A-State Vets for Arkansas was the message from Chancellor Todd Shields as Arkansas State University provided an update on its plans to open its College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The university would be the sole operator of its new CVM,…
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A-State College of Agriculture Gets $80,000 Donation From Peco Foods
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPeco Foods awarded $80,000 to the Arkansas State University College of Agriculture to be used for remodeling a barn and transforming the existing structure into a modern broiler house. “We are extremely fortunate to receive funding from Peco Foods to…
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Power Plants: How Arkansas Leads Research of Plant-Based Cancer Treatments
Treatments for cancer and the search for cures are a multibillion-dollar industry, directed by the nation’s leading researchers and funded both federally and privately. The mission is critical. In 2022, an estimated 609,360 people will die of cancer in the…
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President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardOn Aug. 24, President Biden and the Department of Education released a statement detailing a three-part plan to cancel a portion of student loan debt for low- and middle-income borrowers. The plan aims to make good on Biden’s campaign promises…
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Higher Education Coordinating Board Approves A-State Program Changes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAt its most recent quarterly meeting on July 29, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved proposed changes in the degree and certificate programs offered by Arkansas State University. The changes involve a variety of program revisions, deletions, and name…
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UA Fulbright Dean Named New Chancellor at Arkansas State University
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFollowing a nationwide search, Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch announced Monday afternoon. Shields was named as one of four finalists for the chancellor position back…
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Two Arkansas Universities Launch Search for New Chancellor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo Arkansas universities began searching for new leadership this week. Both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro are looking for someone to fill the role of chancellor for the institutions. The University of Arkansas…
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Arkansas State University Appoints New Museum Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMichael Reinschmidt has been named the new director of the Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro, effective April 11. ASU Provost Alan Utter announced Reinschmidt’s appointment this week and said Reinschmidt was recommended by the search committee to succeed retiring Director…
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Dean of A-state NYIT Medical School to Speak at 2021 Rural Development Conference
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Shane Speights, Dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, will join the slate of speakers who will present at the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission…
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NYITCOM Partners with Local Businesses To Provide Vaccines, Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) has been working to provide COVID education and vaccines throughout the region. However, Dr. Brookshield Laurent, chair of clinical medicine at NYITCOM…