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baccalaureate
bachelor of arts, bachelor of science
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Black
Not preferred; see entry for African American.
Board of Trustees
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Building names, major features, campus landmarks and abbreviations
Always uppercase. (May be abbreviated in campus announcements.)
| Administration Building | Houses the Chancellor's Office; administrative offices for Academic Affairs and Research, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs; Global Initiatives; and Marketing and Communications. Opened: |
| Administration Annex | Accounts payable office of the division of Finance and Administration. Opened: |
| Aggie Apartments | Student-occupied apartments northwest of intersection of Aggie Road and Marion Berry Parkway. Acquired: |
| Aggie Circle | Area where the eastern portion of Aggie Road into the campus ends and turns back the opposite direction, including a flag plaza and Tiago, the red wolf statute. |
| Agriculture |
Houses the College of Agriculture, including the academic and research programs and the dean's office. |
| Allison Field | The football field in Centennial Bank Stadium, named by action of the Board of Trustees Dec. 11, 2017 |
| Arkansas Hall | Five-story suite-style residence hall for 350 male students, primarily first-year and overflow upperclassmen. Opened: |
| Arkansas Biosciences Institute | Arkansas Biosciences Institute, a consortium of five institutions, including A-State, conducts research in agriculture and medicine order to improve the health of Arkansans. Opened: |
| Arkansas State University Museum | A-State Museum interprets the history and culture of the Northeast Arkansas region and serves as a vital educational resource to the university community and area schools. Opened: 1933, moved to current space in |
| Aspen Building | One of the buildings in the Village (see Village Apartment entry) designated as International Graduate Living-Learning Community. |
| Band Auxiliary | Sometimes called percussion annex . . . rehearsal space for instrumental music students. Opened: |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministry | Student center for students affiliated with or interested in the Southern Baptist Church. Opened: |
| Baseball Complex (Tomlinson Stadium/Kell Field and Baseball Administration) | Home for A-State's intercollegiate baseball program; Tomlinson Stadium is named for J.A. "Ike" Tomlinson, former coach, and Kell Field honors George Kell, program benefactor and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer. Opened: |
| Bearitage Farms Field Station | Biological sciences research facility, donated by the late Scott House, at the Cross/Poinsett County border. Opened: |
| Beck Center for Veterans | Beck Center for Veterans, established through the generosity of Charlotte and Buddy Beck, assists combat wounded veterans with educational programs and services at A-State and helps these individuals achieve their post-military service goals. Now located in the Administration Annex, just south of the Griffin College of Business. |
| Bookout Plaza | Campus landscape feature and traffic circle at the south end of the north-south academic quad and flagpoles for the U.S. flag, Arkansas flag and A-State flag. |
| Bradbury Art Museum | See Fowler Center, Bradbury Art Museum |
| Neil Griffin College of Business Building | Houses the academic programs and some outreach activities for the Neil Griffin College of Business, including management, marketing, economics, finance, law, computer information technology, accounting and supply chain management. Opened: 1939 (for other purposes) |
| Johnny Cash Boyhood Home | Part of the Arkansas State Heritage Sites program, restored as it appeared when it was the boyhood home of country musician Johnny Cash. Renovated and re-opened with Historic Dyess Administration Building and Dyess Colony Museum, Aug. 16, 2014 Size: |
| Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center | Opened in August 2019 at north end of Centennial Bank Stadium. |
| Centennial Bank Stadium | Football stadium where Red Wolves compete. Opened: 1974; Renovated and Expanded: 2015 Size (enclosed spaces): 70,561 Sq.Ft. Official seating capacity: 30,406 (Facility includes 42 loge boxes, 20 suites, a club area covering close to 8,000 square feet, and 344 club seats in its revenue-generating areas. |
| Center for No-Boundary Thinking | The mission of the CNBT, based in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is to develop human infrastructure at the frontier of bioinformatics, advanced data science, and artificial intelligence, as part of its broader mission to address research challenges without the boundary of disciplines. |
| Chancellor’s Residence | Residence for the university chancellor and his family, often used for receptions and special events that build constituent relations. Acquired: |
| Chemical Storage Building | Opened: |
| Chi Omega Fraternity Fountain | A campus landmark west of the Reng Student Union, the Chi Omega Fraternity Fountain was dedicated by the women of Chi Omega on Oct. 16, 2004. |
| Childhood Development and Research Center I | This a public learning place for play and exploration for children six months through kindergarten age; some financial assistance available for qualified families. Opened: |
| Childhood Development and Research Center II | This a public learning place for play and exploration for children six months through kindergarten age; some financial assistance available for qualified families. Opened: |
| Childhood Services | A community service outreach of the College of Education which provides specialized professional development for educators and staff of licensed youth development facilities statewide. Opened: |
| The Circle | The new public-private partnership graduate residence hall complex on Aggie Road, just west of the Military Science Building. Opened: fall |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | Opening in August 2026 |
| Collegiate Park | Collegiate Park is comprised of six residential buildings housing 334 students in various room configurations. A centrally located clubhouse features recreational facilities. Opened: Clubhouse opened: |
| Communications and Education Building | See Education/Communications Building |
| Computer Science and Mathematics Building | Houses academic departments for students majoring in mathematics, statistics, computer science and related subjects. Opened: 1936 (for other purposes) Renovated: 1986 |
| Convocation Center | See First National Bank Arena |
| Cooper Alumni Center | Named for alumni benefactors Darrell and Charlotte Pugh Cooper, this center houses facilities of the Arkansas State University Alumni Association. Opened: |
| Delta Center for Economic Development | This center coordinates Arkansas State University’s economic development outreach services and provides a comprehensive approach to serving the businesses, governments, and citizens of Arkansas. Opened: Related facility in Industrial Park: |
| Dyess Colony Administration Building | Part of the Arkansas State Heritage Sites program. This building was the administrative headquarters for the Depression-era project that gave farm families an opportunity to start anew with a plot of land and a small house. Opened: 1935; Renovated and re-opened with Historic Dyess Colony Museum, Aug. 16, 2014 Size: 6,269 Sq.Ft. |
| Dyess Colony Visitors Center | Previously the theatre and "pop shop," this prominent feature of Colony Circle has been rebuilt as the Dyess Colony Visitors Center. Opened: May 21, 2016 |
| Education and Leadership Studies | Houses department office and faculty offices for Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Special Education. Opened: 1954 (for other purposes) |
| Education and Communications Building | Houses the academic programs and deans' offices for the College of Media and Communication and the College of Education and Behavioral Science. Opened: |
| Ellis House | Named in honor of Dean B. Ellis, who with his family donated the property to the university, Ellis House is in transition with utilization to be announced. Opened: |
| Dean B. Ellis Library | Dean B. Ellis Library, named for benefactor and former mathematics and physics professor Dean B. Ellis, is prominently located in an eight-story building that overlooks the campus quadrangle. Opened: 1994 (as now configured) |
| Environmental Health and Safety | The ERF, in association with the Environmental Sciences Program, offers multidimensional graduate and undergraduate research opportunities, especially interdisciplinary projects, in a multi-user laboratory certified by the US. Environmental Protection Agency. Opened: |
| Engineering/Lab Sciences West | Houses classrooms and laboratories for programs in engineering and sciences. Opened: |
| Equine Center (Garry Meadows Arena) | A 40-acre complex that includes a covered arena named for project benefactor Garry Meadows, along with a 52-stall barn, all amenities, areas for riding instruction and a classroom. Opened: |
| Facilities Management | Department that is responsible for the operation and continuous maintenance of the university’s physical facilities, as well as assistance with planning and construction of new resources. Opened: |
| University Farm: Agricultural Teaching and Research Center | Instructional facilities for agricultural programs, along with storage areas, on the east side of the campus.
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| Fine Arts Center | Houses academic programs in art and music, along with art gallery and recital hall. Opened: |
| Fine Arts Annex | Art Department facility for instruction in sculpture, ceramics and graphic design. Opened: 1936 (former print shop and journalism) |
| Fine Arts foundry | Area utilized by Art Department. Opened: |
| First National Bank Arena | Features multi-purpose arena, meeting facilities, auditorium, and Athletics Administration offices. Opened: |
| Football Administration Fieldhouse | Three-story complex in the south end zone of Centennial Bank Stadium includes the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center, the Bill Templeton Recruiting Room, Larry Lacewell Locker Room, Boe and Myrna Adams Strength And Conditioning Facility, Dr. Tim and Terri Langford Sports Medicine Center, and administrative offices. Opened: |
| Fowler Center | Fowler Center, named for benefactors Wallace and Jama Fowler, is a multi-space center for visual and performing arts, especially music and dramatic arts, with associated reception and dining areas. Opened: |
| Fowler Center, Bradbury Art Museum | Contemporary art exhibition space, named for Chucki and Curt Bradbury of Little Rock. Spaces within the 5,200 square-foot museum include:
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| Fowler Center, Drama Theatre | Designed as an intimate space, the 344-seat home for A-State Theatre productions features stepped seating to maximize sight lines and is acoustically designed for spoken performances and presentations. |
| Fowler Center, Grand Hall | Endowed through a gift by the family of the late Geoffrey Pugh, businessman who operated Jonesboro Appliance Center for many years and was a longtime supporter of A-State athletics, the Grand Hall features an elliptical ceiling with a large light rope chandelier, creating a gathering place unlike any other in the region. |
| Fowler Center, Riceland Hall | Named in honor of Riceland Foods, Inc., this 970-seat auditorium is acoustically designed for music functions, spoken presentations and public forums, and is home to the endowed “Riceland Distinguished Presentation Series.” |
| Fowler Center, The Simpson Theatre | Also called an experimental teaching theatre, the Simpson Theatre features a very flexible, functional layout that is determined by the users. |
| Greek Village | Includes Sorority Row, with five houses, and fraternity houses on the east side of the campus south of Aggie Road and along University Loop. For details on which fraternities and sororities are housed on campus, see the "Fraternities and sororities" entry. Sorority houses were dedicated in fall of 2013. |
| Health, Physical Education & Sport Sciences Complex (HPESS) | Sports facilities, including pool, classrooms and exercise labs for majors in health, physical education and sport sciences, along with department office. Opened: |
| Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) | A four-building residential facility housing 323 students in the Honors College. Opened: |
| Honors Living-Learning Classroom | Classroom adjacent to Honors Living-Learning Community. Opened: |
| Curt Huckaby Field | Home field for A-State rugby, a club sport. |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Building | Four-story instructional building, among the five largest in the state, opened in the summer of 2015. Opened: |
| Information Technology Services | Unit that provides internet and computing technology and support services. Opened: |
| Innovation System, A-State | A-State Innovate is located in three different Jonesboro locations: The Garage, at 611 University Loop West, a maker space/collaboration space; The Shop at 5501 Krueger Drive, a machine shop/woodshop that will be located on the ASU-Newport-Jonesboro campus; and The Lab at 504 University Loop West, a research facility and business incubator operated |
| International English Studies Building | Houses Office of International Student Services, which supports the international student population, and the English Learning Academy, which offers tutoring and academic assistance with language-related challenges to all undergraduate and graduate international students, along with the English as a Second Language program. Opened: 1954 (as residence hall) Renovated for current use, 2011 |
| Johnny Cash Boyhood Home | Highlight of the historic Dyess Colony, an Arkansas State University Heritage Sites project. Opened: |
| Judd Hill Center, home of the ASU System Foundation, Inc. | Judd Hill Center, named for benefactor Judd Hill Foundation, houses ASU Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that receives and administers private gifts in support of educational programs associated with campuses in the ASU System. Opened: |
| Judd Hill Farmers' Market |
Sponsored by College of Agriculture and Technology along with other local entities, the Judd Hill Farmers' Markets is named for benefactor Judd Hill Foundation. Located on the east side of the campus, the market provides a place for bringing together buyers and sellers of local produce and other products. It includes an open-air market pavilion and a new building which opened in August 2023. The new building adds indoor spaces, classroom facilities and other amenities to significantly expand the market operations. The name was adopted by Board resolution on March 12, 2021. |
| Kays Hall | Eleven-story residence hall, built in the mid-1960s, and named for the institution's founding president, V.C. Kays. Opened: |
| Kays House | 1930s-era Tudor-style residence of the president of Arkansas State College (pre-university), V.C. Kays and his wife Bertie. Opened: |
| Laboratory Sciences Center, East Wing | Houses classrooms and laboratories for programs in the life sciences. Opened: |
| Laboratory Sciences Center, West Wing | Houses classrooms and laboratories for programs in the physical sciences. Opened: |
| Lakeport Plantation | Antebellum cotton plantation residence, an Arkansas State University Heritage Sites project in Chicot County. Opened: Related |
| Learning Commons | Located on the first floor of the Ellis Library, the Learning Commons provides learning support and assistance for students. Learning specialists from First-Year Experience and the English Department, academic coaches, learning group leaders, and peer tutors assist students who are struggling in their coursework, students who simply lack confidence in their learning skills or performance, as well as academically self-assured students who are processing their understanding of course concepts. |
| Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center | Located at south end of Centennial Bank Stadium and operated by Department of Athletics. Opened: |
| Memorial Arch | The Memorial Arch on the campus quadrangle at Arkansas State was erected as a class gift by the Training School Class of 1927, 40 years before the institution attained university status, as a symbolic tribute to the students who would follow. |
| Lieutenant Colonel Frederick C. Turner Jr. Military Science Building | Formally renamed June 3, 2021, this building houses the Department of Military Science and training facilities. Students in the Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program are members of the Red Wolf Battalion in the Department of Military Science, which was established in 1936. Opened: |
| Mohegan | Overlooking the central court of the Carl R. Reng Student Union at Arkansas State University is Mohegan, a statue of a red wolf, placed by the Student Government Association and Student Activities Board as a tribute to A-State’s competitive spirit. |
| Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo | Twice-yearly event where children and other visitors may get a close-up look at the animals that are housed at the university farm. |
| North Parking Deck | Three-level parking deck on north side of campus, adjacent to the Student Union. Opened: |
| Northpark Plaza | Office building housing Parking Services and A-State Online Education Services. Opened: |
| Northpark Quads | Five-building complex accommodating 836 residents in four-bedroom, two-bath suites; a community building with a laundry, kitchen, and meeting rooms is part of the complex. Opened: |
| Northpark Commons | Activity area adjacent to Northpark Quads Opened: |
| Nursing & Health Professions Building | Houses academic programs in nursing, physical therapy, medical imaging and radiation sciences. Opened: Remodeled for educational purposes in 1975 Size: 48,584 Sq.Ft. |
| PAC Paths | The PAC (Pedestrian and Cyclist) Paths are marked trails on A-State’s roads and multi-use paths through campus. |
| Pack Place I & II | New public-private partnership undergraduate residential complex on the east side of campus, facing University Loop. Opened: fall |
| Pavilion | Overlooking the campus lake, the Pavilion is a popular location for parties and other casual gatherings for students, staff and faculty. Opened: |
| John V. Phelps and Tom D. Womack Pre-Law Center | An area for students that includes a lounge and a reference and seminar room on the third floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building. Opened: |
| Red WOLF (Wellness Opportunities and Life Fitness) |
State-of-the-art recreational facility for intramural sports, fitness classes, nutrition programs, and personal training. Opened: |
| Red Wolf Den | Apartments for upper-level students on north side of campus. Opened: |
| Red Wolves Sports Park | Athletics facilities for NCAA track, tennis and soccer; club sports rugby and softball; and intramural softball. |
| Carl R. Reng Student Union | Student activities and services, including dining hall, bookstore, meeting spaces, Centennial Hall, auditorium, lounges, food court, admissions, financial aid, career services, Post Office and other facilities are located in this building, which is central to the campus. Opened: |
| Residence Life Office and Supply | Support area for Residence Life Opened: |
| Reserve Officers Training Corps Living-Learning Community (ROTC LLC) | Three-story suite-style residential community that houses 50 Reserve Officers’ Training Corp cadets dedicated to improving leadership and unit cohesion. Opened: |
| Donald W. Reynolds Center for Health Sciences | Part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the Reynolds Center features state of the art labs and instructional facilities, along with Opened: |
| Riceland Hall | See Fowler Center, Riceland Hall |
| Rufus | See "Mohegan" entry |
| Rugby |
See Huckaby, Curt, Field |
| St. Bernards-FirstCare | On-campus medical clinic for quick access by students, faculty, staff and community. Opened: 2004 |
| Science, Technology, Education, Mathematics Den Living-Learning Community (STEM Den LLC) | Students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may elect to live in the STEM Den Community, which has 50 private bedrooms in suite-style arrangement. Opened: |
| Eugene W. Smith Hall | Four-floor classroom, laboratory and office building named in honor of Dr. Eugene W. Smith, the eighth president of Arkansas State University. Opened: 1968 (as Chickasaw Cafeteria) |
| Soccer and Tennis Facility | Building with locker rooms in Red Wolves Sports Park for support of women's NCAA soccer and tennis. Opened: |
| Sorority Row | Sorority Row is composed of five two-story houses occupied by chapters of national sororities, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha, and housing 20 ladies each. Opened: 2013 |
| Student Activity Center | Facility with indoor football field for use by various student groups and organizations. Opened: |
| Student Health Center | Offering an array of medical services, the Student Health Center treats minor illnesses and injuries, and provides physical exams, immunizations and health education. Opened: |
| Soccer-Track Complex | Outdoor facilities in the Red Wolves Sports Park for NCAA men's and women's soccer and track program competition. Soccer is played on the track's infield. (This is not to be confused ith intramural track and band practice facility that is just south of Centennial Bank Stadium.) Opened: |
| Tiago | Signifying the formal name of the Mexican state’s main city, Santiago de Queretaro, Tiago was the |
| University Hall | This five-story suite-style residence hall accommodates 300 female students. Opened: |
| University Police Department | The University Police Department protects and serves the campus by enforcing university rules and regulations and federal and state laws, and fosters an atmosphere conducive to education and personal safety. Opened: |
| Village Apartments | The Village apartments include 29 buildings with 191 units for married students, single parents, graduate students, and non-traditional undergraduates who are at least 26 years of age. Building names are species of trees: Alpine, Aspen, Balsa, Birch, Cedar, Cypress, Dogwood, Douglas Fir, Elm, Franklin, Ginkgo, Hickory, Ironwood, Juniper, Katsura, Linden, Magnolia, Ninebark, Oak, Pine, Quince, Raintree, Spruce, Tinne, Umbrella, Virginia, Willow, Yellowwood, Zelcova. Opened: |
| Village Houses | Small houses, designated for married or graduate students, on the east side of campus that were part of a larger group erected in the 1950s. Opened: 1950s |
| Mike Watson Park | Named in memory of Mike Watson, a 1976 graduate and avid A-State fan and tailgater, Mike Watson Park is the tailgating area immediately west of Centennial Bank Stadium. The entryway features the eyes of the Red Wolf, which are illuminated at night. |
| Welcome Center | Formal opening was Aug. 21, 2018. |
| Wesley Foundation | Student center for students affiliated with or interested in the United Methodist Church. |
| Wilson Counseling Center | The location for student counseling services in a professional and confidential environment. Opened: |
| Wilson Hall | Named in honor of Robert E. Lee Wilson, member of the Board of Trustees from 1917-1933. Opened: |
| Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts |
Name approved for new facility built with a grant from Windgate Foundation. Opened: 2021 |
| Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation |
Opening in August 226 |
| Wolflife Campus Ministry | Student center for students affiliated with or interested in the Church of Christ. |
| R.M. "Bob" Wood Sales Leadership Center | Located within the Neil Griffin College of Business, the R.M. "Bob" Wood Sales Leadership |