March 20: 100 cases in Arkansas; Suddenlink offers free internet; IRS moves tax deadline; Walmart hiring, giving bonuses
This article will be updated throughout the day Friday, March 20, 2020.
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Education
Governor announces all schools in Arkansas will close on-site instruction Tuesday
Superintendents in every school district will have the option to suspend classes or have one final day of in-classroom classes Monday.
‘Living Legends’ Event is Black History Month Highlight
The Black History Month planning committee at Arkansas State University conducted its annual celebration recognizing “Living Legends” at a breakfast and awards presentation Saturday at the Reng Student Union.
ASU System Board Adopts Policy to Enhance Financial Oversight
A new financial reserves policy adopted today by the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will help protect the long-term fiscal health of its member institutions.
Curtis Steele Commits Gift for Visiting Artist, Scholar Series
Steele, a faculty member in art for 39 years until his retirement in 2017, will add to the endowment annually until it reaches the target level of $50,000.
Opioid Crisis Education to Highlight NYITCOM at A-State ‘D.O. Day’
Wednesday is designated as “D.O. Day,” as osteopathic medical schools across the country take a break from their regular academic schedule to focus on a specific medical issue that is significant in the region where the students are studying.
Cherisse Jones-Branch Appointed Graduate School Dean
During a previous administrative reorganization, the tasks and responsibilities of a centralized graduate dean were distributed to the respective colleges and schools with graduate degree programs.
Search for business dean continues with public presentations
All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the public presentations.
NYITCOM at A-State To Host ‘Structure, Function & Technology’ Program for Area High School Students
Structure, Function & Technology provides high school students with an in-depth, hands-on learning experience that will teach them about a day in the life of a medical student.
BRTC partners with A-State to offer new four-year degree
The degree will be offered beginning in Fall, 2020.