Lindsey Castrellon has been promoted to editorial operations manager for AY Media Group, Publisher and President Heather Baker recently announced. Castrellon has served as online editor for Arkansas Money & Politics‘ online publication, ARMoneyandPolitics.com, since August of 2021. Online views…
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Swindle Named Chief Operating Officer at AgHeritage Farm Credit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlake Swindle has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS), the company announced on Thursday. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets of approximately $2.02…
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ASU System Board Approves Henderson State Faculty, Program Cuts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring a meeting on Thursday May 5, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved cuts to Henderson State University that will eliminate 88 faculty positions and 25 degree programs, including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Henderson State Chancellor…
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Cash to Receive Honorary Doctorate at ASU Spring Commencement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRosanne Cash will receive an honorary doctoral degree during Arkansas State University’s spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Jonesboro’s Centennial Bank Stadium. Cash is an American singer-songwriter, author, historic preservationist, and daughter of the late Johnny…
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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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UA, John Brown Teams Win Big at Governor’s Cup: Competition Prepares Future Entrepreneurs
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneFinalists in the 2022 Arkansas Governor’s Cup collegiate business-plan competition from Arkansas Capital Corporation prepared tirelessly for their big moment, brainstorming business ideas and working out the kinks in every detail. Finally, they got the chance to present their hard…
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Damphousse Resigns as Chancellor of Arkansas State University
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Kelly Damphousse announced his resignation as chancellor of Arkansas State University on Thursday morning, effective June 30, 2022. He will be joining Texas State University as president in July. Damphousse has been with Arkansas State for five years. Texas…
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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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Report Cites Financial Improvement at Henderson Since Joining ASU System
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHenderson State University in Arkadelphia is benefiting from its incorporation into the Arkansas State University System, according to a recent report. Moody’s Investor Services has assigned an A1 rating for $42.2 million in bonds for Henderson and $24.4 million in…
Daniel McAdoo Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. Daniel McAdoo is the CFO of Hytrol Conveyor Company located in Jonesboro. McAdoo joined Hytrol in 2019 after three years at Big River Steel. He earned his bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance from John Massey School…