History
1909: Agricultural roots
Arkansas State traces its beginnings to an agricultural school authorized on April 1, 1909.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: History | Arkansas State University
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History
1910: Classes in Jonesboro
The first classes opened October 3, 1910, in downtown Jonesboro, before the new campus buildings were finished.
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1925: Junior-college status
The legislature recognized junior-college status in 1925 with the name First District Agricultural and Mechanical College.
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1932: Four-year degrees
The university history dates its first four-year degrees to 1932, followed by the Arkansas State College name in 1933.
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1967: University status
Arkansas State College became Arkansas State University on January 17, 1967.
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1974: A new football home
The stadium now known as Centennial Bank Stadium hosted its first game on September 28, 1974, against Louisiana Tech.
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2008: Red Wolves unveiled
Arkansas State unveiled its new Red Wolves imagery at a Student Union ceremony on March 13, 2008.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Mascot Roll-out Ceremony Introduces the New Face of ASU's Red Wolves Mascot - Arkansas State University
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