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Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton January 25, 2026 The Arkansas State University (ASU) System Board of Trustees named Robin Myers to return as interim president. Myers, who previously served as ASU system interim president in 2024, was again named to the position on Dec. 12, 2025, following the previous president’s resignation. He said he was honored to return.
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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — As immigration enforcement concerns grow in Jonesboro and across the country, leaders at the Hispanic Center say fear keeps some families from going to school, seeking medical care or accessing basic services. Immigration enforcement policies and increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have created uncertainty for many immigrant families, including
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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View School Board honored longtime member Richard Rogers, celebrated the success of the theater program, and approved major technology purchases during its recent meeting. The board recognized the Valley View theater program, which took its one-act play Eurydice to competition in Russellville and earned a score of 97 out
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The new website provides mental health resources for parents, students.
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Community screenings and heart health education programs stressed by a local hospital. DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell explains in this report.
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The panel discussion was presented by the Arkansas State University Sociology and Criminology Association.
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This is a partnership between Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Rose Stuckey Kirk discussed her 35-year corporate career.
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Fall enrollment rose system-wide at almost 8%.
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Freshman to Physician pathway allows for early admission to medican school.
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Almost 18,000 students on campus.
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Story from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Red Wolves for St. Jude, a philanthropic initiative organized and operated by students at Arkansas State University to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, hosted the Scarlet Formal at the Woodard McAlister Family Club to celebrate the end of the fundraising year with dinner from Olive Garden, dancing and giveaways. At the end of
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JONESBORO – Six outstanding students from Arkansas State University have been selected as Distinguished Service Award (DSA) winners for 2024-2025. The DSA recipients will be recognized during the Convocation of Scholars as the institution’s most outstanding graduates based on their record of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. One of these students will be announced as the 2025 recipient of the university’s highest honor,
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