, 2023 that the university is moving forward with plans to start a veterinary school.
Agriculture & Poultry / Education

A-State Moves Forward With Veterinary School

University leaders plan to present a full proposal to the state Department of Higher Education in late July. read more >
Len Frey, interim provost of Arkansas State University
Education

Len Frey Named Interim Provost at A-State

He's taking on the duties of provost after Alan Utter stepped down from the role at the end of the fall semester. The university said Utter is returning to a faculty position. read more >
From left: Jessica Brogdon, a senior business administration major, Graduate School Dean Cherisse Jones-Branch, and Andrea Allen, executive director of the Delta Center for Economic Devlopment, cheer the announcement of Gov. Hutchinson's support and an anonymous donor's gift for the Arkansas Delta Women's Leadership Academy at A-State.
Education / Government & Politics / Nonprofits

A-State Gets $1.2M for Women’s Leadership Center

Arkansas State University of Jonesboro marks a $1.2 million cash infusion to support programs at its Women’s Leadership Center. read more >
Alan Utter
Education

Alan Utter to Step Down as ASU Provost

Utter is returning to a faculty appointment in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences. read more >
Shields also helped found the Diane D. Blair Center of Southern Politics & Society at the University of Arkansas.
Education

New A-State Chancellor Todd Shields Ensures ‘Every Red Wolf Counts’

Todd Shields started as chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in August. read more >
Andre Richardson, Jeremy Gueringer and Lourdes Mahoney
Business Services / Education

1 Hired and 2 Promoted at CTEH (Movers & Shakers)

Andre Richardson is the newest hire as a toxicologist. read more >
Kathryn Sloan
Education

Kathryn Sloan Named Interim Leader of UA’s Fulbright College

She is taking over for Todd Shields, who was named chancellor of Arkansas State University last month. Shields had been dean since 2014. read more >
Education / Energy / Public Companies

Expressions of Confidence in Arkansas (Editorial)

Three developments last week showed expressions of confidence in Arkansas’ future, always welcome but particularly so during the blistering days of summer. read more >
Education

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 >
Rendering of the Windgate Studio & Design Center that is set to open in Fall 2022. The center will anchor the University of Araknsas' planned arts district. 
Construction / Nonprofits

Windgate Awards Another $30M for UA Art District

The Windgate Foundation awards another $30 million grant to the University of Arkansas for the second phase of its planned Windgate Art and Design District. read more >
Stacy Leeds
Education / Legal

UA Announces Search Committee For New Law School Dean

The University of Arkansas appoints Todd Shields, dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences, to chair the search committee for the new dean of the UA School of Law. read more >
Sue and Rusty Burnett.
Education / Media & Marketing

UA Journalism Gets $1M

The University of Arkansas announced Thursday a $1 million donation from alumna Sue Walk Burnett for the Department of Journalism. read more >
Todd Shields
Education

Todd Shields Named UA Fulbright College Dean

The University of Arkansas announced Monday the next dean for its J. William Fulbright College of Arts, the university’s largest academic unit, will be Todd Shields. The move is effective March 24. read more >