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Campus to Remain Closed on February 20

Due to lingering hazardous driving conditions on rural and side roads from the recent winter precipitation, Arkansas State University's academic and business offices will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 20.  Subfreezing temperatures forecasted for tonight are expected to further impact road safety.  

The well-being of our Red Wolves pack is our number one priority, and we encourage everyone to exercise caution and remain mindful of the conditions.

Currently, we anticipate returning to normal operations on Friday, Feb. 21.

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will open the Acansa Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.  Howl's Grill, Starbucks, and other retail locations will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. as staffing allows.

  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

  • The Reng Student Union will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

  • The Red WOLF Center will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

Event Updates and Rescheduling:

  • If your department or organization has a scheduled event impacted by the recent inclement weather, email calendar@AState.edu to update the centralized campus calendar.

All campus residents are reminded to monitor official university media, including official social media accounts for updates. 

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Our students are engaged in a wide range of academic pursuits that include degree programs in 160 undergraduate and graduate fields delivered by 8 different colleges. More than 450 full-time faculty members bring exceptional credentials to their craft while providing excellent learning opportunities in a caring and supportive environment for all students.

This combination of expertise and compassion combine to create high-quality academic programs and research opportunities as our dedicated faculty and staff strive continuously to meet the needs of the people A-State is privileged to serve.

AAR Mission Statement

The mission of Academic Affairs and Research at Arkansas State is to build and sustain a culture of academic excellence characterized by teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and service supportive of the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for personal fulfillment, successful careers, and responsible citizenship in an increasingly diverse and global society.


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Calvin White speaks at Commencement

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Calvin White, Jr. welcomes to the faculty at the 2023 Fall Faculty Conference in Fowler Center's Riceland Hall.


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Phone: 870-972-2030
Fax: 870-972-2036

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State University, AR  72467