Two 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…
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has long had an impressive athletics record, with a football team that has won five Sun Belt Conference championships and been to a bowl game in nine of the last 10 seasons. And the successes…
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A-State Names New Title IX, Institutional Equity Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has named a new Title IX and institutional equity director. Perdeta L. Bush will be taking on this role, overseeing A-State’s compliance and outreach efforts in these areas. She previously served as an equity and compliance specialist…
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New Dean Appointed for A-State College of Nursing and Health Professions
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has named a new dean for its College of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Scott Gordon will be taking on the role, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced. Gordon is coming to A-State from Kennesaw State University, where he…
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Windgate Foundation Awards $6.4 Million to A-State to Support Arts Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Windgate Foundation has provided a $6.4 million grant to Arkansas State University to support arts education. This grant is designed to give direct assistance to students through needs-based scholarships. The Windgate gift will create three endowments to support students.…
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A-State Pulls In More Than $1 Million During Inaugural Day of Giving
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University pulled in more than $1 million in donations on its inaugural Day of Giving. The Jonesboro-based university held its 1,909-minute campaign on Tuesday, April 27. At the end of the day, A-State had received $1,039,738 from 742…
Arkansas State University (A-State) will be holding its first-ever Day of Giving this week. On Tuesday, April 27, A-State will launch a 1,909-minute fundraising campaign, which pays tribute to the university’s origins when the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 100…