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A-State Closing Early Thursday, Jan. 9, Closed Friday

Arkansas State University is closing all academic and business offices at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and remaining closed on Friday, Jan 10, in response to the incoming inclement weather.

However, while regular business offices are not open, the campus continues to operate. Essential personnel who maintain on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will report to work. Employees who are uncertain about their status as “essential personnel” are encouraged to check with their supervisor.

Full-time employees who track working hours can submit their time as “Authorized Leave.”

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will operate under brunch hours at Acansa Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Dinner service will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.  Howl's Grill and Starbucks will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be closed, but is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
  • The Reng Student Union will open for on-campus student usage at 8 a.m., closing at 8 p.m.
  • The Red WOLF Center will be closed.
  • The A-State Bookstore will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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

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University Police
870-972-2093

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Shannon Wright & Lynnette Theford Scholarship

Shannon Wright and Lynette Thetford Scholarship

Applications for the Shannon Wright and Lynette Thetford Scholarship for graduating high school seniors may be obtained at the high school counselor’s office. The applications must be completed and received in the Professional Education Programs office by the 3rd Friday in April. The scholarship is for $1200.00 for one academic year, payable at the rate of $600.00 per semester.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be graduating from Westside High School
  • Must be enrolled full-time on the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus during the upcoming academic year
  • Must be a teacher education major
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required
  • Demonstrate the abilities, personal qualities and scholarship conducive to become an outstanding teacher
Shannon Wright & Lynnette Theford Scholarship
Contact Us

Phone: 870-972-2099
Fax: 870-972-3422

Room: 213
Education/Communications

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 720
State University, AR  72467