Arkansas State University

The Arkansas State University (ASU) system is headquartered in Jonesboro and provides numerous benefits to companies located in the region. The system is comprised of campuses across northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro, Beebe, Mountain Home and Newport.  Programs offered include technical certificates and associate degrees through the doctoral level. With over 22,000 students, ASU helps to ensure a quality and dynamic workforce.

ASU offers 45 degrees and over 160 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including specialized areas in business, engineering, agriculture, nursing and health professions and many more.

The university is committed to providing training and educational programs through the Delta Center for Economic Development and the ASU Newport - Jonesboro Campus.  These programs are designed to assist new companies as well as provide on-going training for existing companies. The training programs are customized to meet the specific needs of the company.

ASU is the home of the Arkansas Bioscience Institute (ABI). ABI is a collaborative research effort of five institutions. The purpose of ABI is to improve the lives of Arkansans through agriculture and medical research. Key research areas include agriculture and disease, molecular innovations in food science, Plant metabolic engineering and plant based protein production.

The state of the art facility provides significant resources to faculty, students and industry in several areas including plant genetic engineering, DNA and protein analyses, mammalian cell culture, microscopy and analytical support. ABI partners with companies to conduct research and faculty are encouraged to identify products and processes that may someday have commercial applications.

In addition to teaching and research, ASU serves as a source for numerous cultural and recreational activities. ASU plays host to a variety of concerts, lectures and art exhibits. Spectators can also watch exciting men’s and women’s college athletics.

Arkansas State University has served the region for over a century and looks forward to continuing to meet the needs of the citizens and companies of the future.