In response to COVID-19, Arkansas State University-Newport's Bookstore is creating a safe alternative to returning rental textbooks for the Spring Semester. 

April 29-May 13, 2020, drop-boxes will be available on each campus at the following locations:

Arkansas State University-Newport recognizes the hardships caused by COVID-19 along with many being impacted by the recent outbreak of severe weather in Northeast Arkansas.

To our campus community:

It is with great disappointment that I must announce we will be postponing our Spring Commencement ceremonies. This decision was made with the safety and health of our students, their families, our faculty and staff in mind.

The safety of Arkansas State University-Newport students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority, and the institution is closely monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak and following protocols as set forth in our emergency response plan and directives given by the Governor of Arkans

NEWPORT (Ark.) – The safety of Arkansas State University-Newport students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority, and the institution is closely monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak and following protocols as set forth in our emergency response plan.

Arkansas State University-Newport hosted one of two regional competitions Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, for Arkansas Science Olympiad.

Arkansas State University-Newport and Ozarc Gas hosted the 11th annual Weldathon on Feb. 20, 2020, at ASUN-Jonesboro with 14 area high schools participating.

Arkansas State University-Newport at Marked Tree hosted a high school Energy Control Technology competition and awarded several scholarships. Students from 5 area high schools joined faculty and staff to test their skills on February 18, 2020. 

Student success, institutional excellence and community engagement are the three pillars of Arkansas State University-Newport’s goals and initiatives. Students come to us to help map out their futures, as an institution, we too must plan for our success.