Arkansas State University Department of Kinesiology

06/17/2026

Thinking about finally getting that CSCS certification? Here's a great resource bundle from the NSCA!

06/17/2026

Another grad from the department making big moves... Congratulations, Cori!

for Cori Keller ’20, ’22 on starting a new role as an Administrative Fellow with the Baptist Health Corporate Office!

06/16/2026

🎤 TEDxArkansasStateUniversity Speaker Applications Are Now Open!

Do you have an idea, story, discovery, experience, research, or perspective that could inspire others and spark meaningful conversations?

TEDxArkansasStateUniversity is seeking speakers from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. Whether your passion lies in education, business, technology, healthcare, leadership, community development, creativity, personal growth, or another field entirely, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for individuals who can share thoughtful, impactful ideas that challenge assumptions, inspire action, and contribute to meaningful dialogue within our community and beyond.

Speaker Formats Available:
• Short Talk (3 minutes)
• Standard TEDx Talk (7 minutes)
• Featured TEDx Talk (13 minutes)

Application Deadline: August 1, 2026

Selected speakers will have the opportunity to present at TEDxArkansasStateUniversity and share their ideas with a broader audience through the TEDx platform.

If you believe your idea is worth sharing, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eByGFeT9. Nominations are also welcome, if you know someone whose story, research, innovation, or experience deserves a stage.

More info: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7468371579320733696?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAxFSvkBVGdzSgp6NMyRF1g4sISw52HJvZk

06/16/2026

We spy three Department of Kinesiology students in there...

06/12/2026

We are happy to provide a quiet, calm environment for parents in our building.

Arkansas State University is committed to students, faculty, and staff who need a private and comfortable space on campus.

Lactation rooms are available in several locations across campus and offer a quiet, welcoming environment with privacy and convenient access for nursing mothers!

06/11/2026

Congratulations, Drew!

💛🖤 Please help us welcome Coach Drew Osment to the Trumann School District family! 🖤💛

Drew is a proud 2022 graduate of Trumann High School and is currently completing his degree at Arkansas State University. For the past two years, he has served our district in the Central Office, and we are excited to see him transition into a role where he can directly impact students through teaching and coaching.

As a former All-Conference baseball and basketball player for the Wildcats, Drew understands the pride, tradition, and hard work that define Trumann athletics. Since graduating, he has remained connected to the district by announcing Trumann basketball games and continuing to support the community that helped shape him.

This year, Coach Osment will serve as:
🏐 Assistant Volleyball Coach
🥎 Assistant Softball Coach
🏫 TMS PE Teacher

We are excited to welcome Drew into this new role and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students, athletes, and school community.

06/10/2026

Always happy to see our alumni succeeding!! Way to go, Justin!

WELCOME aboard, Coach Dinet!!! Such an awesome addition to our FME family & Nettleton coaching staff!!! 🖤💛 RAIDER PRIDE!!!

06/10/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Marshall Mainer! 🎓
Dr. Mainer passed his dissertation defense at Florida State University last month. We are so happy for him and proud he is on our team!

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Shields and Dr. White!

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields has been selected to serve as president of the ASU System beginning July 1.

As president, Shields will lead the ASU System, which oversees Arkansas State University in Jonesboro; Henderson State University in Arkadelphia; ASU-Beebe; ASU-Newport; ASU-Mountain Home; ASU Mid-South; ASU Three Rivers; and A-State Campus Queretaro in Mexico. In this role, he will help guide systemwide priorities, partnerships, and long-term strategy while continuing to advocate for A-State’s growth and success.

The ASU System Board of Trustees unanimously approved Shields’ appointment during a special meeting, along with the appointment of Dr. Calvin White, A-State’s executive vice chancellor and provost, as interim chancellor.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the confidence the ASU System Board of Trustees has placed in me through my appointment as president,” Shields said. “I am grateful for their trust, their leadership and their steadfast commitment to expanding educational opportunity across our state and beyond. While I am excited about this new opportunity to serve, my heart is filled with gratitude for the relationships that my wife Karen and I have built in Jonesboro. We have had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community partners who believe deeply in this university and its ability to transform lives and strengthen our region.”

Since joining A-State as chancellor in 2022, Shields has led a period of significant momentum for the university, including an enrollment increase of nearly 30%, the launch of the state’s first College of Veterinary Medicine, the establishment of the Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing, and expanded workforce training partnerships across Northeast Arkansas.

“As I begin this next chapter, please know that my commitment to A-State remains unwavering,” Shields added “As system president, I will continue to be a strong advocate and resource for A-State, working to ensure that the university has every opportunity to build upon its success and continue changing lives. The future of A-State is bright, and I look forward to helping facilitate continued achievements in the years ahead.”

Executive vice chancellor and provost Calvin White will serve as interim chancellor during the transition beginning July 1, helping continue the university’s momentum and priorities.

Letter from Dr. Shields and Full ASU System Release: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/iyihlh/6a7244fb5e1d3dd5cd09457c5e5e7167