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.
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.
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.
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.
The Angelo State University Handball Club brought home three national titles and a host of other medals from the recent 71stU.S. Handball Association (USHA) National Collegiate Championships at the University of Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Angelo State University’s social media marketing and engagement initiatives have been ranked No. 1 among the nation’s NCAA Division II schools for 2022-23 by Rival IQ, a leading national social media analyzing and consulting company.
Angelo State University employees Dr. Erin Ashworth-King, Dr. William Taylor and Jayna Phinney have been selected to receive the 2022-23 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU faculty, staff and administrators.
For the 15th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15% of the nation’s more than 2,600 four-year colleges.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has received a 2023 Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award from the KDP national organization for chapter activities during 2021-23.
Dr. Jamal Husein, a professor of economics in Angelo State University’s Norris-Vincent College of Business (NVCOB), has been selected to hold the Norris Family Chair in Business for a second consecutive five-year term.
Dr. Aubrey Madler, formerly the director of library and learning services at Texas Tech University – Costa Rica, has been hired as the new executive director of Angelo State University’s Porter Henderson Library.
Dr. Tia Agan, chair of Angelo State University’s Department of Teacher Education, has been elected president of the Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE) and will serve a one-year term that runs through June 2024.
Two of Angelo State University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in psychology degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2023 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Dr. Sandra Mohr, previously the dean of academic resources and administration at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Mass., has been appointed as Angelo State University’s first dean of digital learning and instruction, effective Aug. 1.
Price Tarbet of Big Spring, a May 2022 graduate of Angelo State University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Bulgaria for the 2023-24 academic year.
Dr. William A. Taylor, a professor of global security studies at Angelo State University and holder of the Lee Drain Endowed University Professorship, has published his sixth book, “The All-Volunteer Force: Fifty Years of Service,” through the University Press of Kansas.
For the sixth straight year, Angelo State University has been named a national “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
Angelo State University has received an anonymous challenge grant of up to $1 million aimed specifically at funding renovations and updates to the ASU Rodeo Arena (formerly the Bly Arena) at the San Angelo Fairgrounds, which will be the official practice facility for the new ASU Rodeo Team.
Dr. Laurence Musgrove, a professor in Angelo State University’s Natalie Zan Ryan Department of English and Modern Languages, has been selected for a prestigious 2023 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program to conduct research in Taiwan this summer.
Angelo State University has announced that Casey Sisk, who helped coach Tarleton State University to the men’s national championship at the 2022 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), has been named the inaugural head coach for the new ASU Rodeo Team, effective June 1.
Angelo State University has received a five-year, $250,000 commitment from Lubbock businessman David Alderson and his wife, Lisa, to help fund the Fostering Ram Success program that supports ASU students who were formerly in the foster care system.
Angelo State University has added a new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in transformative leadership degree program that will prepare graduates for senior leadership positions at institutions and organizations in any industry. It is the fourth doctoral degree now offered by ASU.
Dr. Karen Cody, a professor in Angelo State University’s Natalie Zan Ryan Department of English and Modern Languages, is one of only 16 college faculty nationwide selected for a 2023 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program to conduct research in Mexico this summer.
Angelo State University has joined with the University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) National Center to launch an innovative new teacher preparation program for ASU students in partnership with the San Angelo Independent School District.
More than 1,000 Angelo State University students are scheduled to walk the stage during five spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national collegiate honor society recently inducted 34 new members for the spring 2023 semester during a ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Ella Kinney Burnett, Ridge Goodloe, Melissa King and Lanell Nichols – have earned the 2022-23 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Brooke Flores – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Dr. Drew A. Curtis of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Nicholas Negovetich of the Department of Biology, and Dr. Gayle L. Randall of the Department of Management and Marketing are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2023 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University faculty members Dr. Dionne T. Bailey and Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. were presented with the Texas Tech University System’s 2023 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards for ASU during a May 2 ceremony on campus.
Emily Maxey of Phoenix, Ariz., has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2023 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2022-23 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Cameron Poole, a senior animal science major at Angelo State University, was selected to represent ASU and present her research project at the recent 2023 Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event in Austin.
William “Will” Hollis of Brady, a student official in Angelo State University’s intramurals program, earned All-America honors as one of the top student officials at the recent 2023 NIRSA National Basketball Championships at the University of Maryland.
Angelo State University honored its 2023 Outstanding Graduate Students, as well as the recipients of four superlative awards, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Norris-Vincent College of Business have announced the winners of the 2023 BizPitch student entrepreneurship competition following the recent live finals event in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home three awards, including one national championship, from the 2023 U.S.A. Powerlifting Collegiate National Meet in Arlington.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its spring 2023 class of 47 new student members during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Kaylen Shetler, a junior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has received the 2022-23 Robert A. Kilmarx Award for the Best Military, Intelligence or National Security Strategic Analysis Paper from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biological honor society was named the Outstanding Chapter in District 2 for the 2022-23 academic year and also garnered several other prestigious awards at the recent Tri-Beta South Central Regional Convention in Cedar Hill.
Angelo State University’s recent University Theatre production of the psychological thriller “Equus” has received a host of awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 6 and is being considered for performance at the KCACTF Region 6 Festival in Abilene next spring.
Angelo State University conducted a groundbreaking ceremony today (April 6) to officially mark the start of construction on a new $2.4 million Soccer Clubhouse for the Rambelles soccer team at the ASU Soccer Complex.
The Angelo State University Angelettes dance team won a national championship and had two other top placings at the recent ADTS American Dance Collegiate Nationals competition at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Angelo State University today officially announced the establishment of the ASU Rodeo Team, which is now recruiting new student members to begin practicing this fall to compete on the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) circuit.
Dr. Laura Hooton of the Angelo State University history faculty has been named one of only four 2023-24 Research Fellows for the Clements Center for Southwest Studies in the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Leslie Kelley of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been elected president of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA), the official American Psychological Association (APA) affiliate for the Southwestern Region of the U.S.
The Angelo State University Ram Band has been officially invited to participate and perform in the 2024 Rome New Year’s Parade and Festival in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 1, 2024.
Angelo State University undergraduate science majors Garath Vetters of Kingsland, Emily Maxey of Heber, Arizona, and Doyeon Kwon of South Korea all won top prizes for their research presentations at the recent annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science hosted on the ASU campus.
Eighteen Angelo State University faculty members have been promoted this spring semester, with their new ranks finalized by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents during its recent regular meeting in Odessa.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has announced the retirement of long-time director David Erickson, as well as the appointment of a new director, ASU alumna Dezaray Johnson, effective March 1.
One hundred Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including nine with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Best Affordable Colleges” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide in its inaugural list of “Affordable Colleges of Distinction for 2023.”
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s top 25 “Best Online Colleges for 2023” by the EDsmart higher education resource guide. This marks the fourth straight year ASU has made the EDsmart rankings.
Angelo State University marked the official opening of the state’s first Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 19 at the RSOC site on the second floor of the ASU Vincent Building at 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University intramural flag football teams, including the inaugural unified team of ASU students and Special Olympics athletes, posted two top-four placings at the 2023 NIRSA National Flag Football Tournament held Jan. 6-8 in Round Rock.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society has been recognized as a 2022-23 Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the national PKP organization.
Six members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club finished in the top five in their respective contests, including two Gold Medalists, at the U.S.A. Powerlifting Collegiate Cup competition earlier this month in San Antonio.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Woodcock Institute at Texas Woman’s University to continue his research on pathological lying.
Over 740 students are scheduled to walk the stage during Angelo State University’s two fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
A team of Angelo State University political science students earned individual and team awards at the 26th annual Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Collegiate Summit of the Americas Conference earlier this month at Baylor University.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 24 new members for the fall 2022 semester during a ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
A two-student team representing Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers Club has qualified to compete at the 2023 MLF College Fishing National Championship next summer at a location to be announced.
Angelo State University physics majors William Hennig of Paint Rock and Garath Vetters of Kingsland both won top prizes for their research presentations at the 2022 Physics Congress (PhysCon) hosted by the American Institute of Physics and Sigma Pi Sigma national physics honor society in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Gayle Randall of the Angelo State University business faculty, also the faculty advisor for ASU’s chapter of the Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) professional business fraternity, has been named the 2021-22 National Chapter Advisor of the Year by the DSP national office.
Richard Mayer, a U.S. Naval Air Corps veteran and longtime supporter of Angelo State University, was named the 2022 Remembering Angelo’s Military (R.A.M.) Veteran of the Year during ASU’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon today (Nov. 11) in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its fall 2022 class of 66 new student members during a special initiation ceremony on Nov. 8 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University has received a $1 million gift from Dallas-based entrepreneur and philanthropist G. Brint Ryan to establish a permanent endowment benefitting ASU’s Department of English and Modern Languages.
Angelo State University has signed a new articulation agreement with the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide additional educational opportunities for NSA personnel who have completed courses at the agency’s National Cryptologic University (NCUniv).
Dr. Leslie Y. Rodriguez, chair of the Angelo State University Department of Communication and Mass Media, received the 2022 Outstanding Service Award from the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) at the organization’s annual conference earlier this month in Rockwall.
Angelo State University has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous group of supporters to establish a new endowment specifically to benefit the ASU women’s soccer program.
A large contingent of Angelo State University business and agribusiness students were the guests of honor at the announcement on Oct. 19 of a new program in the Norris-Vincent College of Business (NVCOB) specifically for students interested in careers in banking.
Angelo State University has entered into a partnership agreement with Howard College to offer the new Texas 2-Step Teacher Certification Program, which is designed to help address the shortage of public school teachers in the region and the state.
Angelo State University, in conjunction with the Ballinger Independent School District, has received a 2022 Exemplary School Partnership Award from the Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE).
Angelo State University has signed a series of agreements with BELTEI International University in Cambodia that will bring Cambodian transfer students to ASU to complete their studies in 10 different undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Dezaray Johnson, a certified business advisor in the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has been selected for an inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award by America’s SBDC, the association that represents the nationwide SBDC network.
Angelo State University has signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base that will create paid internship opportunities for students from all of ASU’s academic colleges with various units and squadrons at Goodfellow AFB.
Angelo State University has received a $1 million gift from the Hardeman Family Foundation to fund the new Dorsey B. Hardeman Endowed Chair in History in the Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History, a component of ASU’s College of Arts and Humanities.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in applied psychology, business administration and nursing have been ranked among the best in the nation for 2022 by Fortune magazine, a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide readership of nearly 5 million.
Angelo State University continues to be recognized annually at the state and national levels for excellence in education and related services that significantly contribute to the academic success of military and veteran students and their families.
Dr. Rebecca Bernard of the Angelo State University English faculty has published her first book of short stories, “Our Sister Who Will Not Die,” through Mad Creek Books, an imprint of the Ohio State University Press.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been appointed the executive officer for the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA), the regional affiliate of the American Psychological Association.
For the eighth 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. 16 special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
The Angelo State University Mayer Museum will open a new permanent exhibit highlighting the career of former U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway on Friday, Sept. 9, on the second floor of the museum at 2501 W. Ave. N.
For the 14th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 14% of the nation’s more than 2,700 four-year colleges.
Angelo State University has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a new project to provide enhanced opportunities for minority, low-income and other under-represented student groups in ASU’s David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering.
A group of Angelo State University social work students and faculty had the opportunity to engage with a large group of Ukrainian refugee families while on a month-long ASU study abroad trip to Europe this summer.
Recent Angelo State University graduate Morgan Preston of Vicksburg, Michigan, has been selected to receive a $35,000 Sherrill Carlson Fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national collegiate honor society to help fund her graduate education.
Angelo State University’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree program has earned accreditation by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, retroactive to October 2020.
Angelo State University employees Tanner Bryant, Dr. Sangeeta Singg and James Reid have been selected to receive the 2021-22 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU staff, faculty and administrators.
Angelo State University hosted an official Groundbreaking Ceremony today (Aug. 12) for the new Housley Tower near the center of the ASU campus, with ASU officials, Housley Family members and members of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents all in attendance.
Angelo State University’s Honors Program has been selected to receive the 2022 Community Engagement Award from the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and will be honored at the annual NCHC Conference in Dallas in November.
Angelo State University and Southwest Airlines have announced ASU as a university partner in the airline’s Destination 225? pilot recruitment program, which will provide ASU commercial aviation students a defined pathway to become competitively qualified for career opportunities with Southwest Airlines.
Angelo State University has been awarded a $113,292 grant from the Trellis Foundation to fund a research and education project on mental health and wellbeing for college students in general, and ASU students in particular.
For the seventh straight year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Spouse Friendly® School” for creating and sustaining strong programs and policies that address the needs and concerns of military spouses and their families as students.
For the fifth straight year, Angelo State University has been named a national “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society has won a 2022 PKP Literacy Grant that will be used to support the San Angelo Independent School District’s “San Angelo READS!” community-wide literacy initiative.
The Angelo State University Soccer Complex is set to undergo a $1.6 million, two-year renovation project that will add additional covered fan seating, a press box and the soccer program’s first dedicated clubhouse.
Angelo State University has received a $2.3 million gift from prominent local philanthropist and arts enthusiast Elta Joyce McAfee to help fund the restoration and renovation of ASU’s University Auditorium, which will be re-named the Elta Joyce Murphey Auditorium in her honor.
Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture will co-host ranchers and cattle industry professionals from across the state for a Beef Cattle Symposium June 16-17 at the San Angelo Fairgrounds and ASU’s Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center.
Dr. Joel L. Carr, an associate professor of social work and sociology at Angelo State University, has been elected to the American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW), which sets the national standards for education, advocacy and credentialing for the clinical social work profession.
Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science will host its inaugural CyberCamp@ASU, an Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp for local and area junior high and high school students, June 20-24 in the ASU Mathematics-Computer Science Building at 2200 Dena Drive.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an award-winning professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been named the series editor for a new book series titled “Studies in Marine Corps History and Amphibious Warfare” through the Naval Institute Press.
Angelo State University’s Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) graduate degree program has earned accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) with the initial accreditation in place through the 2026-27 academic year.
The Angelo State University Mayer Museum is adding seven new replica dinosaur skeletons to its collection, and they will be available for free public viewing starting Tuesday, June 7.
Dr. Audrey Heron, an Angelo State University alumna and member of the graduate education faculty, has received a 2022 Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education by an Individual Award from the Texas Digital Learning Association (TxDLA).
The members of Angelo State University’s largest-ever graduating class of over 1,140 students are scheduled to walk the stage during five spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. Andrew Tiger, interim dean of Angelo State University’s Norris-Vincent College of Business, has had the “interim” tag removed from his title and been appointed the permanent dean of the college.
Dr. Dionne T. Bailey of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, and Dr. D. Rozena McCabe of the Department of Kinesiology are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2022 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword & Shield national honor society recently inducted 28 new student members for the 2021-22 academic year.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored during the 13th annual Faculty Recognition Ceremony on Monday, May 9, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.
Morgan Preston of Vicksburg, Michigan, has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2022 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2021-22 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Angelo State University honored its 2022 Outstanding Graduate Students, as well as the recipients of four superlative awards, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 29 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. David Bixler, chair of the Angelo State University Department of Physics and Geosciences, has been appointed the new dean of ASU’s College of Graduate Studies and Research, effective June 1.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its spring 2022 class of 57 new student members during a special virtual initiation ceremony on Facebook.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Zachary Deere, Christabel Romine, Candace Aguirre and Amanda Ritchie – have earned the 2021-22 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Jayna Phinney – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Dr. Nicole St. Germaine, a professor of English in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2022 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program to conduct research in Norway this summer.
Dr. Andrew Tiger, interim dean of Angelo State University’s Norris-Vincent College of Business (NVCOB), has been awarded a $151,296 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance internship opportunities for ASU business students through the “NVCOB Internship Expansion Program.”
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced today that it will partner with Angelo State University to operate a pilot Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) to provide Texas local governments with cybersecurity support.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 20 new members for the spring 2022 semester during a ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University faculty members Dr. William A. Taylor and Dr. Anthony N. Celso have been presented the Texas Tech University System’s 2022 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards for ASU during an April 12 ceremony in the ASU LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center.
Price Tarbet of Big Spring, a senior history major and Russian minor at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2022 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for Russian language studies by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Four members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club finished in the top five in their respective contests, including one Gold Medalist and one national runner-up, at the U.S.A. Powerlifting Collegiate National Meet in Lombard, Illinois.
Autumn Cleveland of Roby and Morgan Preston of Vicksburg, Michigan, seniors in the Angelo State University Honors Program, won top prizes for their research presentations at the 2022 Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) Conference in Wichita, Kansas.
Angelo State University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the David Noble / ASU Relays track and field meet with a special ceremony on Saturday, April 2, to honor Noble, the longtime ASU track and field coach for whom ASU’s annual home meet is named.
Angelo State University is celebrating April 1-8 as “I Chose Angelo State Week” and is inviting the San Angelo and surrounding communities to join with the Ram Family, past and present, to show and boost pride in Angelo State.
Angelo State University is once again offering its popular Free Summer Housing program this year to give more current students and incoming freshmen the opportunity to accelerate on the road toward graduation.
Dr. Sarah Lynch of the Angelo State University history faculty has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS), the United Kingdom’s foremost society for historians, based at University College London.
The Angelo State University Handball Club men’s team brought home both a team and an individual national title from the recent 69th U.S. Handball Association National Collegiate Championships at Missouri State University.
Three Angelo State University graduate students who are intern school counselors in the Brownwood Independent School District earned Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Awards for their respective schools at the Texas School Counselor Association’s (TSCA) recent Professional School Counselor Conference in Round Rock.
Fifteen Angelo State University faculty members have been promoted this spring semester, with their new ranks finalized by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents during its recent regular meeting in El Paso.
For the 14th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which comprises several digital and print resources, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel and veterans transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University has entered into an agreement for Howard College to become the first partner institution in the new Ram Ready Engineering program that will provide community college students an accelerated pathway and smoother transition into ASU engineering degree programs.
For the fifth straight year, the Angelo State University Cheer Team has won a national title at the United Spirit Association USA Collegiate Championships in Anaheim, Calif.
The construction of a new bell tower on the Angelo State University campus that will be named in honor of the late entrepreneur and philanthropist, Robert “Bob” Housley, was approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents on Feb. 24 at its regular meeting in El Paso.
More than 100 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 13 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.
Several of Angelo State University’s security studies and criminal justice degree programs have again been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2021-22 by multiple higher education resource guides, with the majority of the rankings landing in the top 10.
Angelo State University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in psychology degree programs in several different disciplines have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2021-22 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club hosted its first-ever home meet sanctioned by U.S.A. Powerlifting, and eight club members earned first-place medals at the inaugural ASU Big Horn Bash on Jan. 22 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University has received a 2021 Achieving Campus Efficiency (ACE) Award from BM Technologies in recognition of ASU’s exceptional efforts in the electronic disbursement of financial aid credit balance refunds to students using the BankMobile Disbursements service.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2021-22 by multiple higher education resource guides, with the majority of the rankings landing in the top 10.
Alexis Washington of Porter, a freshman mathematics major at Angelo State University, won the Grand Prize in the inaugural Math4 Manufacturing student video contest conducted by the University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center.
Dr. Lesley Casarez of Angelo State University’s graduate education faculty received the 2021 John Shirley Advocacy Award from the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) at the TCA’s 65th annual Professional Growth Conference in Galveston.
Nearly 750 students are scheduled to walk the stage during Angelo State University’s three fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 59 new members for the fall 2021 semester during a ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its fall 2021 class of 86 students during a special virtual initiation ceremony on Facebook.
Two members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home first-place medals from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2021 Longhorn Open competition at the University of Texas at Austin.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has received a 2021 Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award from the KDP national organization for chapter activities during 2019-21.
Kristen Kilpatrick of Abilene, a political science major at Angelo State University, earned a Distinguished Delegate Award at the 25th annual Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Collegiate Summit of the Americas Conference earlier this month at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.
AACSB International (AACSB) announces that Angelo State University has earned business accreditation for its Norris-Vincent College of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide.
Dr. Micheal W. Salisbury, dean of the Angelo State University College of Graduate Studies and Research, has been appointed the new dean of ASU’s Freshman College, effective Dec. 1.
Dr. Robert LeGrand, a well-known local physician and retired U.S. Air Force major, was named Angelo State University’s 2021 Remembering Angelo’s Military (R.A.M.) Veteran of the Year during ASU’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon today (Nov. 11) in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2020-21 academic year.
Angelo State University is set to receive $36 million in Capital Construction Assistance Projects (CCAP) funding through Texas Senate Bill 52 for infrastructure improvements to the underground water systems in the ASU Central Plant.
Angelo State University has added a new Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling psychology degree program that will prepare graduates to become licensed psychologists (LPs) in the state of Texas. It is the second doctoral degree now offered by ASU.
Angelo State University has been awarded a $4.77 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a new project designed to enhance ASU’s enrollment, retention and graduation rates for Hispanic, low-income and other under-represented student groups in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Angelo State University alumni Oscar Casillas and Jerod White have joined the Board of Trustees for the ASU Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to ASU, primarily through gifts and earnings on endowed funds.
Angelo State University’s annual Foreign Language Competition for students representing local and regional junior high and high schools will make its return in a virtual format in January 2022, and advance registration for contestants will be open Oct. 15-31.
Angelo State University is inviting the community to take part in a full day of family-friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 2, including the kickoff of the “Rams Tackle Hunger” food drive, a Ram Jam tailgate party with a free concert, a volleyball match and a football game.
Angelo State University’s College of Arts and Humanities has launched a new virtual public exhibition titled “Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times” that chronicles the World War II experiences of a diverse group of people with ties to West Texas.
Dr. Jeffrey Dailey of the Angelo State University security studies faculty has co-authored a new textbook titled “Intelligence for Homeland Security: An Introduction” through Colorado-based Lynne Rienner Publishers, an independent publisher of scholarly texts.
Angelo State University has received a 2021 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Veterans Education Program – and is one of only six Texas universities to receive the highest-level Gold Award.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s 2021 “Great Colleges to Work For” and will be featured in a Sept. 17 special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Dr. Kenneth Carrell, an assistant professor of physics at Angelo State University, has been awarded a two-year, $105,535 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund an astrophysics research project that will also involve ASU undergraduate students.
Three Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded a $199,597 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a two-year project aimed at increasing the recruitment and retention of students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly students from historically under-represented populations.
For the 13th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 14% of the nation’s more than 2,700 four-year colleges.
Angelo State University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in natural resource management degree program has been ranked among the nation’s “Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Management” by the Study.com higher education resource guide.
Phillip Nichelson, Dr. Crystal Kreitler and Dr. Kimberly Livengood have been selected to receive the 2020-21 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2021 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Grant in support of his forthcoming fifth book, “The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force: Protecting Free Society.”
Angelo State University has earned national recognition as one of the top veteran-friendly schools in the U.S. for 2021 by both U.S. Veterans Magazine and the MilitaryBenefits.info independent online information guide for military and veteran benefits.
Angelo State University’s online Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree program has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation for 2021 for quality and affordability by multiple higher education resource guides that specialize in online programs.
Several of Angelo State University’s security studies and criminal justice degree programs have again been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2021 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Four Angelo State University staff and faculty have been selected for a 2021 Catalyst Award from the Blackboard Inc. global education technology company, and will be recognized at Blackboard’s “BbWorld” annual international conference that will be conducted virtually beginning July 13.
For the fourth straight year, Angelo State University has been named a national “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
For the eighth straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for military and veteran students by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2021” rankings.
Bailey King of San Angelo, a political science and communication double-major at Angelo State University, has been selected for the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s 2021 Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Kenneth J. Heineman of the Angelo State University global security studies faculty has published his seventh book, titled “The Reagan Revolution and the Rise of the New Right,” through ABC-CLIO, a leading publisher of academic reference books and periodicals for schools, public libraries and online textbook databases.
Dr. Terence “Terry” Dalrymple, a member of the Angelo State University English faculty for 40 years until his retirement in May 2020, has been awarded the title of Distinguished Professor of English Emeritus by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Dr. Bradley Cesario of the Angelo State University history faculty has published his first book, titled “New Crusade: The Royal Navy and British Navalism, 1884-1914,” through De Gruyter, an international publishing house based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in academic literature.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Keaghan Holt as the student regent for the Texas Tech University System (TTU System) Board of Regents for the 2021-22 academic year, his office announced today (June 1).
Dr. Dinah Harriger Cummings, an associate professor in Angelo State University’s Department of Health Science Professions, has been appointed the new regional director of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health (LWBIWH) at ASU, effective June 1.
Adolph “AJ” Garza of San Angelo, who graduated from Angelo State University on May 14 with his Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree, has earned the 2020-21 World Changer Award from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for his performance as an intern with the local office of Child Protective Services (CPS).
Angelo State University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program has been ranked among the nation’s “Best Online MBA Programs” for 2021 by Fortune magazine, a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide readership of nearly 5 million.
Angelo State University officially dedicated its new Mayer Museum during a ribbon cutting ceremony today (May 21), and the facility will be open to the public beginning the morning of Saturday, May 22.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Brittney Miller, Christopher Houston, Thomas Jones and Mark Rehm – have earned the 2020-21 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Paul Hamilton – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society recently inducted 34 new student members for the 2020-21 academic year.
For the 24th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100% passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
More than 50 Angelo State University staff members have been nominated for ASU’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and 15 staff members have been nominated for the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved Angelo State University’s revised Mission Statement and Vision Statement at its regular meeting today (May 13) in Lubbock.
Angelo State University’s Norris-Vincent College of Business and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have announced the winners of the 2021 BizPitch student entrepreneurship competition following the recent live finals event in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center.
The members of Angelo State University’s largest-ever graduating class of over 1,100 students are scheduled to walk the stage during five spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 14-15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. William A. Taylor and Dr. Anthony N. Celso of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice and Dr. Sangeeta Singg of the Department of Psychology and Sociology are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2021 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University’s Department of History has been officially re-named the Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History in honor of the longtime ASU professor who is acknowledged as one of the nation’s preeminent scholars in the field of Mexican American history.
Phyllis Kate Creecy of Denton has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2021 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2021 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored during the 12th annual Faculty Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 6, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University honored its 2021 Outstanding Graduate Students, as well as the recipients of four superlative awards, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 26 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in professional school counseling degree program has received a 2021 Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education by an Organization Award from the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA).
Angelo State University hosted a special ceremony today (April 23) to announce a new three-year partnership agreement between ASU’s regional office of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health (LWBIWH) and Shannon Medical Center.
More than 100 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 14 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, are being honored with 2021 Service Awards.
Angelo State University’s Fostering Ram Success program garnered over $20,000 through its 2021 Grand Slam fundraising event to fund scholarships for ASU students who are former foster care youths.
The Angelo State University Cheer Team brought home a host of trophies, including one national title, from the College Classic National Invitational cheer competition held April 10-11 in Orlando, Fla.
Angelo State University is planning a fireworks show at the conclusion of the Rambelles’ softball double-header on Friday, April 16, at the Mayer Softball Field, 2200 Victory Lane.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its spring 2021 class of 41 students during a special virtual initiation ceremony on Facebook.
Katie Holland, a second-year biology student in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been awarded a 2021 Goldwater Scholarship, which is considered the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Angelo State University is once again celebrating April as “I Chose Angelo State Month” and is inviting the San Angelo and surrounding communities to join with the Ram Family, past and present, to show and boost pride in Angelo State.
Drs. Christine Purkiss and Donna Gee of Angelo State University’s teacher education faculty have been awarded a $32,256 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Texas Workforce Commission to support their 2021 “Camp Code” summer program for local and area middle school students.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 24 new members for the spring 2021 semester during a virtual ceremony.
Angelo State University’s Rams Clay Target Team won a national championship in Sporting Clays and finished as overall national runner-up at the recent Association of College Unions International (ACUI) 2021 Collegiate Clay Target Championships in San Antonio.
Angelo State University has introduced a new Provost’s Scholars Program that will allow qualifying faculty members “course release time” to take time off from teaching to conduct research and other scholarly activities.
Kevin Rudaski of Waldorf, Md., a cadet in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, has been awarded a Project Global Officer (Project GO) Scholarship that will fund Russian language studies through Indiana University this summer.
For the fourth straight year, the Angelo State University Cheer Team has won national titles at the United Spirit Association USA Collegiate Championships based in Anaheim, Calif. Events were conducted virtually this year with results announced March 22.
Dr. Renee Foshee of the Angelo State University accounting faculty has been appointed to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) by Gov. Greg Abbott for a term that will run through January 2027.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been appointed president-interim of the Psychological Association of Greater West Texas (PAGWT), the area branch of the Texas Psychological Association.
Angelo State University is planning a fireworks show at the conclusion of the Rams’ baseball game on Friday, March 19, at Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium, 1600 University Ave.
Angelo State University has announced plans to conduct in-person commencement ceremonies for its spring graduates on Friday and Saturday, May 14-15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson Street.
Michelle Miller, special assistant to the president and Title IX coordinator at Angelo State University, has been appointed to the Safety Planning Working Group for the Texas Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF).
Eighteen Angelo State University faculty members have been promoted this spring semester, with their new ranks finalized by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents during its recent regular meeting in Lubbock.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded the 2021 Sharon Ritenour Stevens Prize from the Association for Documentary Editing (ADE).
Kamren Jefferson of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Zoey Stormes of Keller, biology students at Angelo State University, both won top prizes for their research presentations at the recent annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) that was conducted virtually this year.
Linda Abernathy, a civil engineering student at Angelo State University, has been awarded this year’s $5,000 Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates from the Heart of Texas Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), an international organization dedicated to advancing women in transportation careers.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team took first place and ASU’s Joleen Frost of San Angelo won the individual championship at the 2021 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 26 in San Antonio.
Former U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway has joined the Board of Trustees for the Angelo State University Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to ASU, primarily through gifts and earnings on endowed funds.
For the 13th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which comprises several digital and print resources, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel and veterans transitioning into civilian life.
Due to continued severe weather conditions and power outages, classes at Angelo State University, both in-person and online, are cancelled until Monday, Feb. 22.
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions and in order to comply with the request of Governor Abbott and various utility companies to conserve electricity, on-campus classes at Angelo State have been cancelled until Wednesday morning, Feb. 17.
Due to continued water quality issues, all ASU classes, both online and face-to-face, are cancelled Wednesday, Feb. 10. Dual credit classes are not affected.
Four of Angelo State University’s online education master’s degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2020-21 by several higher education resource guides that specialize in online programs.
The Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) Herbarium’s data is now searchable online through the Texas and Oklahoma Regional Consortium of Herbaria (TORCH) at portal.torcherbaria.org.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2020-21 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society has been recognized as a 2020-21 Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the national PKP organization.
Angelo State University has been ranked No. 4 among the “Top 20 Best Value Online Colleges in Texas” by the Texas Online Colleges higher education resource guide. Additionally, eight of ASU’s online bachelor’s and master’s degrees ranked in the top five in their respective categories.
On behalf of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, Angelo State University President Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. presented a proclamation of gratitude to Shannon Health today. The first paragraph of the proclamation states, “The Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System is proud to recognize and honor the health care workforce and medical professionals for their dedication and service to the communities and surrounding areas throughout the state and region during the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.”
Virtual Commencement Honors 2020 Summer and Fall Graduates
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded three 2021 national research grants in support of his upcoming fifth book, “The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force: Protecting Free Society.”
Angelo State University has received a $1 million grant from the Lubbock-based Randolph Foundation for Higher Education Inc. that will fund a new endowment to support the ASU Department of Kinesiology and ASU Handball Club.
Ashley Atwood, Dr. Lesley Casarez and Dr. Audrey Heron of the Angelo State University curriculum and instruction faculty have been awarded a 2020 Exemplary Course Program Award by Blackboard Inc., a leading global education technology company.
Nearly 600 graduates are scheduled to be recognized during Angelo State University’s virtual fall commencement ceremony that will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and can be viewed at angelo.edu/commencement.
Dr. Jaeyong Choi of the Angelo State University criminal justice faculty recently received the 2020 Junior Faculty Research Award from the Korean Society of Criminology in America (KOSCA) during the society’s virtual national conference.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its fall 2020 class of 58 students during a special virtual initiation ceremony on Facebook.
Angelo State University has partnered with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce (SACC) to encourage local and area businesses to fly ASU flags in recognition of a successful conclusion to the fall 2020 semester at ASU.
Angelo State University’s Eta Theta chapter of the Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) national professional business fraternity has received the 2019-20 Outstanding Financial Operations Award for a Collegiate Chapter for DSP’s Southwestern Region.
Angelo State University has signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goodfellow Air Force Base that will allow Air Force personnel who have earned an associate degree to transfer their credits into a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) degree program at ASU with a new specialization in adult education.
Angelo State University hosted a special Veterans Day Luncheon today (Nov. 11) to announce an anonymous grant that will fund the formation of a new William and Don Griffis Vietnam War Oral History Archive in the ASU West Texas Collection.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 46 new members for the fall 2020 semester during a virtual ceremony.
Angelo State University today (Oct. 29) hosted a special on-site ceremony to mark the formal dedication and opening of the new Stephens Chapel located at 1965 S. Johnson St. near the center of the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has announced an agreement with U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway for the formation of a new K. Michael Conaway Archive and Exhibit in the ASU Mayer Museum, as well as a $250,000 gift from Conaway to establish the K. Michael Conaway Fellowship Endowment at ASU.
Angelo State University alumnus Will Welch has joined the Board of Trustees for the ASU Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to ASU, primarily through gifts and earnings on endowed funds.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved two new doctoral degree programs for Angelo State University at the board’s regular meeting earlier today (Oct. 16) in Lubbock.
Six Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded three grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to fund their projects that will provide free open-source course materials to students in select classes, eliminating their need to purchase textbooks.
For the first time ever, Angelo State University is offering a Winter Mini-Session that will allow students to take online classes during the winter break between the end of the current fall 2020 semester and the start of the spring 2021 semester.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in professional school counseling degree program and its director, Dr. Lesley Casarez, have been selected for a 2020 John R. Bourne Outstanding Online Program Award by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC).
Angelo State University has received a $100,000 grant from the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation to fund an endowment that will support the new Engineering Student Hub in the ASU Vincent Building. In recognition of that generosity, the facility has been renamed the AEP Foundation Engineering Student Hub.
Angelo State University has been awarded a $295,402 grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) to fund the new “ASU Cybersecurity Capacity Building Project” that will expand the cybersecurity program in ASU’s Department of Computer Science.
Bill Rogers, a 34-year old Angelo State University graduate student from Liberia, has been selected to receive the 2020 Nelson Mandela Freedom Award from the Chicago-based We Dream in Color Foundation.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2020 by ModernThink, and has been recognized in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
The Angelo State University Rams football team will play its first game of the 2020 season on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. against West Texas A&M University – and the game will be immediately followed by a live concert featuring country music artist Aaron Watson.
For the second year in a row and the fourth time in the last five years, Angelo State University has set a new record for fall enrollment, topping 10,700 students for the first time.
Several of Angelo State University’s online homeland security and criminal justice degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society has inducted 19 new members for the 2019-20 academic year.
Angelo State University announced today (Sept. 4) that the ASU Rams football team will play games this fall rather than delay the season until the spring semester of 2021.
Three Angelo State University professors have joined with other faculty from colleges and universities across the country to produce the first Open Educational Resource digital textbook for U.S. history that aligns with College Board Advanced Placement (AP) standards.
Angelo State University’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree program has earned accreditation by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, retroactive to October 2018.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has announced the hiring of ASU alumnus Trinidad Aguirre Jr. as the center’s first business development specialist who will deal specifically with assisting small businesses to recover from issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Kyle Beran, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Angelo State University, has been selected by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program as the next AP Chemistry chief faculty consultant.
For the 12th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 13% of the nation’s more than 3,000 four-year colleges.
Angelo State University has entered into two new partnership agreements with Goodfellow Air Force Base: one to house GAFB students on the ASU campus, and one to facilitate faculty development opportunities for GAFB instructors at ASU.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. was officially appointed to his new post as president of Angelo State University at a special ceremony this morning (Aug. 17) in the ASU Houston Harte University.
A book published by Dr. William A. Taylor of the Angelo State University global security studies faculty has been selected as required reading for every first-year cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, starting this fall.
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Baxter Krug of De Leon, who graduated through the Angelo State University Honors Program in May with his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, has been selected for the 2020 Woodrow Wilson Foundation Teaching Fellowship program in Pennsylvania.
Angelo State University is one of only 384 schools, representing 44 states, named a 2020-21 “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
Lt. Gen. (retired) Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., an Angelo State alumnus, three-star Air Force general, lifelong scholar, and internationally respected leader, returns to lead his alma mater after a distinguished military career.
Angelo State University has made the decision to begin the Spring 2021 semester on Monday, Jan. 25. The semester will end as originally scheduled on Friday, May 14. The schedule eliminates spring break.
Don Cheek, Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Clifton Jones have been selected to receive the 2019-20 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Dr. Michael Conklin, the Powell Endowed Professor of Business Law at Angelo State University, recently published a provocative research paper regarding U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s vow to select a female running mate.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University and holder of the Lee Drain Endowed University Professorship, has published his fourth book, titled “George C. Marshall and the Early Cold War: Policy, Politics, and Society.”
Angelo State University’s 16th annual Phil George Blue & Gold fundraising event for ASU athletics, one of the largest yearly gatherings of donors and alumni, will be conducted in a virtual format this year as a responsible approach to addressing the current COVID-19 situation.
Angelo State University has received a $150,000 gift from the James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation in Midland to establish a scholarship endowment for former foster care students attending ASU.
Angelo State University is one of only 107 colleges and universities nationwide to be recognized with a 2020 Educational Fundraising Award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Angelo State University has announced that the Commencement Ceremony for spring and summer graduates on Aug. 15 will be virtual rather than being held on campus.
As a day of reflection for the emancipation of the last Confederate slaves on June 19, 1865, and in light of the ongoing national conversation regarding race and racism in the U.S., Angelo State University has declared Friday (June 19) as a university holiday in observance of Juneteenth.
Angelo State University has partnered with Howard College, the San Angelo Independent School District and the 17th Training Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base to create a new Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) program for professional faculty development.
Two of Angelo State University’s ongoing historical archive projects are seeking additional participants for oral history interviews – and are continuing to collect photos, documents and other artifacts.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has earned re-accreditation by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) following an extensive process that culminated with a campus site visit last fall by CCNE evaluators.
Angelo State University has signed a partnership agreement with Goodfellow Air Force Base that will allow Air Force personnel who have earned an associate degree to transfer their credits into a new Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) with computer science specialization degree program at ASU.
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic kept Angelo State engineering student Alan Backlund away from campus, but it didn’t keep him from being productive.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies and Research has announced the first winners of four new superlative awards that will annually honor top ASU graduate students in the areas of academics, research, leadership and community service.
The Angelo State University College of Graduate Studies and Research has announced ASU’s 2020 Outstanding Graduate Students, as well as the recipients of four new superlative awards.
Keely Shaw of San Angelo, a senior history major and honors student at Angelo State University, is one of just 40 college students nationwide selected for the 2020 Library of Congress Junior Fellows summer internship program.
Angelo State University has made the decision to begin the Fall 2020 semester one week early and dismiss students following final exams at Thanksgiving.
Angelo State University’s Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in counseling psychology and applied psychology have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2020 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the best schools in Texas for educating students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Educate to Career, a California-based nonprofit specializing in financial advice for college and career planning.
Dr. Michael Conklin, the Powell Endowed Professor of Business Law at Angelo State University, recently published two research papers on legal issues spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved two new degree programs for Angelo State University at the board’s videoconference meeting today (May 14), including ASU’s second doctoral program.
Destiny Brown of Austin, a political science major at Angelo State University, has been selected for the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s 2020 Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
With its campus closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Angelo State University has adapted many of the services utilized by new incoming freshmen, new transfer students and prospective students to prepare for the upcoming fall semester, when classes are intended to be held back on campus.
Angelo State University has announced its intention to open its campus, allow students to move into the residence halls, and teach the fall semester of 2020 in a face-to-face manner for courses normally taught in that mode, beginning on Aug. 24.
As announced on April 20, Angelo State University received $6,359,561 in federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funds. The CARES Act provides funding for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
Logan Drake of Schertz, a junior mechanical engineering major at Angelo State University, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2020 Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program.
While the nation’s healthcare workers battle on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical researchers are feverishly working behind the scenes to try to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society has inducted 18 new members for the spring 2020 semester, despite not being able to conduct an on-campus induction ceremony.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its spring 2020 class of 52 students during a special virtual initiation ceremony April 14 on Facebook.
Angelo State University today (April 8) announced the dedication and virtual opening of the newly-completed Stephens Chapel located at 1965 S. Johnson St. in the heart of the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has opened its Carr Hall residence hall to local medical staff from Shannon Medical Center and San Angelo Community Medical Center who are conducting the daily public testing for the COVID-19 virus.
Six Texas high school seniors have been awarded top-level Carr Academic Scholarships to attend Angelo State University this fall. The Carr Elite Merit Academic Scholarship and Carr Distinguished Academic Scholarship are ASU’s most prestigious scholarships for academic achievement.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has announced that on Monday, March 23, the university will move all classes online for the remainder of the spring semester.
The health and wellness of Angelo State University’s students, faculty and staff are top priority. Angelo State has decided to postpone classes for an additional week (March 16-20) in order to further assess the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19).
A team of Angelo State University civil engineering students brought home several awards and qualified for a national contest after taking part in competitions at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Texas-Mexico Student Symposium March 4-7 in Arlington.
Cody Vasquez of Midland, a graduate student in business at Angelo State University, was named the 2020 National Collegian of the Year by the Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) national professional business fraternity at the DSP South Central LEAD Provincial Conference held March 6-8 in Dallas.
Six members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home a host of awards, including three first-place medals, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting (USAPL) Texas Strength Classic competition held March 1 at Texas Strength Systems in San Antonio.
Allie Denham of San Antonio, a senior biology major at Angelo State University, won the top prize for her undergraduate research poster at the recent annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) at the Texas Tech University Llano River Field Station in Junction.
Angelo State University has been selected as a “First-gen Forward Institution” by the Center for First-generation Student Success in recognition of ASU’s commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation students who are the first in their families to attend college.
For the third straight year, the Angelo State University Cheer Team has brought home national titles from the United Spirit Association USA Collegiate Championships in Anaheim, Calif.
Dr. Denise Goddard of the Angelo State University nursing faculty, who teaches online graduate nursing courses from her home in North Richland Hills, has been named one of the Dallas-Fort Worth Great 100 Nurses for 2020.
For the 12th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel and veterans transitioning into civilian life.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team took first place and ASU’s Jaelynn Page of Sweetwater won the individual championship at the 2020 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 8 in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s business degree programs offered through the Norris-Vincent College of Business have been reaffirmed for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Board of Commissioners.
More than 100 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 13 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has teamed up with Goodfellow Air Force Base (GAFB) to provide new educational opportunities for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel who have taken courses through the Defense Acquisition University (DAU).
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in seven different academic disciplines have been ranked among the top 10 in the nation for 2020 by Intelligent.com, an independent and privately funded higher education resource guide.
In January 2020, the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) underwent a rigorous accreditation inspection by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM).
Angelo State University has been ranked the No. 1 Texas public university for financial aid in a new report titled “Best Colleges for Financial Aid” published Jan. 13 by LendEDU, an industry news and information guide for various financial services, including paying for college.
Four of Angelo State University’s online education master’s degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019-20 by several higher education resource guides that specialize in online programs.
About 700 students are scheduled to participate in Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in counseling psychology and applied psychology have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019-20 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home a host of awards, including five first-place medals, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2019 Longhorn Open competition held Nov. 23 at the University of Texas at Austin.
Nine Angelo State University graduate students in the Master of Public Accounting degree program have successfully completed their advisory roles for the San Angelo Business Plan Competition that wrapped up Nov. 20 with the announcement of the three winners.
Angelo State University’s online homeland security and criminal justice degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019-20 by a comprehensive list of higher education resource guides.
Dr. Lesley Casarez of Angelo State University’s graduate education faculty has been named the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumna for Sul Ross State University in Alpine, where she earned a master’s degree in counseling in 2008.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its fall 2019 class of 71 students during a special initiation ceremony on Nov. 12 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s College of Arts and Humanities has received a grant from an anonymous donor to fund the formation of a new George Ricks Memorial World War II Archive that will be housed in the ASU West Texas Collection.
Gayle Randall, an Angelo State University alumna and member of the management and marketing faculty, received the Order of the Silver Helmet Award from the national Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity at the organization’s recent LEAD School in Kansas City, Mo.
For the seventh straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for military and veteran students by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2020” rankings.
Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a professor of psychology at Angelo State University, received “Top Honors with an Award of Meritorious Service” from the Psychological Association of Greater West Texas (PAGWT) and River Crest Hospital of San Angelo at a recent meeting of the PAGWT.
Ten students in the Angelo State University Honors Program have been selected to present their research projects at the 54th annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference Nov. 6-10 in New Orleans, La.
Angelo State University’s student residence halls have been recognized as the best at a public university in Texas by the Niche.com higher education resource guide on its list of the “2020 Best College Dorms in Texas.”
Dr. Tia Agan, an Angelo State University alumna and member of the curriculum and instruction faculty, received the 2019 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 on Oct. 27 in Frisco.
Kate Creecy, a junior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been named a 2019-20 Presidential Fellow by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) and will attend the center’s annual Fall Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 30 – Nov. 2.
Shelby Crockett, a graduate student in the Angelo State University Department of Agriculture, won top honors for her research presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Section, Society for Range Management earlier this month in Kerrville.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 60 new student members during a special initiation ceremony on Oct. 17 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Cody Scott, an Angelo State University alumnus and member of the ASU agriculture faculty, was named a Fellow of the Texas Section, Society for Range Management at the TSSRM’s annual meeting earlier this month in Kerrville.
Dr. Loren Ammerman of the Angelo State University biology faculty has teamed with two of her students and three other researchers from Cameron University to publish the results of their research on Eastern red bats in the Journal of Heredity, the flagship publication of the American Genetic Association.
Three Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded Endowed University Professorships that will provide them with additional funding to support their research and/or creative endeavors.
Angelo State University ranks among the top five fastest-growing colleges in Texas, according to research recently completed by the American City Business Journal (ACBJ).
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams, a graduate of Angelo State University, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump on Oct. 30, according to a White House news release.
Dr. Leslie Rodriguez of the Angelo State University communication faculty has been named a 2019 Educator of the Year by the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) at the organization’s annual conference held Oct. 3-5 in Amarillo.
Angelo State University has formed a collaborative partnership with Texas Education Service Center (ESC) Region 15 for a $2.3 million grant-funded program to increase the number of public school counselors employed in rural school districts within Region 15.
Angelo State University’s Department of Biology has received a $6,918 grant from the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board to promote science education in the local community through the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC).
For the third time in the last four years, Angelo State University has set a new record for fall enrollment, topping 10,500 students for the first time.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2019 by ModernThink, and will be recognized in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the “Top 25 Hispanic-Serving Nursing Schools” in the nation for 2020 by the Nursing School Hub higher education resource guide aimed exclusively at nursing students at all levels.
Eight Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded a total of nearly $90,000 in grant funding through ASU’s Faculty Research Enhancement Program (FREP) for research projects to be completed during the 2019-20 academic year.
It establishes the Social Work Direct Path program, which will minimize the time and cost for students who transfer from SAC to pursue a bachelor’s degree at ASU.
The Angelo State University Planetarium will present 10 different full-dome public astronomy shows during its fall 2019 schedule beginning Thursday, Sept. 5, in the Vincent Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Christabel Romine, Dr. Lee Atkins and James “Dan” Robertson have been selected to receive the 2018-19 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Eta Theta chapter of the Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) national professional business fraternity received the 2018-19 R. Nelson Mitchell Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Award at the DSP 2019 Grand Chapter Congress held Aug. 14-18 in Atlanta.
For the first time since 2008, Angelo State University will present its annual Homecoming Parade on campus rather than in downtown San Angelo. The 2019 Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m., and the public is encouraged to attend the free event.
For the 11th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 13 percent of the nation’s more than 3,000 four-year colleges.
Joshua Buske, a junior at Angelo State University, has been selected for the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s 2019 Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University has been selected for a 2019 Catalyst Award from Blackboard Inc., a global education technology company, and was recognized at Blackboard’s “BbWorld” international conference held July 23-25 in Austin.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has received a 2019 Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award from the KDP national organization for chapter activities during 2017-19.
Angelo State University is one of only 370 schools, representing 44 states, named a 2019-20 “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
Dr. Lesley Casarez of Angelo State University’s graduate education faculty has been awarded a 2019 Literacy Grant by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to help fund the implementation of a new social emotional learning (SEL) program at San Angelo’s Lee Middle School.
Angelo State University’s online courses and degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students have been ranked among the best in the nation for 2019-20 by the EDsmart higher education resource guide.
Several undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs offered through Angelo State University’s Archer College of Health and Human Services have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs for people interested in becoming public school and higher education counselors have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies and Research has added a new Developing Women Coaches (DWC) graduate assistantship program within its Master of Education (M.Ed.) in coaching, sport, recreation and fitness administration (CSRF) degree plan – and is now accepting applications for the fall 2019 semester.
For the fourth straight year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Spouse Friendly® School” for 2019-20 by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which publishes several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel and their families.
Angelo State University’s online graduate degree offerings have been ranked No. 3 in the nation among the “50 Best Master’s Degree Online Programs” by the Master’s Programs Guide online higher education resource guide.
Dr. John E. Klingemann, chair of the Angelo State University Department of History, has been appointed the new dean of ASU’s College of Arts and Humanities, effective July 1.
A team of six Angelo State University civil engineering students is one of only eight teams nationwide that has been invited to compete in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Blue Sky Competition at the 2019 ASCE Student Conference June 6-8 in Melbourne, Fla.
In preparation for its largest-ever graduating class of nearly 1,100 students, Angelo State University has expanded its spring commencement to three ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Michael J. Burnett of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Eddie F. “Trey” Holik III of the Department of Physics and Geosciences, and Dr. William A. Taylor of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2019 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University’s Norris-Vincent College of Business and Small Business Development Center have announced the winners of the new BizPitch student entrepreneurship competition following the live finals event on April 30 in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society inducted 26 new members during a recent ceremony in ASU’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Security Studies.
Angelo State University honored its 2019 Outstanding Graduate Students during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 26 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in global security studies degree program has been ranked among the best in the nation by the OnlineMasters.com online higher education resource guide.
Jett Thompson, a senior at San Angelo Central High School, has been awarded a scholarship to compete for Angelo State University’s Rams Clay Target Team when he begins his studies at ASU this fall. He accepted his scholarship at an official signing ceremony on April 23 in the ASU Junell Center.
Evelyn Burch of Clinton, Md., has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2019 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2018-19 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored during the 10th annual Faculty Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Evelyn Burch, a senior at Angelo State University, has received the 2017-18 Robert A. Kilmarx Award for the Best Military, Intelligence or National Security Strategic Analysis Paper from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) in Washington, D.C.
Four of the nation’s leading experts on North Korean political and military issues took center stage as the featured speakers for Angelo State’s 2019 Center for Security Studies Symposium in April.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its spring 2019 class of 53 students during a special initiation ceremony on April 16 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Two teams representing Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers Club have qualified to compete at the 2020 Yeti FLW College Fishing National Championship next summer at a location to be announced.
Angelo State University intramural women’s basketball team Vixen fell just short of a national championship and finished as national runner-up at the 2019 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Basketball Tournament held April 11-15 in Wichita, Kan.
Angelo State University today (April 17) hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Stephens Chapel to be located at 1965 S. Johnson St. in the heart of the ASU campus.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Paul Hamilton, Ty Walden, Jon Wilcox and Brittany Wollman – have earned the 2018 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Curt Braden – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University has teamed up with the 17th Training Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base (GAFB) to provide new educational opportunities for U.S. Air Force intelligence officers who have completed the USAF 14N Intelligence Course at GAFB.
Seventy-six Angelo State University staff members have been nominated for ASU’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and six staff members have been nominated for the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received an Outstanding Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2017-18 academic year.
Drs. Christine Purkiss and Donna Gee of Angelo State University’s teacher education faculty have been awarded a $42,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to conduct a new “Coding Camp 4 Girls” program this summer for local and area middle school girls.
Dr. Micheal W. Salisbury, chair of the Angelo State University Department of Agriculture, has been appointed the new dean of ASU’s College of Graduate Studies and Research, effective June 1.
Believe it or not, abalone sea snails play a major role in manufacturing better batteries and electronics, protecting people and the environment from waste and poison gases, and potentially improving early cancer diagnostics.
Dr. Scarlet M. Clouse, dean of the College of Education and an associate professor at University of the Southwest in Hobbs, N.M., has been appointed the new dean of Angelo State University’s College of Education, effective Aug. 1.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 39 new student members and one honorary member during a special initiation ceremony on March 25 in the Houston Harte University Center.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team claimed the 2019 Collegiate National Championship by placing first at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest earlier this month. This marks the second national championship for ASU in the last three years.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been elected president of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA), the official American Psychological Association (APA) affiliate for the Southwestern Region of the U.S.
For a record ninth time, Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biological honor society has been named the recipient of the Lloyd M. Bertholf Award as the top chapter in the nation for the 2017-18 academic year.
Six Angelo State University art majors have been awarded scholarships for their prize-winning artworks entered in ASU’s inaugural Art Student Juried Scholarship Exhibit, which is now on display in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program has been ranked among the nation’s best, fastest and most easily accessible programs by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University’s Registered Angus Program brought home a host of awards, including two championships, after showing its cattle on Feb. 28 at the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
For the second straight year, the Angelo State University Cheer Team has brought home a national title from the United Spirit Association USA Collegiate Championships in Anaheim, Calif.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Angelo State University art major Zachary Vigil-Minyard of Odessa has been awarded the top prize in the 2018 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Nolan Osmanski, a former Angelo State University football player and current ASU nursing student, will make his professional acting debut in the award-winning independent feature film, “The Iron Orchard,” on Friday, Feb. 22, when the movie premieres in select theatres around Texas.
Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a professor of psychology at Angelo State University, received the Jimmy Alvarez Friend of Counseling Award from the Three Rivers Counseling Association (TRCA) at its annual awards ceremony earlier this month.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team took first place and had two individuals place in the top five at the 2019 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 9 in San Antonio.
Virginia Jaquish of Granville, Ohio, a graduate student in the Angelo State University Biology Department, won the top prize for her research presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) Feb. 8-10 at the Texas Tech University Llano River Field Station in Junction.
Angelo State University’s student Trumpet Ensemble has been invited to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Conference to be held Feb. 13-16 in San Antonio.
For the 22nd straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Angelo State University has installed its latest piece of public art, an interactive sculpture titled “Confluence,” which now sits next to the new wing of the Centennial Village residence hall at 2675 W. Ave. N on the west side of the ASU campus.
More than 100 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 12 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s online homeland security degree programs have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2019 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell recently recognized 13 faculty members from the TTU System’s four institutions as recipients of the 2019 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards. These awards recognize excellence in academics and research, and are the most prestigious honors given to faculty members within the TTU System.
Dr. Loren Ammerman, a professor of biology at Angelo State University, has joined with three ASU alumni and two other researchers to publish the first-ever comprehensive field identification guide for all 51 species of bats that currently inhabit the U.S.
For the 11th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel and veterans transitioning into civilian life.
The ASU Biology Department’s Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) is prominently featured in a research article published in the December 2018 issue of the Journal of Mammalogy, the flagship publication of the American Society of Mammalogists.
Dr. Matthew Gritter of the Angelo State University political science faculty has published a new book that explores how Republican U.S. presidents have approached the issue of Social Security, reaching back to the Eisenhower administration.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in education have been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2018-19 by multiple higher education resource guides.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has published his third book, “Contemporary Security Issues in Africa,” through the Praeger publishing company.
Nearly 700 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University has installed its latest piece of public art, an interactive sculpture titled “Cube-i,” which now sits next to the new Health and Human Services Building at 2341 Vanderventer St. in the center of the ASU campus.
Dr. Chris Ellery of the Angelo State University English faculty has published a new book of original poems titled “Canticles of the Body: A Meditation on the Liturgical Cycle” through Wipf and Stock Publishers.
San Angelo native and Angelo State University alumnus Dr. Jack W. Nowlin, dean of the Texas Tech University School of Law, will deliver the commencement addresses during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Angelo State University intramural flag football team IM Legends claimed the 2018 Co-Rec Division Regional Championship at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Region IV Tournament earlier this month in Austin.
Travel to an obscure country – check. Shadow world-renowned surgeons – check. Eat too many gelatos – check. Get a leg up on medical school – check. It’s all in a summer’s work for Angelo State pre-med student Ashton White.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home a host of awards, including 10 first-place medals, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2018 Longhorn Open competition held Nov. 10 at the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been selected as the editor of a new book series, “Studies in Civil-Military Relations,” through the University Press of Kansas.
Nathan Blair of Kerrville, a senior business/marketing major at Angelo State University, has been selected for a Cox-State Department Diplomacy Fellowship later this month at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s Eta Theta chapter of the Delta Sigma Pi national professional business fraternity received the 2017-18 Most Improved Collegiate Chapter Award at the recent 2018 Delta Sigma Pi LEAD School professional development conference in Dallas.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 56 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Nov. 1 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Ten students in the Angelo State University Honors Program have been selected to present their research projects at the 53rd annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference Nov. 7-11 in Boston, Mass.
For the sixth straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for military and veteran students by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2019” rankings.
Angelo State University has received a $5.5 million gift from the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation in Galveston to help offset construction costs for the new wing of the Centennial Village residence hall, and has recognized the generous gift by naming the Centennial Village Commons Building as “Seibel Commons.”
Angelo State University’s new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree program received final approval today (Oct. 25) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in Austin.
Angelo State University alum Scott Wisniewski has gifted Angelo State $1 million to establish the Wisniewski Family Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship within the Norris-Vincent College of Business.
Dr. Robert Dowler, a professor of biology at Angelo State University, has been awarded a three-year, $421,611 contract by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (TCPA) to conduct a research project dealing with plains spotted skunks in East Texas.
A prominent exhibit of preserved specimens from the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) is now on display and open for free public viewing in the Stephens Central Library in downtown San Angelo.
Smack in the middle of the cotton fields just south of San Angelo, you’ll find one of the top 10 corn mazes in Texas – and this year it includes a huge shape of the ASU logo.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in homeland security, criminal justice, and coaching, sport, recreation and fitness administration have each been ranked No. 1 in the nation for affordability by the GradSchoolHub.com higher education resource guide.
Dr. Kenneth J. Heineman of the Angelo State University security studies faculty recently published a new book on modern conservatism through Routledge, one of the world’s leading academic publishers in the humanities and social sciences.
A group of 14 Angelo State geology students traveled more than 3,000 miles through five states over five weeks this summer for the experience of a lifetime known as Field Camp.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner program has been ranked among the nation’s “30 Best Online Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs” for 2018 by TheBestSchools.org, a higher education resource guide that ranks academic programs in multiple disciplines.
The Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) recently received more than 150 new preserved specimens donated from two private collections, and the new specimens are already on display throughout ASU’s Cavness Science Building.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr. of the Angelo State University security studies faculty recently published his fifth book dealing with military and political issues in North Korea through the University Press of Kentucky.
Annette Dixon, Dr. Russell Wilke and Julie Ruthenbeck have been selected to receive the 2017-18 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Chris Matz, formerly the associate dean for public services at the University of North Texas, has been hired as the new executive director of Angelo State University’s Porter Henderson Library.
Since Dr. Clifton Jones arrived as the new dean of Angelo State’s business college in March 2015, the college has done nothing but change…for the better.
Angelo State University has teamed up with the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide new educational opportunities for NSA employees who have completed courses at the agency’s National Cryptologic School (NCS).
Angelo State University has received a generous monetary gift from alumnus Mark Low to establish the Low Family Chair in Accounting in ASU’s Norris-Vincent College of Business.
For the 10th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Evelyn Burch, a senior at Angelo State University, has been selected for the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s 2018 Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University alumnus Dr. U. Shivraj Sohur has been selected to receive the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2018 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Angelo State University is one of only 375 schools, representing 45 states, named a 2018-19 “College of Distinction” by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in applied psychology degree program has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the nation’s “25 Best Master’s in General Psychology Programs Online” for 2018 by the Best College Reviews higher education resource guide.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the 30 “Best Universities for Latinos in the United States” by Como-Logia, an online Spanish-language news and information magazine based in Mexico.
Dr. Greg Krukonis of the Angelo State University biology faculty has been awarded a $39,174 grant by the National Park Service (NPS) for a research project that may lead to new methods of preserving wooden structures in national parks and other historic sites.
Angelo State University has been nationally ranked by multiple higher education resource guides for both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered through its Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice.
Through its online security studies degree programs, Angelo State reaches military and civilian students in countries around the world. Dr. Randy Mullis of the security studies faculty reaches even more of them in person.
Angelo State University has received a combined $5 million gift from ASU alumni Lloyd Norris and Blake and Bryan Vincent to benefit ASU’s College of Business, and has named the college in their honor.
Three Angelo State University biology students won top prizes for their research presentations at the national meeting of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biology honor society held May 30 – June 1 in Monterey, Calif.
The Angelo State University Society of Physics Students’ (SPS) Peer Pressure Team recently completed its 13th annual “Physics Road Tour” after spending six days performing educational physics demonstrations at elementary and high schools in Central and South Texas.
If you have attended any of Angelo State’s athletic events in the past 35 years, chances are you shared the bleachers with Maria de los Santos Onofre-Madrid.
For the 10th consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly® School” by Victory Media (VIQTORY), which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University’s student Trumpet Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 43rd annual International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference to be held May 29 – June 2 in San Antonio.
Two preserved animal specimens from the Angelo State Natural History Collections’ (ASNHC) Mammals Collection have been included in an ongoing exhibit of species found in the North American and African grasslands at the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Dr. Kenna Archer of the Angelo State University history faculty has been awarded the 2018 UNT Special Collections Research Fellowship by the University of North Texas Libraries.
The new University Sports Medicine Clinic – Shannon Clinic-Jackson facility officially opened on the Angelo State University campus May 8 with ASU and Shannon Health officials conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house.
Angelo State University has hired Mark Rehm as the new director of counseling services, effective May 15. Rehm takes the position held previously by Cleave Pool, who retired in April.
Almost 1,000 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Michael J. Burnett of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Andrew B. Wallace of the Department of Physics and Geosciences, and Dr. Joseph I. Satterfield of the Department of Physics and Geosciences are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2018 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 2018 Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies the top U.S. four-year colleges and universities that are creating dynamic pathways to support transfer students.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored during the ninth annual Faculty Recognition Dinner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club had five members finish in the top 10 in their respective categories, including two third-place medalists, at the U.S.A. Powerlifting Collegiate National Meet held April 19-22 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
In addition to their academics, ASU undergraduate students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities like research, community service, studying abroad or joining student organizations. Senior mathematics major Emily Vidal has done them all.
Brenna Hudson of Pflugerville has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2018 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2017-18 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Angelo State University honored its 2018 Outstanding Graduate Students during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 20 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Master of Science in industrial/organizational psychology degree program has been ranked among the top 20 in the nation by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), which represents Division 14 of the American Psychological Association and is the premier membership organization for HR professionals.
Angelo State University alumna and award-winning author Norma Yvonne Jennings will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
The Angelo State University Ram Band has accepted an official invitation to participate and perform in the 2019 New Year’s Day Parade and Festival in London, England.
Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biology honor society was named the Outstanding Chapter in District 2 for the 2017-18 academic year at the Tri-Beta South Central Regional Convention held April 6-8 at the Mt. Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has co-authored a new book on abnormal behavior that is now available for purchase through the Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
Angelo State University today (April 4) hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its Archer College of Health and Human Services, which is located within the new Health and Human Services Building at 2341 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2016-17 academic year.
Angelo State University is launching several new initiatives for the upcoming summer 2018 semesters, as well as continuing its popular Free Summer Housing program, to give more current students and incoming freshmen the opportunity to accelerate on the road toward graduation.
Black holes, dark matter and mapping distant galaxies may sound like plot elements of a Star Trek movie, but they were also the subjects of this year’s WTMA Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon.
Angelo State University’s online graduate degree programs in guidance and counseling and homeland security have been ranked among the nation’s best and most affordable programs in their respective disciplines for 2018 by the BestValueSchools.com higher education resource guide.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s best colleges for nursing and homeland security degrees, and ASU’s online master’s degree programs in business administration and applied psychology have each been nationally ranked for quality and affordability.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 48 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, March 8, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Chris Steele, Phillip Nichelson, Kerri Mikulik and Jason Brake – have earned the 2017 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Kevin Conner – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University’s College of Science and Engineering has added ASU’s first scanning electron microscope (SEM), which was recently donated by the Hitachi Ltd. worldwide technology company.
Angelo State University today announced that construction of a new Angelo State University Museum has been approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents at its regular meeting in El Paso.
Just like a movie or comic book superhero, senior Michael Urquidi proudly displays the ASU logo on his chest, whether it’s on his nursing scrubs or his Rams baseball uniform.
Thirty-eight staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and nine staff members have been nominated for the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club finished in second place and brought home 13 medals, including eight championships, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2018 Aggie Showdown contest held Feb. 17 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Three Angelo State University biology students won top prizes for their research presentations at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) Feb. 16-18 at the Texas Tech University Llano River Field Station in Junction.
Angelo State University psychology major Laura Dooly of San Angelo has been awarded the top prize in the 2017 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s “100 Small Public Colleges & Universities With the Least Student Debt Per Borrower” by LendEDU, a news and information guide dedicated to college student loans and loan refinancing.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies and Research has added a new Master of Science degree program in experimental psychology that is now enrolling students for classes that will begin this fall.
When Dr. Kenneth Carrell was a grade-schooler in nearby Mertzon, he came with his class to tour the ASU Planetarium. Little did he know that one day he would be running the place.
More than 90 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 ceremonies on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
The Angelo State University Biology Department’s Terry C. Maxwell Endowment in Natural History has reached its long-term fundraising goal of $100,000 following a recent final push for donations and a matching pledge from an anonymous benefactor.
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan recently recognized 14 faculty members from the system’s four component institutions as recipients of the 2018 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards. These awards recognize excellence in academics and research, and are the most prestigious honors granted to faculty members throughout the TTU System.
For the 21st straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in homeland security degree program has been ranked in the top 10 of the nation’s “Best Online Master’s in Homeland Security” for 2017-18 by the TheBestColleges.org higher education resource guide.
Dr. Andrea Robledo, formerly the academic advisor for ASU’s David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering, has been promoted to be the director of STEM HSI programs at ASU.
The Angelo State University Biology Department’s Terry C. Maxwell Endowment in Natural History is nearing its long-term fundraising goal of $100,000 and is conducting one final push for donations with the help of an anonymous benefactor.
Angelo State University intramural flag football team IM Legends claimed the 2017 Co-Rec Division National Championship at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Campus Championship Series Jan. 5-7 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Angelo State University’s graduate nursing and education programs have each been ranked among the top programs nationally for their online degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2018 edition of “Best Online Programs.”
Dr. William Kitch, chair of the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University, has been tabbed as the lead principal investigator for a project funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the purpose of conducting a regional conference for stakeholders in undergraduate Hispanic science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Angelo State University’s online graduate degrees in applied psychology, counseling psychology, homeland security, and guidance and counseling have each been ranked among the nation’s best programs in their respective disciplines by the CollegeChoice.net higher education resource guide.
For the ninth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media. Angelo State achieved Gold-Level Award ranking for 2018, meaning it has programs that scored within 20 percent of the 10th-ranked institution within a given category.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents and the Finance and Administration Committee Friday (Dec. 15) approved tuition and fees for its four institutions for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years.
More than 600 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University has received a 2017 ACE Award from BankMobile Disbursements for achieving a rate of over 90 percent for electronic disbursement of financial aid credit balance refunds to students.
For the 16th straight year, Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has received an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Council for the chapter’s activities during the 2016-17 academic year.
Six members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home medals, including two championships, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2017 Collegiate Cup contest held Dec. 2 in San Antonio.
For the fifth straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for military and veteran students by the Military Times organization in its “Military Times Best: Colleges 2018” rankings, formerly known as “Best for Vets: Colleges.”
Dr. Matthew Gritter of the Angelo State University political science faculty has published a new book that explores attempts to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
Already no stranger to China, Dr. Jeff Schonberg is the latest ASU representative to head to the Far East and help pave the way for more international students to come to Angelo State.
Angelo State University’s educator preparation programs in the College of Education are now nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the specialized accrediting body for schools, colleges and departments of education.
Dr. Javier Flores, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Angelo State University, has been invited to join the Board of Directors for Education Reach for Texans (ERT), an organization that supports former foster care youths in their pursuit of higher education.
The ongoing Range Reclamation Project conducted by Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture and Department of Physics and Geosciences was recognized with the 2017 Bruno Hanson/Midland College Environmental Excellence Award by the Midland College Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) on Nov. 6 at the Executive Oil Conference in Midland.
Eleven students in the Angelo State University Honors Program have been selected to present their research projects at the 52nd annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference Nov. 7-12 in Atlanta.
Robert L. Duncan, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS), will deliver the commencement addresses during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Though he has long studied the poetry, history, politics and geography of Chile, Dr. David Faught, associate professor of Spanish, had never actually been there.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 44 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Monday, Oct. 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Evelyn Burch, a senior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been named a 2017-18 Presidential Fellow by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC), and she is currently attending the center’s annual Fall Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., through Oct. 28.
Ten Angelo State University students received a total of $13,500 in scholarship awards from the San Angelo Blues Society at a special awards ceremony Oct. 15 at the House of FiFi DuBois in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University’s online graduate degree programs in homeland security, guidance and counseling, curriculum and instruction, and criminal justice have all been ranked among the nation’s top five “Best Value” programs in their respective disciplines by the AffordableColleges.com higher education resource guide.
If you happen to see the ASU logo on CNN or Fox News, chances are it is on the screen behind Dr. Bruce Bechtol as he gets interviewed about the latest crisis involving North Korea.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s top 150 “Public Colleges That Give Students the Least Private Student Loan Debt” by The Student Loan Report (SLR), a news and information guide dedicated exclusively to college student loans and financial aid.
Angelo State University has been awarded a five-year, $2.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) to support the implementation of ASU’s proposed new mechanical engineering program.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University has been recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. by The Princeton Review and is featured as a “Green College” in the 2017 edition of “The Princeton Review Guide to 375 Green Colleges.”
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Educator program has been ranked among the nation’s “30 Best Affordable Online Master’s in Nursing Education” for 2017 by the GradSchoolHub.com higher education resource guide for graduate programs.
For the first time ever, Angelo State University’s overall enrollment has surpassed 10,000 students, allowing ASU to reach its long-term enrollment goal a full three years ahead of schedule.
Three members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home medals, including two national championships, from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2017 Bench Press Nationals contest held Sept. 8 in Killeen.
Angelo State University’s online graduate degree programs in education have been ranked No. 1 on the list of the nation’s “Top 50 Affordable Online Graduate Education Programs 2017” by the Best Colleges Online higher education resource guide.
Drs. Azadeh Bolhari and Daniel Castaneda of the Angelo State University engineering faculty, along with former faculty member Dr. Alex Mejia, have been awarded a $99,997 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a new research project on community water quality.
Kelsey Samsel, Dr. Cody Scott and Tara Hart have been named the winners of the 2016-17 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in applied psychology degree program has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the nation’s “Top 10 Online Master’s in Social Psychology 2017-18” by The Best Master’s Degrees education resource guide.
For the ninth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Registration is now open for community groups and organizations interested in participating in Angelo State University’s 2017 Homecoming Parade that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Hunter Strain Engineering Laboratories on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the main entrance of the new building at 2225 Vanderventer St. on the east side of the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2017 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs have earned a 2017 Best Online Master’s in Nursing: Students Before Profits Award from Nonprofit Colleges Online, an education resource guide dedicated to connecting students with quality, affordable online programs.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s “Top 50 Online Hispanic-Serving Higher Learning Institutions” by OnlineCollegePlan.com, an education resource guide dedicated exclusively to connecting prospective students with top online college programs.
Susan J. Williams, director of affiliated military and veteran services at Angelo State University, has been named the 2017-18 spokesperson for four-year public institutions for the Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO).
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s “Top 250 Public Colleges that Offer Freshmen the Most Financial Aid” by The Student Loan Report, a news and information guide dedicated exclusively to college student loans and financial aid.
While winning streaks are normally associated with sports, it is actually the Department of Mathematics that boasts the longest “streak” on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has signed a training affiliation agreement with the 17th Medical Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base to begin sending graduate-level nursing students to the Goodfellow Clinic for clinical practicums.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Educator program has been ranked among the nation’s “Top 25 Best MSN Nursing Education Degrees Online” for 2017-18 by the Healthcare Management Degree Guide, an education resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in criminal justice degree program has been ranked one of the nation’s “25 Best Value Accelerated Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Degrees” for 2017 by the CollegeValuesOnline.com education resource guide.
Angelo State University is pleased to announce that 762 students participated in 2017 spring commencement May 13 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. The complete official graduate list is now available.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in applied psychology degree program has been ranked the No. 1 Best Buy in the nation of “The 27 Best Affordable Online Master’s in Psychology” for 2017 by the GetEducated.com education resource guide.
There are still open slots remaining for the annual ASU Code Camp that will be hosted by Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science June 5-16 in the Mathematics-Computer Science (MCS) Building, 2200 Dena Drive, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society inducted its first 17 members during its inaugural initiation ceremony on Thursday, May 11, in ASU’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Security Studies.
The 2017 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities and Colleges” will include 124 Angelo State University students being recognized as outstanding campus leaders.
More than 950 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. Nicole M. Dilts of the Department of English and Modern Languages, Dr. Susana Badiola of the Department of Political Science and Philosophy, and Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai of the Department of History are the winners of Angelo State University’s 2017 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University honored its 2017 Outstanding Graduate Students during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 28 in the Houston Harte University Center.
For San Angelo native and Angelo State senior Christian Garcia, honoring his family and his heritage have been his motivations throughout his college career.
Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture received a Mirabeau B. Lamar Award for Excellence in Education from the Grand Masonic Lodge of Texas during a ceremony on April 29 at Masonic Lodge Concho #1260 in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University alumnus Dr. U. Shivraj Sohur, a clinician at the Internal Medicine Research Unit of Pfizer Inc.’s Worldwide Research and Development in Cambridge, Mass., will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
An increasing number of Texas high school students are learning vocational agriculture skills from teachers who graduated from the ASU Agriculture Department.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jarett Lujan as student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for the 2017-18 academic year, his office announced today (April 26).
Christian Garcia has been selected to receive Angelo State University’s 2017 Presidential Award as the top graduate in his class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2017 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Dr. Loren Ammerman of the Angelo State University biology faculty has been awarded a $26,998 grant sub-award by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to participate in a two-year research project dedicated to protecting an endangered bat species native to Southwest Texas.
Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science will host its annual ASU Code Camp for junior high and high school students June 5-16 in the Mathematics-Computer Science (MCS) Building, 2200 Dena Drive, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its spring 2017 class of 45 students during a special initiation ceremony on Tuesday, April 18, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Tyler Hoover, a senior at Water Valley High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Academic Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University this fall.
Vikash Ramnanan, a senior psychology major/philosophy minor at Angelo State University, was selected as a program presenter and was awarded two scholarships at the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society’s annual convention held April 6-8 in Louisville, Ky.
Ten students in Angelo State University’s communication and mass media programs earned awards for their work on campus media during 2016 at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s 2017 TIPA Convention held March 30-April 1 in Dallas.
Three members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home medals, including one national championship, from the USA Powerlifting Collegiate National Meet held April 7-9 in San Antonio.
Two Angelo State University biology students were elected region officers, and Dr. Crosby Jones of the ASU biology faculty received a Distinguished Service Award at the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biology honor society’s annual South Central Regional Convention held March 31-April 2 in Cedar Hill.
Four Angelo State University Honors Program students won awards for their research presentations at the 2017 Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) Conference held March 31-April 2 at Lamar University in Beaumont.
A new reference book for educators and researchers co-edited by Dr. Carolyn Gascoigne, dean of the Angelo State University College of Arts and Humanities, has been published by Channel View Publications.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner program has been ranked among the nation’s “10 Most Affordable MSN-Nurse Practitioner Programs” for 2017 by NursePractitionerSchools.com, an education resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
Mike Biggerstaff and Kevin Bond of Sunbelt Construction LLC in San Angelo have gifted $2,500 to Angelo State University to begin a scholarship endowment for ASU’s civil engineering program in the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering.
Angelo State University’s Ram Rugby Football Club won the National Small College Rugby Organization’s (NSCRO) Cowboy Cup Championship, which doubles as the first round of the national Champions Cup Playoffs, March 25-26 at the University of Dallas in Irving.
Originally a journalist, Anne Hillerman detailed her journey to becoming a best-selling western author as the featured speaker for ASU’s 21st Annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton this spring.
Angelo State University alum Bryan Vincent, partner and CEO of Principal LED of San Angelo, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2017 Small Business Person of the Year for the San Antonio District.
A group of Angelo State University civil engineering students took third place in the Concrete Bowling Ball Challenge at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section’s Texas-Mexico Regional Student Symposium earlier this month in El Paso.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team claimed the 2017 Collegiate National Championship by placing first at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on March 20 in Houston.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has been elected to serve as a professional representative on the Executive Council of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA).
Angelo State University graduate students Michael Adeyemo of San Angelo and Crystal Moody of Stone Mountain, Ga., have received 2017 William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards for the NIRSA South Central Region.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 32 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, March 9, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University has been named a 2016-17 “STEM JobsSM Approved College” by Victory Media, which includes STEM Jobs magazine that serves young professionals seeking education and career opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia of the Angelo State University civil engineering faculty has been chosen to receive the 2016 William Elgin Wickenden Award by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for having the best research paper published in the ASEE’s Journal of Engineering Education during the 2016 volume year.
Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center has been designated one of the nation’s “25 Best Student Union Centers” by CollegeRank.net, an education resource guide that ranks both academic programs and various aspects of non-academic student life on the nation’s college campuses.
Angelo State University art/graphic design major Allison Romo of Hereford has been awarded the top prize in the 2016 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Tom Nurre Jr., Drexene Winey, Andrea Robledo and Michelle Norris – have earned the 2016 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Sharla Adam – has received the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution
Peyton LaBauve, a senior biology major at Angelo State University and president of the ASU Student Government Association, received the 2016-17 Student Government Student Leader of the Year Award at the 36th annual Conference on Student Government Associations held Feb. 25-27 at Texas A&M University.
Angelo State University’s online Bachelor of Security Studies degree program in border and homeland security has been ranked among the nation’s “Top 50 Best Value Online Bachelor’s of Homeland Security and Emergency Management” for 2017 by the ValueColleges.com higher education resource guide.
The James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation of Midland has awarded a grant of $1 million to Angelo State University to establish a new endowed chair position in the Department of Physical Therapy, a component of ASU’s Archer College of Health and Human Services.
Fifty-one staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and 10 staff members have been nominated for the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Dr. Christine Purkiss, a self-proclaimed “behind-the-scenes-type person,” was recently thrust into the limelight when she was chosen for one of the Texas Tech University System’s most prestigious awards.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home a host of awards from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2017 Aggie Showdown competition held Feb. 19 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Dr. James Ward of the Angelo State University geosciences faculty has been named a 2017 Distinguished Alumnus of Sul Ross State University by the SRSU Alumni Association and was honored at a banquet on Feb. 18 on the SRSU campus in Alpine.
Chris Miller, an Angelo State University graduate student in the Master of Science in animal science program, won second place for his research presentation at the Society for Range Management’s 70th annual national meeting earlier this month in St. George, Utah.
Dr. Marva Solomon of the Angelo State University teacher education faculty has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Writing Project (NWP) to expand the scope of ASU’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project.
After again posting an all-time record fall enrollment last semester, Angelo State University has now posted another new all-time record spring enrollment with a total of 8,708 students enrolled at the university for the spring 2017 semester.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team won both the team and individual titles at the 2017 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 11 in San Antonio.
Two teams representing Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers Club finished in the top four and claimed prize money at the Yeti FLW College Fishing Southern Conference Tournament on Feb. 4 at Lake Sam Rayburn just north of Beaumont.
Sean Czarnecki, an Angelo State University senior pursuing a triple major in geoscience, mathematics and physics, won the Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in December in San Francisco.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree program in applied psychology has been ranked among the nation’s “Top 30 Affordable Online Master’s in Forensic Psychology” for 2017 by GradSchoolHub.com, an education resource guide for prospective graduate students.
Christian Garcia, an Angelo State University senior pursuing a double major in accounting and finance, has been named a 2017 Venture for America (VFA) Fellow by the VFA national entrepreneurship and community enhancement organization.
Angelo State University conferred 540 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 533 graduates during 2016 fall commencement exercises Dec.17 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.
Nearly 90 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 12 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia of the Angelo State University civil engineering faculty is one of four co-recipients of a $184,672 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish and host a national conference to promote literacy learning in all levels of engineering education, with a focus on under-represented population groups.
For the 20th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s Wool Judging Team took fourth place and had three individuals place in the top 10 at the 2017 National Western Stock Show Intercollegiate Wool Judging Contest on Jan. 13 in Denver, Colo.
Four Angelo State University students, two players and two officials, earned All-America honors at the 2016 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Flag Football Tournament held January 5-8 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Angelo State University has added a new Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program in English with a concentration in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) that will begin admitting students in the fall 2017 semester.
Angelo State University’s graduate nursing and education programs have each been ranked among the top programs nationally for their online degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2017 edition of “Best Online Programs.”
For the 15th straight year, Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has received an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Council for the chapter’s activities during the 2015-16 academic year.
Angelo State University’s graduate program in coaching, sport, recreation and fitness administration (CSRF) has added a new Athletic Academic Advising Certificate program that will be available to students starting in the spring 2017 semester.
An innate desire to help people and make a difference drove Dr. Lesley Casarez to make a career change over a decade ago, and now both she and her ASU students are reaping the benefits.
In addition to already being designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media for the eighth straight year, Angelo State University has now earned an additional Silver Medal Award for scoring in the top 30 percent of all Military Friendly Schools in the U.S. of similar size.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the top five universities in the U.S. in three separate categories for its online master’s degree offerings by AffordableColleges.com, an education resource guide for prospective online students in a variety of academic disciplines.
Construction of the new building that will house Angelo State University’s Archer College of Health and Human Services has begun on the east side of campus just off Johnson Street.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is featured in the November 2016 edition of “The Nexus,” the official publication of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, as well as online in its sister publication, The Nexus Blog.
Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club brought home a host of awards from the U.S.A. Powerlifting 2016 Longhorn Open competition held Nov. 19 at the University of Texas at Austin.
Eight faculty members from Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will exhibit their artworks later this month at the Taragaon Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal.
A new anthology of poetry, fiction and nonfiction works edited by Drs. Laurence Musgrove and Terry Dalrymple of the Angelo State University English faculty has been published by Lamar University Literary Press.
For almost a decade, the Mesquite Trio has performed throughout Texas and the U.S., representing Angelo State University and the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
Dr. Hector Gonzales, president of Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde and a 1992 graduate of Angelo State University, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Dr. Lesley Casarez of the curriculum and instruction faculty at Angelo State University has been named the 2017-18 president-elect of the Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA).
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its fall 2016 class of 104 students during a special initiation ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State’s annual events to commemorate Veterans Day had a distinctive flair this year with the addition of two new monuments in the Memorial Oak Grove and the university’s first Vietnam veterans pinning ceremony.
For the eighth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media, which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, that serve military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Jamie Akin, Angelo State University’s executive director of development and alumni relations since 2012, has been promoted to vice president for development and alumni relations, effective immediately.
Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a professor of psychology at Angelo State University, received the Outstanding Leadership in Psychology Award from the Psychological Association of Greater West Texas (PAGWT) at the organization’s Nov. 4 meeting at Bentwood Country Club in San Angelo.
Andreas Chavez of Roca, Neb., and Gadiel McDonald of Veribest, both political science majors at Angelo State University, were honored at the 20th annual Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Conference earlier this month at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Angelo State University has again been certified as a “StormReady University” by the National Weather Service, renewing the designation first earned by ASU in 2010.
Evelyn Burch, a political science major at Angelo State University, will represent the ASU Honors Program at the 68th Student Conference on U.S. Affairs Nov. 9-12 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York.
For the fourth straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s 175 Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” rankings.
A new record enrollment of over 9,500 students, the addition of a civil engineering program and the construction of new academic buildings on campus have been greeted with great fanfare, but another positive symptom of Angelo State University’s recent growth has flown under the radar.
The West Texas Collection (WTC) at Angelo State University received the 2016 Archival Award of Excellence from the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board during a special award ceremony today (Oct. 26) in the Houston Harte University Center.
While completing her ASU master’s degree in biology, graduate student Mary Jones also parlayed her interest in Russian into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of spending a summer in the Russian capital of Moscow.
Colten Hughes, a member of Angelo State University’s Rams Clay Target Team, won the Men’s International Trap competition at the Association of College Unions International’s (ACUI) Lower Midwest International Championships held Oct. 22-23 in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s Undergraduate Range Management Exam Team won both the team and individual titles at the Texas Section Society for Range Management’s (TSSRM) third annual Undergraduate Range Management Examination competition earlier this month in Uvalde.
Dr. Leslie Y. Rodriguez, an assistant professor of communication at Angelo State University, has been named the new editor of the Texas Speech Communication Journal, the official publication of the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA).
Not many students would voluntarily spend a month camping and trekking through the Rocky Mountains like an extended episode of “Man vs. Wild,” but that is exactly what ASU geology major Maigan Dunlap did this summer.
Dr. Jamal Husein, a professor of economics at Angelo State University, has been named the new holder of the Norris Family Chair in Business in the ASU College of Business.
Dr. Kenneth J. Heineman of Angelo State University’s history faculty has been elected to a three-year term on the Council of the Pennsylvania Historical Association (PHA).
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 54 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Monday, Oct. 3, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Carolyn Gascoigne, dean of Angelo State University’s College of Arts and Humanities, has published a research article in the September 2016 issue of The Reading Matrix, an international journal for second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
Angelo State University has been ranked No. 2 among the nation’s top 20 “Best Value Colleges for an Online Master’s in Psychology” for 2016-17 by CollegeValuesOnline.com, a college resource guide for prospective undergraduate and graduate online students.
The positive effects Dr. Bradley Petty has had on ASU’s recreation and intramurals program (UREC) and its staff are a primary reason he was recently honored with one of the university’s most prestigious awards.
Angelo State University’s Toastmasters Club will receive its official charter for membership in Toastmasters International during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. in Room 005 of the ASU Academic Building, 2502 Dena Drive.
For the second year in a row, Angelo State University has posted a new record fall enrollment with a total of 9,601 students enrolled for the fall 2016 semester. This marks the first time ASU enrollment has surpassed 9,000 students.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Gauthier, personnel NCO for Angelo State University’s ROTC Detachment 847, will participate in the 20th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon on Friday, Sept. 17, as a fundraising effort on behalf of the Air Force Enlisted Village.
Dr. Chris Ellery of the Angelo State University English faculty has published a new book of original poems titled “Elder Tree” through Lamar University Literary Press.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs have been ranked among the nation’s “Top 30 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs” for 2016 by GradSchoolHub.com, an education resource guide for prospective graduate students.
For the eighth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Construction of the building that will house the Hunter Strain Engineering Laboratories is underway at Angelo State University on the east side of campus.
Dr. Karen Cody’s educational influence will soon reach well beyond her Angelo State classes following her completion of a Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program this summer in the West African nation of Senegal.
Amanda Ritchie, Dr. Derek Bolen and Dr. Bradley Petty have been named the winners of the 2015-16 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Dr. Christine Lamberson and Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai of the Angelo State University history faculty have been awarded a $1,200 grant by the Library of America to support a new series of public programs associated with the Library of America’s “World War I and America” initiative.
Dr. Drew Curtis of the Angelo State University psychology faculty has co-authored a new textbook on abnormal psychology that has been published just in time for use in ASU classes during the upcoming fall semester.
Cadets in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 interested in becoming Air Force pilots will now be able to take advantage of the detachment’s state-of-the-art new HotSeat Pilot Pro 4 flight simulator.
Johnny Mata, a senior political science major at Angelo State University, has been selected as the fifth participant in the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
For the second consecutive year, Angelo State University has been recognized with a Sustained Excellence Award in Fundraising by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Angelo State University has been ranked one of the nation’s top 25 “Best Value Online Colleges for Law Enforcement Degrees” for 2016 by OnlineU.org, a comprehensive resource guide for students seeking affordable online college education.
While many of her fellow classmates were enjoying time off this summer, Angelo State graduate student Briana Martinez jumped at the opportunity for a “life-changing experience” in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing is one of only 50 nursing schools nationwide selected to receive funding support from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation to host a “White Coat Ceremony” for nursing students during the upcoming fall 2016 semester.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “75 Leading Schools for Financial Planners” by SourceMedia and its On Wall Street magazine, a national information resource for financial advisors.
The ASU Department of Agriculture hit newsstands across the nation and at a variety of livestock events in July when it was prominently featured in the monthly issue of Purple Circle magazine.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2016 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Angelo State alumna and current graduate student Martha Saucedo made a career change a decade ago and has now been recognized as being the best at her “new” profession.
Each of Angelo State University’s online graduate education degree programs has been ranked among the best in the nation by BestCollegeValues.com, an education resource guide for prospective college students seeking an affordable quality education.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education in guidance and counseling degree program has been ranked one of the nation’s “Top 10 Online Master’s Degrees in Student Affairs and College Counseling” by BestCounselingDegrees.net, an education resource guide for students seeking careers or advancement in psychology and counseling fields.
For two weeks in June, nearly 100 local and area middle and high school students got to preview what it’s like to be a computer science major at Angelo State.
Angelo State University has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the nation’s “Top 10 Colleges for Affordable Online Master’s in Psychology Degree Programs” for 2016-17 by CollegeStart.org, an education resource guide that ranks institutions of higher education in a wide variety of categories.
When Trevor Hance of Austin decided to uproot his life as an attorney to become an elementary schoolteacher, he turned to Angelo State for the tools he needed to make the transition.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies has been ranked in the top 5 of the nation’s “50 Best Online Graduate Programs” for 2016 by Master’s Programs Guide, an online education resource for students seeking master’s degrees in any academic discipline.
Dr. Brian J. May, president of Angelo State University, announced that James Reid has been named director of athletics, effective June 14. Reid had been serving as interim director of athletics since May 2015.
More than 700 attendees are expected for the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 69th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference hosted by Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture June 17-22 on the ASU campus and at various locations around San Angelo.
Angelo State University has been ranked in the top 10 of the nation’s “Top Online Schools for a Master’s in Psychology” by GradSource.com, an education resource guide that ranks online graduate degree programs in numerous academic disciplines.
Dr. Lesley Casarez and Dr. Kim Livengood of Angelo State University’s curriculum and instruction faculty have co-authored a chapter in the educator resource guide, “Online Teaching in K-12: Models, Methods, and Best Practices for Teachers and Administrators,” published in May by Information Today Inc.
Dr. Robert Dowler, a professor of biology at Angelo State University, is the subject of a feature article in the June 2016 issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine about his extensive research on the various species of skunks in Texas.
If career success can be measured by awards, then Angelo State alumna Lucy A. Snyder’s career as an author is right up there with some of the most well-known names in the dark fantasy and horror genre.
Subscriptions are now available for Angelo State University’s 2016-17 Arts at ASU season, which will include six theatre productions and at least 10 music concerts and recitals by the ASU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir and various other ensembles.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society has been named one of three winners of the annual PKP Book Drive Competition for collecting the most books during the drive.
Angelo State University conferred 628 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 622 graduates during 2016 spring commencement exercises May 14 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.
Influenced by his grandmother, his ASU mentor, and renowned author James Joyce, graduate student Alex Barchet has embarked on a journey that will soon take him to a new and exciting destination.
Axel Jacquesson, a junior physics major at Angelo State University, has been awarded a summer internship at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif.
Angelo State University announced that at its May 20 meeting, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved the re-naming of ASU’s Department of Civil Engineering as the “David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering.”
With ASU officials, many local military and business leaders and San Angelo’s State Rep. Drew Darby also in attendance, Angelo State University on May 10 officially dedicated its Center for Security Studies (CSS) in honor of former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, who was a driving force behind the formation of the CSS in 2010.
Travis Sparks, a geoscience major at Angelo State University, has received a 2016 GeoCUR Award for Excellence in Student Research from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) – Geosciences Division.
Angelo State University honored its 2016 Outstanding Graduate Students during the annual Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 29 in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Kenneth Heineman of Angelo State University’s history faculty recently authored a historical research article published in the April issue of The Journal of Policy History.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education inducted 63 new student members during its recent banquet and awards ceremony.
About 850 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
The 2016 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities and Colleges” will include 142 Angelo State University students being recognized as outstanding campus leaders.
Dr. Erin L. Ashworth-King of the Department of English and Modern Languages, Dr. Christine L. Purkiss of the Department of Teacher Education and Dr. William A. Taylor of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice have been named the winners of Angelo State University’s 2016 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been named interim chair of ASU’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, effective May 15.
Dr. Joel Alejandro “Alex” Mejia of Angelo State University’s civil engineering faculty recently co-authored two articles, a research article and a guest editorial, published in the April quarterly issue of the Journal of Engineering Education.
Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai of the Angelo State University history faculty has published a book, titled “Northern Character: College-Educated New Englanders, Honor, Nationalism, and Leadership in the Civil War Era,” through Fordham University Press.
Cuong T. Nguyen, CEO of Ellacy Global Trade and Investment and a 1996 graduate of Angelo State University, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored during the seventh annual Faculty Recognition Dinner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In addition to the victorious entrepreneurs, this year’s San Angelo Business Plan Competition was also a winning experience for the 10 Angelo State University business students involved as advisors.
Six Angelo State University faculty members have been selected as the fifth group of Community-Engaged Faculty Fellows and will develop academic courses for the upcoming fall semester that enhance ASU student involvement in the local community.
Katelyn MacLeay has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2016 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while four other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2016 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio brought senior Chelbee Farnen to Angelo State. ASU then sent her to places she never thought possible.
Three members of Angelo State University’s communications and marketing staff – Jayna Phinney, Tom Nurre Jr. and Ethan Lankford – won awards for their work at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV annual meeting in Dallas earlier this month.
Four members of Angelo State University’s Ram Powerlifting Club placed in the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Collegiate National Competition, held in Providence, R.I., April 13-18.
Angelo State University has been named to the inaugural list of the nation’s “Top 100 Military Spouse Friendly Schools” by Victory Media, which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse, which serve military personnel and their families.
Since last summer, Angelo State University’s Ram TV has been one of only two high-definition local stations in San Angelo and the only station broadcasting live ASU sports.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its spring 2016 class of 64 students during a special initiation ceremony on April 5 at the ASU Lake House.
Christian Garcia, an Angelo State University junior pursuing a double major in accounting and finance, has been awarded a prestigious summer internship at the Goldman Sachs office in Dallas.
In 2012, Angelo State University alumnus Deok Hwan Choi made the momentous decision to leave his hometown of Ulsan, South Korea, and head to West Texas to finish his college education at ASU.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Colleges for Hispanic Students” by BestColleges.com, an online college guide that ranks institutions of higher education in a multitude of categories.
Dr. Karen Cody, a professor of French and Spanish in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has been selected for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program to conduct research in the West African nation of Senegal this summer.
With the number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease expected to double in the next 20 years, the importance of the research being done by Dr. Huda Zoghbi in her lab at Baylor College of Medicine cannot be underestimated.
Matt Escue and Amanda Chambers, teachers at San Angelo Central High School, have been hired as the new part-time coaches for Angelo State University’s cheerleading squad.
In compliance with Texas Government Code Section 411.2031 “Carrying of Handguns by License Holders on Certain Campuses,” Angelo State University has prepared an associated proposed operating policy.
Angelo State University’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in homeland security have both been ranked among the nation’s top 10 “Best Online Homeland Security Degree Programs” by OnlineColleges.net, an educational resource guide that ranks online degree programs in all academic disciplines.
Dr. Carolyn Gascoigne, former graduate program chair in the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), has been appointed dean of Angelo State University’s newly created College of Arts and Humanities, effective July 1.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 40 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Tuesday, March 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For Angelo State University alumna Denise Lunsford Stewart, becoming a woman in management for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts was more about opportunities than obstacles.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in criminal justice and applied psychology have each been ranked among the top 10 nationally for 2016 in their respective areas by GoGrad.org, an online information guide to affordable graduate programs in all academic disciplines.
When Shannon Sturm suggested that the ASU West Texas Collection present an exhibit on the Vietnam War, she had no idea what she was starting—or that it would culminate in her receiving one of the university’s most prestigious staff awards.
More than 100 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 17 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Thursday, March 10, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the pregame tailgate party and the opening ceremony for Angelo State University’s newly refurbished Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium baseball venue have been rescheduled from Friday, March 11, to Saturday, March 12.
Seven Angelo State University art majors earned honors in the student categories for creative excellence in advertising at the American Advertising Federation-San Angelo ADDY Awards last month.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University student Josiah Hernandez, a senior from San Angelo, has been awarded a fellowship to attend the national Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., in April.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Educator program has been ranked among the “30 Most Affordable Online Nurse Educator Programs” in the U.S. for 2016 by Best Master of Science in Nursing Degrees, an online education resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
As part of commemorating the 20th anniversary of Angelo State University’s Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton, the Department of English and Modern Languages hosted a Young Writers Contest for high school students.
Organizers ensured the success of ASU’s 20th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton by bringing in fellow western writer Craig Johnson, author of 13 books in a Wyoming-based mystery series, as the featured speaker.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the nation’s “49 Most Affordable Small Colleges for a Master’s Degree in Psychology” for 2016 by BestMastersInPsychology.com, an online psychology education resource guide.
Angelo State University’s Ram Rugby Football Club won the National Small College Rugby Organization’s (NSCRO) Lonestar Conference Championship on Feb. 28 in San Antonio.
Three finalists have been named for Angelo State University’s position of dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and will be on campus for interviews March 7-10.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Education in Educational Administration degree program has been ranked as one of the “Top 50 Online Education Management Degree Programs” in the U.S. for 2016 by Top Management Degrees, a management and business education resource guide.
In addition to gaining priceless research experience at the pinnacle of particle physics, ASU junior Zach Wimpee has returned from a semester at the CERN facility in Switzerland with a more global outlook on his life and his future.
Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner program has been ranked among the “Top 50 Online Nurse Practitioner Programs” in the U.S. by RN to BSN Online Programs, an education resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
After posting its all-time record fall enrollment last semester, Angelo State University has now posted a new all-time record spring enrollment with a total of 8,052 students enrolled at the university for the spring 2016 semester.
Angelo State University’s chapter of Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students, inducted 63 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Houston Harte University Center.
The belief and encouragement of an Angelo State journalism professor helped 1984 ASU alumnus Norma Jennings realize her dream of becoming a published writer. Her own talent has turned her into an award-winning author.
Three freshman cadets in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 have been awarded three-year AFROTC Type 2 Scholarships worth approximately $25,000 through the AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
Two Angelo State University biology students won top prizes at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) Feb. 12–13 at the Texas Tech University Center at Junction.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Melody Kelley, Deborah Motl, Joey Hereford and Dan Robertson – have earned the 2015 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Shannon Sturm – has received the Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
For Angelo State University sophomore Mindy Holder, working on the History Department’s grant-funded project, “War Stories: West Texans Experience War,” has brought the past alive, but also opened her eyes to some of America’s darkest times.
For the 12th straight year, Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has received an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Council for the chapter’s activities during the 2014-15 academic year.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree programs have been ranked among the “Best Online Master’s Programs in Nursing” in the U.S. for 2016 by CollegeChoice.net, an independent educational resource publication.
For the third straight year, Angelo State University’s College of Business has been named one of the nation’s 77 Best Business Schools for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Business Schools 2016” rankings.
Much like communications, business and media, modern human migration patterns has become a more global phenomenon than at any time in the last century.
That was the over-arching theme presented by James N. Purcell Jr., chairman of the board for the U.S. Association for International Migration, as the featured speaker for ASU’s E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program, held Feb. 1-2.
Angelo State University art/graphic design major Taylor Seaton of Big Spring has been awarded the top prize in the 2015 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received an Outstanding Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2014–15 academic year.
To this day, Molly McDonough remains the only Angelo State graduate credited with discovering a new animal species, an accomplishment that has helped lead her to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Mary Jones, a student in Angelo State University’s Russian language program, has received a scholarship coordinated by the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) to continue her studies in Moscow this summer.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has been ranked as one of the “50 Best Graduate Nursing Schools in America” for 2016 by TopMastersInHealthcare.com, an online education resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
Dr. Jason Pierce of the Angelo State University history faculty has published his first book, titled “Making the White Man’s West: Whiteness and the Creation of the American West,” through University Press of Colorado.
Angelo State University’s online graduate psychology program has been ranked one of the “50 Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs” in the U.S. for 2016 by SuperScholar.org, an independent online college and university resource guide.
Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center has been designated one of the “51 Most Phenomenal College Student Union Centers in the U.S.” by EDsmart, an independent college planning resource and university ranking service.
Raw data can seem dry, even boring, but for students in Angelo State’s Applied Research Methods class, working with that data has become a window into their futures.
Angelo State University’s Wool Judging Team was named Reserve Grand Champion and had three individuals place in the top 10 at the 2016 National Western Stock Show Intercollegiate Wool Judging Contest on Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo.
For the 19th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Angelo State University’s graduate education and nursing programs have each been ranked among the top programs nationally for their online degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2016 edition of “Best Online Programs.”
Emily Perez, a senior nursing major in the Angelo State University Honors Program, is spending her winter break studying and conducting research in South America after being one of only 15 honors students nationwide chosen for this year’s Amazon Winterim in Peru through the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).
Angelo State University conferred 440 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 436 graduates during 2015 fall commencement exercises Dec. 12 in San Angelo, Texas.
High school seniors are invited to attend Angelo State University’s True Blue Friday recruiting events on Feb. 5, 12 and 19 and March 11 in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University intramural flag football team IM Legends claimed the 2015 Co-Rec Division National Championship at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Campus Championship Series on Jan. 4 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Drought forced Roscoe-area rancher Kim Alexander to take his Angelo State education degree into town for a job at the rural independent school district, a decision that has already transformed hundreds of students’ lives and led to his new statewide role.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2016 Dwight D. Eisenhower Foundation Research Grant and a 2016 Moody Research Grant from the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation.
Joshua Meyers, an Angelo State University political science major, was honored at the annual Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) in November at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
The Angelo State University Department of Civil Engineering has announced the addition of Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia as its second faculty member, and he will join department chair Dr. William Kitch for the upcoming 2016 spring semester.
The Angelo State University Department of Nursing’s online RN-to-B.S.N. program has been ranked among the top 50 “Most Affordable Online RN to B.S.N. Programs” in the U.S. for 2016 by TopRNtoBSN.com, a college and career resource guide for professional and prospective nurses.
Angelo State University’s fledgling Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is already off to a flying start in its first semester of existence.
More than 500 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University intramural flag football teams IM Legends and Vixen both claimed National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Region IV championships in November at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Angelo State University’s Health Clinic will remain open to provide medical services to ASU students, faculty and staff during the university’s annual winter holiday break and leading up to the start of the 2016 spring semester in January.
Kyle Washington played his last football game as Rams quarterback on Nov. 14 and, less than a week later, he was out in a field behind a San Angelo shopping center picking up trash with other ASU students as part of Angelo State University’s Ram Blitz.
Thanks to collaboration by two faculty members with European backgrounds, Angelo State University is able to offer something few rivals can: a Russian minor.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its fall 2015 class of 82 students during a special initiation ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s current University Theatre production of “Expecting Isabel” has been named a Respondents’ Choice by jurors for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF).
Through their involvement with the Children’s Hope agency, ASU alums Bailey Ehlers and Jennifer Dube and current student Allison Pruitt are helping build new families through adoption and foster care.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Eric Coy Young, a 1984 graduate of Angelo State University, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
For Dr. Arnoldo De León, a member of Angelo State University’s history faculty for 42 years until his retirement in June, his proudest career moment came in 1987.
For the third straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s 175 Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2016” rankings.
For the seventh consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media, which comprises several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs, that serve military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 has been recognized for excellence by the U.S. Air Force with the 2015 Right of Line Award as the top medium-sized detachment in the nation.
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics and Geosciences has been listed among the top 74 programs at U.S. colleges and universities for conferring the largest number of undergraduate physics degrees, according to statistics released this month by the American Institute of Physics (AIP).
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 59 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s recent University Theatre production of “keepingabreast” has been named a Respondents’ Choice at the state Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), held Oct. 14-17 at Grayson College in Denison.
Dr. Lesley Casarez, an assistant professor in Angelo State University’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been named Counseling Educator of the Year by the Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA).
When Angelo State alumna Hannah Dodds was named a 2014–15 Texas Student Teacher of the Year by the Texas Directors of Field Experiences earlier this month, the honor was also a recognition of the dedication the faculty and students in ASU’s College of Education.
Angelo State University’s Undergraduate Range Management Team took second place at the Texas Section Society for Range Management’s (TSSRM) second annual Undergraduate Range Management Examination competition earlier this month in Wichita Falls.
The Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has approved changing the name of Angelo State University’s College of Health and Human Services to the “Archer College of Health and Human Services.” The naming becomes official upon approval of the full board on Oct. 9.
Angelo State University has signed an agreement to partner with Howard College in the statewide New Mathways Project (NMP) to improve student success in both developmental and college-level mathematics courses.
Dr. Kirk Braden, Dr. Loree Branham and Joel (Dusty) Sugg of the Angelo State University agriculture faculty have been awarded a three-year, $41,649 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement dual-credit course offerings in the ASU Agriculture Department.
For Angelo State alumna Jackie Rosenfeld (Class of 2002), there could be no better timing for the staging of her play “keepingabreast” than during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Chris Ellery, a professor of English in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has won first prize in the eighth biennial X.J. Kennedy Award for Creative Nonfiction administered by Rosebud Magazine.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 has been named the 2015 High Flight winner as the top medium-sized detachment in the Southwest Region for the fifth time in the past nine years.
For a former astronaut, Col. Eileen Collins is down to Earth.
The featured speaker for Angelo State’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values, Collins was both the first woman to pilot and the first to command an American spacecraft. But she told an audience at the symposium barbecue that being a mother is often more challenging.
Dr. James Phelps of Angelo State University’s security studies faculty recently graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Emergency Management Basic Academy conducted at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Md.
Buoyed by another increase in graduate enrollment and a new dual credit program, Angelo State University has posted a new record overall enrollment of 8,521 students for the fall 2015 semester.
Angelo State’s first home football game is exciting for Ram fans everywhere, but the experience was especially significant for 11-year-old Abby Galindo of San Angelo.
Angelo State University graduate student Hannah Dodds has been named 2014-15 Texas Student Teacher of the Year by the Texas Directors of Field Experiences (TDFE).
Angelo State University has been named one of the “Best Online Colleges in Texas” for 2015–16 by Affordable Colleges Online, a web-based college guide for prospective students that ranks and profiles online schools and academic programs in all 50 states.
Angelo State University has been recognized with a 2015 Sustained Excellence Award in Fundraising by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Angelo State University has been named one of the “Top 10 Online Colleges in Texas” by BestSchools.com, an online college guide for prospective students that ranks and profiles online schools and academic programs in all 50 states.
Ian Brown, Dr. Trey Smith and Joe Muñoz have been named the winners of the 2014-15 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department has added a new Web and Mobile Development Certificate program that will be available to students starting this fall.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the Top Veteran-Friendly Schools in the nation by U.S. Veterans Magazine in its “2015 Best of the Best” rankings.
When technology challenges arise in the offices and classrooms across Angelo State, the first responders are likely student workers who are members of the IT Mentorship Program.
Over the last year, faculty in ASU’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Security Studies (CSS) have been publishing books in their respective areas of expertise at an increasingly rapid pace.
Michael Burnett, assistant professor of theatre and assistant director of University Theatre at Angelo State University, has been elected to a three-year term as vice chair of Region 6 of the Kennedy Center American College Theater, a national program involving more than 600 academic institutions.
Thirty-five Angelo State University employees have been nominated for the 2014-15 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU faculty, staff and administrators.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a General and Mrs. Matthew B. Ridgway Military History Research Grant from the Ridgway Family Endowment through the U.S. Army Military History Institute.
For the seventh consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Dr. Doyle Carter, professor of kinesiology and director of Angelo State University’s Center for Community Engagement, has been selected by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) to represent Texas as a Faculty Fellow for the new Faculty Collaboratives Project.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in guidance and counseling degree program has been ranked one of the “Top 25 Most Affordable Accredited Master’s in School Counseling Online” programs in the U.S. for 2015 by BestCounselingDegrees.net, a college and career resource website for students and professionals.
Angelo State University has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2015 by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Angelo State University’s cheerleading squad brought home several top honors from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Cheer Camp held July 10–13 at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Dr. Kimberly Dickerson, until recently a project manager for the Austin-based Texas Center for Educator Effectiveness (TxCEE), has been named an associate professor and the new chair of Angelo State University’s Department of Teacher Education, effective July 6.
Each year, ASU’s Center for International Studies (CIS) offers several month-long summer study abroad opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Matthew Gritter of the Angelo State University political science faculty has completed his second book, “The Policy and Politics of Food Stamps and SNAP,” which is scheduled to be published in August through Palgrave Macmillan.
For Concho Valley schoolteachers, summer is a chance to be students again as they find both professional development and inspiration at ASU through a variety of grant-funded programs.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society has been awarded a $2,500 Literacy Grant by the national PKP office to provide new computers for students in the Gifted and Talented program at San Angelo’s Fort Concho Elementary School.
Angelo State University’s Freshman College got a vote of confidence from the Texas Legislature after Gov. Greg Abbott over the weekend approved a line item in the state budget allocating $2.2 million over two years to the innovative program.
Dr. Robert Dowler, a professor of biology at Angelo State University, received the Joseph Grinnell Award for Excellence in Education from the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) at the annual ASM national meeting earlier this month in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Angelo State University Department of Agriculture’s Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team won the Undergraduate Quiz Bowl competition at the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 68th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) last week at the University of Nebraska.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been named a 2014-15 Outstanding Student Chapter for providing exceptional growth and development opportunities to its student members.
An orchestra of emotional voices—tense, excited, confused and confident—rumbles through the Houston Harte University Center several Fridays and Saturdays each summer as Angelo State University welcomes incoming students to New Student Orientation.
Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai of Angelo State University’s History Department faculty and Kimberly Wirth, business manager and community engagement coordinator for ASU’s Porter Henderson Library, have been awarded a one-year $3,000 grant to present programs on campus and for the larger San Angelo community on the history of Latino Americans.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Colleges for Hispanic Students” and one of the “Best Colleges for Intramural Sports” by BestColleges.com, an online college guide that ranks institutes of higher education in a multitude of categories.
Christopher Dean Stewart, professor of art and chair of the Art Department at Tyler Junior College, has been named chair of Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts, effective July 1.
Dr. Andrew Wright of the Angelo State University agriculture faculty has been awarded a three-year, $90,208 grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund a project titled “Enhanced Education and Expanded Research Capabilities through Experimental Economics Laboratories.”
Three recent graduates from Angelo State University’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice presented the results of their community research and outreach project at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 17th annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium June 1-4 in Emmitsburg, Md.
Most of the graduate students in Angelo State University’s College of Education are working professionals, juggling family, life and career expectations.
Dr. William A. Kitch, professor of engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CPP), has been named the first chair of Angelo State University’s new Department of Civil Engineering, which will begin offering engineering classes this fall.
Angelo State University’s nursing programs have earned accreditation by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) following an extensive application process that culminated with a campus site visit last fall by CCNE evaluators.
Despite being only a sophomore, physics/mathematics major Zach Wimpee has already secured an upcoming academic research experience that most physicists can only dream about.
Angelo State University conferred 672 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 666 graduates during 2015 spring commencement exercises May 16 in San Angelo, Texas.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree programs in criminal justice and applied psychology have each been ranked among the top 10 nationally for 2015 in their respective areas by GoGrad.org, an online information guide to affordable graduate programs in all academic disciplines.
Subscriptions are now available for Angelo State University’s 2015-16 Arts at ASU season that will include six theatre productions and 10 music concerts and recitals by the ASU Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and various ensembles.
The Angelo State University Society of Physics Students’ (SPS) Peer Pressure Team recently completed its 10th annual “Physics Road Tour” after spending six days performing physics demonstrations at more than a dozen elementary, middle and high schools.
Due to a higher than anticipated response, Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science is expanding its annual summer ASU Code Camp for junior high and high school students by adding afternoon sessions to increase available slots for participants.
Angelo State University has been awarded a three-year, $1.48 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to expand an ongoing project to provide breast and cervical cancer detection and prevention services to women of West Central Texas.
Angelo State University’s West Texas Collection will be closed for the remainder of May as staff and repair crews complete repairs of damages incurred during the thunderstorms on the evening of May 18 and early morning of May 19.
Three students in Angelo State University’s Honors Program have recently received various honors and awards to further their higher education efforts in preparation for their future careers.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University’s educator preparation program has been ranked among the top programs nationally for its online graduate degree offerings for veterans by U.S. News and World Report for its 2015 edition of “Best Online Programs for Veterans.”
Dr. Laurence Musgrove of the Angelo State University English faculty has published a book of poetry titled “Local Bird,” through Lamar University Press.
Jacob Meixner, a senior at Euless Trinity High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall.
Angelo State University’s Writing Center, founded in 1985, recently expanded its mission by sending its graduate assistant tutors into the developmental English course’s supplemental labs to work one-on-one with those students.
Dr. Manuel Zamora of the Angelo State University security studies and criminal justice faculty has been selected to attend the FBI National Academy Associates Command College May 18-22 at the FBI division offices in Houston.
Dr. Brian May, Angelo State University president, has announced the appointment of James Reid as interim athletic director for the university. Reid has led the men’s and women’s track and field programs since 1999 and has served as assistant athletic director since 2007.
Success in college didn’t come easily to Josiah Hernandez, but the Angelo State junior turned his slow start around and is now on a trajectory for success.
More than 850 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, Dr. David P. Dewar of the Department of History and Dr. James W. Ward of the Department of Physics and Geosciences have been named the winners of Angelo State University’s 2015 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Retired Angelo State University faculty members Dr. Gil Engdahl and Dr. Terry Maxwell have each been awarded the title “Distinguished Professor Emeritus” by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
The 2015 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities and Colleges” will include 138 Angelo State University students being recognized as outstanding campus leaders.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education in guidance and counseling degree program has been ranked one of the “Top 15 Online Master’s in Counseling Degree Programs” in the U.S. for 2015 by BestMastersInPsychology.com, a college and career resource website for students and professionals.
More than 120 Angelo State University faculty and staff members, including 14 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Wednesday, May 6, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has been named one of the Top 25 Animal Science Colleges and Graduate Schools in the U.S. for 2015 by GraduatePrograms.com, an online guide that recognizes higher education graduate programs, based on student evaluations.
Angelo State University honored its 2015 outstanding graduate students during the Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 27, in the Houston Harte University Center.
For the third straight year, Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies has been named one of the Top 50 Online Graduate Programs in the U.S. for 2015 by GraduatePrograms.com, an online guide that recognizes higher education graduate programs, based on student evaluations.
Outstanding Angelo State University faculty members will be honored at the sixth annual Faculty Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 7, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Aimee Denham has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2015 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while five other ASU graduating seniors have been selected for 2015 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS) received an outpouring of campus and public support and offers to help three students attending ASU from Nepal after word spread of the devastating earthquake that struck the Himalayan mountain nation on Saturday.
A former All-American long-distance runner for ASU, mathematics instructor Cindy Bishop recently completed the most prestigious long-distance race in America.
Angelo State University’s Delta Rho “cast” of the Alpha Psi Omega (APO) national theatre honor society added seven new members during its recent induction ceremony.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has approved the new bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering at Angelo State University, and engineering classes are scheduled to begin on campus this coming fall semester.
Dr. Norman Sunderman, a professor of accounting at Angelo State University, has been re-elected to a second three-year term on the Board of Governors of NASBITE International, an organization of business trade professionals and educators.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a Crader Family Book Prize Honorable Mention for his book “Every Citizen a Soldier” and has also been awarded a University of North Texas Libraries Special Collections Research Fellowship for his forthcoming book “In Defense of Democracy.”
Quint Anderson, a senior at Caldwell High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall.
Dr. Joseph Satterfield of the Angelo State University geosciences faculty has been selected to receive the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation’s 2015 Professorial Award and will be honored at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition May 31-June 1 in Denver, Colo.
Suzanne Campbell, head of the Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Texas Collection at Angelo State University, has been named a fellow of the West Texas Historical Association (WTHA) in recognition of her numerous contributions to the study and preservation of West Texas history.
Jacob Spiller, a cadet in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, has been selected as the Cadet of the Year for the Southwest Region.
Angelo State University alumna Kristy Melton, senior winemaker at the Clos Du Val Winery in California’s Napa Valley, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biology honor society was named the Outstanding Chapter in District 2 for the 2014-15 academic year at the Tri-Beta South Central Regional Convention April 10-12 at the Oklahoma University Biological Field Station in Kingston, Okla.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 44 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Monday, April 13, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Stephen Pena, a mathematics major and computer science minor at Angelo State University, won the Best Research Poster Award at the first University of Texas at Dallas Undergraduate Research Expo in Computer Science on April 11 at the UT-Dallas campus in Richardson.
A book of essays about intellectual life in the Civil War era co-edited by Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai of the Angelo State University history faculty has been published by Fordham University Press.
Angelo State University’s Nursing Honor Society added 43 new members during its annual induction ceremony on Thursday, April 9, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center on the ASU campus.
Imagine being offered the opportunity to travel and get a free education. You go for it, but instead of your dream opportunity, you end up being held against your will and treated like someone’s property. And you have no way out.
The date is set for the 11th Annual Phil George Blue & Gold Dinner and Auction with Crockett National Bank as the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. The dinner and athletic fundraising event will be on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Zachary Wimpee, a physics and mathematics major and member of the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been selected for the 2015 University of Michigan Research Semester at CERN program in Geneva, Switzerland, and will receive up to $10,000 for travel and support expenses.
If you’ve ever hummed “can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” then you know how Angelo State history instructor Kathryn Ostrofsky found the theme to her doctoral dissertation.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) and its academic component, the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, have been approved to form a chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society.
For the 18th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Cooper Jones, a senior at Borger High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall.
Six Angelo State University faculty members have been selected as the fourth group of Community-Engaged Faculty Fellows and will develop courses for the upcoming fall semester that enhance ASU student involvement in the local community.
Angela Chen, a senior at Louis D. Brandeis High School in San Antonio, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall.
Sarah Champagne and Clay Wegner, seniors at San Angelo Central High School, have each been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship worth up to $60,000 to attend Angelo State University this fall.
Dr. Amy Williamson, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at Angelo State University, is one of 40 women nationally who have been named to the 2015 class of Leadership America, an initiative to bring women leaders together for networking and skill-building.
Dr. Terry Dalrymple of the English faculty at Angelo State University has published a book of short fiction titled “Love Stories (Sort Of),” through Lamar University Press.
Angelo State University’s graduate program in applied psychology has been ranked one of the 25 “Best Value Online Master’s in Psychology Programs” in the U.S. for 2015 by BestMedicalDegrees.com, an independent online medical education guide.
By combining aspects of ASU’s nursing program and Honors Program, Emily Perez has had a life-changing experience, strengthened her goals for the future and helped some people along the way.
Dr. Avis Johnson-Smith of the Angelo State University graduate nursing faculty has been selected for the 2015 Outstanding Faculty Practice Award by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).
Houston-based artist Howard Sherman knows that, at first glance, his paintings seem “bombastic” and “loud,” but he asks that people take a second and third look.
“Everything is very purposeful in the work, even if it seems very haphazard or slapdash,” he said during an ASU gallery talk on March 12. “I’m interested in making work that is really emotive and powerful.”
For Mingu Lee, an international student from South Korea, studying at Angelo State gets him one step closer to his career aspirations of working for UNICEF, the international children’s rights and emergency relief organization.
Dr. Warren Simpson of the ASU kinesiology faculty is marking two major career milestones this year, each representing his continuing efforts to promote the various aspects of the nebulous “coaching-athletics-recreation” career field and to provide expanded learning opportunities for professionals and his students.
Angelo State University’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project will host its annual Young Writers Camp and Teen Writers Camp June 22-July 3 for local and area elementary and middle school students looking for a creative way to improve their writing skills.
Angelo State University has received an $116,500 gift from the Shell Oil Exploration and Production Company to fund a rangeland reclamation research project through joint efforts of the ASU Department of Agriculture and Department of Physics and Geosciences.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2013-14 academic year.
Angelo State University celebrates the season with its annual Springfest, three days of music, comedy, food and outdoor activities to bring the campus and community together.
Darren Seidel, a double major in geosciences and agriculture at Angelo State University, has received a 2015 GeoCUR Award for Excellence in Student Research from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) – Geosciences Division.
The Department of History at Angelo State University, supported by a three-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, invites West Texas residents to participate in a new historical preservation project, “War Stories: West Texans from World War I to the Present.”
Former U.S. Ambassador James Larocco estimates he has traveled 600,000 miles in just the past five years. About 229 miles of that was to make his first visit to San Angelo March 10-11 as the featured speaker for ASU’s E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University’s College of Business has been named one of the nation’s 75 Best Business Schools for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Business Schools 2015” rankings.
When Nathan Pierre, a junior who grew up in Haiti, was considering a transfer to a school with strengths in political science and intelligence studies, he sought the advice of a family friend, Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins Jr., who also happens to be one of Angelo State’s most prestigious alumni.
Angelo State University’s residence halls have been recognized as being among the “30 Most Inviting Yet Affordable College Dorms in America” by AffordableSchools.net, a higher education resource website designed to connect students with the best affordable colleges.
Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, visiting professor of astrophysics at Oxford University in England, will deliver Angelo State University’s 39th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, March 31, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Texas motorists now have a more permanent way to show their support for Angelo State University with the debut of the new ASU license plates now available through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Dr. Robert Ehlers Jr., a professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has published his second book, “The Mediterranean Air War: Airpower and Allied Victory in World War II,” as part of the University Press of Kansas “Modern War Studies” series.
More than 800 college and university theatre students have converged on the Angelo State University campus for the five-day Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, which began Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Nathan Pierre, a junior at Angelo State University, is serving as the third participant in the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
After two years of decreasing spring enrollment, Angelo State University posted a slight increase in student numbers this semester, led by another record graduate school enrollment, resulting in a total of 5,963 students attending the university this spring.
Angelo State University has been recognized as one of the top 60 schools in the U.S. for “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” by TeachTomorrow.org, a college and career resource website for future and current educators.
More than 900 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s spring “Science Days!” on Feb. 24 and 26, and March 3, 5 and 10 in the Cavness Science Building and Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building on the ASU campus.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Brian Jackson, Annette Dixon, Jayna Phinney and Don Cheek – have earned the 2014 President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and another – Clay Smith – has received the Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
The ASU Biology Department has long had a reputation as a leader in the study and research of bats in the southwestern U.S., and that status helped bring biology graduate student Erin Adams to ASU all the way from her native Delaware.
The decision to attend Angelo State has already paid off for Daniel Chavez (Class of 2013). At 23, he is the assistant vice president of economic development at the Chamber of Commerce for the nation’s seventh largest city, San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s teacher preparation programs in the College of Education have been nationally recognized by their respective national standards organizations for their excellence in educating future teachers.
Angelo State University’s Office of Human Resources is inviting all ASU alumni and the public to join the newly-formed ASU Toastmasters Club that will meet weekly in the Centennial Village residence hall, 2675 W. Avenue N, on the ASU campus.
In an age riddled with horror and unanswered questions – broken families, school shootings, and a passenger-filled airliner that just vanishes from the sky – Ohio-based author Dan Chaon’s dark and often spooky vision seems to fit right in.
Erin Gregg, a staff member for Angelo State University’s Community Development Initiatives program, has been named to the 2015 Rural Health Fellows Program by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) at its 26th Rural Health Policy Institute conference this week in Washington, D.C.
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan announced the Angelo State University recipients of the annual Chancellor’s Council distinguished faculty awards on Jan. 27. Recognizing excellence in teaching and research, these awards represent the most prestigious honors granted to faculty members throughout the TTU System.
Angelo State University intramural flag football teams IM Legends and Wolfpac both finished as national runners up at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Campus Championship Series national championships earlier this month at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Dr. John Wegner, interim dean of the Freshman College at Angelo State University, has published his first book of short fiction, titled “Love is Not a Dirty Word,” through Lamar University Press.
This past August, five Angelo State University students spent a couple of hours picking up trash blown off busy South Bryant Boulevard onto property owned by Mosaic, a nonprofit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities. And they had fun.
New athletic facilities, changes in leadership positions, and a host of honors and awards for the institution, various academic programs and numerous individuals highlighted an exciting 2014 for Angelo State University.
Holly Miles, a senior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has received a 2014 Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, which will provide up to $40,000 per year for graduate studies, as well as summer internship opportunities and a guaranteed appointment as a Foreign Service Officer upon completion of her master’s degree.
When Ashlie Francis sets a goal for herself, she likes to aim high. The Belton native enrolled at Angelo State in 2011, drawn by ASU’s physical therapy doctorate program and the strong track and field team.
Angelo State University’s teacher education and nursing programs have each been ranked among the top programs nationally for their online graduate degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2015 edition of “Best Online Programs.”
Angelo State University conferred 504 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 501 graduates during 2014 fall commencement exercises Dec. 13 in San Angelo, Texas.
Drs. James Phelps, Jeffrey Dailey and Monica Koenigsberg, faculty in the Angelo State University Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, have published a new textbook titled “Border Security” through Carolina Academic Press.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2015 Harry S. Truman Library Research Grant by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs.
Angelo State University has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, recognizing the university’s commitment to serving the local community.
Angelo State University Alumni Association members are being offered an opportunity to purchase discounted $5 tickets to the Rams and Rambelles basketball games that begin their Lone Star Conference schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Three Angelo State University intramural flag football teams continued their winning ways, earning championships at the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region II Flag Football Tournament held Dec. 5-7 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Angelo State University’s Master of Science in Nursing degrees have been ranked as one of the “2015 Best Online Masters of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Programs” in the U.S. by CollegeChoice.net, an educational resource website.
Angelo State alum Chris Beene, who earned his bachelor’s degree (1993) and master’s degree (1997) in kinesiology at ASU, has been the head track and field/cross country coach at South Plains College in Levelland since 2004. His teams have enjoyed almost unprecedented success, racking up 26 national championships during his tenure.
For ASU alum Dwayne Goetzel (Class of 1986), enrolling in Angelo State was the first step on the road to becoming a successful lawyer and international traveler.
Dr. Timothy Bonenfant of Angelo State’s music faculty can make a clarinet purr or scream, cry or chuckle, and he demonstrates that virtuosity on the 16 tracks of the album “Multiple Personae: The Family of Clarinets.”
Dr. Christine Lamberson and Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, faculty in Angelo State University’s History Department, have been awarded a three-year, $99,982 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to preserve the experiences of West Texas military veterans and their families from World War I to the present and to examine how those experiences have changed or remained the same over the past century.
More than 500 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
In recognition of Angelo State University’s former basketball coach and retired Athletic Director Phil George, an anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to a total of $20,000 to the Phil and Toddy George Endowment for Athletic Scholarships. The donation match will be in effect until Jan. 1.
For Dr. Jordan Daniel, being named a 2014–15 Community-Engaged Faculty Fellow at Angelo State University is an opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice, between the classroom and the surrounding community.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies has been named one of the Top Online Master’s Programs in the U.S. for 2014-15 by the Affordable Colleges Foundation, which provides free web-based resources for students seeking quality and affordable online education.
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Eric Coy Young, an Angelo State University alumnus, recently received his second star and assumed command of the Navy Reserve Forces Command (NRFC) in Norfolk, Va., the highest office that a full-time support reserve sailor can achieve in the Navy.
Dr. Younghyeon Bae, Angelo State University’s first-ever post-doctoral fellow, and Dr. Mansoo Ko of the ASU physical therapy faculty have been awarded ASU’s first-ever international research grant from the DoDo Walking company in Seoul, South Korea.
Dr. Donald R. Topliff, dean of the College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering at West Texas A&M University, has been appointed Angelo State University’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective Jan. 1.
Dr. Clifton T. Jones, dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina Aiken, has been appointed dean of Angelo State University’s College of Business, effective April 1, 2015.
Angelo State University has been ranked second on the list of “The Top Texas Online Schools for 2015” by Edudemic.com, an education news website that concentrates on the connection between education and technology.
Angelo State University alumnus Dr. Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Three Angelo State University intramural flag football teams were crowned champions of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Region IV Flag Football Tournament held Nov. 7-9 at Texas A&M University.
The ASU Spirit Bell, one of the university’s long-standing traditions, recently got a facelift thanks to the efforts of members of the ASU agriculture faculty and Block and Bridle Club.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s 140 Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” rankings.
Angelo State University has presented 33 undergraduate students with 2014-15 academic scholarships funded by a $34,000 grant from Stripes Convenience Stores through the Stripes College Scholarship Fund.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education added 31 new members during its recent induction ceremony.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education degree in student development and leadership in higher education has been ranked as one of the “25 Best Online Master in Higher Education Degree Programs” in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org, an educational resource website that ranks degree programs in all disciplines.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team took first place and had two individuals finish in the top 10 at the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) Cargill High Plains Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest Nov. 2 in Friona.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society will induct 46 new members during a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Three finalists have been named for Angelo State University’s position of provost and vice president for academic affairs and will visit campus for interviews Nov. 12-14.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team tied for second overall and placed two individuals in the top five at the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 2014 Eastern National Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest earlier this month in Wyalusing, Penn.
ASU senior Alexander Bryant has blazed a trail from West Texas to the West Coast. But his path to Hollywood wasn’t across the desert and over the mountains, it was through the every-changing wilderness of social media.
Angelo State University’s recent University Theatre production of “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” was named Respondent’s Choice, the highest production honor, at the Texas State Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Arlington last week.
For many college students, the summer between their sophomore and junior years is a good time to do a study abroad program or work a part-time job while earning a few more credits in summer school. For Air Force ROTC cadets, it is the summer they participate in the highly competitive program known as field training, sweating in the Alabama and Mississippi humidity, fighting to earn the right to stay in officer training.
Angelo State University has been named one of the Top 25 Animal Science Colleges and Graduate Schools in the U.S. for 2014 by GraduatePrograms.com, an online guide that recognizes higher education graduate programs, based on student evaluations.
Angelo State University alumna Tara Salisbury has been named the Education Service Center Region 15 Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2013-14 school year.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society will induct its fall 2014 class of 67 students during a special initiation ceremony at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s inaugural Undergraduate Range Management Team took first place in its initial contest, the Texas Section Society for Range Management’s (TSSRM) Undergraduate Range Management Examination, earlier this month at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
Just imagine it—a budding writer and poet getting to spend a month studying with poet laureates and writing original prose on the grounds of a historic estate in Florence, Italy. Well, that was the reality this summer for ASU senior Jenni deBie.
Angelo State University Air Force ROTC Cadet Laura Acevedo, a freshman who graduated in May from San Angelo’s Lake View High School, is the most recent recipient of the R.F. Durso ROTC Scholarship.
Duncan Knox, a senior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been selected as a 2014-15 Presidential Fellow by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) in Washington, D.C.
For the second straight year, Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies has been named one of the Top 50 Online Graduate Programs in the U.S. for 2014 by GraduatePrograms.com, an online guide that recognizes higher education graduate programs, based on student evaluations.
When Dr. James Ward of the ASU geosciences faculty was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2011, it looked like life as he knew it was over. Instead, his future is brighter than he ever expected and he has a great story to tell about a man and his dog.
Senior ASU nursing students in the Community Health course recently planned, coordinated and conducted a community health fair for the citizens of nearby Water Valley at Water Valley High School.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in guidance and counseling has been selected for a “Students Before Profits Award” by Nonprofit Colleges Online, an organization dedicated to helping prospective students find quality and affordable online academic programs.
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, when Web customers log on to www.angelo.edu, the official website of Angelo State University, they will see a dramatically different homepage. Staff in ASU’s offices of information technology and communications and marketing have been researching and preparing these changes over the last three months.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol, a member of the ASU security studies faculty since 2010, has been awarded a grant from South Korea’s Institute of Unification Education to conduct research and present lectures throughout South Korea during October.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr. of Angelo State University’s security studies faculty has been awarded a travel grant from South Korea’s Institute of Unification Education to spend about four weeks conducting research and delivering lectures throughout South Korea Oct. 4-30.
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks still resonate for nearly every American and remain deeply personal tragedies for the families and friends of the 2,977 who were killed as a result of the attacks at New York City’s World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in the crash of hijacked Flight 93.
Angelo State University’s graduate enrollment set another record for the 2014 fall semester while undergraduate numbers declined slightly from 2013 levels, resulting in an overall enrollment of 6,494, the fifth-highest ever for the university.
More than 750 local fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s fall Science Days on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, 7 and 9 in the Cavness Science Building and Mathematics-Computer Science (MCS) Building on the ASU campus.
For the sixth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media, which includes several magazines and websites, including G.I. Jobs, that serve military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University supporters donated a record $13 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year, surpassing the previous fundraising record of $7.7 million in 2011.
Angelo State University and Howard College have signed a series of articulation agreements that will enable Howard College animal science, mathematics and nursing students to seamlessly transfer to ASU once they receive their associate degrees.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan C. Munoz, an online student in security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded one of 10 “Heart of a Hero” scholarships by the New Jersey Heroes organization.
Angelo State University’s Master of Science degree in homeland security has been ranked one of the “25 Best Online Master’s in Homeland Security Degree Programs” in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org, an educational resource website that ranks degree programs in all disciplines.
About 130 intramural flag football teams of Angelo State University students will kick off the 2014 season on ASU’s newly renovated artificial turf intramural fields starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, across Jackson Street from the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
John Michael O’Neal, a psychology graduate student at Angelo State University, has been awarded a $500 Love of Learning Award by the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society to help fund his continued graduate education.
Angelo State University has been awarded a five-year, $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to support the implementation of ASU’s proposed new civil engineering program.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies will host a national military and law enforcement intelligence training conference in conjunction with the Houston Police Department (HPD) on Monday, Sept. 22, in Houston.
Dr. Wrennah Gabbert, chair of Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing and director of the nursing program, has been named the James A. “Buddy” Davidson Chair in Nursing Excellence in ASU’s College of Health and Human Services.
Rebecca Schkade, Dr. Christine Purkiss and Dr. Maurice Fortin have been named the winners of the 2013-14 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education degree in educational administration has been ranked one of the “25 Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration Degree Programs” in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org, an educational resource website that ranks degree programs in all disciplines.
Angelo State University’s Club Café will launch the fall semester’s entertainment with stand-up comedian and actor Deon Cole at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, followed by a free Crossroads Live performance by singer/songwriter Rachel Brown at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series, organized by the History Department to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the conflict, will feature eight events during the 2014-15 academic year.
When classes start for the fall 2014 semester, Angelo State University will welcome 17 new faculty members spread through ASU’s four academic colleges.
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that Angelo State University has been chosen to host AMSA’s 69th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in June of 2016.
Twenty-six Angelo State University employees have been nominated for the 2013-14 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU faculty, staff and administrators.
Angelo State University will kick off the 2014 fall semester with its annual Rambunctious Weekend Aug. 22-24 with a wide variety of activities designed to help new students make the transition to college life and to welcome back returning students.
For the sixth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review (TPR) as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Dylan J. Meador, a cadet colonel in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, has been named the Air Force Association’s (AFA) 2014 Outstanding ROTC Cadet of the Year.
Dr. William A. Taylor of Angelo State University’s security studies faculty has been awarded a 2014 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation research travel grant to conduct research at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on the University of Michigan campus.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its 2014 class of 34 ASU alumni during a special initiation ceremony on Saturday, July 26, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center.
Dr. Alaric Williams credits his upbringing in tiny Stamps, Ark., with steeping him in a philosophy of “servant leadership,” leading by example and by serving others.
Angelo State University’s Master of Education degree in guidance and counseling has been ranked as one of the “10 Best Online Master’s in School Counseling Degree Programs” in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org, an educational resource website that ranks degree programs in all disciplines.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will present “Leaving Iowa,” a critically-acclaimed comedy toasting the idealism and character of the “greatest generation” and roasting its dedication to the family road trip, beginning Thursday, July 31, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Binhong Lin, who graduated in May through Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been awarded a $5,000 fellowship by the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic majors.
Becky Brackin, Angelo State University’s director of community relations since 2009, has been named director of ASU’s Office of Communications and Marketing.
Dr. Christine Purkiss, a faculty member of the Department of Teacher Education at Angelo State University, has been honored with the 2014 Chapter Counselor Award for the West Region by Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international society for education.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr., an associate professor of political science in Angelo State University’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, will be featured in an episode of the “Book TV” program on the C-SPAN2 network on Sunday, June 29.
A paper written by Dr. Jeffrey Schonberg of the Angelo State University English faculty was named the Best Research Paper in Language, Literature and Linguistics at the third annual International Conference of the Global Science and Technology Forum earlier this month in Bangkok, Thailand.
Dr. Jeff Schonberg, a professor of English in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has been selected to serve as a peer review panelist for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships program.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will open its 2014-2015 season with the world premiere of “The Channeler,” a comedy by Dr. Trey Smith of the ASU mathematics faculty, beginning Thursday, June 26, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Dr. Terry Dalrymple, a professor of English in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has contributed five short stories published in Texas 5 X 5, a new anthology of short stories by Texas writers.
Dr. Wrennah Gabbert, who previously spent 10 years on Angelo State University’s nursing faculty, has returned to ASU as nursing program director and will assume the role of chair of the Nursing Department at the beginning of the upcoming fall semester.
A 12-member search committee has been approved by Angelo State University President Brian J. May to make recommendations for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs with the goal of filling the position by the end of the year.
Angie Wright, who has 23 years of administrative experience at Angelo State University, has been named the university’s vice president for finance and administration, a position she has held on an interim basis for the past 15 months.
Angelo State University conferred 709 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 705 graduates during 2014 spring commencement exercises May 10 in San Angelo, Texas.
Subscriptions are now available for Angelo State University’s 2014-15 Arts at ASU season that will include six theatre productions and 10 music concerts and recitals by various ASU bands and choirs.
Emily Perez, a junior in Angelo State University’sHonors Program, will spend a month in Guatemala this summer as a volunteer in health-related services through the Cross Cultural Solutions program.
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of artwork by ASU art students beginning Monday, June 2, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s master’s degree program in educational administration has been ranked as one of the “Top 15 Best and Most Affordable Graduate Educational Leadership Programs” in the U.S. by Educational-Leadership-Degrees.com, a career advancement website for educators.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has named a seven-member search committee to make recommendations for a new director of communications and marketing to succeed Preston Lewis, who is retiring effective June 30 after 35 years in higher education.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a prestigious 2014 Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library Travel Grant by the Dwight D. Eisenhower Foundation.
Angelo State University has received a $34,000 gift from Stripes Convenience Stores through the Stripes College Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for deserving ASU students, beginning in the 2014-15 academic year.
Angelo State University’s educator preparation program has been ranked in the top 10 nationally for its online graduate degree offerings for veterans by U.S. News and World Report for its 2014 edition of Best Online Programs for Veterans.
The Angelo State University Society of Physics Students’ (SPS) Peer Pressure Team recently completed its ninth annual “Physics Road Tour” after spending six days performing physics demonstrations at elementary, middle and high schools throughout the state.
LUBBOCK—The Texas Tech University SystemBoard of Regents today (May 19) announced that Texas Sen. Robert Duncan has been named the sole finalist for the position of chancellor.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has approved a new bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering at Angelo State University, pending final approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Dr. Kim Livengood of the Angelo State University curriculum and instruction faculty has received the Exemplary Course Award for 2014 from Blackboard Inc., an international company that develops education software, including its signature Blackboard learning management system.
The 2014 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will include 140 Angelo State University students being recognized as outstanding campus leaders.
Jenni deBie, a junior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, will be heading to Florence, Italy, this summer as one of a select group of U.S. undergraduate students to participate in the New York University Writers in Florence program.
Nearly 900 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Duncan Knox, a junior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been selected to intern in the Office of the Curator at the U.S. Supreme Court this summer in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will host its Spring Commissioning Ceremony for eight graduating cadets on Friday, May 9, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 received a rating of Excellent on its recent Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) performed by a team from the Holm Center for Officer Accession and Citizen Development, based at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
Angelo State University communication and mass media students were honored in 11 newspaper competition categories at the 2014 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Convention April 12 in San Antonio.
Angelo State University alumna Melody M. Wilkinson, judge of the 17th District Court of Texas, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Ben Kelly, who broke the color barrier at San Angelo College more than six decades ago, will be honored during ceremonies at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1, when Angelo State University’s Center for Human Performance is re-named in his honor.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education added 51 new members during its recent induction ceremony.
Five Angelo State University faculty members have been selected as the third group of Community-Engaged Faculty Fellows and will develop courses for the upcoming fall semester that enhance ASU student involvement in the local community.
Dr. Chris Ellery, a professor of English in Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has won first prize in the second annual Alexander and Dora Raynes Poetry Competition administered by Jewish Currents magazine.
Angelo State University honored its outstanding graduate students during the Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 21, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Sean Motl has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2014 Presidential Award as the top graduate in his class, while five other ASU undergraduate students have been selected for 2014 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
More than 40 Angelo State University undergraduate students will present the results of their academic research and creative endeavors during the third annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday, April 24, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Martha Saywell, an instructor of music and piano at Angelo State University, will present a piano recital on Friday, April 25, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Two members of Angelo State University’s communications and marketing staff – Gabrielle Miller and Danny Meyer – have been recognized for their work by District IV of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society inducted its spring 2014 class of 67 students during a special initiation ceremony Tuesday, April 15, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will perform a tribute to musical theatre composers for the 12th annual Pops at the Pavilion concert on Thursday, April 24, at the ASU Pavilion next to the Plaza Verde residence hall, 1941 S. Van Buren St.
Fifty Angelo State University faculty and staff, including 13 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Monday, April 14, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
“Medicine and the Civil War” will be explored by Dr. Robert Hicks, an academic authority on the subject, during a Tuesday, April 22, lecture, the final talk in Angelo State University’s 2013-14 Civil War Lecture Series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict.
To celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Bard’s birth, Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages will host a staged reading of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Wednesday, April 23, in the ASU Auditorium.
Students in Angelo State University’s Housley Principled Leadership course will hear from three Texas leaders as a finale to the course originally developed in part by the late San Angelo businessman Kevin Housley.
Angelo State University will welcome high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors and their families to campus on Saturday, April 26, for “Discover ASU,” a daylong program for high school students to learn about campus life and educational opportunities at the university.
Angelo State University’s outstanding graduate students will be recognized at the Graduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Angelo State University Orchestra will present a “Masters of Composition” concert on Tuesday, April 22, in the University Auditorium inside the Sol Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host singer/songwriter and actor Tyler Hilton on Wednesday, April 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Manuel Zamora of the Angelo State University security studies and criminal justice faculty has been selected for a Distinguished Alumni Award Honorable Mention by the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston.
Maxwell Kennady, a senior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been selected as one of only six 2014 Tisdale Fellows nationally by the Fund for American Studies.
Members of Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Psi Omega (APO) national theatre honor society will present a modern drama, “The Speed of Darkness,” Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, in the ASU Studio Theatre.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 39 new members during a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 8, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Clarinet Choir and Saxophone Quintet will present a joint spring concert on Thursday, April 10, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Joshua Logsdon, a senior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been selected as one of only 15 recipients nationwide of the 2014 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York.
Angelo State University chemistry students and faculty will join with the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (SAMFA) to co-host Family Day Art and Science on Saturday, April 12, at SAMFA, 1 Love St. in downtown San Angelo.
Dorothy Douthit, a violinist and founder of Fiddle Fire Chuckwagon and Catering, will host a fundraiser for the Angelo State University Orchestra on Thursday, April 10, at Fiddle Fire, 1103 S. Oakes St.
Angelo State University’s Flute Choir and Woodwind Quintet will present a joint spring concert on Tuesday, April 8, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of History and Multicultural Center will co-host a presentation and discussion on local civil rights and school integration on Monday, April 14, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The oil field and small business will be the focus of a conference co-hosted by Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Tuesday, April 8, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Sean Motl, a senior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, received a Dennis Boe Award for outstanding scholarly work at the 2014 Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) Conference held March 28-30 in Fort Smith, Ark.
Dr. Manuel Zamora brings 30 years of law enforcement, teaching and research experience to his classes in ASU’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice.
Perry Stafford, a junor at Angelo State University, has been selected as the second participant in the ASU Political Science and Philosophy Department’s Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s online master’s degree in criminal justice program has been ranked one of the top programs in the U.S. for 2014 by BestOnlineColleges.org, an educational website that ranks online degree programs in all disciplines.
Anna Porter, a senior at Stanton High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall. The Distinguished Carr Scholarship is ASU’s most prestigious scholarship for academic achievement.
Emily Hecox, a senior at Byron P. Steele High School, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall. The Distinguished Carr Scholarship is ASU’s most prestigious scholarship for academic achievement.
Kayli Hall, a home school student in Bridgeport, has been awarded a Distinguished Carr Scholarship to attend Angelo State University in San Angelo this fall. The Distinguished Carr Scholarship is ASU’s most prestigious scholarship for academic achievement.
About 100 local and area high school students who are receiving Carr Scholarships to attend Angelo State University this fall will participate in Carr Scholarship Signing Days during April.
Angelo State University’s Career Development Office will host a recruiting speaker for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on Thursday, April 3, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will host the 29th annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium on Friday, April 11, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s 38th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon will feature Dr. Nathan Wolfe, founder and CEO of Global Viral and Metabiota, on Tuesday, April 8, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
More than 1,800 FFA and 4-H members from about 130 schools throughout Texas will gather at Angelo State University’s Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center on Friday, April 4, for the annual ASU Invitational Judging Contest.
Dr. Heather Braden of the Angelo State University physical therapy faculty has received the inaugural Best Manuscript of the Year Award for 2013 from the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy, a publication of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of ceramics by ASU art students beginning Tuesday, April 1, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies will have a Host Family Banquet to both celebrate and recruit host families for international ASU students on Saturday, April 5, at PaulAnn Baptist Church, 2531 Smith Blvd.
Angelo State University is inviting community business and organization leaders to access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders during Leadercast Angelo State on Friday, May 9, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Green Chemistry Award from the national ACS Green Chemistry Institute for the chapter’s outreach activities during the 2012-13 academic year.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will host the second annual Run for Wounded Veterans 5K race and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, March 29, through the ASU campus.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will conclude its 2013-14 season with the 20th century Spanish tragedy “The House of Bernarda Alba” April 24-27 and May 1-3 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
For a record eighth time and for the fourth time in the last nine years, Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biology national honor society has been named the recipient of the Lloyd M. Bertholf Award as the top chapter in the nation for the 2012-13 academic year.
The Angelo State University Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present a concert featuring trumpet solo and ensemble performances on Sunday, April 6, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project will host a Young Writers Camp and a Teen Writers Camp in June and July for local and area elementary and middle school students looking to improve their writing skills.
The Angelo State University community, prospective future students and the public are invited to ASU’s third annual Springfest activities Wednesday-Saturday, March 26-29, at various locations around the campus.
Angelo State University women’s intramural basketball team WT Impact won the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Championship Series regional basketball tournament March 7-9 at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
The Angelo State University Concert Chorale will present an evening of opera choruses on Tuesday, April 1, in the lobby of the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave., in downtown San Angelo.
A vintage baseball game followed by two lectures on the sport and its relationship to the Civil War will be open to the public at Fort Concho Thursday, March 27, as part of Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host the stand-up comedy team Frangela on Wednesday, March 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Representatives of more than 50 school districts and education employers in Texas, New Mexico and California will meet with prospective teachers during Angelo State University’s annual Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, March 19, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring 2014 schedule beginning Thursday, March 20, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The Texas Tech University System (TTUS) Board of Regents has approved a 1.99 percent increase in Angelo State University’s overall tuition and fees for the 2014-15 academic year.
Angelo State University’s Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) will host its 17th annual fundraising event on Tuesday, March 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will co-host a conference on oilfield-related issues for small businesses on Tuesday, April 8, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s College of Business has been named one of the nation’s 64 Best Business Schools for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its Best for Vets: Business Schools 2014 rankings.
Dr. Nathan Wolfe, founder and CEO of Global Viral and Metabiota, will deliver the 38th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, April 8, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has appointed a six-member search committee to make recommendations for a new vice president for finance and administration (VPFA).
Angelo State University’s Center for Human Performance will be re-named in honor of Benjamin Kelly, a former student-athlete who broke the color barrier at then San Angelo College and became the first black player to compete for a previously segregated college football team in Texas.
Angelo State University will welcome Emmy-nominated filmmaker John J. Valadez to campus for a presentation on his latest PBS documentary, “American Latinos,” on Friday, March 7, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Liliana Salazar, a senior vice president and employee benefits compliance practice co-leader for Wells Fargo Insurance, will return as featured speaker for Angelo State University’s 2014 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business on Tuesday, March 4, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive
Dr. Lisa Tillmann, author of Between Gay and Straight: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation, will speak at Angelo State University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Angelo State University Orchestra will present “The Many Moods of Strings” on Tuesday, March 4, in the University Auditorium inside the Sol Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N.
Angelo State University will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture Education Center at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3, at the ASU Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center, 7945 Grape Creek Road just north of San Angelo.
The role of Texas Historical Commission (THC) in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in the Lone Star State will be outlined during Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4.
Dylan Meador, a cadet in Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, was recently honored with the William Randolph Lovelace Memorial Award as the top cadet in the Southwest Region.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will conduct its annual Fort Concho Flag Retreat on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark near downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University will host its fourth annual Symposium for Educators on Thursday, March 6, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host Chicago-based comedian Kevin Bozeman on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national ACS Committee on Education for the chapter’s activities during the 2012-13 academic year.
The Angelo State University Police Department is hosting a free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Heroes Fitness Center (formerly Gold’s Gym), 4110 Sunset Drive.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Aaron Carrillo, Pauline Balderas, Paula Dowler and Jeromey Whitaker – have earned the President’s Awards for Staff Excellence and another – Brenda Stewart – has received the Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
Angelo State University will host award-winning author Juan Felipe Herrera as the featured speaker at the 18th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will host former U.S. Ambassador Robert Hunter as the featured speaker for the E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17-18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s social work bachelor’s degree program has received Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation.
Graduate school enrollment continued to grow at Angelo State University, setting a spring semester record, while undergraduate enrollment dropped, resulting in a total of 5,883 attending the university this spring.
Thirty-nine staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, and eight staff members have been nominated for the annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Execution.
The role of Civil War monuments in helping the nation deal with the aftermath of conflict as well as the classical models that served as the blueprints for many of those memorials will be examined during Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.
For the 17th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Dr. Deborah Banker of Angelo State University’s teacher education faculty has been recognized for “Exemplary Faculty Practices” by the Quest for Quality: Teacher Preparation in Texas program.
About 500 first-generation students from 19 high schools throughout Texas will gather at Angelo State University for the ASU First 2014 program on Friday, Feb. 7.
Three Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded U.S. Department of Education grants through the Teacher Quality Grants program for projects aimed at aiding the professional development of area K-12 teachers in various subjects.
Two students in Angelo State University’s Honors Program have been selected to attend the 55th Air Force Academy Assembly Feb. 3-6 on the campus of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Stacy Mata, an Angelo State University art major, has won the top prize in the 2013 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Dr. Kathryn E. Artnak of the Angelo State University nursing faculty has been named to the list of “100 Inspiring Nursing Professors to Watch in 2014” posted by the OnlineLPNtoRN.org career advancement website for licensed professional nurses.
Former U.S. Ambassador Robert Hunter will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17-18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University has introduced a new interdisciplinary Energy Management Certificate administered by the College of Business that is now open to current ASU students and those who already have a two-year or four-year college degree.
Dr. Timothy Bonenfant, clarinetist and associate professor of music at Angelo State University, will present a solo recital on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s recent University Theatre production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” has been chosen as one of six plays to be presented at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) for Region VI on Feb. 25-March 1 in Shreveport, La.
Hundreds of books, magazines and other printed materials, most for a dollar or less, will be available to the public during the annual book sale of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 23-25.
High school seniors and prospective transfer students are invited to attend Angelo State University’s True Blue Friday recruiting events this spring to get a preview of college campus life.
Award-winning author Juan Felipe Herrera will be the featured speaker at Angelo State University’s 18th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The impact of the Civil War on the environment and on the American West will be discussed during Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the C.J. Davidson Center in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University conferred 460 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 456 graduates during 2013 fall commencement exercises Dec. 14 in San Angelo, Texas.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will present “Musical of Musicals (The Musical!),” a satire and homage to musical theatre, beginning Thursday, Feb. 13, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows during its winter 2014 schedule beginning Thursday, Jan. 23, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
If you need to find Dr. Loree Branham, she is most likely out at ASU’s Food Safety and Product Development (FSPD) Lab, working to improve the safety of the U.S. food supply.
Angelo State University co-recreational intramural flag football squad IM Legends won the 2013 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Campus Championship Series national championship on Jan. 5 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Angelo State University’s nursing and teacher education programs have each been ranked in the top 40 nationally for their online graduate degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2014 edition of Best Online Programs.
Dreaming of a career that knits her love of theatre with her passion for sewing, Cassandra Trautman took a chance on Angelo State’s University Theatre program.
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of prints, drawings and sculpture by alumnus Adam Palmer beginning Jan. 13 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Members of the public who enjoy mysteries will have a chance to solve some for posterity when Angelo State University’s West Texas Collection hosts a “picture party” to identify people and locations in photographs from the files of the San Angelo Standard-Times, Wednesday, Jan. 8.
For Angelo State University, 2013 was marked by several new national rankings for both the university as a whole and various individual programs, as well as continued record growth in graduate student enrollment.
Calendar year 2013 has been another banner year for Angelo State University students, faculty and staff as they again garnered numerous state and national honors, awards and grants for academic and extracurricular activities.
Angelo State University has earned reaffirmation with no recommendations for improvement for its accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following the December annual meeting of the accrediting body’s board of trustees.
Angelo State University’s Nursing Honor Society will add 22 new members during an induction ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
More than 500 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s University Center Program Council (UCPC) will host an evening of poetry performances featuring Austin-based poet Lacey Roop on Thursday, Dec. 5, in the ASU Auditorium inside the Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present a special holiday public astronomy show during December in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present its semiannual Opera Music Theatre Workshop program on Sunday, Nov. 24, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team finished second out of 19 teams and placed three individuals in the top 10 at the 2013 American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) International Meat Judging Contest on Nov. 17 in Dakota City, Neb.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host Los Angeles-based pop singer Jessie Payo on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for Community Engagement will host its second annual CONNECT! Student Showcase on Monday, Nov. 25, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will present Noche en Sinaloa (An Evening in Sinaloa) on Friday, Nov. 22, at the ASU Pavilion near the Plaza Verde residence hall, 1941 S. Van Buren St.
Angelo State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will host an appearance by Dr. Matthew Bishop, associate professor of guitar at Laredo Community College, on Monday, Nov. 25, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS), Multicultural Center, Center for Student Involvement, Freshman College and other partners are sponsoring a variety of activities to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18-22 on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will present an array of wind symphony classics at its fall concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the University Auditorium.
Three Angelo State University students have been awarded mini-grants by the national office of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biology honor society to fund their ongoing research projects.
Angelo State University alumnus Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Native American Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present “A Tribute to America,” featuring the ASU Orchestra, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Office of Admissions will host its Experience ASU program for high school seniors and prospective transfer students on Saturday, Nov. 16, at various locations on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University has been named one of the nation’s 120 Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times organization in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2014 rankings.
The Angelo State University Concert Chorale will present “A Renaissance Madrigal Dinner” on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Cactus Hotel at 36 E. Twohig Ave. in downtown San Angelo.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will present a twist on a seasonal favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” for its 2013 Holiday Dinner Theatre Nov. 21-24 and Dec. 5-7 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration complete with a recognition wall and patriotic presentations on Monday, Nov. 11, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society will add 68 new members during an induction ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Three of the nation’s leading scholars on North Korea will speak on the topic “Preparing for Collapse in North Korea: Challenges and Issues” on Thursday, Nov. 14, during a lecture series sponsored by Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies.
The impact of prisoner of war escapees in three Confederate states in the final months of the Civil War will be examined by Lorien Foote, professor of war and society at Texas A&M University, during Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 14.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert featuring music by contemporary artists and composers on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will recognize Veterans Day and honor the nation’s military veterans with a flag retreat ceremony and candlelight vigil Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the ASU flagpole and Memorial Oak Grove.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows each Thursday in November, except Thanksgiving Day, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The Angelo State University’s Russian Club and Geologic Exhibition Organization (GEO) will host an appearance by former Los Alamos geophysicist and seismologist Dr. Craig Pearson at a joint meeting of the two student organizations on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
A team of Angelo State University computer science students will compete in the regional round of the 38th annual Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Baylor University in Waco.
Dr. Susan E. Keith, a member of Angelo State University’s kinesiology faculty since 1997, has been named dean of ASU’s College of Graduate Studies, effective Jan. 1.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting the second annual eDay, a free educational event to promote entrepreneurship, on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s new chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society will induct its inaugural class of 104 students during its first initiation ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education will host a book fair next week to benefit education students.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education added 39 new members during its recent induction ceremony.
The parent network of Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently earned full accreditation under the America’s Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration guidelines.
The Angelo State University College of Business will host a seminar on managing an organization’s reputation on Friday, Nov. 1, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host Virginia-based R&B musicians Rayvon Owen & Co. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Career Development Office will host veteran diplomat Julie Gianelloni Connor for a presentation on “Career Opportunities with the U.S. Department of State” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team finished third out of 17 teams and produced the top-scoring individual contestant at the 2013 American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest on Oct. 20 in Omaha, Neb.
Donors were recognized during an Angelo State University ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to officially debut 1st Community Credit Union Field and its new artificial turf at the LeGrand Sports Complex.
Internationally known scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann will address climate change as the keynote speaker for Angelo State University’s 2013 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values on Monday, Oct. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Several Angelo State University student groups are joining with the Give More HUGS nonprofit organization and San Angelo’s Teacher Supply Store for a holiday school supplies drive to benefit San Angelo children.
Dr. June Smith of Angelo State University’s communication faculty was recognized by the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) at its recent annual conference for her longtime dedication to mentoring students and bringing them to TSCA conferences.
Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center has been named one of the “25 Most Amazing Student Union Buildings in the U.S.” by BestCollegeReviews.org, an independent online college and university ranking guide.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host its first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, outside the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Corey Owens, instructor of animal science and research associate in the Angelo State University Agriculture Department, has been named the 2013 Outstanding Young Range Professional by the Texas Section, Society for Range Management (TSSRM).
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics and Geosciences will present a screening of the documentary film “Switch” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the ASU Planetarium located in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s music program will host world-class trumpet sextet Tromba Mundi for a master class on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies has been named one of the Top 50 Online Graduate Programs in the U.S. for the 2012-13 academic year by GraduatePrograms.com, an online guide that recognizes higher education graduate programs, based on student evaluations.
Angelo State University will host the second annual Salmon Sculpture Symposium on Friday, Oct. 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s College of Business will host its inaugural Norris-ASU International Research Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Disability Awareness Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
A glimpse into the complex national politics of Civil War America will be offered Wednesday, Oct. 16, during Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series organized by the History Department to commemorate the conflict’s 150th anniversary.
Angelo State University’s Orchestra and Friends will host a day of music and food sponsored by the Fiddle Fire chuckwagon and catering business to benefit the ASU orchestra program on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Fiddle Fire, 1103 S. Oakes St
Climate change will take the spotlight as internationally known scientist and Nobel Peace Prize-contributor Dr. Michael E. Mann addresses Angelo State University’s 2013 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values Monday, Oct. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will host its sixth annual ASUFit Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, Oct. 14, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Biology will host an Open House for its Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) on Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Dr. Kevin Lambert, a tenor and member of Angelo State University’s music faculty, will present a solo recital of art songs on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the 15th annual Women’s Business Roundtable on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will continue its 2013-14 season with the historical drama “The Lion in Winter,” beginning Friday, Oct. 11, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s fourth annual ASUFit Cyclocross Series will begin Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Race One of the five-race bicycle series starting at 6:30 p.m. on the off-road trails and open space adjacent to the ASU Softball Complex on Johnson Street.
Angelo State University’s 2013 Homecoming Week will include a variety of student and alumni events beginning Sunday, Oct. 6, and culminating Saturday, Oct. 12, with the Homecoming football game between the ASU Rams and Eastern New Mexico.
Angelo State University’s College of Graduate Studies is now awarding transfer credits to U.S. Air Force intelligence officers who have completed the USAF 14N Intelligence Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base and wish to pursue a Master of Security Studies (M.S.S.) degree in intelligence, security studies and analysis at ASU.
A donation by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mayer of San Angelo will allow for the installation of field turf at Angelo State University’s Softball Complex in time for the start of the 2014 season
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of drawings and sculptures by Texas-based artist Stephen Daly, beginning Oct. 1 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will host the “NBC: Stand Up for Diversity Tour,” featuring comedians Gina Brillon and Raneir Pollard, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s graduate enrollment set another record for the 2013 fall semester while undergraduate numbers declined from 2012 levels, resulting in an overall enrollment of 6,536, the fourth highest ever for the university.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows each Thursday in October in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will recognize eight distinguished alumni, honorary alumni and outstanding faculty and staff during its annual Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 11, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s inaugural Henry Edwards Distinguished Lectureship in Art will feature keynote speaker Sharon Booma, a nationally known contemporary painter, on Monday, Sept. 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Teacher Education Department has been honored by the Texas-based Quest for Quality program for its joint initiative with the San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) that involves ASU students in the local Head Start/Early Head Start program.
Suzanne Campbell, Dr. Shirley Eoff and Dr. Andy Wallace have been named the winners of the 2012-13 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding staff, faculty and administrators at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Office of Student Services has been awarded a two-year, $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to expand campus efforts in education, awareness and prevention of violence and sexual assault.
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Cuban Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For the fifth consecutive year, Angelo State University has received the designation as a “Military Friendly School” from G.I. Jobs magazine, which serves military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Dr. Kirk Braden and Dr. Loree Branham, faculty in Angelo State University’s Agriculture Department, have been awarded a three-year, $270,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a new meat and food science student research and outreach project.
Dr. Karen Shumway of Angelo State University’s business faculty has been named chair of the Board of Commissioners – Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Accreditation for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Three presentations related to “Muslim Journeys,” a program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Bridging Cultures initiative, are being coordinated by Angelo State University’s Porter Henderson Library and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (SAMFA) this fall.
Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series, which is organized by the History Department to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the conflict, will continue in its third year and feature eight events during the 2013-14 academic year.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows each Thursday in September in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The opening of “Ramifications: The 85th Anniversary of ASU,” a West Texas Collection (WTC) exhibit on Angelo State history, will feature three speakers during the annual meeting of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and WTC on Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Career Development Office will host a part-time job fair featuring local businesses on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is accepting registrations for sponsors, vendors and exhibitors for its 15th annual Women’s Business Roundtable on Oct. 15 at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo.
Television and movie comedian “Lil Duval” will bring his MTV-flavored humor to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Twenty-one Angelo State University employees have been nominated for the 2012-13 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU faculty, staff and administrators.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a five-week marketing training seminar on Thursday evenings from Aug. 29-Sept. 26 at the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne St.
Arturo “Art” Valdez III has joined the staff of Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts as the new director of bands, replacing the departed Dr. Daniel McCloud.
Dr. Timothy Bonenfant, associate professor of music at Angelo State University, will present a concert with guest musicians Dr. Michael Schneider and Dr. Francesco Mastromatteo on Monday, Aug. 26, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 has been named the 2013 High Flight winner as the top medium-sized detachment in the Southwest Region for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the past seven years.
Sharon Booma, a nationally known contemporary painter, will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s inaugural Henry Edwards Distinguished Lectureship in Art on Monday, Sept. 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For the fifth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review (TPR) as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Prospective Angelo State University students who did not attend a New Student Orientation session this summer are still encouraged to be admitted and register for classes before the fall semester begins Aug. 26.
Angelo State University’s cheerleading squad brought home several top honors from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Cheer Camp held July 12-15 at Texas State University in San Marcos.
The San Angelo Community Band will host a concert guest conducted by Dr. Constance Kelley of the Angelo State University music faculty on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the fellowship hall of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd.
A study led by Dr. Daniel J. “Jake” Simmons of Angelo State University’s communication faculty is drawing national attention for its discussion of the experience of black students at predominantly white universities.
As a historic fund-raising campaign draws to a close, Angelo State University has surpassed its $35 million goal in the first capital campaign in ASU’s 85-year history.
Angelo State University has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for 2013 by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the major national news source for college and university faculty and administrators.
Carol Antill, an academic advisor in Angelo State University’s Freshman College, will have a book review published in the upcoming fall issue of the NACADAJournal, the national publication of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
Lt. Col. Pedro Matos has taken up the reins as the new commander of Angelo State University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 847, replacing the recently re-assigned Lt. Col. Stephen Magnan.
University Theatre at Angelo State University will continue its 2013-14 season with the dinner theatre production of “The Fox on the Fairway,” a madcap comedy about romance, life and man’s eternal love affair with … golf, beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
In partnership with the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture will host the 2013 Junior American Boer Goat Association Youth Leadership Conference on campus July 21-25.
Charles “Chase” Sauvage, a senior at Angelo State University, has been selected as the first participant in the ASU Department of Political Science and Philosophy’s new Government and Public Service Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer an eight-week Small Business Management Certificate Program on Tuesdays from July 16-Sept. 3 at the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne St.
Donald “Trey” Moore, a junior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been selected as a 2013-14 Presidential Fellow by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC).
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has received a 2013 Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award from the KDP national organization for chapter activities during 2011-13.
The San Angelo Community Band, directed by Dr. Daniel McCloud of the Angelo State University music faculty, will perform at the 26th annual San Angelo Symphony July 3rd Pops Concert – Presented by Multi-Chem at the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial RiverStage.
Maxwell Kennady, a senior in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been selected to serve on the 2013-14 Pearson Student Advisory Board and provide input to the world’s largest educational publishing company.
Angelo State University has been awarded a $110,810 grant by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) through its College Credit for Heroes (CCH) workforce development program.
Angelo State University has signed a pledge to join “Got Your 6,” a movement that strives to help the public perceive veterans and military families as civic assets and leaders who will reinvigorate the community.
Angelo State University teacher education graduates Lauren Couch and Michelle Hamilton have been named “Exceptional Teacher Candidates” by the statewide Quest for Quality program.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr., an associate professor of political science in Angelo State University’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, will be featured in an episode of the “Book TV” program on the C-SPAN2 network on Sunday, June 16.
Angelo State University’s Educator Preparation Information (EPI) Center is joining with the Give More HUGS nonprofit organization and San Angelo’s Teacher Supply Store for a school supplies drive to benefit the children of Moore, Okla., and the Caribbean nation of Dominica.
Angelo State University’s master’s degree in criminal justice program has been ranked one of the top programs in the country by MastersDegreeOnline.org for the 2013–14 academic year.
Angelo State University’s theatre program will open its 2013-14 season with the dinner theatre production of “What I Did Last Summer,” a humorous, coming-of-age drama that begins Thursday, June 27, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University is presenting a public display of artwork produced by ASU students during the recently completed spring semester in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Dr. Christopher E. Hobbs, an assistant professor in Angelo State University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to fund his research project on aspects of petroleum processing.
The opportunity to play football brought Richardson native Preston Wimberly to Angelo State, but as the new president of the Student Government Association (SGA), he now hopes to be the school’s top cheerleader.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has approved the construction of a $1.2 million field turf project at Angelo State University’s LeGrand Sports Complex. The field will be named after 1st Community Federal Credit Union, which made a generous contribution to make the project possible.
The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an educational seminar on Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 12, at the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne St.
Angelo State University and Howard College in San Angelo have established a partnership that will enhance continuing education opportunities and workforce training options for individuals and companies in the Concho Valley.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two full-dome public astronomy shows during its summer 2013 schedule beginning Thursday, June 6, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University conferred 728 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 726 graduates during 2013 spring commencement exercises May 11 in San Angelo, Texas.
Subscriptions are now available for Angelo State University’s 2013–14 Arts at ASU season that will include six theatre productions and 10 music concerts and recitals by various ASU bands and choirs.
Duncan Knox, a sophomore in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been selected for a 2013 Fulbright Summer Institute for Young American Student Leaders at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.
Angelo State University alumna Satcha Pretto, an Emmy Award-winning news anchor for Univision Network, delivered the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies. As seen in the video posted below, she then recalled the experience on the “Despierta América” (“Wake-Up America”) morning show that she co-hosts on Univision.
With April 22 designated as Earth Day, and with Angelo State University just wrapping up a series of Earth Week activities, it was fitting that a group of ASU agriculture students chose Friday, April 26, to show up with a load of aluminum cans for recycling at Acme Iron and Metal Co.
Joshua T. McGuire, a junior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been selected to attend the College of Charleston’s Neuroscience Seminar in Germany this summer.
Angelo State University has earned an A+ for both its initial and advanced teacher preparation programs from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
More than 760 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. Joseph I. Satterfield and Dr. Scott C. Williams of the Physics and Geosciences Department and Dr. Jeffery Womack of the Visual and Performing Arts Department have been named the winners of the 2013 Angelo State University President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University’s new Veterans Educational and Transitional Services (VETS) Center will host an open house on Friday, May 3, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will host a commissioning ceremony for 12 graduating cadets on Friday, May 10, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Norman Sunderman, a professor of accounting at Angelo State University, has been elected treasurer of NASBITE International, an organization of business trade professionals and educators.
Fifty-five Angelo State University agriculture students were honored for their academic and extra-curricular accomplishments during the ASU Agriculture Department’s annual Spring Banquet on April 26.
As part of its Earth System Science for Elementary Teachers (ESSET) grant project, Angelo State University’s Teacher Education Department will host a Climate Camp this summer for area elementary school students.
The 2013 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities and Colleges will include 129 Angelo State University students being recognized as outstanding campus leaders.
The San Angelo chapter of the Angelo State University Alumni Association will host a meet-and-greet event on Thursday, May 2, at Concho’s Downtown, 125 E. Concho Ave.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is being featured for its green chemistry outreach efforts in the April edition of The Nexus, the official newsletter of the national ACS Green Chemistry Institute.
Angelo State University has been ranked among the “Top 25 Affordable Online Colleges in Texas” by StateStats.org and its partner website OnlineSchoolsTexas.com.
Blake McCracken has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2013 Presidential Award as the top graduate in his class, while five other ASU undergraduate students have been selected for 2013 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Close to 1,000 Angelo State University students, faculty, staff and special guests participated in the Chew on This Tour stop today (April 24) in the parking lot next to the ASU Food Service Center on Vanderventer Street.
The Angelo State University Bass Anglers club team of Ethan George and Josh Seale took fifth place at the 2013 FLW College Fishing National Championship held April 19-21 on Beaver Lake near Rogers, Ark.
Angelo State University’s Passport Office received a perfect review score following a recent visit by representatives of the Houston Passport Agency’s Acceptance Facility Oversight Program.
Angelo State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present its semi-annual Opera Music Theatre Workshop program on Friday, April 26, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Joshua T. McGuire, a junior in Angelo State University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will present his research poster during Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on Friday, April 26, in downtown Austin.
Angelo State University graduate students will present the results of 27 different research projects during the second annual Graduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education added 25 new members during its recent induction ceremony.
Angelo State University’s theatre program will present the comedy production “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” April 25-28 and May 2-4 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s newly formed Chamber Strings Ensemble will join the Double Reed Ensemble and the Woodwind Quintet for a joint spring concert on Thursday, April 25, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Fifty Angelo State University faculty and staff, including 16 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Wednesday, April 17, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
The installation of Angelo State University’s new chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP), the nation’s most selective collegiate honor society encompassing all academic disciplines, will occur during formal ceremonies Thursday, April 25, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will perform a tribute to the Rat Pack for the 11th annual Pops at the Pavilion concert on Tuesday, April 23, at the ASU Pavilion next to the Plaza Verde residence hall, 1941 S. Van Buren St.
Angelo State University’s Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir will present a joint spring concert on Monday, April 22, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
In commemoration of April as Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host an outdoor Polynesian/Hawaiian Celebration on Tuesday, April 23, next to the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In commemoration of April 22 as Earth Day, Angelo State University’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and HSI-STEM Grant Office is sponsoring a series of Earth Week activities April 22-25 in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has announced that the search for a new university provost and vice president for academic affairs will resume in 2014.
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics and Geosciences will present a screening of the documentary film “Switch” on Tuesday, April 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University undergraduate students will present the results of 24 different research projects during the second annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 19, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University alumna Satcha Pretto, an Emmy Award-winning news anchor for Univision Network, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Angelo State University will host the 28th annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium on Friday, April 19, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a joint spring concert on Thursday, April 18, on the steps between the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building and the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host 69 ASU ring recipients during its annual spring Ring Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Cassady Hossenlopp, a senior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, received a Dennis Boe Award for outstanding scholarly work at the 2013 Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) Conference held April 5-7 in Amarillo.
Television and standup comedian Jen Kober will bring her original story-telling and improvised “rock ’n’ roll” comedy routine to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Thursday, April 18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Sean Motl, a third-year student in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been named a 2013 Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Foundation, and will receive a $30,000 scholarship to fund his graduate education in preparation for a career in public service.
Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society encompassing all academic disciplines has approved Angelo State University’s application for a new chapter, effective immediately.
A joint research project being conducted by Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) and Boston University’s Emergency Healthcare Management program could help lead to future health benefits for emergency services responders throughout the U.S.
Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biology honor society was named the Outstanding Chapter in District 2 for the 2012-13 academic year at the Tri-Beta South Central Regional Convention April 5-7 at the Oklahoma University Biological Field Station in Kingston, Okla.
A dramatic reading of original period correspondence, titled “Beloved Companion,” will be staged Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16-17, as the final program for the 2012-13 academic year in Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series.
Angelo State University chemistry students and faculty will host an Art and Science Family Day on Saturday, April 13, at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (SAMFA), 1 Love St. near downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University honored its outstanding graduate students at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 5, in the Houston Harte University Center.
The Mesquite Trio, made up of Angelo State University music faculty members, will present a concert on Thursday, April 11, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University will host Texas Poet Laureate Jan Seale for a public reading of her works on Thursday, April 11, in Room 100 of the Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Two Angelo State University sororities will team up with Texas College of Cosmetology hairstylists for a “Love Those Locks” event on Monday, April 8, at the Texas College of Cosmetology, 2504 Knickerbocker Road.
Two members of Angelo State University’s communications and marketing staff – Danny Meyer and Michael Martin – have been recognized for their work by District IV of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
The Angelo State University Concert Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will present a Tribute to Beethoven concert on Thursday, April 4, in the lobby of the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave., in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University’s Brass Choir and special guest performers will present “An Afternoon of Brass” on Sunday, April 7, at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 2 Love St., in downtown San Angelo.
More than 1,100 FFA and 4-H members from about 100 schools throughout Texas will gather at Angelo State University’s Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center on Friday, April 5, for the annual ASU Invitational Judging Contest.
Angelo State University’s theatre program will conduct a one-night-only staged reading of “8 The Play” on Saturday, April 6, in the University Auditorium inside the Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N.
Angelo State University’s Outdoor Adventures program will host its second annual Angelo Rock Climbing Competition on Saturday, April 6, in the Center for Human Performance (CHP), 2050 S. Johnson St.
Sara Weertz, executive director of Angelo State University’s First-Year Experience program, has been named president-elect of the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) national organization.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team brought home several team and individual honors from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest earlier this month.
Angelo State University teacher education graduate Kimberly Jones has been named an “Exceptional Teacher Candidate” by the statewide Quest for Quality program.
Chris Beard has been named the fifth head men’s basketball coach in Angelo State history announced today by Angelo State Athletics Director Sean Johnson.
Angelo State University’s 37th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon will present Dr. Edward B. Burger, the Francis Christopher Oakley Third Century Professor of Mathematics at Williams College, on Tuesday, March 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The sounds of the 1860s will come alive when the sixth program in Angelo State University’s 2012-13 Civil War Lecture Series explores the “Music of the Civil War” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the University Auditorium.
Dr. Constance Kelley, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will perform a flute recital on Friday, March 22, as a prelude to ASU Flute Day on Saturday, March 23, with all activities taking place in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) will host its 16th annual fundraising event on Tuesday, March 19, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Representatives of more than 30 school districts and education employers in Texas and New Mexico will meet with prospective teachers during Angelo State University’s annual Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, March 20, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring 2013 schedule beginning Thursday, March 21, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will host its annual Junior ROTC (JROTC) Drill Meet for area high schools on Saturday, March 23, on the ASU campus.
Three finalists have been named for Angelo State University’s position of provost and vice president for academic affairs and will visit campus for interviews the week of March 25-29.
Registration opens Monday, March 11, for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast “Simply Lead,” which is being sponsored May 10 by Angelo State University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations and will feature a variety of speakers ranging from Jack Welch to Condoleezza Rice.
For the final two programs of the academic year, Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series will move from lectures to performances with programs on Civil War music on March 26 and a dramatic reading of original Civil War letters on April 16-17.
Angelo State University’s outstanding graduate students will be recognized at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 5, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
A team of administrators from other southern universities will visit Angelo State University March 19-21 to reaffirm the university’s accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Three Angelo State University music professors and a guest will present a public concert on Thursday, March 7, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for Student Involvement (CSI) will send six students in March to New Orleans, where they will volunteer during their spring break in the continuing efforts to rebuild the city devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Dr. Edward B. Burger, the Francis Christopher Oakley Third Century Professor of Mathematics at Williams College, will deliver the 37th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, March 26, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University history professor Dr. Arnoldo De León has been awarded the Premio Estrella de Aztlán Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor and recognition bestowed by the National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS).
In celebration of Passport Day in the U.S.A. 2013, Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 9, in the ASU Center for International Studies (CIS).
Angelo State University will welcome high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors and their families to campus on Saturday, March 23, for “Discover ASU,” a daylong program designed to help high school students learn about campus life and educational opportunities at the university.
Angelo State University’s Handball Club won its second consecutive overall Division 2 national championship at the 61st U.S. Handball Association National Collegiate Championship Tournament Feb. 20–24 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.
Stephen Salas, an Angelo State University mass media major, has won the top prize in the 2012 University Symposium Student Contest that is conducted each year in conjunction with ASU’s E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values.
Angelo State University’s Livestock Judging Team finished a respectable fifth at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest on Feb. 23 at the San Antonio fairgrounds.
Sean Motl, a third-year student in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Competition that awards its winners $30,000 each for graduate studies in preparation for careers in public service.
Michael Martin, director of graphics in Angelo State University’s Office of Communications and Marketing, has been named the third recipient of the Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution.
Four Angelo State University staff members – Dennis Block, Nancy Budewig, Melody Kelley and Dallas Swafford – have been named recipients of President’s Awards for Staff Excellence for 2012.
Liliana Salazar, a senior vice president and employee benefits compliance practice co-leader for Wells Fargo Insurance, will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s 2013 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University music faculty Dr. Timothy Bonenfant and Dr. Martha Saywell will present a clarinet and piano concert on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Two Angelo State University biology students won top prizes for their research presentations at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) Feb. 15-17 at the Texas Tech University Center at Junction.
Angelo State University’s Department of Political Science and Philosophy has announced a new semester-long internship opportunity for political science majors and minors in Washington, D.C.
The Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection at Angelo State University will host a book signing Thursday, Feb. 21, for San Angelo resident Gerron Hite, who wrote and compiled photos for San Angelo: 1950s and Beyond.
In recognition of February as Black History Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Black History Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will host a public presentation by Irma Rios, director of the Houston Police Department (HPD) Crime Lab, on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Robert E. Gribbin, who witnessed the horrors of genocide in Rwanda, will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 25-26, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s 17th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton will feature award-winning Cuban-American author Cristina Garcia on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Thirty-five staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, which will be presented during a campus ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Three Angelo State University staff members have been nominated for the third annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution, and will be honored at an awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wool Judging Teams placed first and third at the 2013 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Contest on Feb. 9 in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s spring enrollment figures mirrored the fall with another record graduate enrollment and a drop in undergraduate numbers, bringing the overall spring totals to 6,149 after a record 2012 spring enrollment of 6,379 students.
Belia Maria Reyes Godoy and Marcus Nellums, students in Angelo State University’s Russian language program, have received scholarships coordinated by the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) to continue their studies in Moscow this summer.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association is encouraging any interested alumni to represent ASU as part of Texas Tech University System (TTUS) Day with the Texas Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Austin.
The San Antonio Area Chapter of the Angelo State University Alumni Association will host its annual meet-and-greet event on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Menger Hotel located at 204 Alamo Plaza in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s Department of Political Science and Philosophy has added a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy to begin with the 2013 fall semester.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present the Tony Award-winning tragicomedy “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” Feb. 15-16 and 22-24 in the ASU Auditorium.
In this era of a wide-open Internet access and usage, Dr. Marva Solomon advocates teaching young children to think critically about what they read online.
For the 16th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Dr. William A. Taylor, an assistant professor of security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a prestigious 2013 Harry S. Truman Library Research Grant by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs.
Dr. Amy Williamson, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Angelo State University, has been named to the 2013 class of Leadership Texas.
The rise and implications of slavery in Texas will be explored by an academic pioneer in digital research and information mining during the fifth installment in Angelo State University’s 2012-13 Civil War Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Fort Concho.
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics and Geosciences will offer a free screening of a documentary film on the Rio Grande River on Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Two members of Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers club placed fourth at the FLW College Fishing Southern Conference qualifying tournament Saturday, Jan. 26, at Lake Amistad near Del Rio.
Liliana Salazar, a senior vice president and employee benefits compliance practice co-leader for Wells Fargo Insurance, will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s 2013 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In preparation for upcoming events, Angelo State University’s drama program will conduct a Studio Theatre show on Friday, Feb. 1, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has appointed a nine-member search committee to make recommendations for a new vice president for finance and administration to succeed Michael L. Reid, who has resigned, effective March 15.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been honored with a 2012-13 Future Faces of Physics Project Award and corresponding grant by the SPS National Office.
Award-winning Cuban-American author Cristina Garcia will be the featured speaker at Angelo State University’s 17th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The motivations of men to both enlist and then continue to fight in the nation’s bloodiest war will be examined during the fourth program in Angelo State University’s 2012-13 Civil War Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the C.J. Davidson Center on the university campus.
Angelo State University’s nursing program has been ranked in the top 100 nationally for its online graduate degree offerings by U.S. News and World Report for its 2013 edition of Best Online Programs.
Hundreds of books, magazines and other printed materials, most for a dollar or less, will be available to the public during the annual book sale of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection Jan. 25-26.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its winter 2013 schedule beginning Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University conferred 448 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 448 graduates during 2012 fall commencement exercises Dec. 15 in San Angelo, Texas.
Angelo State University intramural flag football team IM Legends won its second national title in a week at the 2012 National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) Flag Football National Championships held Jan. 4-6 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team finished 2012 ranked in the top five nationally following a fifth-place finish at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in November at Tyson Foods Inc. in Dakota City, Neb.
Angelo State University co-recreational intramural flag football squad IM Legends won its second American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) National Championship in three years on Dec. 31 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Angelo State University’s Livestock Judging Team took second place overall at the annual Arizona National Livestock Judging Contest held Dec. 29-31 in Phoenix, Ariz.
A newly published book, Civil War Dynasty: The Ewing Family of Ohio, by Dr. Kenneth J. Heineman, chair of Angelo State University’s History Department, is drawing excellent notices from trade reviewers and academicians.
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of paintings by Fort Worth-based artist John Hartley Jan. 14-Feb. 20 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Dr. John E. Klingemann, an assistant professor of history at Angelo State University, has been selected for the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) sponsored this spring by the Center for Studies in Higher Education and the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.
Kevin Pepper, a 1998 graduate of Angelo State University and a former Ram athlete, has been named a development officer in the university’s Office of Development and Alumni relations, effective Jan.2.
More than 500 students are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., the highest ranking graduate of Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC program, recently visited campus to speak with cadets and tour the university’s facilities.
An 11-member search committee has been named by Angelo State University President Brian J. May to make recommendations for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs by May 1.
After 23 years of operating from the second floor of the Rassman Building on the Angelo State University campus, the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is moving off-campus to the newly renovated Business Resource Center at 69 N. Chadbourne St.
Dr. John E. Klingemann of the Angelo State University history faculty has been awarded a conference faculty fellowship by the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) for the organization’s 2013 national conference scheduled March 28-30 in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s San Jacinto Behavioral Health Center will present a family holiday concert by the Flying J Wranglers on Monday, Dec. 17, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s theatre program will present the classic comedy “Harvey” for its 2012 Holiday Dinner Theatre Nov. 29-Dec. 2, and Dec. 6-8, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host 72 ASU ring recipients during its semiannual Ring Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 29, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will bring two members of the “Broken Lizard” comedy troupe to perform at ASU on Friday, Nov. 30, in the Houston Harte University Center (UC), 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Native American Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Three Angelo State University intramural flag football teams won their respective divisions at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s (NIRSA) National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) Regional Flag Football Tournament Nov. 16-18 at Texas Tech University.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present two public astronomy shows during its 2012 holiday schedule beginning Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Vincent Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s Woodwind Chamber Ensembles will present their fall concert on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received an Honorable Mention Award from the national ACS for the chapter’s activities during the 2011-12 academic year.
Angelo State University President Brian J. May has appointed Dr. Nancy Allen as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs until a national search can identify a permanent successor to the position.
Angelo State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) will conduct its 10th annual “Can Roll” canned food drive to benefit the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank Nov. 19-21 in the first-floor lobby of the Vincent Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s Concert Chorale will present “A Baroque Holiday” for its annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church, 29 N. Oakes St.
Angelo State University alumnus A. Mario Castillo, founder and president of The Aegis Group Ltd. in Washington, D.C., will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Angelo State University’s ASUFit fitness and wellness program will host its fifth annual Turkey Trot fun run/walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Art and Music Department will host a University Interscholastic League (UIL) workshop for area band directors on Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Band Hall of the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Art and Music will present its semiannual Opera Music Theatre Workshop program on Friday, Nov. 16, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will be joined by several guest professionals and performing faculty for its fall concert on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the University Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has inducted 50 new members for the fall 2012 semester.
Today (Nov. 7), as recommended by Chancellor Kent Hance, the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System approved Brian May, Ph.D., as the new president of Angelo State University. May’s new position as president is effective immediately.
Three Angelo State University flag football teams took first place in their respective divisions at the American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) Regional Flag Football tournament Nov. 2-4 in Lincoln, Neb.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration complete with a memorial wall and patriotic presentations on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for Community Engagement will highlight its new “CONNECT!” program with a student showcase on Monday, Nov. 12, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The third installment of Angelo State University’s 2012-13 Civil War Lecture Series will explore the role of mules in the great conflict at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in, appropriately, the Fort Concho Stables Hall on Henry O. Flipper Street.
Two icons of the jazz world, pianist John di Martino and trumpeter Warren Vaché, will conduct a master class at Angelo State University on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Ensemble will present a concert featuring songs from contemporary artists and composers on Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the ASU Auditorium.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Det. 847 will recognize Veterans Day and honor the nation’s military veterans with a flag retreat ceremony and candlelight vigil Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the ASU flagpole and Memorial Oak Grove.
Hundreds of elementary and secondary school students will descend on Angelo State University for the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 15 Robotics Contest on Monday, Nov. 5, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
More than 20 universities and educational institutions will be represented at Angelo State University’s inaugural Graduate and Professional School Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Houston Harte University Center (UC), 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wolfpac intramural flag football team won the Island Bowl regional qualifier tournament on Sunday, Oct. 21, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
The Angelo State University Chamber Singers will present a concert of Spanish choral music at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Mt. Carmel Hermitage monastery in Christoval.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team finished fourth out of 15 teams at the 2012 American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest Oct. 21 in Omaha, Neb.
Angelo State University’s Porter Henderson Library is participating with libraries statewide in “Texas Library Snapshot Day” on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to capture the diversity of activities and learning made possible by libraries.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Disability Awareness Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will host the inaugural Salmon Sculpture Symposium on Friday, Oct. 26, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Performing arts will take the spotlight as nationally known film and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons will address Angelo State University’s 2012 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values Monday, Oct. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Brian May, Ph.D., has been named the sole finalist for the position of president of Angelo State University after a meeting of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents on Oct. 12. State law requires 21 days must pass before final action is taken.
Angelo State University is inviting prospective high school seniors and transfer students, as well as their families, to campus on Saturday, Oct. 27, for Experience ASU, an event that will allow participants to immerse themselves in the academic and campus life of ASU for a day.
The Angelo State University Choir will present the 11th edition of its popular Halloween Spooktacular concert with two performances on Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
Angelo State University’s 2012 Homecoming Week will include a variety of student and alumni events beginning Sunday, Oct. 14, and culminating Saturday, Oct. 20, with the Homecoming football game between the ASU Rams and Texas A&M-Commerce.
The Angelo State University Bass Anglers team of Ethan George and Josh Seale took third place at the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southern Conference Championship Saturday, Oct. 6, on Lake Dardanelle near Russellville, Ark.
The second chapter of Angelo State University’s 2012-13 Civil War Lecture Series will examine “Civil War Literature” as two members of the English faculty explore how the pen, if not mightier than the sword, is certainly more enduring and more insightful into our heritage.
Nationally known film and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s 2012 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values Monday, Oct. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
A new Carr Distinguished Scholarship that will provide $60,000 over four years to academically superior high school students is being initiated for fall 2013 admission at Angelo State University.
Dr. Jeff Womack, Angelo State University associate professor of music, will present a bassoon recital on Monday, Oct. 8, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present the iconic musical “Tommy,” based on The Who’s 1969 rock opera album, on the newly renovated ASU Auditorium stage beginning Friday, Oct. 12.
In response to Gov. Rick Perry’s challenge for colleges to create bachelor’s degree programs that cost no more than $10,000, Angelo State University has developed a plan that will allow qualifying students to earn a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies for that cost, beginning in the fall of 2013.
More than 750 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s fall Science Days on Oct. 9, 11, 16 and 18 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
Officials at the Texas Tech University System and Angelo State University (ASU), along with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, announced today (Oct. 1) that the U.S. Air Force will provide a $3 million grant to ASU that will be used to continue and expand the school’s Center for Security Studies (CSS).
Angelo State University’s Art and Music Department will present two guest musicians conducting master classes on Monday, Oct. 8, and Tuesday, Oct. 9, on the Angelo State University campus.
Austin artist Bill Molthen will exhibit his metal works and graphics Oct. 8-Nov. 2 in Angelo State University’s Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University will host its fifth annual ASUFit Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, Oct. 8, in the Houston Harte University Center (UC), 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Kimberly D. Adams, corporation and foundation officer in Angelo State University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations as well as an ASU alumna, has been named director of the ASU Alumni Association, effective Monday, Oct. 1.
Summer internships through his membership in the ASU Honors Program are helping Blake McCracken get crucial hands-on experience and a jump start on both his graduate education and his future career.
Angelo State University’s graduate enrollment set another record for the 2012 fall semester while undergraduate numbers declined, resulting nevertheless in the second-highest enrollment ever for the university.
Dr. Matthew Gritter, an assistant professor of political science at Angelo State University, recently published Mexican Inclusion, a book exploring the origins of anti-discrimination policy in Texas and the Southwest.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will recognize eight distinguished alumni, honorary alumni and outstanding faculty and staff during its annual Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 19, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
For the fourth consecutive year, Angelo State University has received the designation as a “Military Friendly School” from G.I. Jobs magazine, which serves military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University will welcome students’ families to campus on Saturday, Sept. 22, for Family Day 2012 activities culminating with the ASU-Abilene Christian University football game that evening.
Students from Angelo State University, Howard College and area high schools are invited to attend E-Day, a free educational event to promote entrepreneurship, on Thursday, Sept. 27, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will observe Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 17, with activities and opportunities to further the ASU community’s knowledge of the Constitution and U.S. citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Dr. Paul Swets, Dr. Bonnie Amos and Jody Casares have been named the winners of the 2011-12 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding administrators, faculty and staff at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University is the only public institution out of nine Texas universities to make the 2012-13 list of top colleges nationally as identified by CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that recognizes colleges and universities that appeal to students’ varied interests.
Angelo State University teacher education student Heather Watson has been named an “Exceptional Teacher Candidate” by the statewide Quest for Quality program.
Dr. Detelin Elenkov of the Angelo State University business faculty was named the “Outstanding World Researcher 2012” by the International Association of Multidisciplinary Research (IAMURE) at the group’s World Research Festival held Aug. 22-25 in Cebu City, Philippines.
On the 150thanniversary of the Battle of Antietam and the bloodiest day in American history, Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series will resume for the second year with “Reading the Civil War: Favorite Civil War Books,” featuring nine local presenters.
Thirty Angelo State University employees have been nominated for the 2011-12 Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding ASU administrators, faculty and staff.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its fall 2012 schedule beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The new exhibit “A Century of Service,” commemorating the 100thanniversary of the Texas State Tuberculosis Sanatorium in nearby Carlsbad, will debut Thursday, Sept. 13, during the annual meeting of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection (WTC).
Dr. Robert Ehlers and Dr. James Phelps, faculty in Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS), have been awarded a $118,594 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their project to improve cyber-security education at regional community colleges.
Preston Wimberly, a student in the Angelo State University Honors Program, has been chosen to attend The Washington Center’s Campaign 2012 Academic Seminar in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 25 through Sept. 7.
Dr. Michael Dixon has one of the tougher jobs in the ASU Biology Department—teaching students who are not biology majors and are only taking his class to fulfill their basic degree requirements.
As a child literally growing up in the shadow of ASU, Joshua Heimbecker regularly visited the campus and built a connection that led him to become a student leader.
Along with a new freshman class of students, Angelo State University will also welcome 15 new tenure-track faculty members in nine departments for the start of fall semester classes on Aug. 27.
For the fourth consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review (TPR) as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Dr. Kirk Braden, an associate professor of animal science in Angelo State University’s Department of Agriculture, recently completed a CNFA Farmer-To-Farmer (FTF) Program trip to Ukraine, where he helped train workers at one of that nation’s largest sheep farms.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host its 15th annual golf tournament Friday, Aug. 24, at the San Angelo Country Club (SACC), 1609 Country Club Road.
Prospective Angelo State University students who did not attend an ASU Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) session this summer are still encouraged to register for classes before the fall semester begins Aug. 27.
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of fine art prints by New Orleans-based printmaker Joseph Shores Aug. 27-Sept. 28 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the 14thannual Women’s Business Roundtable on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo.
Emily Hendryx, a recent mathematics graduate of Angelo State University, received a first-place award for her research presentation at the 2012 annual meeting of the Texas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) this summer in Dallas.
Due to the success of the 2011-12 Angelo State University lecture series commemorating the 150thanniversary of the Civil War, the series will be continued for the 2012-13 academic year with seven new programs covering American Civil War topics.
Dr. John Wegner spends part of his time teaching students and the rest of his time teaching teachers so they can also deliver a top-quality classroom experience to their students.
Angelo State University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations has been honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a Circle of Excellence Award for Overall Improvement in the university’s fundraising activities.
An Angelo State University professor and an ASU research scientist have been awarded a $403,436 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for their project designed to improve Earth system science teaching practices in rural elementary schools.
Dr. Susan Wilkinson of the Angelo State University nursing faculty has been chosen by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for the inaugural class of nursing deans and senior faculty leaders to participate in the new AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is accepting sponsors, vendors and exhibitors for its 14th annual Women’s Business Roundtable on Sept. 18 at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present its second summer dinner theatre, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” beginning Thursday, Aug. 2, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Dr. Tim Bonenfant, clarinetist and an associate professor of music at Angelo State University, will present a joint concert with guest pianist Michael Schneider on Sunday, Aug. 5, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) has added an “air interdiction” component to the program for the three-day international narco-terrorism conference it will co-host Aug. 21-23 in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Sean Johnson, an athletics administrator with 28 years of experience at several institutions, including a two-year stint at Angelo State University as sports information director, has been named ASU’s director of athletics, effective July 23.
Angelo State University’s Department of Art and Music will host a Summer Weekend Workshop as part of its Band Camp Program July 20-22 on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) will co-host a three-day conference addressing narco-terrorism, drug-related violence and transnational crime Aug. 21-23 in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive in San Angelo, Texas.
Three Angelo State University nursing instructors took third prize for their poster presentation at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning’s (INACSL) 11thannual conference June 20-23 in San Antonio.
Three Angelo State University physics students have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the national Society of Physics Students (SPS) organization for the 2012-13 academic year.
Dr. Karen Shumway, associate professor of management at Angelo State University, has been named chair-elect of the Board of Commissioners – Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Accreditation for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Officials at the Texas Tech University System and members of the Search Committee for the next president of Angelo State University unveiled today (June 18) a new website to assist in attracting and identifying top candidates for the position.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will open its summer dinner theatre season with a timeless tale of greed and insanity, “The Curious Savage,” beginning Thursday, June 28, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
The Houston Area Chapter of the Angelo State University Alumni Association will host a dinner and social event on Friday, June 22, at the Sambuca Restaurant, 909 Texas Ave. in Houston.
Two members of Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers club took second place in a West Texas Team Trail (WTTT) fishing tournament on June 10 at Oak Creek Reservoir just outside of Blackwell.
Angelo State University’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project (PCWP) has received a $20,000 continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the National Writing Project.
War Along the Border: The Mexican Revolution and Tejano Communities, a book edited by Angelo State University history Professor Arnoldo De León, has received the Luciano Guajardo Award from the Webb County Heritage Foundation in Laredo.
Two members of Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers club took second place at the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southern Conference qualifying tournament Saturday, June 2, on Toledo Bend Lake near Many, La.
Prospective students considering enrolling at Angelo State University for the upcoming fall semester who have not yet applied for admission are encouraged to begin the application process now.
Angelo State University will host a group of 15 college students from Egypt and Morocco for an educational conference on hydrology and hydrogeology June 13-21 at various locations on the ASU campus and in the Concho Valley region.
Staff from Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (Planetarium) and members of the San Angelo Astronomy Society will offer a special Venus observation event on Tuesday, June 5, outside the ASU Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Dr. Detelin Elenkov of the Angelo State University business faculty will be installed as president of the International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE) after the 2012 IABE Summer Conference June 8-10 in Venice, Italy.
Dr. Toni Sauncy of the Angelo State University physics faculty has been named interim director of the national Society of Physics Students (SPS) and the Sigma Pi Sigma physics national honor society, effective Aug. 1.
Angelo State University has signed an articulation agreement with Ranger College (RC) to allow RC students to seamlessly transfer credit for courses completed at Ranger College into ASU academic programs through a simplified and guaranteed process.
Angelo State University conferred 691 undergraduate and graduate degrees upon 681 graduates during 2012 spring commencement exercises May 12 in San Angelo, Texas.
Angelo State University’s Bass Anglers team of Josh Seale and Matthew Freeman won the West Texas Team Trail Lake Stamford Fishing Tournament on May 20 to wrap up the spring semester of competition for the club.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) will co-host a three-day conference addressing narco-terrorism, drug-related violence and transnational crime Aug. 21-23 in the ASU Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its summer 2012 schedule beginning Thursday, June 7, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance today (May 29) named a search committee to assist in finding the next president of Angelo State University.
For many students at Angelo State University, getting involved in campus life can be just as important as their academic studies for their overall college experience.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has approved the construction of a $1.07 million agriculture training center to be named for the Mayer-Rousselot family whose donation made the facility possible for Angelo State University’s Management, Instruction and Research Center (MIR).
Actions of the regents of the Texas Tech University System at their May meeting in Lubbock have created a new Freshman College at Angelo State University.
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved today (May 18) the appointment of Dr. Joseph C. Rallo, president of Angelo State University, as a vice chancellor for academic affairs. He will begin his duties effective upon the naming of a replacement at Angelo State.
Dr. Javier Flores, a West Texas native with more than two decades of higher education experience, including the last 13 years at Howard College in Big Spring, has been named vice president of student affairs and enrollment management at Angelo State University.
Changes – not all of them positive – will be visible this summer in the campus landscape as Angelo State University moves forward with implementing Stage II drought level water restrictions which went into effect May 1 in San Angelo.
More than 700 students, including the first-ever group of Doctor of Physical Therapy recipients, are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
The Concho Valley Community Flute Choir (CVCFC), directed by Dr. Constance Kelley of the Angelo State University music faculty, will perform in concert on Sunday, May 6, in the Chapel Hall of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd.
Dr. Michael T. Dixon of the Biology Department, Dr. Marilyn Eisenwine of the Teacher Education Department and Dr. Mansoo Ko of the Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences Department have been named the winners of the 2012 Angelo State University President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University has been awarded a $480,865 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to upgrade the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) housed in the university’s Biology Department.
In support of the Rams baseball team, the Angelo State University Alumni Association will host a tailgate party and Ram Jam event Saturday, May 5, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Finalists from four states have been named for the position of athletic director at Angelo State University to succeed Kathleen Brasfield, who has announced her retirement effective at the end of May.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education added 32 new members during its recent induction and awards ceremony.
Yolanda Fay Elias has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2012 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while three other ASU undergraduate students have been selected for 2012 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective academic colleges.
Angelo State University’s College of Education will host a retirement reception for Dr. Mack McCoulskey, longtime professor of teacher education, on Thursday, May 3, in the spine of the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University graduate students will present the results of 20 different research projects during the first annual Graduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project will host a Young Writers Camp and a Teen Writers Camp in June for local and area elementary and middle school students looking to improve their writing skills.
Outstanding faculty in each of Angelo State University’s four academic colleges will be honored at the third annual Faculty Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, May 1, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University honored its outstanding graduate students at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 20, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University student Abraham Morland, a cadet in ASU’s Air Force ROTC Det. 847, was recently honored with the William Randolph Lovelace Memorial Award as the top Aerospace Studies 300 (junior-level) cadet in the Southwest Region at a ceremony in Detroit.
Dr. Brian J. May, an Angelo State University faculty member and administrator since 1994, has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at the university after a national search concluded this week.
The Austin Area Chapter of the Angelo State University Alumni Association will host a meet-and-greet event on Friday, April 27, at the Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. in downtown Austin.
Angelo State University’s Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will perform “A Gospel Jubilee” for their 10th annual Pops at the Pavilion concert on Tuesday, April 24, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitor Center, 1620 University Ave.
State Sen. Robert Duncan and State Rep. Drew Darby will address issues facing the next session of the Texas Legislature during a question-and-answer session sponsored by the Texas Tribune from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Ensemble will perform selections from some of America’s best-known popular composers on Thursday, April 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Standup comedian Jarrod Harris will bring his “Action Figure Therapy” routine to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, April 25, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team won the overall championship at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest held April 14 at Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a business development training seminar titled “How To Do Business with the Government” on Tuesday, May 8, at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the Concho Valley Exporting Conference 2012 on Tuesday, May 1, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will feature a cross section of American music during its annual spring concert, titled “Kinda Blue,” on Thursday, April 19, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In celebration of Earth Day 2012, Angelo State University will present a new planetarium show and an opportunity for solar viewing on Saturday, April 21, in and around the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science (NPS) Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the Sigma Pi Sigma physics national honor society will add seven new members and honor three retired faculty at its induction ceremony on Friday, April 20, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host 87 ASU ring recipients during its annual spring Ring Ceremony on Thursday, April 19, as a precursor to ASU’s May 12 commencement ceremonies.
Angelo State University will host the 27th annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium on Friday, April 20, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
“The Hot Seat,” a question-and-answer session moderated by Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, and featuring State Sen. Robert Duncan and State Rep. Drew Darby, will be open to the public 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Woodwind Chamber Ensemble will present its spring concert on Wednesday, April 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) will host a forum for various candidates running in the May 12 local election and the May 29 primary election on Saturday, April 14, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Fifty-four Angelo State University faculty and staff, including 10 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies on Monday, April 9, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will present a seminar on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Tuesday, April 17, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
“A New Birth of Freedom,” the final presentation in Angelo State University’s 2011-12 Civil War 150th Commemoration Discussion Series, will focus on the conflict’s corollaries with struggles of other nations in the 20th century at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, on the ASU campus.
The Concho Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), a professional association of educators, has received a $1,000 grant from the national PDK organization to renovate a garden area at the Rio Vista Head Start campus, 2800 Ben Ficklin Road.
A team made up of 40 Angelo State University physical therapy students took first place at the 13thannual Texas Physical Therapy (PT) Olympics March 31-April 1 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biological honor society brought home several top awards from the Tri-Beta South Central Regional Meeting March 30-April 1 at the Oklahoma University Biological Field Station in Kingston, Okla.
Seventy years ago this month, 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers dropped bombs on the Japanese homeland, just 132 days after the disastrous attack on Pearl Harbor, boosting U.S. morale in the darkest days of World War II for America and setting a course for ultimate victory in the Pacific.
Angelo State University has signed an articulation agreement with Central Texas College (CTC) to allow CTC students to seamlessly transfer into programs offered by ASU’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice.
Angelo State University communication and mass media students were honored in 10 categories at the 2012 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Convention April 3 in Corpus Christi.
Angelo State University will honor 76 students chosen for the 2012 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges during a ceremony and reception on Friday, May 11, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
The Angelo State University Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Student Association will feature guest speaker Robert A. (Bob) Malone, president and chief executive officer of the First National Bank of Sonora, Thursday, April 12, at its spring speaker series event.
Angelo State University’s outstanding graduate students will be recognized at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University undergraduate students will present the results of 24 different research projects during the first annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Wednesday, April 11, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Responding to a reporter’s interview on the loss of her grandfather, John Jacob Astor IV, on the Titanic and the subsequent impact on her father, Jackie Astor 80 years after the sinking replied, “Why can’t people just forget the Titanic?”
Angelo State University alumnus Kevin Carroll, a former Nike executive and founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst LLC, will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
National Poetry Series (NPS) winner Carrie Fountain will read from her award-winning book Burn Lake and other works on Thursday, April 5, at Angelo State University as part of ASU’s National Poetry Month observance.
Two-time Grammy Award-nominee Dr. Josh Davies will hold a trumpet master class and perform a recital at Angelo State University on Tuesday, April 3, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Dr. Andrew B. “Andy” Wallace, professor and head of Angelo State University’s Physics Department, has been named dean of academic excellence, effective April 1.
Eight students from Angelo State University’s Honors Program will attend and make presentations at the annual conference of the Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) March 30-April 1 in Kansas City, Mo.
More than 1,200 FFA and 4-H members from about 100 schools throughout Texas will gather at Angelo State University’s Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center on Friday, March 30, for the ASU Invitational Judging Contest.
Angelo State University’s Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) will host its 15th annual fundraising event, complete with a brand new “Collage Reception” format, on Thursday, March 29, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
The newly renovated Porter Henderson Library at Angelo State University has been recognized in the American Libraries Magazine2012 Library Design Showcase for outstanding service flexibility in design.
Representatives of more than 30 school districts and education employers located throughout Texas and New Mexico will gather at Angelo State University for its annual Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, March 28, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Tje Austin, a vocalist and songwriter from Austin who competed on NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform for Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, March 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present four full-dome public astronomy shows during its late spring 2012 schedule beginning Thursday, March 29, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s 36th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jack D. Farmer, co-principal investigator in the NASA Office of Solar System Exploration, on Tuesday, March 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
John Whitaker, a French hornist with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, will give a horn master class on Monday, March 26, at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics will host the Texas Physics 2012 Joint Spring Meeting of the Texas Sections of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and American Physical Society (APS), and Zone 13 chapters of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) March 22-24 on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s intramural men’s basketball team “Dynasty” won the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s National Campus Championship Series (NIRSA-NCCS) regional basketball tournament March 11 at Oklahoma State University
The concept of “total war” and the exploits of two of its most audacious proponents will be explored in Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Fort Concho Stables.
Angelo State University music professor Dr. Tim Bonenfant will be joined by three Houston musicians for the premiere concert of the Houston Clarinet Ensemble Texas Tour on Wednesday, March 21, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University political science major Preston Wimberly has been chosen to attend the 2012 U.S. Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference April 10-12 in Annapolis, Md.
An enhanced dual credit program in line with the Early College School District concept envisioned by the superintendent of the San Angelo Independent School District will be initiated this fall by Angelo State University and SAISD.
Under the guidance of Dr. Andy Wallace, the ASU Physics Department has garnered national recognition and become an example for other undergraduate physics programs nationwide.
Angelo State University will host its third annual Education Symposium for Future Educators on Monday, April 2, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Handball Club captured the Division II national championship and two individual national titles at the 60th USHA National Collegiate Championship Tournament Feb. 22-26 at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will take its audience “Around the World in 60 Minutes” during its concert on Thursday, March 8, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In celebration of Passport Day in the U.S.A. 2012, Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 10, in the ASU Center for International Studies (CIS).
The Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System on Friday, March 2, approved for the 2012-13 academic year a tuition-and-fee schedule that reflects a 1.96 percent increase in overall costs, the lowest increase in 20 years for Angelo State University.
Dr. Jack D. Farmer, co-principal investigator in the NASA Office of Solar System Exploration, will deliver the 36th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, March 27, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
“Over There: American Involvement in the Great War,” the latest display produced by Angelo State University’s West Texas Collection, will debut Thursday, March 8, with a lecture by Dr. Charles Endress, a military historian and former head of ASU’s History Department.
Patricia “Pat” Payne, construction project coordinator for Angelo State University’s Office of Facilities Planning and Construction, has been named the second recipient of the Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution.
Four Angelo State University employees – James Daniel “Dan” Robertson, Charles Sebesta, Lindsay Boynton and Jonathan Hawkins – have been named recipients of the President’s Award for Staff Excellence for outstanding job performance in 2011.
A new book edited by Dr. Arnoldo De León and including chapters by him and Dr. John Eusebio Klingemann, a fellow member of Angelo State University’s history faculty, examines the impact of the Mexican Revolution on Tejano communities along the Texas-Mexico border.
Angelo State University’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice has added a new Master of Security Studies degree program in Intelligence, Security Studies and Analysis, and will begin offering online courses in that program track in August.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present a compilation of student-written plays in the production “An Evening of Student Works” March 1-4 and 8-10 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s African Student Association (ASA) will host a Circle of Life event titled “Back to My Roots” to celebrate African culture on Wednesday, Feb. 29, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s nursing program has been awarded an additional $241,234 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for increasing its enrollment of first-year nursing students for the 2010-11 academic year.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, March 3, and Saturday, March 31, for “Discover ASU,” a daylong program designed to help high school students learn about campus life and educational opportunities at the university.
Dr. Donna Gee, associate professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, has been awarded a $90,000 Teacher Quality Grant from the U.S. Department of Education to extend her project aimed at improving elementary school mathematics education in West Texas.
Angelo State University has selected five faculty members as its first group of Community-Engaged Faculty Fellows, who will be developing courses to begin this fall semester that enhance student involvement in the local community as part of ASU’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
The Angelo State University Concert Chorale and Community Chorale will cap the month of love on Tuesday, Feb. 28, with a “Concert of Love Songs” at the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave., in downtown San Angelo.
For the 15th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Thousands of plant and animal specimens will be on public display when the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) hosts an open house Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will present Molly Williamson, a scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., as the featured speaker for the E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program on Monday, Feb. 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University Athletic Director Kathleen Brasfield, under whose leadership ASU women’s athletics expanded and earned the university’s first two NCAA Division II national championships, has announced her retirement, effective May 31.
Angelo State University will present award-winning jazz duet Julie Davis and Kelly Dow performing their “Great Jazz Divas” show on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University Rams football players are set to begin a volunteer reading partnership – Rams Read – at Bradford, Fannin and Reagan elementary schools on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in San Angelo.
For the third consecutive year, Angelo State University set a spring semester enrollment record with 6,379 students enrolled as of the 20th class day (Feb. 13), the date used for official enrollment by institutions in the Texas Tech University System.
The Angelo State University chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been honored with a Marsh W. White Award and corresponding grant from the SPS National Office.
Because of hazardous road conditions this morning (Monday, Feb. 13) opening of university offices has been delayed two hours, and personnel should report to their respective offices by 10 a.m. today.
Five Angelo State University staff members have been nominated for the second annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution and will be honored at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Twenty-nine staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual President’s Awards for Staff Excellence, which will be presented during a campus ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Harlan Cohen, author of the New York Times bestseller The Naked Roommate, will speak about college dating and relationships at Angelo State University on Friday, Feb. 17, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
With a scheduled replacement of the theatre rigging this summer, the University Auditorium is set to be back in full operation by the time classes open in the fall at Angelo State University.
Dr. Richard Evans, an associate professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, recently published his first book, Living With a Learning Difference (Disability): Through the Eyes of the LD Child.
For the fourth consecutive year, Angelo State University will host a day-long Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Girl Genius Conference for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, Feb. 25, in various math and science labs and the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
More than 600 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s spring Science Days on Feb. 9, 16 and 23 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
On the 203rd anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, Angelo State University’s Civil War Lecture Series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict will focus on “Emancipation, 1862” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Fort Concho Commissary.
Angelo State University’s College of Education will host four South Korean English teachers while they observe classes in San Angelo public schools beginning Friday, Feb. 3.
Renowned Native American author and poet Leslie Marmon Silko will be the featured speaker at Angelo State University’s 16th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton Thursday and Friday, Feb. 23-24, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of English and Modern Languages will host French conversation and Russian enrichment programs during the spring semester as part of a community outreach initiative.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring 2012 schedule beginning Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Dr. Robert Ehlers is certainly getting good mileage out of his doctoral dissertation. In addition to helping Ehlers earn his Ph.D., the dissertation has been expanded into a book that has won a national award and landed its author roles in both U.S. and British national television programs.
Billie Stone Fogarty, author of the Guidebook to Researching My Family Tree, will present sessions on researching military service, courthouse records and the National Archives during the 11th annual Genealogical Workshop sponsored March 3 by the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library/West Texas Collection at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University has been awarded an approximately $1.12 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to fund a three-year project to provide breast cancer detection and prevention services to citizens of the Concho Valley.
Officials at Angelo State University (ASU) and the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) announced a major milestone of surpassing $25 million in the institution’s first capital campaign Thursday, Jan. 19, during a celebration dinner with alumni, donors and friends.
IM Legends, an Angelo State University intramural flag football team, finished as national runner-up at the 2011 National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) Flag Football National Championships held Jan. 4-6 at Texas A&M University.
Angelo State University will host Dr. Bryan Appleby-Wineberg, associate professor of trumpet and head of brass at Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J., for a public performance on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Gettysburg, the most iconic battle of the American Civil War, will be the focus of the fourth installment of the Angelo State University lecture series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War during a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will present an exhibit of acrylic artwork by Virginia-based artist Sarah Irvin Jan. 18-Feb. 22, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Because of hazardous road conditions this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 10) opening of university offices has been delayed two hours, and personnel should report to their respective offices by 10 a.m. today.
Angelo State University alumnus and Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. has been promoted to lieutenant general and selected to command the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) headquartered at Fort Meade, Md.
A 15-member search committee has been announced by Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo to make recommendations for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs by the end of May.
Student employment is the often overlooked component of Angelo State University’s financial aid program, which helps ASU students graduate with one of the lowest debt burdens among regional universities in the United States.
After six months of discussion and a consultant’s study on the future of Angelo State University athletics, university administrators have concluded that ASU’s best course remains in NCAA Division II and that the time and resources are not right to pursue Division I status.
Some administrative changes will be implemented at Angelo State University in the wake of the departure of Dr. James M. Limbaugh, vice president for strategy, planning and policy, to become chancellor at Montana State-Northern in Havre, Mont., effective Jan. 1.
Angelo State University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) has received a $139,786 grant from the San Angelo Health Foundation (SAHF) to enhance the learning environment and research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in the college’s various programs.
Administrative changes designed to enhance coordination and communication between Angelo State University and the ASU Alumni Association will be implemented in December with the creation of two new positions at the university.
During the season of giving, Angelo State University has announced the first two pieces of public art that will be installed on campus as a gift not only to students, employees and alumni but also to members of the community and anyone interested in modern art.
Angelo State University’s intramural flag football team “Wolfpac” took first place at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s National Campus Championship Series (NIRSA-NCCS) Southern Regional Tournament Dec. 2-4, in Hattiesburg, Miss.
More than 480 students are scheduled to receive diplomas during Angelo State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Three graduating cadets from Angelo State University’s ROTC Detachment 847 will be honored during a commissioning ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Andrew Wallace, head of Angelo State University’s Department of Physics, and Victor Siller, a recent ASU physics graduate, have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL).
Angelo State University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Roscoe Independent School District (RISD) and Western Texas College (WTC) to allow Roscoe Collegiate High School (RCHS) graduates to seamlessly transfer and continue their education at ASU.
Angelo State University’s Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will present three public astronomy shows during its 2011 holiday schedule beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The presidents of Angelo State University and Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea, have signed an agreement establishing a One-Plus-Three (1+3) program that will bring 100 new Korean students a year to the ASU campus to complete their undergraduate degrees.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will bring three rising stars from the “Comedy Central on Campus” tour to ASU on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Concert and Community Chorales will perform Johannes Brahms’ “A German Requiem” for its annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in the McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has been awarded a $117,738 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for increasing the number of ASU nursing graduates in the 2011 academic year.
The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected for the 2011 SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award by the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network.
Angelo State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) will conduct its ninth annual “Can Roll” canned food drive to benefit the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank Nov. 21-23 in the first-floor lobby of the ASU Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s ASUFit fitness and wellness program will host its fourth annual Turkey Trot at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Woodwind Chamber Ensemble will present its fall concert Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center and Center for Security Studies will host a special presentation by Samuel Tso, a World War II Navajo code talker, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Two Angelo State University teams won titles at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s National Campus Championship Series (NIRSA-NCCS) Region IV Flag Football Tournament Nov. 4-6 at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present the award-winning comedy “The Foreigner” for its 2011 Holiday Dinner Theatre Nov. 17-20 and Dec. 1-3 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS), Multicultural Center, Center for Security Studies, Center for Student Involvement and other partners are sponsoring a variety of activities to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-18 on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will host a “Fashion Fallout” business fashion show on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Houston Harte University Center (UC), 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will present its fall concert, “O Fortuna,” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the courtyard between the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building and the Houston Harte University Center.
The Angelo State University lecture series commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War will explore the guerilla and irregular warfare of the time and its applications to today during a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, on the ASU campus.
An article by Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo is one of three published by the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) in launching its new “Presidential Perspectives” series on the AIEA website this fall.
Dr. Eleanor Elkins, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will perform a piano recital on Friday, Nov. 11, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University will honor the nation’s military and veterans with Military Appreciation Week activities beginning Saturday, Nov. 5, and culminating with the ASU Rams football game against Tarleton State on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC detachment will recognize Veterans Day and honor the nation’s military veterans with a flag retreat ceremony and candlelight vigil Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the ASU flagpole and Memorial Oak Grove.
Angelo State University alum Chris Whatley, office director of the Council of State Governments (CSG) in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker for ASU’s 13th annual International Business Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will present two performances of the student-directed drama production “The Zoo Story” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Ensemble will perform well-known selections from classic and contemporary artists and composers on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1902 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, Nov. 12, for “Discover ASU,” a daylong program designed to help high school students learn about campus life and educational opportunities at the university.
Dr. Jeff Womack, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will present a bassoon recital on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national ACS for the chapter’s activities during the 2010-11 academic year.
Student members of Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program won both design and acting accolades for their production of “All My Sons” at the Texas Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Oct. 20-22 at San Jacinto College in Houston.
Angelo State University will host its sixth annual Red Dirt Roundup on Friday, Nov. 4, in the courtyard of the Centennial Village residence hall, 2675 W. Ave. N.
Five graduate students and four faculty from the Angelo State University Department of Communication, Mass Media and Theatre (CMMT) presented research papers at the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) 2011 Convention Oct. 13-16 in Irving.
Yolanda Elias, a senior in Angelo State University’s Honors Program, won a “Best of Show” award in the 2011 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Poster Competition at the NCHC National Conference Oct. 19-23 in Phoenix.
Angelo State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) will host a Cosmic Café and “Star-B-Q” event on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Stillwater Bar and Grill, 3314 F D Road on Lake Nasworthy.
A team of Angelo State University computer science students will compete in the regional round of the 36th annual Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Baylor University in Waco.
Stand-up comedian Pete Lee will be the featured performer for Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, April 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University graduate Stephanie Stoebe has been named the 2012 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year in a joint award by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA).
Dr. George Pacheco Jr., an assistant professor of communication at Angelo State University, has been named the University Educator of the Year by the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA).
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will speak on “Understanding the National Security Lessons of 9/11” Tuesday, Oct. 25, as part of the Center for Security Studies (CSS) Speaker Series at Angelo State University.
From West Texas road kill to the rodents of the Galapagos Islands, Dr. Robert Dowler’s research interests benefit both his students and the entire scientific community.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a forum on doing business with government entities on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the West Texas Training Center, 3501 N. U.S. Highway 67.
Angelo State University’s Physics Department will host Houston geoscientist Dr. W.C. “Rusty” Riese for a series of presentations on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, in the ASU Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Dr. Tim Bonenfant, Angelo State University associate professor of music, will present a faculty recital on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a two-day educational seminar about enhancing financial management skills on consecutive Fridays, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, in the ASU Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Contemporary recording artist Justin Nozuka will bring his music to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The weekend rains which brought three or more inches of rain to San Angelo also brought smiles to the faces of Angelo State University administrators as the runoff filled two holding tanks with more than 50,000 gallons of rainwater for later use.
A permanent display in the Porter Henderson Library will be dedicated Monday, Oct. 17, to honor Angelo State University faculty by showcasing their scholarly articles and books published during the previous academic year.
Brandon Ireton, a West Texas native who has served the last two years as assistant director of athletic communications at Texas Tech University, has been named director of athletic communications at Angelo State University.
Former Angelo State University student-athletes Curry Dawson and Jacki Mays Earl, coaches Mike Martin, Ed Messbarger and Jerry Vandergriff and administrator Shirley Morton have been selected for induction into ASU’s Athletic Hall of Honor in January.
Senior Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford will address current issues in the world of sports during Angelo State University’s 2011 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values Monday, Oct. 24, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. George Pacheco Jr., an assistant professor of communication at Angelo State University, has been nominated for the Texas Speech Communication Association’s (TSCA) statewide University Educator of the Year Award.
A book written by Dr. Robert Ehlers Jr., director of Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies and head of the Department of Security Studies, has been selected for the 2010 Best Air Power History Book Award by the U.S. Air Force Historical Foundation (AFHF).
James Ackley, an internationally known trumpet solo artist, will perform at Angelo State University on Friday, Oct. 7, and at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday, Oct. 9.
Angelo State University’s 2011 Homecoming Week will feature a multitude of student and alumni events beginning Sunday, Oct. 9, and culminating with the Rams football game against Midwestern State University on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The Angelo State University lecture series commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War will examine the contrasting careers and battlefield records of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University in collaboration with the Howard County Junior College District has been awarded an initial $1,177,817 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students, especially Hispanic and low income students, completing degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
More than 800 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s fall Science Days on Oct. 4, 6, 11 and 13 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University Theatre will present the award-winning Arthur Miller drama “All My Sons” as its first offering of the fall semester beginning on Thursday, Oct. 6, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University students’ families are invited to campus on Saturday, Oct. 1, for Family Day 2011 activities leading up to and including the ASU-Eastern New Mexico football game that evening.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will recognize eight distinguished alumni, honorary alumni and outstanding faculty and staff during its revamped annual Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 14, in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
For the second consecutive fall semester, Angelo State University has set an all-time enrollment record with 7,084 undergraduate and graduate students entering the 2011 fall classes.
Angelo State University is the only public institution on a list of nine Texas universities to make the 2011-12 list of top colleges nationally as identified by CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that recognizes colleges and universities that appeal to students’ varied interests.
Angelo State University will feature a public exhibit of paintings and wall reliefs by Arlington, Texas-based artist Nicholas Wood Sept. 29-Nov. 2 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a forum on funding resources for small businesses on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at San Angelo’s McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
A ceremony formally opening the new $436,000 Norris Baseball Clubhouse and honoring the 13 donors who contributed to the building that will serve as the home of the Angelo State University Rams baseball team is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.
Four students in the Angelo State University Honors Program completed 2011 summer internship programs in a variety of fields both in the U.S. and abroad.
Dean Edwards, a stand-up comedian and actor, will appear in Angelo State University’s first Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series event of the fall semester on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Two public forums have been scheduled the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, Sept. 20, on the 2011 update of the Centennial Master Plan 2028 that will guide construction and development on the Angelo State University campus for the next decade and a half.
Cindy Weeaks, Dr. Crosby Jones Jr. and Heather Valle have been named the winners of the inaugural Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding administrators, faculty and staff at Angelo State University.
For the third consecutive year, Angelo State University has received the designation as a “Military Friendly School” from G.I. Jobs magazine, which serves military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Angelo State University will host the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) District 5 Student Conference on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
In celebration of Passport Day in the U.S.A. 2011, Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, in the ASU Center for International Studies (CIS).
Twenty-three nominees have been announced for the inaugural Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Awards honoring outstanding faculty, administrators and staff at Angelo State University.
As America commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the effects of that horrific day have left a prevailing mark on Angelo State University.
The first of seven presentations in the Angelo State University lecture series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War will cover “The Civil War Comes to Texas” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Commissary at Fort Concho.
The Concho Valley Community Flute Choir (CVCFC), directed by Dr. Constance Kelley, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will begin preparations for its fall season on Sunday, Sept. 11, on the ASU campus.
Dr. Amy Williamson, an assistant professor in the Angelo State University Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been named an Emerging Leader by Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International, a global association of education professionals.
A talk by the author of a new photographic history of San Angelo and the presentation of two scholarships will highlight the annual meeting of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, on the Angelo State University campus.
Due to the popularity of the Learning Commons in the Porter Henderson Library, the Angelo State University facility will be open continuously each week from 1 p.m. Sundays to 9 p.m. Fridays, beginning Sept. 11, for students, faculty and staff.
A research paper co-authored by Dr. Edith Osborne, assistant professor of biochemistry at Angelo State University, was published in the Aug. 26 issue of Science, the weekly journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Angelo State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a special ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Super Slab, next to the ASU Food Service Center, 2201 Vanderventer Ave.
Benjamin Ellery, a senior mathematics major at Angelo State University, has been awarded a Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA) Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year.
Due to travel issues caused by Hurricane Irene, the guest presentation by Emmy Award-winning news anchor John Quiñones for Angelo State University’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Speaker Series has been rescheduled from Monday, Aug. 29, to Wednesday, Aug. 31.
With the start of the new fiscal year, procedures for allocating more than $3.74 million in Higher Education Assistance Funds (HEAF) annually at Angelo State University are being unified to ensure that the monies go to the best strategic use in support of the university’s mission and priorities.
Angelo State University music major Lynsey Gold has been awarded a Clara Freshhour Nelson Music Scholarship from the Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS).
Angelo State University will present Emmy Award-winning news anchor John Quiñones as part of ASU’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Speaker Series on Monday, Aug. 29, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
When federal, state and local dignitaries gather to mark the centennial of the O.C. Fisher Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Friday (Aug. 26), the celebration will culminate a year of work by Angelo State University public history students and faculty documenting the building’s rich heritage.
Angelo State University students, faculty and staff, and the public will have access to quick meals and convenience store items in Roscoe’s Den next to the ASU Food Service Center, 2201 Vanderventer Ave., beginning about Sept. 1.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the 13th Annual Women’s Business Roundtable Event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave. in downtown San Angelo.
Johnson Street on the Angelo State University campus between Vanderventer Avenue and Dena Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 19-20) as ASU welcomes the return of students for Rambunctious Weekend and the start of fall classes Monday morning.
Dr. Scott Hasson, a professor in the Angelo State University physical therapy program, has been appointed to the Sports Training and Rehabilitation Committee (STRC) of the China Olympic Committee to assist the Chinese Olympic Team prepare for and compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Drs. Grady Price Blount, Joseph Satterfield and James Ward, geosciences faculty in the Angelo State University Physics Department, have been awarded a $164,839 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund their project designed to interest junior high and high school students in geosciences education and careers.
Angelo State University will host an exhibit of award-winning artist Sukha Worob’s print art beginning Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) educational seminar for medical office staff on Thursday, Aug. 25, at the West Texas Training Center, 3501 N. U.S. Highway 67.
Prospective Angelo State University students who did not attend a Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) session this summer are still encouraged to register for classes before the fall semester begins Aug. 22.
For the second time in history, Angelo State University will enter a new fiscal year Sept. 1 with a budget surpassing $100 million after receiving approval from the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System during a regular meeting Friday (Aug. 5) in Lubbock.
With the move-in date for Angelo State University residence halls just days away and the contracted July 15 completion date missed for Plaza Verde I, the university will provide alternate accommodations for the 416 freshmen originally scheduled to move into the new facility Aug. 19.
Angelo State University’s Agriculture Department is joining with the Texas Section Society for Range Management (TSSRM) to host the 2011 TSSRM Annual Meeting Oct. 12-14 at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo.
Angelo State University’s College of Education will host an information session on Thursday, Sept. 1, for anyone interested in the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program through Texas Tech University.
Angelo State University’s Residential Programs and Career Development offices will host a free Part-Time Job Fair on Thursday, Sept.1, from 3-5 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For the third consecutive year, Angelo State University has been listed by The Princeton Review (TPR) as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, an honor that goes to only about 15 percent of the nation’s more than 2,500 four-year colleges.
Angelo State University’s ROTC Detachment 847 will host a summer commissioning ceremony for five graduating cadets on Friday, Aug. 5, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Abraham Morland, a cadet in Angelo State University’s ROTC Detachment 847, received the Top Gun Award as the highest performing cadet in his flight at a Field Training course earlier this summer at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama and Camp Shelby Army Base in Mississippi.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present the Tony Award-winning play “Butterflies are Free” for its second summer dinner theatre production beginning Thursday, July 28, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s Department of Physics will receive high-tech lab equipment valued at $200,000 through a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant awarded to Dr. Scott Williams, assistant professor of physics.
The Crossmen, an internationally known drum corps, will give a public exhibition in conjunction with the Angelo State University Band Camp on Sunday, July 24, at the LeGrand Sports Complex, 2302 Varsity Lane, on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has been awarded grants totaling $29,406 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue funding two of the department’s key graduate student financial aid programs for the 2011-12 academic year.
Dr. Brian J. May, whose tenure as dean of graduate studies has seen record enrollment growth in Angelo State University’s graduate programs, has been named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at the university.
Dr. Jason C. Penry, Angelo State University’s executive director of development who has spearheaded the university’s record-breaking capital campaign, has been promoted to vice president for development, effective immediately.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an educational seminar on Texas Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, July 21, at the West Texas Training Center, 3501 N. U.S. Highway 67.
Lt. Col. Stephen W. Magnan has arrived on the Angelo State University campus as the new commander of its ROTC Detachment 847, replacing the recently retired Col. Mike Buck.
Dr. Anthony P. Blose, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Angelo State University since July 2010, has announced his resignation to return to teaching physics, his academic discipline.
Angelo State University graduate enrollment in the first summer session of 2011 rose more than 25 percent over the same session last year, marking the university’s highest summer graduate enrollment ever.
Recognizing the impact of Angelo State University’s extensive federal assistance and scholarship programs in limiting out-of-pocket costs to the average ASU student, regents of the Texas Tech University System on Thursday (June 23) approved a 9.9 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2011-12 academic year.
Angelo State University’s West Texas Collection (WTC), in conjunction with the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library, will host a book signing event featuring West Texas author Jane Spraggins Wilson on Thursday, June 30, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Bruce Bechtol, associate professor of political science in Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies, will be featured in an episode of the “Book TV” program on the C-SPAN2 network on Sunday, June 26.
Dr. Richard Evans, an associate professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, was elected secretary of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children (TCEC) at the organization’s recent conference in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will kick off its 2011-12 season with Neil Simon’s comedy Broadway and movie classic “Barefoot in the Park” beginning Thursday, June 23 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s English Department will host Lynda Barry, an award-winning author and cartoonist, Monday and Tuesday, June 20-21, for several speaking events on the ASU campus.
Dr. Toni Sauncy, an associate professor of physics at Angelo State University, has been re-elected president of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) National Council, and will begin her second two-year term at the SPS Executive Committee meeting later this month.
Angelo State University’s College of Education will host an information session for people interested in earning a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Texas Tech University on Thursday, June 16, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s newly updated Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will feature three full-dome public astronomy shows during its summer schedule that begins on Thursday, June 2.
Dr. Paul K. Swets, who has headed the Angelo State University Mathematics Department since 2004, has been named interim dean of the proposed College of Arts and Sciences.
Despite a weak economy and potential budget reductions, Angelo State University is committed to continuing for the 2012-13 academic year the Blue and Gold Guarantee, which provides scholarships for freshman students coming from families with a combined adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less.
Brian Jackson, a technology services project manager at Angelo State University, has been named the winner of the inaugural Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution sponsored by the ASU Staff Senate.
Angelo State University conferred 603 bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 598 graduates during 2011 spring commencement exercises on May 7 in San Angelo, Texas.
Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo reported to the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System Friday that the decision to close the ASU Honors Program will be reconsidered, and he will return to the board in August with a recommendation for the program’s future.
In an effort to save money and streamline operations, a reorganization of Angelo State University’s colleges and departments was approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents in regular session Friday, May 13, in Lubbock.
Angelo State University will host a retirement ceremony for Col. Michael K. Buck, commander of the university’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, on Friday, May 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Five Angelo State University staff members have been nominated for the first annual Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan Award for Excellence in Execution and will be honored at an awards ceremony on Monday, May 16, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
A revamped recycling program in several Angelo State University residence halls has collected hundreds of pounds of items left behind by departing students for donation to local nonprofit agencies.
The Angelo State University Society of Physics Students’ (SPS) Peer Pressure Team will hit the road for its sixth annual “West Texas Road Trip” on Monday, May 9, to perform physics demonstrations at elementary, middle and high schools in communities throughout the region.
Dr. Doyle Carter, director of Angelo State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), announced Wednesday, May 4, that the university’s QEP will focus on community-engaged active learning.
Four students from Angelo State University’s Honors Program have been awarded summer internships that will take them to places from Austin to Thailand for hands-on experience in biomedical research, physics research, international business and art history.
Angelo State University has received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for the university’s professional education offerings through the College of Education and other academic departments.
Angelo State University’s Robert G. Carr Squadron of the Arnold Air Society (AAS) ROTC honor society received the Maryland Cup as the Outstanding Large Squadron at the annual AAS National Conclave April 22-26 in New York City.
More than 700 students are scheduled to receive diplomas during Angelo State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Angelo State University sophomore Morgan Ostwinkle, an animal science major from Phoenix, has been named a 2011 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of college and university presidents.
Angelo State University honored its outstanding graduate students at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 29, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Robert C. Dowler of the Biology Department, Dr. Kimberly K. Livengood of the Curriculum and Instruction Department and Dr. John C. “Trey” Smith of the Mathematics Department have been named the winners of the 2011 Angelo State University President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Three Angelo State University undergraduate students have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) for the 2011-12 academic year.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host 84 ASU ring recipients during its annual spring Ring Ceremony on Thursday, April 28, as a precursor to ASU’s May 7 commencement ceremonies.
Chancellor Kent Hance of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) will deliver the commencement address during Angelo State University’s spring graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 7, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Jason Strickland, a graduate student in the Angelo State University Department of Biology, received the Wilks Award for best student research presentation at the 58th annual meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists April 21-23 at the University of Texas at Tyler.
Angelo State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan Director Dr. Doyle Carter will unveil “The Big Idea,” or topic, for the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont.
Two military history scholars, both retired U.S. Air Force colonels, will offer a public presentation about different aspects of the Holocaust on Wednesday, April 27, as Angelo State University commemorates the annual Holocaust Days of Remembrance.
Amanda Michelle Hicks has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2011 Presidential Award as the top graduate in her class, while four other ASU undergraduate students have been selected for 2011 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective colleges.
Angelo State University’s Division of Extended Studies (DES) has released its schedule of 2011 summer course offerings for both youth and adult students.
Outstanding faculty in each of Angelo State University’s five academic colleges will be honored at the second annual Faculty Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, April 26, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s student journalists received 11 awards at the 2011 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention earlier this month in Fort Worth.
Seventy Angelo State University faculty and staff, including nine with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies Thursday, April 14, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi education honor society recently conducted a “Reading is Out of This World” program in Tom Green County’s newly opened Stephens Central Library in downtown San Angelo.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will highlight the Tango during its annual spring concert on Thursday, April 21, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University is introducing the new Springboard ASU summer dual credit program designed to give high-performing high school students a head start on their college careers by taking courses that will earn them both ASU and high school credit.
Angelo State University’s Zeta Phi chapter of the Kappa Pi international art fraternity is sponsoring a special exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness month through Saturday, April 30.
Angelo State University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host its fourth annual Spring Green Chemistry Symposium on Saturday, April 16, in the ASU Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Television comedian Michelle Buteau will bring her stand-up routine to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, April 20, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will host its second annual Education Symposium for Future Educators on Tuesday, April 19, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
On Tuesday (April 12), the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Civil War with the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, Angelo State University History Department Head Dr. Kenneth J. Heineman announced a 2011-12 speaker series to commemorate the watershed event in American history.
The University Recreation Department (UREC) at Angelo State University will host three Camp UREC summer sessions for kids aged 4-12 beginning June 20 on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University’s outstanding graduate students will be recognized at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 29, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department will host its fourth annual ASU Game Development Academy for High School Students June 7-9 in the ASU Mathematics-Computer Science (MCS) Building, 2200 Dena Drive.
To enhance the overall undergraduate experience and better prepare all bachelor’s degree recipients for the workplace, the decision has been made to phase out ASU’s Honors Program, beginning this fall.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present Ken Kesey’s acclaimed literary classic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” April 21-24 and April 28-30 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Four student members of Angelo State University’s Honors Program presented their research projects at the annual Great Plains Honors Council Conference April 2-3 at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Angelo State University’s Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will perform selections from the popular television series “Glee” during the ninth annual Pops at the Pavilion concert on Thursday, April 14.
Dr. Shirley Eoff, a professor of history at Angelo State University, has been named a fellow of the West Texas Historical Association (WTHA) in recognition of her numerous contributions to the study and preservation of West Texas history.
Several Angelo State University groups and student organizations will participate in San Angelo’s citywide Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities underway throughout April.
Angelo State University will host the 26th annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium and a ceramic workshop on Friday, April 15, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Concho Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CVCED) will host a public forum aimed at educating local companies on securing government contracts on Thursday, April 21, at the West Texas Training Center, 3501 N. U.S. Highway 67.
Angelo State University’s Residential Programs Office will host a “Big for a Day Bash” on Saturday, April 9, in support of the San Angelo Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bigs) program.
Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department added a new Computer Game Development Certificate program in the spring of 2011 to further enhance the job prospects of the department’s graduates.
In recognition of April as Parkinson Disease Awareness Month, the Angelo State Physical Therapy Association (ASPTA) is co-hosting a Parkinson Disease Information Fair on Saturday, April 9, next to the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
More than 700 students in grades 4-12 from across the state will gather at Angelo State University for the 2011 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) State Robotics Arena and Inventions Contest on Saturday, April 9, in the ASU Junell Center, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Dr. Nicole McDaniel, an assistant professor of English at Angelo State University, recently won her second consecutive national writing award for an article on technical communication.
In celebration of Passport Day in the U.S.A. 2011, Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, April 9, in the ASU Center for International Studies (CIS).
An article written by Angelo State University graduate student Travis Taylor on soldier life at Fort Chadbourne prior to the Civil War has been named the best student paper presented at the annual meeting of the West Texas Historical Association (WTHA).
Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department added a new Computer Game Development Certificate program in the spring of 2011 to further enhance the job prospects of the department’s graduates.
Angelo State University will host Brig. Gen. Scott Bethel, former commander of the 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base, for a special presentation on Russia on Tuesday, April 5, in the ASU Academic Building, 2502 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Percussion Ensemble will present a concert on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the spine of the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
If tuition and fees for Angelo State University students are increased for the 2011-12 academic year, they will go up no more than 9.9 percent from current levels based on a ceiling that was approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents during a special teleconference meeting Thursday, March 31.
Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in conjunction with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), will conduct a business improvement seminar on Thursday, April 14, at the West Texas Training Center, 3501 N. U.S. Hwy 67.
Angelo State University’s Brass Choir and some special guests will perform in concert during the Evening of Brass on Thursday, April 7, in the lobby of the historic Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave.
Four Angelo State University faculty members have been awarded U.S. Department of Education grants to continue projects aimed at aiding the professional development of area K-12 teachers in various subjects.
More than 30 students and faculty represented Angelo State University at the 114th annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) earlier this month at St. Edward’s University in Austin, with four biology students winning honors and awards for their research presentations.
Federally funded research involving Dr. R. Gary Pumphrey of the Angelo State University History Department has received the United States Department of Agriculture 2010 Project of Excellence Award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, National Water Program.
Music and art will be in the spotlight at Angelo State University during the 14th annual ASU Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) Showcase Concert and Plate Auction on Tuesday, March 29, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center.
Donald Glover, who plays “Troy Barnes” on the NBC TV series “Community,” will bring his standup comedy routine to Angelo State University’s Club Café on Wednesday, March 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Concert and Community Chorales will celebrate the American spirit during their Concert at the Cactus, “An American Tapestry,” on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave.
Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies will host an informational program in conjunction with the Korean Economic Institute (KEI) on Wednesday, March 23, in Room 105 of the ASU Rassman Building, 2222 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s newly updated Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will feature three full-dome public astronomy shows during the second half of its spring schedule that begins on Thursday, March 24.
Dr. Susan L. Lindquist, a member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, will deliver the 35th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, March 22, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Even before its publication, the latest book edited by Angelo State University history Professor Arnoldo De León is already drawing critical acclaim, receiving the Robert A. Calvert Book Prize as the best manuscript submitted in 2010 to Texas A&M University Press on the history of the American South, West or Southwest.
Members of Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society marked the 100th anniversary of the group’s founding by recently completing a project of reading 100 books to 100 elementary classrooms in the San Angelo area.
For a record seventh time and for the third time in the last six years, Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biology honor society has been named the recipient of the Lloyd M. Bertholf Award as the top chapter in the nation for the 2009-10 academic year.
Dr. Andrew Wallace, head of the Angelo State University Physics Department, was elected vice president of the Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) at the 2011 Joint Texas Physics Meeting at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
Two Angelo State University biology students won top prizes for their research presentations at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists (TSM) Feb. 25-27 at the Texas Tech University Center in Junction.
Angelo State University will host representatives from school districts, education service centers and job sites around Texas who will meet with teaching candidates and graduates from ASU’s teacher education program during the annual Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, March 30.
A group of Angelo State University students will travel to New Orleans on Sunday, March 13, to spend Spring Break week volunteering with the United Christ Church (UCC) disaster recovery team to help rebuild areas of the city that remain devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
A group of cadets from Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 have received word that coveted duty assignments await them in the U.S. Air Force once they graduate in 2012.
Austin Osmanski, a senior biology major at Angelo State University, has been selected to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) 2011 Tuning Oversight Council for Engineering and Sciences (TOCES).
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Det. 847 will host its annual high school JROTC Drill Meet on Saturday, March 5, in the parking lot on the Johnson Street side of San Angelo Stadium.
Dr. Christine Purkiss, assistant professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, has been named to the National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA) Science and Children Advisory Board, effective June 1.
Matthew Haislip, co-principal horn for the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra will present a recital Monday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive, on the Angelo State University campus.
For the 14th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Two Angelo State University Bass Anglers who finished second at the National Guard FLW College Fishing Texas Division event Feb. 13 on Cross Lake near Shreveport, La., have been advanced to first place after the tournament winners were disqualified.
A group of the U.S. Air Force’s top uniformed and civilian intelligence analysts are currently attending the intensive, two-week Air Force Advanced Analyst Course (AAC) hosted by Angelo State University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS).
Retired U.S. Ambassador Laurence Pope will be the featured speaker during the two-day E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program Monday and Tuesday, March 7-8, at Angelo State University.
Dr. Roger Zarnowski, a professor of mathematics at Angelo State University, has been named the recipient of the Mathematical Association of America’s (MAA) 2011 Texas Section Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics.
Felipe Esparza, winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” 2010 season, will take the stage for Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, March 2, the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Susan L. Lindquist, a member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, will deliver the 35th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Tuesday, March 22, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For the third consecutive year, Angelo State University will host a day-long Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Conference for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, Feb. 26, in various math and science labs and the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
The historical events leading up to the closing of the oldest continually operating brothel in the United States provide the basis for “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” the Arts at ASU’s spring musical which will open Wednesday, March 2, on the Angelo State University campus.
Angelo State University alumnus Dr. Darin Carroll and his wife, Dr. Serena Carroll, who both work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) in Atlanta, will deliver a special guest lecture on Friday, Feb. 25, in the ASU Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s History Department, West Texas Collection and Multicultural Center will mark the 175th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence with a special ceremony on Wednesday, March 2, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Student Government Association is hosting another series of activities this weekend as it continues its “True Blue” campaign to have San Angelo citizens and ASU faculty, staff and students wear ASU blue on Fridays and at ASU events.
Four Angelo State University employees – David Hartin, Katie Plum, Tammy Speciale and Judy Stanley – have been named recipients of the ASU Staff Excellence Awards for outstanding job performance in 2010.
Angelo State University’s Department of Teacher Education will sponsor a Response to Intervention (RtI) special topics course during the first summer term, June 1-July 1.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a special presentation titled “From Negritude to the N’-word: Perspectives on Black Identity” on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Several of America’s eminent woodwind musicians will participate in a week of music and instruction for high school and college students during Angelo State University’s expanded Woodwind Festival Feb. 28-March 5.
Angelo State’s exposure in the national media has enjoyed a significant upswing since the arrival of Dr. Bruce Bechtol in the university’s new Center for Security Studies (CSS).
Kendall Tidwell, who graduated from Angelo State University in December, won second place in the Student Research Poster Contest at the Society for Range Management’s (SRM) 64th annual international meeting last week in Billings, Mont.
Angelo State University theatre students will present a psychic thriller, “The Redeemer,” on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19, at 8 p.m. in The Studio, Room 241A of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University sophomore Lucinda Vernor of Campwood won first place in the Mohair category and placed second overall in the American Sheep Industry Association’s 63rd annual national Make It With Wool (MIWW) contest.
For the second year in a row, Angelo State University has set a spring semester enrollment record as 6,191 students were taking classes on the 20th class day (Feb. 7), the date used to determine the official enrollment at universities statewide.
Angelo State University’s newly revived Livestock Judging Team had a strong showing at the Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo competition on Feb. 5, finishing fifth out of 12 teams and earning several top individual honors.
Midland-based artist Dan Askew will exhibit his sculptures Feb. 14-March 11 in Angelo State University’s Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Dr. Constance Kelley, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will perform a flute recital on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eldon Black Recital Hall inside the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) students and ASU officials represented ASU as a member of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) on Feb. 1 during Tech Day at the state capitol in Austin.
Angelo State University will commemorate “Black History in San Angelo” with a couple of special events on Thursday, Feb. 10, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Twenty-eight staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual Staff Excellence Awards, which will be presented during a university-wide ceremony on Monday, Feb. 21.
Dr. J. Kelly McCoy, head of Angelo State University’s Biology Department, has been picked to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) 2011 Tuning Oversight Council for Engineering and Sciences (TOCES).
Two South Korean secondary school teachers will visit San Angelo for two weeks beginning Wednesday, Feb. 2, to experience American culture and education.
The world-renowned Trombones of Costa Rica will perform in concert Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Angelo State University’s Eldon Black Recital Hall in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Meat Judging Team brought home team and individual awards from the Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest last week.
The formal opening of the new Learning Commons on the first floor of Angelo State University’s Porter Henderson Library will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting inside the library’s new main entrance at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Art Spiegelman will be the featured speaker for Angelo State University’s 15th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton Thursday and Friday, Feb. 17-18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
More than 500 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s spring Science Days on Feb. 3, 10 and 17 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, Feb. 5, for “Discover ASU,” a day-long program designed to acquaint potential enrollees with the university and its numerous educational opportunities.
Dr. John Irish, associate professor of trumpet at Angelo State University, will perform a recital on Monday, Feb. 7, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wool Judging Team finished just one point out of first place at the National Western Contest earlier this month in Denver, while the newly revived Livestock Judging Team has also fared well in its first competitions in a decade.
Hundreds of books, magazines and other printed materials, most at rock-bottom prices, will be available to the public during the annual book sale of the Friends of the Porter Henderson Library and West Texas Collection Jan. 27-29.
Angelo State University animal business major Ivana Milovanovic has been named one of only 22 college students nationwide invited to attend the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2010 Agricultural Outlook Forum Feb. 18-19 in Arlington, Va.
The Angelo State University Office of Admissions has announced the 2010 schedule for its Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) program, a series of day-long sessions for first-time incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Cathryn Rittenberry, a senior accounting major at Angelo State University, has been awarded a $1,500 renewable scholarship by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) Accounting Education Foundation (AEF).
Angelo State University’s Department of Modern Languages will once again host its faculty-led informal conversations in French, German, Russian and Spanish during the spring semester.
Angelo State University’s cheerleader squad placed eighth out of 14 teams in the All-Girl Division II finals at the Universal Cheerleaders Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship held Jan. 14-16 in Orlando, Fla.
Winners and other participants in Angelo State University’s 2010 Holland Symposium Contest will be recognized at an awards ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery of the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Agriculture Department, in conjunction with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, will host the inaugural National Meat Goat and Hair Sheep Symposium May 27-29 at the ASU Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center just north of San Angelo.
Local businessman Lloyd Norris, who along with his family has already benefitted Angelo State University students by funding the College of Business’ Norris Family Chair in International Business, will bring his entrepreneurial expertise directly to ASU students later this month.
Two Abilene music professors will perform works for violin and piano during a guest recital Monday, Jan. 17, in Angelo State University’s Eldon Black Recital Hall inside the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s newly updated Global Immersion Center (GIC), formerly the Planetarium, will feature three full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring schedule that begins on Thursday, Jan. 20.
Austin Osmanski and Hector Romo want to start a colorful habit in San Angelo. The president and vice president of the Angelo State University Student Government Association want ASU students and employees and San Angelo citizens to wear “True Blue” every Friday. Of course, they mean True Blue as in ASU blue.
Angelo State University co-recreational intramural flag football squad IM Legends won the American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) National Championships in late December while another ASU team reached the finals of the National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) tournament earlier this month.
Artwork created by Angelo State University students who participated in the 2010 international studies course to the Peoples Republic of China will be on public display in ASU’s Art Gallery Jan. 10-Feb. 4 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building.
Angelo State University conferred 370 associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 366 graduates during 2010 fall commencement exercises on Dec. 11 in San Angelo, Texas.
Michael Reid, vice president for finance and administration for the last six years at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, has been named Angelo State University’s vice president for finance and administration, effective March 1.
Angelo State University is one of 170 schools, representing 39 states, selected to the 2010-11 list of top colleges nationally by CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that recognizes colleges and universities that appeal to students’ varied interests.
Two Angelo State University faculty members – David Bixler of physics and Loren K. Ammerman of biology – have been named 2010 recipients of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards.
Nearly 400 students are scheduled to receive diplomas during Angelo State University’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 11, with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples delivering the commencement addresses.
Two cadets from Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 have received word that coveted duty assignments await them in the U.S. Air Force once they graduate.
Angelo State University Department of Communication, Mass Media and Theatre (CMMT) faculty members Dr. Shawn Wahl and Dr. George Pacheco Jr. were named to National Communication Association leadership roles at the group’s convention Nov. 13-18 in San Francisco.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will deliver the commencement address during Angelo State University’s fall graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.
Jamie Akin, an Angelo State University graduate with a decade of experience in advertising and marketing, has been appointed as an ASU development officer with a focus on fundraising for the university’s academic needs.
Angelo State University’s Robert G. Carr Squadron of the Arnold Air Society (AAS) was named the Outstanding Arnold Air Squadron in Area IX at the recent Area IX Conclave hosted by the ASU group in San Antonio.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies is looking for local families to host a group of students from South Korea who will be attending ASU for a month during the spring 2011 semester.
Geologist and author Dr. Don McGookey will be the featured speaker at a joint meeting of Angelo State University’s Geologic Exhibition Organization (GEO) student geology group and the San Angelo Geological Society (SAGS) on Wednesday, Dec. 1, in ASU’s Vincent Nursing-Physical Science (NPS) Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The historical, religious and cultural rituals of the winter solstice will be the focus of the holiday astronomy program “Season of Light” beginning Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Angelo State University Planetarium.
Angelo State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) will conduct its eighth annual “Can Roll” canned food drive to benefit the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank Nov. 22-24 in the first-floor lobby of the ASU Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department has added a new Computer Game Development Certificate program starting in the spring 2011 semester.
Angelo State University graduate and undergraduate students will present the results of 53 different research projects during the ninth annual Student Research Showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Virtually every college student eventually comes to a fork in the road and must make a decision on which direction to take in pursuit of the life he or she truly wants.
Dr. Tim Bonenfant, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will present a clarinet recital at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Eldon Black Recital Hall inside the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Concert Chorale and Community Chorale will join a professional chamber orchestra in presenting George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” during ASU’s annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the San Angelo Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
Angelo State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) will host a LASERfest 2010 celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Laser on Saturday, Nov. 20, in the first-floor lobby of the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
The Angelo State University Wind Ensemble will present its fall concert, “A New Take on Four Seasons,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Johnson Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 2200 S. Johnson St.
In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a pair of events on Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University Athletics Director Kathleen Brasfield announced Monday (Nov. 15) that the contracts for Coach Dale Carr and his coaching staff will not be renewed for next season.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Combo will perform selections from some of jazz’s greatest artists and composers on Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University teams won two titles at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s National Campus Championship Series (NIRSA-NCCS) Regional Flag Football Tournament Nov. 5-7 at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
The Angelo State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been awarded a one-year, $35,000 grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation to support chemical research by ASU faculty and students for 2011.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS), Multicultural Center, Center for Security Studies, Center for Student Involvement and other partners are sponsoring a variety of activities to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-19 at various locations on the ASU campus.
Angelo State University photography students have set up a photo exhibit of their work that is open free for public viewing through the end of November at the Tom Green County Library, 113 W. Beauregard Ave.
Angelo State University co-recreational intramural flag football squad IM Legends won the American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) National Championships in late December while another ASU team reached the finals of the National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) tournament earlier this month.
Angelo State University’s Mu Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the international honor society for education, has inducted 46 new members for the fall 2010 semester.
Michael D. Phillips, senior consultant for the International Education Foundation, will speak about his role in helping end ethnic cleansing and armed conflict in the Balkans region of Europe on Thursday, Nov. 18, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Masaaki “Mike” Kotabe, holder of the Washburn Chair in International Business and Marketing at Temple University, will be the keynote speaker for Angelo State University’s 12th annual International Business Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 18, on the ASU campus.
Comedian T.J. Miller will perform his standup routine for the final fall installment of Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, Nov. 13, for “Discover ASU,” a day-long program designed to acquaint potential enrollees with the university and its numerous educational opportunities.
To kick off “International Education Week,” Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Center for International Studies (CIS).
Students representing Angelo State University’s music and drama programs will present the annual Opera Music Theatre Workshop program on Monday, Nov. 15, in the ASU Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC detachment will recognize Veteran’s Day and honor the nation’s military veterans with a flag retreat ceremony and candlelight vigil Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the ASU flagpole and Memorial Oak Grove.
French artist Francoise Valenti has donated an original oil painting, “Le Jardin Provencal,” to Angelo State University for display in the Tippett House, the residence of ASU President Joseph C. Rallo and first lady Barbara Barnhart Rallo.
Angelo State University’s Brass Choir will perform classic and contemporary works in concert Thursday, Nov. 11, in the sanctuary of St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2708 W. Ave N.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration complete with refreshments and patriotic music on Thursday, Nov. 11, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s education honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), will host its Scholastic Book Fair Monday-Friday, Nov. 8-12, in Room 193 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
More than 750 local and area fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s fall Science Days Nov. 9, 11, 16 and 18 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
Dr. Robert Dowler, the Tippett Professor of Biology at Angelo State University, has received a $10,000 ASU President’s Circle grant to continue mentoring student-led research involving various small West Texas mammals.
Local citizens will have an initial look at Angelo State University’s evolving campus facilities master plan during a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the C.J. Davidson Center in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Woodwind Chamber Ensembles will perform in concert Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo has been named vice chairman and chair-elect of the Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors (CPUPC) for the State of Texas.
Angelo State University’s Department of Teacher Education is offering two new graduate degree programs for elementary and special education teachers, and others interested in teaching.
Ruben Sayavedra, a senior physics student at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2010-11 Subaru Minority Student Scholarship from the Geological Society of America (GSA).
The opening of the new West Texas Collection exhibit “¡Viva la Revolución! The Money of the Mexican Revolution” Nov. 2 at Angelo State University will feature a presentation by Don Bailey, an authority on money from that turbulent period and one of the exhibit’s creators.
Angelo State University’s Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) has been awarded continuing accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Kinesiology has evolved over the past 30 years from teaching students how to coach and teach physical education to a wide spectrum of medical-related disciplines relating to the human body’s motor mechanics.
Angelo State University’s Arts at ASU program will present the film classic “Lilies of the Field” for its 2010 Holiday Dinner Theatre Nov. 12-15 and 19-21 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received an Honorable Mention Award from the national ACS for its activities during the 2009-10 academic year.
Dr. Scott Hasson, professor and head of Angelo State University’s Department of Physical Therapy, has received the 2010 Outstanding Physical Therapy Researcher Award from the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).
The Angelo State University Choir’s popular Halloween Spooktacular will expand to two performances for its 10th annual edition, Thursday, Oct. 21, and Friday, Oct. 22, in the San Angelo Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
The Angelo State University Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will perform a cappella masterworks from the 16th through 21st centuries on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Mt. Carmel Hermitage in Christoval.
Angelo State University will host a grand opening for its new regional office of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the ASU Center for Community Wellness, Engagement and Development (WED Center), 5301 Knickerbocker Road.
Angelo State University’s Pearl of the Concho Writing Project (PCWP) is sponsoring digital story sacks for area teachers to use during the National Day on Writing, Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Nationally known comic Jo Koy will bring his standup routine to Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System on Friday (Oct. 15) authorized a contract with a higher education consulting firm for enrollment management services and approved six new degree programs for Angelo State University.
Dr. Francisco Marcos-Marin, professor of Spanish linguistics at the University of Texas-San Antonio, will make a presentation about Charles IV, the last Spanish king to reign over Texas, on Thursday, Oct. 21, on the Angelo State University campus.
Angelo State University’s art program is currently displaying a selection of watercolors by Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, an art professor at Midwestern State University, through Nov. 5 in Room 193 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s 2010 Homecoming Week will feature a multitude of student and alumni events beginning Sunday, Oct. 17, and culminating with the Rams football game against Incarnate Word on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Dr. June Smith, Angelo State University professor of communication, was named an Outstanding Scholar in Rhetoric and Communication Theory during the Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) Convention held Oct. 6-9 in Houston.
Two experts on the Internet and social media will address new technologies’ effects on politics and education during the 2010 E. James Holland Symposium on American Values Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 25-26, at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University’s College of Education has opened the Educator Preparation Information (EPI) Center to provide services to students seeking teacher and educator certification.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished faculty and two distinguished staff award winners during the annual Wells Fargo Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 22, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Dr. Richard Evans, assistant professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, has been named an Outstanding Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) Professional by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).
As the fourth largest employer in San Angelo, Angelo State University through operations, employees, students and visitors generates a total economic impact of $208.5 million per year for Tom Green County.
Recent Angelo State University graduate Mason Cargile and his handpicked cast and crew will present the dramatic comedy production of “I Hate Hamlet” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, in ASU’s Carr-Education Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
A $1 million grant to establish the “James A. ‘Buddy’ Davidson Charitable Foundation Chair in Agriculture” has been announced by Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo as part of the $25 million capital campaign for ASU.
Angelo State University will host a Texas Nurses Association (TNA) forum for local and area nurses on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Scott Millichamp, co-principal horn player with the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, will perform a guest recital Monday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Angelo State University Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will honor several key alumni, ex-students and retired faculty during the annual Wells Fargo Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 22, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s newly renovated Planetarium will offer an expanded schedule of public star shows this fall, including new programs that will take advantage of the facility’s new projection and sound systems.
Angelo State University’s Meat and Food Science Program has opened a second location of the ASU Meat Market that is accessible for public shopping in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
A year after Hispanic enrollment exceeded 25 percent of the undergraduate student population, Angelo State University has received Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status and a U.S. Department of Education grant for $629,968.
A misunderstanding about what club she was joining in high school changed the direction of Amanda Marfisi’s life and led her to the presidency of Circle K International (CKI), the largest collegiate community service organization in the world.
As a lead-up to World Food Day on Oct. 16, Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS) is conducting its second annual October food drive to benefit the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank.
An updated version of Anton Chekhov’s “The Sea Gull,” adapted by Jean-Claude van Itallie, will come to the Angelo State University Modular Theatre stage beginning Sept. 30, for the Arts at ASU’s first show of the fall season.
Angelo State University announced the first capital campaign in the history of the institution Wednesday, Sept. 22, during a kickoff dinner that attracted alumni, donors and friends of ASU and the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) to campus.
Following up on the second highest enrollment in school history last fall, Angelo State University for the fall of 2010 recorded the largest enrollment in the 82-year history of the institution with 6,856 students taking classes.
Well-known comedian-actor Jamie Kennedy will take the stage for Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Australian singer-songwriter Anthony Snape will perform during the Angelo State University Alumni Association’s Ram Jam tailgate party on Family Day, Saturday, Sept. 25, at the ASU LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
Angelo State University students’ families are invited to campus on Saturday, Sept. 25, for Family Day 2010 for a variety of activities culminating in the ASU-West Texas A&M football game Saturday night.
The Angelo State University Community Chorale is rehearsing for a Nov. 23 concert when it will combine with the ASU Concert Chorale and a professional chamber orchestra to present George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” at the San Angelo Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
Angelo State University’s Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management will host a series of emergency preparedness activities on the ASU campus Sept. 20-24 in recognition of September as National Preparedness Month.
Dr. Helen Rose Ebaugh, professor of world religions at the University of Houston, will make a presentation on religion and inter-faith dialogue on Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Area citizens and members of the Angelo State University community are invited to participate in ASU’s sixth annual reading of the U.S. Constitution followed by a reenactment of its 1787 ratification debate during Constitution Day activities Friday, Sept. 17, on the ASU campus.
The Angelo State University Alumni Association will recognize three distinguished alumni and an honorary alumnus during the annual Wells Fargo Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 22, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing has been awarded an $18,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help fund the department’s Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) program for the 2010-11 school year.
Dr. Loree Branham, an assistant professor of animal science and research scientist at Angelo State University, has received a $44,582 grant sub-award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for participation in a multi-national research project.
For the second year in a row, Angelo State University has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of best colleges nationally, becoming one of only three state-supported and 11 Texas universities overall to make the annual honor roll.
Dr. Jeff Womack, Angelo State University assistant professor of music, will present a double reed concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Area educators interested in earning a doctorate in educational leadership close to home can learn about the opportunity Sept. 11 in Angelo State University’s College of Education, which will host a Texas Tech University doctoral program next spring in San Angelo.
The Concho Valley Community Flute Choir (CVCFC) will begin its second season with a meeting from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, in the Band Hall, Room 134 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, on the Angelo State University campus.
Rose Garza, an Angelo State University accounting student from Ozona, has been selected by the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) as one of only 91 recipients nationally of an AICPA Minority Scholarship.
Angelo State University graduate student Amanda Marfisi was elected international president of the Circle K International Board of Representatives during the organization’s annual convention Aug. 4-7 in St. Louis, Mo.
A group of Angelo State University students has formed Mariachi Oro y Azul (gold and blue), a new student organization dedicated to performing and promoting mariachi music.
West Texas K-12 teachers and graduate students are returning to their classrooms for the fall semester and 14 of them are equipped with new knowledge they gained at the Pearl of the Concho Writing Project’s Summer Institute on the Angelo State University campus.
The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) has announced the release of a new national publication co-edited by Dr. Susan L. Neste, executive director of Angelo State University’s Office of Predeclared Advising.
With the start of fall classes, several construction projects, including Phase I of the new Plaza Verde residence hall, will affect access and parking on the Angelo State University campus.
Angelo State University students, faculty and staff will gather in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St., for the third annual Fall Convocation at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, to mark the start of the new academic year.
South Korean political science professor Dr. Mun Gu Kang will bring his insights into the political climate of the Korean peninsula to Angelo State University this fall when he serves as the AEP Distinguished Professor in Residence.
Angelo State University’s Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series will undergo some changes beginning this fall in an effort to provide even higher-quality entertainment for the campus community and the public, said Sam Mendoza, graduate assistant for student programs and activities in the ASU Center for Student Involvement.
Television and movie star Rob Schneider will kick off the fall 2010 Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series at Angelo State University on Wednesday, Aug. 25, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
For the second consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has named Angelo State University to its national list of “Military Friendly Schools,” counting ASU among the top 15 percent of universities, colleges and trade schools doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.
Along with a new freshman class of students, Angelo State University will also welcome 19 new tenured and tenure-track faculty in 10 departments for the start of fall semester classes on Aug. 23.
Scott Frish, an associate professor of printmaking at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, will bring his art to Angelo State University’s Gallery 193 in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive, beginning Monday, Aug. 23, and running through September.
An Angelo State University budget surpassing $100 million for the first time and the naming of two campus facilities in honor of donors received approval of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System during a regular meeting Friday (Aug. 6) in Lubbock.
To help improve the classroom environment, Angelo State University’s Office of Facilities Planning and Construction has spent more than $1 million over the last three fiscal years to upgrade various classrooms in seven academic buildings on campus.
Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 has been named the 2010 High Flight winner as the top medium detachment in the Southwest Region, and will now compete against winners from the other three regions in the national Headquarters AFROTC Right of Line competition later this year.
Angelo State University’s cheerleaders won first place in the Cheer category and received one of two Program Improvement Awards given at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp held July 16-19 at Texas State University in San Marcos.
School administrators and educators in the San Angelo area will have the opportunity to complete a Texas Tech University doctoral degree program without having to leave San Angelo.
Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo has been elected vice chairman and chair-elect of the board of directors of the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC).
Dr. Robert S. Ehlers Jr., a U.S. Air Force colonel and professor of airpower history at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, has been named director of the new Center for Security Studies at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University alumnus Joshua Gene Kornegay recently received the Edward S. Hayes Gold-Headed Cane Award as the top graduate in his class during commencement ceremonies at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine in Portland, Ore.
The arrival this month of Dr. Anthony P. Blose as provost and vice president for academic affairs and Dr. Vance R. Valerio as vice president for student affairs and enrollment management completes an administrative restructuring at Angelo State University.
With the start of the new athletic calendar and with changes in seating at San Angelo Stadium, Angelo State University is revamping its ticket policies and prices for the new school year to provide an enhanced fan experience and increased support for Rams and Rambelles athletics.
A play within a play, “Deathtrap,” will keep audiences enthralled with its many plot twists for the Arts at ASU’s second Summer Dinner Theatre beginning July 29 in the Angelo State University Modular Theatre.
Kevin McCarty, who has worked in athletic media relations at four colleges, has been named Angelo State University’s first director of athletic communications, effective July 12.
Dr. Edith Osborne, Angelo State University assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a two-year, $35,000 Single Investigator Cottrell College Science Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).
Angelo State University sophomore Brittany Lombrana has received a second national scholarship from the Mary J. Szczepanski “Never Give Up” Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship Foundation in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Cassidy Newton of San Angelo, a 2007 graduate of Angelo State University, has been named one of only 27 recipients of a 2010-11 Space Grant Graduate Fellowship from the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC).
Beginning with the start of the 2010-11 academic year, Angelo State University will add women’s indoor track and field to the Rambelles repertoire, bringing to eight the number of NCAA Division II sports ASU women can compete in.
Angelo State University enrollment in the first summer session of 2010 rose more than 10 percent over the same session last year, marking the highest summer enrollment in five years.
A couple whose tempestuous marriage is headed for a breakup ropes three other couples into their fray in “Bedroom Farce,” Angelo State University’s first Arts at ASU summer dinner theatre production, which runs June 24-27 and July 1-3 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Local and area elementary and junior high students can get a head start on improving their writing skills at the Pearl of the Concho Writing Project’s writing camps in July at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University mathematics major Sheryl Stultz and physics major Dawn Skeen have been awarded prestigious Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships by the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) for the 2010-11 academic year.
Three Angelo State University students have been awarded summer internships that will take them out of the state and, in one case, out of the country to get hands-on experience in neuroscience, theoretical biology and a non-profit health care mission.
Angelo State University’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society in education will offer a scholarship in honor of a deceased former member during its initiation banquet next spring.
Angelo State University conferred 535 bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 527 graduates during 2010 spring commencement exercises May 15 in San Angelo, Texas.
More than 575 students are scheduled to receive diplomas during Angelo State University’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
Jeff Harris won a second term as ASU Student Government Association (SGA) president in April, but will trade it for a higher position after being named the student regent on the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents in May.
Dr. Loren Ammerman of the Biology Department and Dr. David Bixler and Dr. Toni Sauncy of the Physics Department have been named the winners of the inaugural Angelo State University President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.
Angelo State University fraternities and sororities were recognized for their accomplishments Tuesday, May 5, during the inaugural Greek Awards Banquet in the Houston Harte University Center.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has certified Angelo State University as a “StormReady” community, making ASU just the fourth university in Texas to achieve that designation.
Angelo State University student body President Jeff Harris has been appointed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to a one-year term as student regent on the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS), effective June 1.
Local and areas businesses interested in international exporting are invited to attend the Concho Valley Exporting Symposium ’10, co-sponsored by the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center, on Monday, May 17, at the McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.
Angelo State University honored its top graduate students at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 30, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Vance R. Valerio, a university administrator with more than 35 years experience in student affairs administration and enrollment management, has been named to a one-year appointment as vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Angelo State University.
Bobby Logan Hancock has been named recipient of Angelo State University’s 2010 Presidential Award as the top graduate in his class, while five other ASU undergraduate students have been selected for 2010 Distinguished Student Awards from their respective colleges.
Sixty-one Angelo State University faculty and staff, including 12 with a quarter century or more employment with the university, were honored with Service Awards during ceremonies Tuesday, April 27, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Dr. John Klingemann, assistant professor of history at Angelo State University, has been selected to participate in the 2010 Air Force ROTC Distinguished Educators Visit and is one of only eight college instructors from the Southwest Region and only 40 nationally to receive the honor this spring.
Dr. Carol B. Diminnie, a professor of management science at Angelo State University, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test.
Outstanding faculty in each of Angelo State University’s five academic colleges will be honored at the first-ever Faculty Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 6, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Several Angelo State University fraternities and sororities joined together to raise $1,400 on Thursday, April 15, during a money drive for charity as part of their annual spring Greek Week activities.
Delta Sigma Pi’s Eta Theta chapter at Angelo State University has been included in the professional business fraternity’s 2010 Make A Difference Day national award from USA Weekend magazine.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member Linda DuPriest will speak at the last Angelo State University ASUFit Brown Bag Lunch Series event of the spring on Friday, May 7, at noon in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Concho Valley Community Flute Choir (CVCFC), directed by Dr. Constance Kelley, Angelo State University assistant director of bands, will appear in concert on May 16 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 YMCA Drive.
Angelo State University’s Wind Ensemble will perform the “Galactic Empires” concert Sunday, April 25, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Concert and Community Chorales will come together for “Grand and Glorious,” a selection of famous opera choruses and “Lux Aeterna” by contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen, at 7:30 p.m. April 27 in the Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig Ave.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association will host a panel discussion on the teaching profession featuring 13 West Texas educators Thursday, April 22, in the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
Two members of Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national college honor society have been awarded scholarships by the national Alpha Chi organization.
Angelo State University students who have completed projects funded by Carr Research Scholarships and those being awarded scholarships for future research will be honored at the Carr Student Research Scholar Symposium Tuesday, April 27, in the Houston Harte University Center.
Angelo State University’s Advertising Club finished as third runner-up at the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) National Student Advertising Competition District 10 in Amarillo on Thursday.
Area high school juniors and seniors wanting to get a head start on their college careers will have expanded opportunities to do so beginning this summer as Angelo State University opens its Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Admission Program to more students and provides them financial incentives that can extend into their first year of college at ASU.
Two cadets from Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Det. 847 have been awarded national scholarships through the U.S. Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) that will pay for the remainder of their ASU educations.
Angelo State University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) will be featured in the winter issue of SPS Observer magazine, the official publication of the national SPS.
Angelo State University’s outstanding graduate students will be recognized at the annual College of Graduate Studies Awards Banquet on Friday, April 30, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science will host its third annual ASU Game Development Academy for High School Students June 7-9 in the ASU Math-Computer Science (MCS) Building, 2200 Dena Drive.
Approximately 3,500 high school students, coaches, sponsors and parents will descend on San Angelo from April 18 through May 4 for the UIL Region 1-4A Academic and Athletic Spring Meet.
Angelo State University will host a grand opening for its new Center for Community Wellness, Engagement and Development (WED Center) in southwest San Angelo on Thursday, April 22.
Angelo State University mathematics major Emily Hendryx has been awarded a prestigious national Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship by the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) for the 2010-11 academic year.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host an expanded version of its annual Spring Green Chemistry Fair and Symposium on Saturday, April 17, in the ASU Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Dr. Anthony P. Blose, a university administrator with an academic background in physics, has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University will host the 25th annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium and a ceramic workshop as part of the five-day Ceramic Invitational Exhibition and Symposium, which runs Thursday, April 15, through Sunday, April 19.
In recognition of April as Alcohol Awareness Month, Angelo State University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health is partnering with several local agencies to bring inspirational speaker Sean Carter to ASU on Tuesday, April 13, to present his program, “When Sean Speaks…”
Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) National Biology Honor Society was named the top chapter in the South Central Region/Texas District at the recent Tri-Beta Regional Convention at the Oklahoma University Biological Field Station.
Angelo State University’s Jazz Band will perform a tribute to Count Basie on Tuesday, April 13, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center inside the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The Angelo State University Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble will celebrate the golden age of rock and roll during their Eighth Annual Pops at the Pavilion on Thursday, April 8.
Angelo State University students wishing to delve into the American music culture can sign up for “American Popular Music” (Music 1376) during the May mini-semester running May 14-28.
Harriet Lewis, PT, an assistant clinical professor in the Angelo State University Department of Physical Therapy, was elected president of the Central ACCE Consortium for Physical Therapy Educators at the group’s spring meeting March 26 in Tulsa, Okla.
Multiple activities are being planned for Angelo State University alumni and fans in the Dallas area when the Rams play football in the storied Cotton Bowl Sept. 11.
Angelo State University alumna Lucy A. Snyder was named the winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Poetry at the Horror Writers Association’s 2010 Stoker Awards Banquet March 27 in Brighton, England.
Staff members of Angelo State University’s Ram Page student newspaper and Ram TV student television program placed in 14 categories at the 2010 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention March 27 in Kerrville.
Angelo State University’s annual Holocaust Remembrance, April 1-19, will feature talks by descendants of Holocaust survivors, a photo exhibit of haunting images from the period and a special presentation of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 Oscar-winning movie “Schindler’s List.”
Angelo State University’s Agriculture Department Wool Judging Team capped off another successful season last week by finishing third at the Houston Livestock Show Wool Judging Contest.
Angelo State University’s student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) received its Commendable Chapter Award for 2009 from the national ACS at the organization’s 239th National Meeting earlier this week in San Francisco.
To help address the high cost of textbooks, the Angelo State University Bookstore is adding a third option – renting – to the choices ASU students will have in the future to meet their needs for course books.
Susan J. Williams, an Angelo State University graduate with a decade of intelligence and language training experience at Goodfellow Air Force Base, has been named deputy director of ASU’s Center for Security Studies (CSS), effective April 1.
Though changes in the federal student loan program are coming as a result of the health care legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama, funds will still be available for all Angelo State University students needing and qualifying for the federally guaranteed loans.
The haunting images of a Polish Community on the verge of annihilation will be displayed April 1-19 in the Art Gallery of the Houston Harte University Center as part of the Angelo State University’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Week.
Dr. Kirk Braden, assistant professor of animal science at Angelo State University, has received a $7,334 sub-award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to conduct research aimed at improving U.S. meat goat production and profitability.
Dr. Richard Evans, assistant professor of teacher education at Angelo State University, has received a $3,000 grant to assess the value special education candidates and practicing teachers place on professional knowledge and skills.
Randall Scott Architects (RSA) Inc., the firm that designed Angelo State University’s new Centennial Village residence hall, was recognized for Design Excellence on the project in the fall 2009 issue of American School and University magazine.
Several Angelo State University woodwind groups will present the Woodwind Chamber Ensemble’s Spring Concert on Monday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eldon Black Recital Hall.
Gateway Brass, an ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of the West, will present a concert on Wednesday, March 31, in the Eldon U. Black Recital Hall inside the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, 2602 Dena Drive, on the Angelo State University campus.
Dr. Daniel McCloud, Angelo State University director of bands and percussion instructor, will present a marimba recital on Thursday, March 25, in the Eldon U. Black Recital Hall on the ASU campus.
Loni Love, who was named one of the top 10 comics to watch by Variety and Comedy Central, will perform at the Angelo State University Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series Wednesday, March 31, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, March 27, for “Discover ASU,” a day-long program designed to acquaint potential enrollees with the university and its numerous educational opportunities.
Seven students from Angelo State University’s Honors Program will present research and lead panel discussions at the 2010 Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) Conference March 26-28 in Tulsa, Okla.
Dr. Al Goldfarb, the president of Western Illinois University (WIU) and a leading authority on the theatre of the Holocaust, will speak April 16 on his life as the son of Holocaust survivors during Angelo State University’s Holocaust Remembrance Week April 12-16.
The facts, fiction, myths and legends of the planet Mars will be the focus of the Angelo State University astronomy show “Mars Quest,” beginning Thursday, March 25, in the ASU Planetarium.
Angelo State University will host a series of activities to mark Sun-Earth Day on Saturday, March 20, in the ASU Planetarium and outside the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer St.
Alvin New, San Angelo mayor and former president and CEO of Town & Country Food Stores, will deliver Angelo State University’s 2010 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business on Tuesday, March 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
In celebration of “Passport Day in the U.S.A.,” Angelo State University’s Passport Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 27, in the Center for International Studies (CIS).
When Stephen O’Brien found out he would have to do community service as a requirement for membership in his high school’s National Honor Society chapter, he was a little apprehensive.
Angelo State University’s Livestock Show Teams recently concluded another successful season on the Texas stock show circuit, bringing home a host of ribbons and Grand Champion prizes for their Rambouillet sheep and Angus cattle.
Two Angelo State University physics students brought home research presentation awards from the recent 2010 National Winter Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in Washington, D.C.
Angelo State University’s Center for Student Involvement (CSI) will send six students to New Orleans where they will volunteer with HandsOn New Orleans to help rebuild still-devastated areas of the city ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
What started as lighthearted banter between friends turned into a job swap for Angelo State University President Dr. Joseph C. Rallo and Elaine Stribling, principal of Lee Middle School, on Monday, March 8, when they trade places on the educational hierarchy for a day.
For the 13th straight year, Angelo State University students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test for secondary mathematics.
Nobel Prize winner Dr. Ahmed Zewail will deliver the 34th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Thursday, March 11, at Angelo State University.
Angelo State University English student Erin Whitford will present a paper at the Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association’s (PCA/ACA) Southern Literature and Popular Culture Conference in April in St. Louis.
The national Society of Physics Students (SPS) has once again designated the Angelo State University SPS chapter an Outstanding Chapter, ranking it in the top 10 percent of society chapters nationwide for the 2008-09 academic year.
Angelo State University’s music and art students will showcase their talents on Tuesday, March 9, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center during the Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) 13th Annual Showcase Concert and Plate Auction.
Eight Angelo State University communication students will present papers on Friday, March 5, at the 26th Annual All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock.
The computer game development program in Angelo State University’s Computer Science Department has been named one of the 2010 “Top 50 Undergraduate Game Design Programs” in the U.S. by the Princeton Review.
Angelo State University has received authorization from the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) Board of Regents to explore the mixed-use development of approximately 17 acres of university land bordering Knickerbocker Road in San Angelo.
Three Angelo State University music professors will perform pieces by American women composers in a concert on Tuesday, March 2, in the Eldon Black Recital Hall on the ASU campus.
Alvin New, San Angelo mayor and former president and CEO of Town & Country Food Stores, will deliver Angelo State University’s 2010 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business on Tuesday, March 23, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Former U.S. Ambassador Charles Ford will be the featured speaker during the two-day E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program Monday and Tuesday, March 1-2, at Angelo State University.
Artwork of Emeritus Texas Tech Professor Ken Dixon will be on display in Angelo State University’s Art Gallery March 2-April 9 in Room 193 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building.
The staff of Angelo State University’s Offices of Communications and Marketing and Information Technology picked up more than a dozen Addy Awards at the San Angelo Advertising Federation’s annual awards ceremony on Feb. 12.
With the release of 20th class day figures for the spring semester, Angelo State University recorded its highest spring enrollment ever as well as a record graduate student enrollment for the second consecutive semester.
Dr. Jeff Schonberg, an associate professor of English at Angelo State University, has been named to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee.
The Angelo State University African Student Association will offer a night of African culture Thursday, Feb. 25, in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center.
Dr. Ahmed Zewail, 1999 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, will deliver the 34th annual West Texas Medical Associates Distinguished Lectureship in Science Honoring Dr. Roy E. Moon on Thursday, March 11, at Angelo State University.
Bert Truax, an orchestral trumpet player and authority on the Stamp Method of brass music, will bring his expertise to the Angelo State University Brass Festival, Feb. 26-28, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University will bring its Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program to Marble Falls on the Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes campus, 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy.
Four staff members have been named recipients of Staff Excellence Awards for their job performance at Angelo State University during the 2009 calendar year.
Hundreds of West Texas junior high and high school students will display their science projects at the District XI Regional Science and Engineering Competition Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center.
Thousands of plant and animal specimens will be on public display when the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC) hosts an open house Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the Cavness Science Building, 2460 Dena Drive.
Two Angelo State University Bass Anglers broke a streak of near misses at fishing tournaments by bagging second place at the National Guard FLW College Fishing Texas Division event Saturday, Feb. 13, on Cross Lake near Shreveport, La.
Angelo State University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, Feb. 20, for “Discover ASU,” a day-long program designed to acquaint potential enrollees with the university and its numerous educational opportunities.
Three students and two staff members from the Angelo State University Center for Student Involvement will attend the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Convention, Feb. 13-17, in Boston, Mass.
Robert S. Clark, who has had broad experience in development and athletic administration at Texas A&M University, has been named a development officer for Angelo State University, effective March 1.
The Tom Green County Republican Party will hold its formal Lincoln Day Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the LeGrand Alumni Center, 1620 University Ave., on the Angelo State University campus.
Angelo State University’s Division of Extended Services is partnering with several local agencies to sponsor an elder abuse seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG) Regional Training Center, 2801 W. Loop 306, Suite A in San Angelo.
Angelo State University President Joseph C. Rallo has been elected to a two-year term on the board of trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges.
Angelo State University’s Multicultural Center continues its Multicultural Movie Series during the spring semester with three movies scheduled in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s College Republicans will welcome several statewide political candidates on Saturday, Feb. 13, for the West Texas Republican Summit in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
A group of 40 Korean students attending Angelo State University’s English Language Learners’ Institute (ELLI) will host a Korean Festival on Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the ASU Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Though circumstances may change, the value of a college education remains constant. That’s why Leonor Constancio decided to start college at an age she prefers not to discuss.
Singer/songwriter Hana Pestle will bring her acoustic guitar-based music to Angelo State University’s Club Café at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the Houston Harte University Center’s C.J. Davidson Conference Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Fifteen Angelo State University undergraduate communication students will present papers at the University of North Texas Student Communication Conference Feb. 26-27 in Denton.
Angelo State University’s Department of Modern Languages will host faculty-led informal conversations in French, German, Russian and Spanish during the spring semester.
Well-known children’s author Seymour Simon will give the keynote address at the Eighth Annual Literacy Conference on Saturday, Feb. 6, on the Angelo State University campus.
A new 13-member Public Art Committee, which will oversee the selection and placement of art across the Angelo State University campus, has been announced by ASU President Joseph C. Rallo.
Hundreds of local fourth graders will get an up-close look at some of the wonders of science during Angelo State University’s Science Days events Feb. 16, 18 and 25 in the Cavness Science Building on the ASU campus.
The explosion of social media in recent years naturally drew the attention of Dr. Lana Marlow, an ASU assistant professor of communication and graduate adviser, who is turning her research focus to the trend in flux.
University and college deans from across the state will gather at Angelo State University next week for the Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Deans of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TADLAS) Feb. 2-3 at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, 1620 University Ave.
An Angelo State University student organization will conduct a “Hearts for Haiti” bake sale to raise funds for the earthquake-ravaged country on Monday and Tuesday Feb. 1-2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Hundreds of West Texas junior high and high school students will display their science projects at the District XI Regional Science and Engineering Competition Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Angelo State University’s Houston Harte University Center.
Award-winning poet and author Mary Karr will headline Angelo State University’s 14th Annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18-19, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
The new Community Chorale at Angelo State University begins rehearsals on Monday, Feb. 1, in preparation for an April 27 public performance of “Grand and Glorious” with the ASU Concert Chorale and a chamber orchestra.
Angelo State University Assistant Professor of Music Tim Bonenfant will give an unaccompanied recital at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the in Eldon Black Recital Hall inside the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
Angelo State University’s Center for International Studies (CIS) has been named co-winner of a 2010 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
The Angelo State University campus community and the public can now get the latest ASU news and information via their cell phones and other mobile devices by downloading and accessing the new ASU Mobile suite of apps.
Honor musicians from West Texas area high schools will perform a jazz concert Saturday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center inside the Houston Harte University Center at 1910 Rosemont Drive on the Angelo State University campus.
Angelo State University’s cheerleaders placed eighth out of 16 teams in the All-Girl Division II finals at the Universal Cheerleaders Association College Nationals on Saturday, Jan. 16, in Orlando, Fla.
Four cadets from Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Det. 847 have been awarded scholarships through the U.S. Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) and the Air Force Association.
Angelo State University will host a day-long Expanding Your Horizons conference for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, Jan. 23, in various math and science labs and the Houston Harte University Center on the ASU campus.
“Last Comic Standing” finalist Marcus brings his high-energy act to the Angelo State University Club Café coffeehouse entertainment series on Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive.
Angelo State University’s Department of Art and Music will host an exhibition by master’s level art students from the Texas Tech University School of Visual Arts beginning Monday, Jan. 25, and running through Feb. 26.
Thirty-one staff members have been nominated for Angelo State University’s annual Staff Excellence Awards, which will be presented during a university-wide ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Angelo State University’s cheerleaders will perform their national contest routine for the public Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Center for Human Performance, 2050 S. Johnson St., on the ASU campus.
Vixen, an Angelo State University intramural flag football team, reached the semifinals of the 2009 National Campus Championship Series Flag Football National Championships held Jan. 3-5 at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Angelo State University’s business programs have been awarded reaffirmation of accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners.
Although she didn’t plan on teaching adaptive physical education when she took a Kinesiology teaching position at ASU, Dr. Kathleen Price says her career has worked out for the best.
By utilizing several elective programs offered at ASU, recent graduate Jamie Mandujano finished his bachelor’s degree with the global perspective that is becoming so important in today’s business world.
Kyle Ratliff’s attraction to the legal world pulled him to Washington, D.C., this summer for an internship in Congress and another in the Supreme Court of the United States this fall.
Growing up in the rural Concho Valley, Dr. Bonnie Amos was introduced to nature at an early age and has been passing on her love of all things botanical to students in the ASU Biology Department for over 20 years.
After growing up in a home where Spanish was the primary language, ASU senior Brenda Medrano hopes to use her bilingualism to aid her patients when she finishes her nursing degree.
Music student Steven Trinkl hopes one day to compose pieces for high school marching bands, wind ensembles and possibly for a record label or a popular band.
Through his work on the “Physics to Go” Web site during a summer internship and later as an online consultant, ASU junior Logan Hancock has helped provide physics resources and education to a potentially international audience.
In his 35 years at ASU, Dr. Tom Bankston has gone from not necessarily wanting to be a professor to garnering awards for his teaching and dedication to students.
When Sam Mendoza attended a youth leadership forum as a high school student, he never imagined it would lead to an invitation to watch the Jan. 20 inauguration of Barak Obama as the 44th president of the United States.
Educated at diverse points around the globe, Dr. Sudhir Chawla has been providing marketing instruction with an international perspective to ASU students for more than 20 years.
Though her future is based in her native Germany, Nina Kauffmann has followed her heart to West Texas and is making the most of her time at Angelo State.
With one foot in each of the diverse worlds of music and accounting, Dr. Norman Sunderman has been using his talents to benefit both ASU students and the San Angelo community for more than two decades.
Shirley Eoff never really liked history until an excellent college professor opened her mind to the infinite permutations of the field. As a result, she found not only a career but also a passion.
A native Texan with Nigerian parents, ASU graduate student Abiola Okeyode plans to use the physical therapy skills she is learning in her home state to help the people of her parents’ home country.
After several years of teaching college students, Dr. Edward Surface figured he was finally prepared for his next adventure, a summer of touring with the Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Growing up in San Angelo, Dr. Sharynn Tomlin dreamed of visiting exotic locales. Now, as head of Angelo State University’s International Studies program, she has become a world traveler.
His affinity for the livestock, plants and wildlife of West Texas has helped make ASU animal science professor Dr. Cody Scott one of the top range management professionals in the entire country.
Spending his entire career in the mostly indoor world of higher education has given Dr. David Tarver a particular appreciation of the great outdoors, most noticeable in his hobby of bird watching.
Whether in the great outdoors or in the classroom, Dr. Terence A. “Terry” Dalrymple enjoys nothing more than seeing the light dawn, either on a West Texas horizon or in the eyes of a student who catches the joy of literature and writing.
As one of only five students nationally with a spring internship in the prestigious Scripps Howard Foundation’s Semester in Washington Program, ASU senior journalism major Jennifer Rios is getting real world experience in the District of Columbia, the news-making capital of the world.
Dr. Bill Doll may not have an Oscar, Emmy or Tony, but the director of University Theater does have the 2007 Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) Educator of the Year Award in his trophy case.
In lieu of a well-deserved vacation, ASU music major Adam Torres spent part of his summer undergoing intensive training as a colleague at the prestigious Conductor’s Institute at Bard College in New York.
While many ASU students were taking a well-deserved break from academics this summer, Alpine native Jennifer Hendryx was working on advanced physics projects at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.
While most ASU students were attending 2007 spring classes in familiar campus surroundings, senior Anthony Sanchez was half a world away gaining valuable experience at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru.
Despite starting grade school without knowing a word of English, ironically, Dr. Gloria Duarte is now the longest tenured professor in the ASU English Department.
As a member of Angelo State’s biology faculty, Dr. Terry C. Maxwell has been known to capture all sorts of animals without ever touching a single one of them.