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Image of Jo Ann Nalley
May 1, 2026
Arkansas State University will confer the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Jo Ann Nalley of Jonesboro, one of A-State’s longest serving and most dedicated staff members, during Spring Commencement.
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May 1, 2026
The College of Agriculture recognized its outstanding students for the 2025-26 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.
photos of student winners
May 1, 2026
For many, continuing their education can be a financial hardship. Two Arkansas State University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students have received $20,000 scholarships.
Kalayna King, 2026 Wilson Award winner at the annual awards ceremony.
April 30, 2026
Kalayna King was named the 2026 R.E. Lee Wilson Award winner Thursday evening during the Distinguished Service Award and Wilson Award recognition dinner honoring the university’s top student leaders.
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April 27, 2026
The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during Convocation of Scholars .
Ellis Library at night
April 27, 2026
Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students. As various local high schools conduct their graduation ceremonies in May, many on the A-State campus, the clock tower will...
The A-State Welcome Center illuminated at night on campus.
April 26, 2026
Arkansas State University is providing the following update and statement regarding the shooting incident that occurred during the early morning of Sunday, April 26, at a gathering at Unity Park on campus.
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot, Dr. Allegra Fisher, Jordyn Smith, Teagan Stewart, Dr. Kristen Johnson, Shunqetta N. Cunningham and Charles Lutz.     Smith, Stewart and Lutz are Howlers Pep Band members.
April 22, 2026
Arkansas State University honored two individuals and one organization for their contributions to the university and greater Jonesboro community during the annual Excellence Awards, held at Fowler Center on Thursday afternoon.
Group of people in front of a waterfall
April 22, 2026
More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium.
Herald students display ACMA Awards
April 21, 2026
Arkansas State University students earned 55 awards at the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual spring convention, including Website of the Year in the general excellence category for The Herald.