Planetarium Adds New Attraction and Learning Tool

March 27, 2024

Planetarium Adds New Attraction and Learning Tool

The Angelo State University Planetarium recently installed a new GeoDome Globe in the facility’s front lobby/display area that will provide state-of-the-art learning and research opportunities for ASU students, as well as an exciting new element for community visitors of all ages.

2024 Faculty Promotions Approved by Board of Regents

March 14, 2024

2024 Faculty Promotions Approved by Board of Regents

Fourteen Angelo State University faculty members have had their promotions approved, effective Sept. 1, with their new ranks finalized by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents during its recent regular meeting in Wichita Falls.

$5.2 Million Gift for New Golf Facility

March 12, 2024

$5.2 Million Gift for New Golf Facility

Angelo State University has received a $5.2 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund construction of an all-inclusive new golf facility, the Angelo State Golf Complex, on the east side of the ASU campus.

Admissions Officer Wins Statewide Award

March 6, 2024

Admissions Officer Wins Statewide Award

Cody Vasquez, the senior admissions officer in Angelo State University’s Office of Admissions, was recognized with a 2024 Distinguished University Staff Award from the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) at the recent 49th annual TACHE Conference in San Antonio.

Handball Club Wins Multiple National Championships

March 1, 2024

Handball Club Wins Multiple National Championships

The Angelo State University Handball Club brought home three national titles and a host of other medals from the recent 71st U.S. Handball Association (USHA) National Collegiate Championships at the University of Minnesota.

$500,000 Gift for ASU Rodeo Team

February 20, 2024

$500,000 Gift for ASU Rodeo Team

Angelo State University has received a $500,000 gift from a West Texas family with a deep ranching heritage to establish the Bob Johnson Rodeo Endowment that will support operations for the ASU Rodeo Team.

2024 Faculty/Staff Service Awards Recipients Announced

February 15, 2024

2024 Faculty/Staff Service Awards Recipients Announced

Over 120 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 11 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during a ceremony on Feb. 13 in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.

Rams Clay Target Team Shines at Regional Contest

February 13, 2024

Rams Clay Target Team Shines at Regional Contest

The Angelo State University Rams Clay Target Team brought home a host of individual and team medals, including two individual Gold Medals, from the recent ACUI/SCTP Lower Midwest Super Shoot competition at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.

Teacher Education Partnership Renewed with Korean University

February 6, 2024

Teacher Education Partnership Renewed with Korean University

Angelo State University hosted a leadership contingent from Gongju National University of Education (GNUE) in South Korea for a signing ceremony on Monday, Feb. 5, to renew the partnership agreement for a program that annually brings approximately 40 GNUE teacher education students to the Angelo State campus.

Multiple Grants for ASU Rodeo Complex Improvements

January 29, 2024

Multiple Grants for ASU Rodeo Complex Improvements

In response to a $1 million challenge grant announced last year, Angelo State University has received new grants totaling $150,000 from two nonprofit organizations to help fund the ongoing renovations and updates to the ASU Rodeo Complex at the San Angelo Fairgrounds.

Fortune Magazine Recognizes Online Graduate Degrees

January 10, 2024

Fortune Magazine Recognizes Online Graduate Degrees

Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in applied psychology, business administration and nursing have again been ranked among the best in the nation by Fortune magazine, a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide readership of nearly 5 million.

ASU Designated a National ‘First Scholars Institution’

January 4, 2024

ASU Designated a National ‘First Scholars Institution’

Angelo State University has been selected as a “First Scholars Institution” by the Center for First-generation Student Success (CFGSS) based on ASU’s commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students through improving both first-generation student success initiatives and institution-wide approaches.

English Professor Publishes New Book of Poetry

December 19, 2023

English Professor Publishes New Book of Poetry

Dr. Laurence Musgrove, a professor in Angelo State University’s Natalie Zan Ryan Department of English and Modern Languages, has published his fourth book, a collection of poems titled “A Stranger’s Heart,” through Lamar University Literary Press.

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

December 12, 2023

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

More than 700 Angelo State University students are scheduled to walk the stage during two fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.

Political Science Students Win National Conference Awards

December 8, 2023

Political Science Students Win National Conference Awards

Two Angelo State University political science students earned individual awards for their performances at the recent 27th annual Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Collegiate Summit of the Americas Conference at Baylor University.

ASU Earns Reaffirmation of Accreditation

December 6, 2023

ASU Earns Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Angelo State University has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following the annual meeting of the accrediting body’s board of trustees.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Fall 2023 Inductees

November 30, 2023

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Fall 2023 Inductees

Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its fall 2023 class of 73 new student members during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.

Library of Congress Grant for West Texas History Project

November 21, 2023

Library of Congress Grant for West Texas History Project

Angelo State University has been awarded a $69,999 grant from the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D.C., to fund a new project to create historical information resources for local and regional K-12 schools and ASU academic programs.

ASU Chorale & Director to Perform at Carnegie Hall

November 16, 2023

ASU Chorale & Director to Perform at Carnegie Hall

The Angelo State University Chorale and Dr. Eric Posada, director of choral activities, have been invited by Manhattan Concert Productions (MCP) to perform at the storied Carnegie Hall in New York City next spring.

ASU Earns National Honors for Military/Veteran Education

November 14, 2023

ASU Earns National Honors for Military/Veteran Education

Angelo State University has again earned national recognition from several organizations for excellence in education and related services that significantly contribute to the academic success of military and veteran students and their families.

Nurre Named Angelo State’s 2023 Veteran of the Year

November 10, 2023

Nurre Named Angelo State’s 2023 Veteran of the Year

In commemoration of Veteran’s Day, Angelo State University has named retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas G. Nurre Sr. as the 2023 ASU Veteran of the Year.

Alpha Chi Honor Society Fall 2023 Inductees

November 8, 2023

Alpha Chi Honor Society Fall 2023 Inductees

Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national collegiate honor society recently inducted 38 new members for the fall 2023 semester during a ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.

Distinguished Alum Gifts Angelo State $1 Million for Academics

November 2, 2023

Distinguished Alum Gifts Angelo State $1 Million for Academics

Angelo State University has received a five-year, $1 million gift from alumnus Kelby Hagar, president and managing director of Argonaut Private Equity, to fund the new Angelo State Academic Excellence Endowment.

College of Education Dean Wins State Award for Outstanding Service

October 18, 2023

College of Education Dean Wins State Award for Outstanding Service

Dr. Scarlet Clouse, dean of the Angelo State University College of Education, received the 2023 Ted Booker Memorial Award for outstanding contributions in the field of teacher education at the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) Annual Conference earlier this month in San Marcos.

National Science Foundation Grant for Innovation Partnerships

October 10, 2023

National Science Foundation Grant for Innovation Partnerships

Angelo State University has received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to initiate the creation of the ASU Innovation Hub that will be a focal resource for collaboration between faculty, students and industry partners to promote research and workforce development.

ASU Earns National ‘Seal of Excelencia’ Certification

September 29, 2023

ASU Earns National ‘Seal of Excelencia’ Certification

Angelo State University has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from the Excelencia in Education organization for demonstrating the use of data, practices and leadership to develop programs and strategies that intentionally serve Latino students while serving all ASU students.

Physics Student Wins National Scholarship Award

September 26, 2023

Physics Student Wins National Scholarship Award

Jaylon Lockett of Missouri City, a sophomore physics major at Angelo State University, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year through the TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Program (TUTSP) that is administered by the national Society of Physics Students.

Nursing Department Wins State Grant for Recruiting

September 19, 2023

Nursing Department Wins State Grant for Recruiting

Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has received a two-year, $197,942 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to increase enrollment in the department’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree program.

ASU Maintains National ‘Great College to Work For’ Status

September 12, 2023

ASU Maintains National ‘Great College to Work For’ Status

For the ninth straight year, Angelo State University has been designated one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” and will be featured in a Sept. 15 special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.

Psychology Professor Publishes New Book on Big Liars

August 31, 2023

Psychology Professor Publishes New Book on Big Liars

Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has published his fourth book, “Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Being Duped,” through American Psychological Association (APA) Publishing.

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