Former Mississippi poet laureate to speak at ASUMH Oct. 1

Beth Ann Fennelly, Mississippi's poet laureate from 2016 to 2021, will give the next Terre Ware Author Lecture at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The lecture and a question-and-answer session will be held in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event is free, no tickets…

ByChris FultonSeptember 10, 20260Comments

Education Events Government News

ASU System wins national finance reporting award for 14th year

The Arkansas State University System has again earned the top national award in government financial reporting, an honor that covers the books at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home along with the rest of the system. The Government Finance Officers Association awarded the system its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year…

ByChris FultonAugust 14, 20260Comments

Education Events News People

ASUMH to host open house ahead of fall semester

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will hold an open house this month for people considering enrolling. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in Roller Hall on the main campus and at the ASUMH Dr. Robert L. Myers Technical Education Campus. Prospective students and their families can meet with faculty, admissions staff and…

ByChris FultonAugust 4, 20260Comments

Education Events News

ASUMH launches $2.5 million campaign as 30th Commencement caps anniversary year

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is asking the community to help shape its next 30 years. The college will hold its 30th Commencement ceremony Saturday, capping a year of anniversary events with the formal launch of a $2.5 million fundraising campaign called Unlocking The Future. "At ASUMH, we know that education changes lives, not only through…

ByChris FultonMay 12, 20260Comments

Education Events News

ASU-Mountain Home partners with Henderson for teacher education, aviation degrees

Arkansas State University–Mountain Home and Henderson State University announced a new transfer pathway agreement for teacher education degrees and have initiated discussions to also develop an aviation degree pathway to expand collaborative program opportunities for students. Representatives of both institutions recently participated in the signing of a partnership agreement in teacher education. “Today is a…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 2, 20260Comments

Education Events News Outdoors

ASUMH to host community tailgate and baseball game March 28

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will host its TrailGate event March 28 at Lester White Baseball Field at Cooper Park, with a community tailgate beginning at 11 a.m. and a baseball game starting at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. First Security Bank is sponsoring free hot dogs and hamburgers. Additional…

ByChris FultonMarch 24, 20260Comments

Business Education Events Feature Government News

ASU-MH, Henderson State sign pathway agreement as Mountain Home builds aviation pipeline

Mountain Home took several steps forward in its push to build a full aviation education pipeline Thursday, highlighted by a new partnership between Arkansas State University-Mountain Home and Henderson State University that could allow local students to earn a four-year aviation degree without leaving the region. Chancellor Bentley Wallace led a delegation of ASU-MH educators…

ByChris FultonMarch 23, 20260Comments

Education Events Government News

ASU-Mountain Home offers community education classes starting in April

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will offer a slate of noncredit community education classes beginning in April, ranging from dog obedience to quilting to watercolor painting. The classes are open to the public and designed for personal enrichment rather than academic credit. Offerings include a six-week beginning dog obedience course on campus grounds starting April 1,…

ByChris FultonMarch 23, 20260Comments

Education Events News People

ASUMH Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace appointed to National Presidents Academy Executive Committee

Arkansas State University–Mountain Home (ASUMH) Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace has been appointed to the Presidents Academy Executive Committee (PAEC) of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), a national leadership body focused on shaping the future of community college presidencies. Dr. Wallace’s appointment was made by AACC President and CEO Dr. DeRionne Pollard following his nomination.…

ByChris FultonFebruary 9, 20260Comments

Education Events News People

ASUMH announces Fall 2025 Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists

Honoring students who have demonstrated academic excellence, Fall 2025 scholars at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) have been named to the Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List. Students who have a 4.0-grade point average for the Fall semester are on the Chancellor’s List, and students who have a 3.6 to 3.99-grade point average for the…

ByChris FultonJanuary 12, 20260Comments