Welcome to Arkansas State University!
  • Len Frey portrait photo
    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Frey Named Senior Associate Dean

    Dr. Len Frey will become senior advisor for strategic initiatives and senior associate dean, announced Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor.

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    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Facility Funding Approved

    The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees approved nearly $48 million in capital projects at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, including a home for its new College of Veterinary Medicine.

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    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Heidi Banse
    Named Dean

    The search for a dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University has concluded with selection of a top leader in the field.

College of Veterinary Medicine

Targeted Opening Date: Fall 2026

Arkansas State University plans to create a College of Veterinary Medicine to serve the needs of our state and region. From A-State’s founding in 1909, the university has been an integral part of the agricultural fabric of the greater Delta region. The veterinary medicine project brings together the uniquely positioned resources of A-State with a distinct and growing need for practitioners.

Fulfilling the Dreams of Numerous Arkansans

In a state currently without a College of Veterinary Medicine, the A-State project can fulfill the dreams of numerous Arkansans who wish to stay home for their education as well as attract students from out-of-state. As with medical school graduates, there is a strong correlation between where a DVM receives their education and training and where they establish their practice.

Pre-Veterinary Programs Available

A-State offers two programs with a pre-veterinary emphasis that prepare students for admission into a veterinary medicine program.

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science and the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences both offer a pre-veterinary emphasis.

Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Emphasis

Biological Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Emphasis