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Rosalie Barber
March 30, 2026
The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Rosalie Barber of Jonesboro, who died March 18. Following a 31-year faculty career, she was named emeritus instructor in physical education.
A side view of the Fowler Center
March 26, 2026
The Arkansas Supreme Court is bringing its case load to Arkansas State University. Committed to providing Arkansans with opportunities to witness the judicial system, Appeals on Wheels is a bi-annual event where the court goes on the road.
image of Will McLean at Faculty Honors Convocation
March 26, 2026
Faculty members at Arkansas State University who have retired or will retire at the end of the current academic year were recognized during the Faculty Honors Convocation for their longtime service and contributions to the university.
Faculty award winners and retirees.
March 26, 2026
The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation. The awards, determined through a campus nomination and committee review process, are for significant and praiseworthy achievement...
Create@State graphic
March 23, 2026
Arkansas State University students will share their research and creative activity through the 16th annual Create@State Symposium, a spring semester tradition at A State since 2011.
Image of Ian Hallagan
March 20, 2026
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Delta Symposium is planning a special event. Two workshops, titled “Oral History, Folklife, and Heritage Sites” will be offered during the four-day conference.
Rrinaco
March 19, 2026
Rrinaco will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will take place on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, located at 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould
a group stands outside of the V.C. Kays house next to a historical marker
March 18, 2026
The historical marker honoring the contributions of Sen. Hattie Caraway to Arkansas State University and all of Arkansas was unveiled Wednesday, March 18, in a ceremony outside of the V.C. Kays House.
photo of woman in black and white print
March 16, 2026
U.S. Senator Hattie Caraway will be honored at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, with the placement of a historical marker by the Arkansas250 Commission. The marker will be placed at the V.C. Kays House, located at 2506 Aggie Rd. on the campus...
photo of a yellow house with blue shutters
March 16, 2026
A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM) next month. The one-day event will focus on American music and food.