Chuck Welch

Following 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…

The Arkansas State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee and ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced that four finalist candidates have accepted invitations to visit the campus in Jonesboro and formally interview for the position of chancellor. The…

During 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…

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…

Henderson 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…

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Jerry Morgan of Jonesboro, a 1992 graduate of Arkansas State University and longtime banking executive, to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. The ASU System includes Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with degree…

The Arkansas State University System will continue its partnership with the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for an additional 15 years. The ASU Board of Trustees signed a modified agreement,…

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has authorized the sale of a residential property in Jonesboro formerly used as the home for the Arkansas State University (A-State) chancellor. In a special meeting, the board voted to sell the…

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved a new policy for evaluating and accounting for the uncollectible portion of student accounts receivable. This new policy, designed to “protect the financial health” ASU System institutions according to a…

Students attending Arkansas State University System institutions will see flat tuition rates this fall after the ASU System Board approved measures reducing budgetary expenses on Thursday, June 4. The board voted to lower the system’s expenses by approximately $14 million…