Arkansas State University

Five of our Track and Field athletes are competing in Oregon at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships!

Kercher Herring, Marcus Myhan, Joe Edwards, Parker Noffz and Omar Hussein are set to compete June 18-19 at Hayward Field. More information, live results and streaming details are available at https://www.usatf.org/events/2026/2026-usatf-u20-outdoor-championships.

Good luck to our Red Wolves on the national stage!🐺❤️

More action in Eugene on deck!

Happy National Mascot Day to the Red Wolf that brings the energy and spirit!🐺 ❤️ 🤘🏼

Howl became the university's official mascot on September 6, 2008 during a football game. The word "mascot" stems from the French mascotte, meaning a lucky charm!

Sarah Millard earns the ITA Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award

A national honor that reflects character, resilience, and leadership. 🐺🆙

🗞 https://astateredwolves.com/news/2026/6/16/womens-tennis-millard-earns-ita-cissie-leary-sportsmanship-award.aspx

The annual A-State Leadership in Banking Series is returning for the 2026-27 year.

The series is hosted through a partnership between the Delta Center for Economic Development, Neil Griffin College of Business, and Jonesboro Unlimited. It brings banking professionals together for six monthly sessions focused on current topics, trends, and skills relevant to the banking industry.

Each session includes a presentation, lunch, best practices, and group discussion led by A-State faculty and industry professionals. Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 201 of the Delta Center for Economic Development, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration is open through Friday, Aug. 14. To register, visit https://admissions.astate.edu/register/Leadership_Banking. For more information on sessions, visit https://www.astate.edu/about/news/leadership-in-banking-series-returns-to-delta-center-for-economic-development.html.

Facilities Management is beginning a major tree trimming and lifting project today, June 15, across the core of campus. The areas affected are north and east of Dean B. Ellis Library, south and east of NYITCOM, and south and east of the Administration Building.

Please use caution when traveling through these areas. The approximate completion date is Thursday, June 25. Thank you for your patience as crews complete this work.

Today, we honor Flag Day and the symbol of unity and resilience it represents.

As America celebrates her 250th birthday, Jonesboro’s annual Freedom Fest will take place Saturday, July 4, on the Arkansas State University campus, as recently announced by Jonesboro Media Group and KAIT.

This free community celebration will include a car show near First National Bank Arena at 4 p.m., the Delta Symphony Orchestra’s Independence Day Concert at 7 p.m. in the Fowler Center, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the event’s history around 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit https://jonesbororightnow.com/news/268862-america-250-freedom-fest-moves-to-arkansas-state-university/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSb4rhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyU09LV0hPTTUxSDEyY2RJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoE78W1i062-zzitzvBi52TGVT_LRqz5coYeuq5z6VkMK9_xqJbMqAek0-D7_aem_vt86EHJrTKk8kxr2rMr4dQ

🎤 TEDxArkansasStateUniversity Speaker Applications Are Now Open!

Do you have an idea, story, discovery, experience, research, or perspective that could inspire others and spark meaningful conversations?

TEDxArkansasStateUniversity is seeking speakers from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. Whether your passion lies in education, business, technology, healthcare, leadership, community development, creativity, personal growth, or another field entirely, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for individuals who can share thoughtful, impactful ideas that challenge assumptions, inspire action, and contribute to meaningful dialogue within our community and beyond.

Speaker Formats Available:
• Short Talk (3 minutes)
• Standard TEDx Talk (7 minutes)
• Featured TEDx Talk (13 minutes)

Application Deadline: August 1, 2026

Selected speakers will have the opportunity to present at TEDxArkansasStateUniversity and share their ideas with a broader audience through the TEDx platform.

If you believe your idea is worth sharing, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eByGFeT9. Nominations are also welcome, if you know someone whose story, research, innovation, or experience deserves a stage.

More info: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7468371579320733696?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAxFSvkBVGdzSgp6NMyRF1g4sISw52HJvZk

Arkansas State University is committed to students, faculty, and staff who need a private and comfortable space on campus.

Lactation rooms are available in several locations across campus and offer a quiet, welcoming environment with privacy and convenient access for nursing mothers!

Arkansas State University recently released "Turning the Corner on Discovery," a research publication highlighting groundbreaking research and innovation happening within the university.

"Turning the Corner on Discovery" recognizes how research at A-State is making an impact in Arkansas and beyond. Through stories of faculty, students, and cutting-edge facilities, this publication highlights the work advancing science, supporting industry, and improving lives.

For more information, visit https://issuu.com/arkansasstate/docs/turning_the_corner_on_discovery_research_publicati

Time to celebrate! Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the Spring 2026 semester have been announced!

These lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours: https://www.astate.edu/about/news/spring-2026-chancellors-and-deans-list-students-are-announced.html