Dr. Kristi Costello, assistant professor of English and director of the Writing Program and Writing Center, has been named 2016 English Teacher of the Year for College Education by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (ACTELA). An affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English [read more…]
JONESBORO — A record 1,405 students will receive diplomas at Arkansas State University’s fall commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Convocation Center, 201 Olympic Drive. The number of graduates surpasses the previous mark of 1,350 in the 2012 December graduation. Dr. Lynita Cooksey, provost and vice [read more…]
JONESBORO — High school students from across Arkansas will test their communication skills and talents in the 79th Communication Day, Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Arkansas State University. With the addition of new competitions, this edition of Communication Day promises to be the best yet and offers students more opportunities [read more…]
JONESBORO – The Department of Music at Arkansas State University will host classical guitarist Thibaut Garcia in concert on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. This program is free and open to the public. “A-State is once again very happy to host the [read more…]
JONESBORO – A prominent voice in the national farm women’s movement will address audiences at Arkansas State University on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Kim Bremmer, a nationally recognized motivational speaker focused on telling what she calls “the real story of agriculture,” will bring her wit and humor to the Carl R. [read more…]
JONESBORO – Hannah Massey, a junior electrical engineering major at Arkansas State University, has been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad. She is an Honors College student, and she was also awarded an Honors Experience Grant of $2,000 for her upcoming study abroad. Massey, [read more…]
PIGGOTT — Eleven talented writers recently came together to hone their skills at the annual Fall Writers’ Retreat at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC). The HPMEC is the site where acclaimed novelist Ernest Hemingway penned much of his iconic novel A Farewell to Arms. Andrea Hollander of Portland, [read more…]
JONESBORO – An exhibition of artwork by local students opens at the Bradbury Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 29, with a public reception, 5-6:30 p.m. Featured in two galleries will be paintings, drawings, prints and mixed media objects by Jonesboro High School art students. The exhibition continues through Dec. 7. [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, will present The Four Freshmen as the next performance in the 2016-17 Riceland Distinguished Performance Series. The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the [read more…]
JONESBORO – In the style of Merrie Olde England with costumes, decorations, comedy and fanfare, Arkansas State University Choirs will present their annual Madrigal Feaste early next month. The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will host the evening’s entertainment. They will serve as the court of “King Henry the Eighth [read more…]
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