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Board of Trustees Approves FY2026 Budget & Tuition | Important Update

Arkansas State University (A-State) has just announced important decisions from the recent meeting of the A-State System Board of Trustees, including the approval of the operating budget and tuition rates for fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). These decisions are highly significant … Read more

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Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Outstanding Employee Performance Awards

JONESBORO – The 32nd Annual Outstanding Performance Awards ceremony at Arkansas State University honored six individual staff members and one team for their outstanding contributions to their departments or groups. The annual ceremony for non-faculty staff was hosted by members of the Staff Senate. The awards were presented by committee members Angela Daniels, Tiffany Mosley and Ian Buchanan. Read more

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Looking Back at the 1933 Wilson Hall Dedication and Continuing the Legacy at the Annual Wilson Award Banquet

On a rainy day in 1933, more than 3,500 people braved harsh weather to witness a momentous event: the dedication of Wilson Hall. This $300,000 building was constructed to honor Mr. R.E. Lee Wilson, an influential figure in Mississippi County and a dedicated, longtime member of the university's Board of Trustees … Read more

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A-State's Economic Impact Measured at $2.5 Billion, Creating and Sustaining 16,332 Jobs

JONESBORO – A new analysis shows that Arkansas State University (A-State) generates an annual economic impact of $2.5 billion and supports 16,332 jobs statewide. The study, conducted by the Bureau of Business and … Read more

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President Bill Clinton and A-State

30 years ago, President Bill Clinton became the first sitting President to visit Arkansas State University (A-State). He spoke before a large crowd at the dedication ceremony for the newly expanded Dean B. Ellis Library on April 3, 1995, featuring the iconic bell tower and new connection to the ASU Museum … Read more

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A-State Visits TH School Hanoi

Recently, Arkansas State University (A-State) took part in “University Fair 2025: Confident Steps Toward the World,” organized by TH School at its Chua Boc, Hanoi and Vinh campuses. As part of the Career Orientation program for students from Grade 9 to Grade 12, the “University Fair: Confident Steps Toward the Future” … Read more

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A-State visits high schools in Vinh City, Nghe An

A-State was honored to join Duc Anh Study Abroad in visiting and meeting students from the top schools in Vinh City – Nghe An: We hope that in the time ahead, A-State will have the honor of welcoming outstanding students from this land with … Read more

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Learn@State to Take Place on Wednesday

JONESBORO – The Learn@State conference will take place during Faculty Appreciation Week, beginning at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 19. Focused on recognition and assessment as well as the teaching and learning activities of A-State faculty and staff, the event will take place … Read more

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Governor Sanders Appoints Carole Farmer to ASU System Board of Trustees

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Carole Farmer of Fayetteville to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. Farmer succeeds former board chair Christy Clark of Little Rock, who served

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A-State Vietnam Visits Hằng Lương Company

This past February 2025, A-State's Director of International Admissions and Deputy Director of the Vietnam Office visited partner Hằng Lương in Ho Chi Minh City. At the Hằng Lương Company headquarters, A-State introduced the university to all of the company's staff. A-State Vietnam & Hằng Lương … Read more

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A-State Vietnam Visits The Education Company (TEC)

This past February 2025, A-State's Director of International Admissions and Assistant Director of the Vietnam Office visited partner The Education Company (TEC) in Ho Chi Minh City. At TEC's headquarters, A-State introduced the university to the company's entire staff, and also held a … Read more