
Kirsten Grubb, a third-year medical student at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State), has been awarded the inaugural Ritter Family Foundation scholarship, the medical school and the foundation announced Thursday.

A Nettleton Public Schools teacher will be opening a microschool for students who may struggle in traditional school settings.

Arkansas State University’s status as a “Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production” institution, as designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, has been reaffirmed.

The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University will host the third annual “Thrown to the Wolves High School Innovation Competition” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Alexandra South, of Jonesboro, was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar during Mississippi State University’s fall 2024 commencement exercises.

After a successful kickoff at which dozens of parents were able to gather information and ask questions here this week, a statewide tour focusing on all K-12 education options, including public, private and nontraditional, will arrive in Northeast Arkansas next week and east Arkansas the following week.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) is now accepting applications for Project H.E.A.R.T., the college’s “mini-medical school” program for high school students which will be held in June in both Jonesboro and Arkadelphia.

The public is invited to Arkansas State University Museum’s Black History Month celebration which includes a panel and the opening of a new permanent exhibit on Tuesday, Feb 25.

Arkansas State University will welcome high school debate teams from across the state to campus this weekend for a tournament.

The Jonesboro Public School District has announced the two finalists for its superintendent search.