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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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870-972-2093

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String Scholarships

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Incoming and current students are eligible for numerous scholarships specifically for those majoring in string instruments.  Look below at the various offerings for string majors.


  • Ann and Albert Swaty Strings Scholarship

    To qualify for this scholarship students must be full-time or incoming full-time students at A-State, participate in A-State Orchestra and take string lessons from A-State faculty, and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

  • Ian Thomas Memorial Annual Instrumental Music Education Scholarship

    To qualify for this scholarship students must be a full-time upper level vocal Music Education major, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, a member of the Honors College, and demonstrate a passion for their field and lead others to that passion.  Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time status at the end of the fall semester to receive the remainder of the award for the spring semester.

  • Steward Family Scholarship

    One variable award will be given each year, payable half in the fall and half in the spring. In the event funds are sufficient, two students may be chosen to receive the scholarship award. To qualify for this scholarship a student must be a full-time students at Arkansas State University. Preference will be given to music majors in this order: 1. Strings Music Majors, 2. Composition Majors, 3. Vocal Music Education Majors. Renewal is available to the current recipient but they must reapply, and no preference is given. The award is chosen by a selection committee at a spring audition.


String Scholarships
Schedule your Audition!
Contact the String Area Coordinator

Jenny Cao

Phone: (870) 972-3757

Room: 135
Fine Arts Center