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Agriculture
2 weeks ago
A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Ambulatory Service to Area Farms

With the College of Veterinary Medicine opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community. 

Education
2 weeks ago
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase, Budget, and Capital Projects

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved tuition increases for most of the schools in its system, including A-State, during its Wednesday meeting.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Living Legends Honorees Named at Eighth Annual Event at A-State

More than 30 people have been honored as Living Legends since the award’s inception in 2019.  

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Arts & Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Art Teachers Receive Awards from JUH Lions

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club recently presented three veteran art teachers with Dalstrom Distinguished Service Awards during school ceremonies.

Education
2 weeks ago
Secure Foundation Counseling Named Provider for Success Academy

The transition comes after the campus’ previous provider, Methodist Family Health, unexpectedly notified school officials that they could no longer provide services to the Success Academy.

Education
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Students Among 1,200 University of Central Arkansas Graduates

The university conferred approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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Education
2 weeks ago
How Families Can Use Arkansas 529 Plans for Jonesboro Higher Education

The statewide Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan issued a reminder last week about the benefits of educational savings accounts.

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Summer Fun Guide
2 weeks ago
Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

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Summer Fun Guide
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement

The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community’s youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State 

“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”