ASU-Newport

05/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Charles Walker on his appointment as ASU-Newport's new Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.

Already a member of the ASUN family, Charles brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, healthcare and manufacturing, along with a strong commitment to fiscal stewardship, transparency and student success. We look forward to his continued leadership as he helps guide the future of ASU-Newport.

Read more: https://www.asun.edu/news/charles-walker-cfo.php .tab=0

05/28/2026

We are so proud of Eli! Congratulations!!! 💙 ✈️

Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars.

The Presidential Scholars program was created in 2024 to honor the legacy of Welch, President Emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. The annual program honors a deserving scholar from each ASU System two-year institution who transfers successfully to an ASU System four-year university. Each of this year’s honorees will receive a $1,000 stipend.

The 2026 Welch Presidential Scholars are:

• ASU-Beebe – Emma Lee Joplin of Mountain Home. She received an Associate of Science degree in agriculture, Associate of Science degree in liberal arts and sciences and a Technical Certificate in agriculture.

• ASU-Mountain Home – Ty Tilton of Gassville. He received an Associate of Science degree in business and will transfer to Arkansas State University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a focus in healthcare administration.

• ASU-Newport – Eli Jamar Tate of Concord. He received an Associate of Arts degree in secondary education and will transfer to A-State to pursue studies as a physical education educator.

• ASU Mid-South – Cedarius Sanders of West Memphis. He received an Associate of Arts degree and will transfer to A-State to pursue studies in mechanical engineering.

• ASU Three Rivers – Savanna Null of Malvern. She received an Associate of Arts degree in general education and will transfer to Henderson State University to pursue studies in psychology.

Contributions to the Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars fund may be made through the ASU System Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1990, State University, AR 72467, with “Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars Fund” designation on the memo line. If you wish to make a donation online, use this link and note “Welch Scholars Fund.”

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Shields!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, selflessness, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we enjoy will never be forgotten.

ASU-Newport proudly remembers those who gave everything for our nation.

05/21/2026

Good luck today ladies!!

05/20/2026

Today our ASUN faculty had the privilege of joining the Be Pro Be Proud truck at Wynne High School showcasing hands‑on demonstrations from several of our technical programs.

Students explored real equipment, asked great questions, and got a closer look at high‑demand career pathways available right here in Arkansas.

We’re grateful for the partnership and proud to support Wynne’s students as they discover their next steps.

If you’d like our team to visit, please reach out to [email protected].

Ready to apply? Visit apply.asun.edu

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Celeste Laird, winner of a $250 Visa gift card for registering for classes early at Arkansas State University-Newport! 🎉

Registering early helps students get the classes they need, stay on track toward graduation, and start the semester with less stress — and this time, it came with an extra reward too!

Thank you to all of the students who have already registered for Summer and Fall classes. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you at ASUN! ✈️

Get started today at asun.edu/getstarted

05/18/2026

Summer hours are officially underway at Arkansas State University-Newport!

Beginning today, ASUN offices will be open Monday–Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as we move to our summer schedule.

Whether you’re getting registered for classes, visiting campus, or taking care of business before the fall semester, we’re here to help! ✈️

Get started at asun.edu/getstarted

05/18/2026

This year, Eli Tate and Danica Brown successfully completed both the Arkansas State University System Leadership Program and the ASUN Blue Coat Leadership Program during the 2025–2026 academic year — and have now officially graduated from Arkansas State University–Newport.

Both students were also presented with special awards recognizing their dedication, leadership, and commitment to successfully completing these programs.

We are incredibly proud of Eli and Danica and grateful to have students like them representing ASUN. Their hard work, leadership, and passion for serving others truly reflect the values of our institution, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future.

05/18/2026

We’re proud to announce that Eli Tate has been selected as ASUN’s 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholar.

The Arkansas State University System Presidential Scholars program was created in 2024 to honor the legacy of Charles L. Welch, President Emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. Each year, the program recognizes an outstanding student from each ASU System two-year institution who successfully transfers to an ASU System four-year university.

Congratulations to Eli on this incredible achievement and recognition!