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Aug. 3, 2026
Source: Northeast Arkansas Report JONESBORO - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University is crossing another milestone as it prepares to open its doors and welcome the first class of students next month. "We are delighted to welcome our inaugural class to campus for orientation starting Thursday, Aug. 6, with class beginning Wednesday, Aug. 12," said Dr. Heidi Banse, dean of the CVM. Ahead of the start of classes, a grand opening and ribbon-cutting will be held for the much-anticipated building. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. In attendance will be members of the CVM team, ASU System President Todd Shields, interim Chancellor Calvin White Jr., and dignitaries and visitors. "This is a transformational day for Arkansas State University. After years of planning and preparation, we are welcoming students into a program that will strengthen our university, expand opportunities for Arkansans and help address a critical workforce need across our state and region," White said. This is a defining moment for the CVM, following years of dreaming and planning, as it becomes a reality. With this watershed moment, A-State is progressing into a new era of educational excellence, community involvement, and future growth. Shields has been working on this project since joining the university as A-State chancellor in 2022. "What makes this accomplishment especially meaningful is that every decision was made with the goal of creating a program that serves students, meets workforce needs and highlights the unique strengths of Arkansas State University," said Shields. Dr. Len Frey, senior associate dean for the CVM, has been part of this project for nearly a decade. "During the time in which I have been affiliated with A-State, the creation of the College of Veterinary Medicine is the single most significant strategic initiative that Arkansas State University has undertaken," added Frey, senior adviser for strategic initiatives. "It is one of the most entrepreneurial strategic decisions we have ever made as an institution." Banse said the CVM team is ready to get started in educating their first class of students. The final details of the building are currently being completed and the CVM team will move into the space ahead of the grand opening. To read entire report, Click Here. Tweet |
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