Center for Health Sciences
Help Us Build the Future of Healthcare.
ASU-Newport is building the Center for Health Sciences to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Our Vision
Empowering Individuals. Advancing Communities.
ASUN at a Glance
- Annual Enrollment: 6,000
- Employees: 275
- Degree Programs: 72
- Student Credentials Awarded Annually: 1,300
Economic Impact
Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) generates a significant positive impact on the business community while offering an impressive return on investment for students, taxpayers, and society.
- Economic Contribution: $48.3 million annually (0.3% of Northeast Arkansas' total GRP), supporting 833 jobs.
- Return on Investment (per $1 invested):
- Students: $9.20 in lifetime earnings
- Taxpayers: $2.60 in added revenue
- Society: $10.90 in social and economic benefits
Our Current Project: Building Health, Igniting Hope
The Campaign for the Center for Health Sciences
Why It’s Needed
The Arkansas Delta faces critical challenges: healthcare professional shortages, limited access to care, and a lack of regional training centers. ASUN’s new Center for Health Sciences will address these issues by:
- Improving health and employment outcomes in the region
- Expanding existing healthcare programs and creating new pathways
- Meeting the non-credit training needs of healthcare partners
Projected Impact: Once completed, the facility will serve 500+ students annually, providing the education and training necessary to shape the future of healthcare in Northeast Arkansas.
Project Features
- Two Floors: 49,000 Square Feet
- 5 Clinical Laboratories
- Surgical Simulation Center: Featuring an operating room
- Nursing Simulation/Skills Labs: Including patient rooms
- Radiologic Technology Classroom and Labs
- Student Study Lounge
- Medium and Large Classrooms
- Testing Rooms
- Faculty Offices
- Conference Rooms
- Great Hall Conference Area: 500-seat capacity
Project Budget: $20,000,000
How You Can Help
During this public fundraising campaign, you can create a lasting legacy by supporting the Building Health, Igniting Hope project. Your contribution will help empower students and transform healthcare in the Arkansas Delta.
Giving Levels
| Giving Level | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friend – Bronze Level | $500–$999 |
| Benefactor – Silver Level | $1,000–$4,999 |
| Advocate – Gold Level | $5,000–$9,999 |
| Guardian – Platinum Level | $10,000–$24,999 |
| Healers Circle – Diamond Level | $25,000 and over |
Get Involved
For more information about the campaign or to discuss giving opportunities, please contact:
Ike Wheeler Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Advancement 📞 870.512.7865 ✉️ ike_wheeler@asun.edu