The program is a unique pathway to medical school thanks to an agreement between Henderson and the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro
The ceremony for College of Business and Teachers College graduates will start at 10 a.m. The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences and Caver College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing ceremony will begin at 1 p.m.
Faculty members also recognized for years of service to the university at reception.
Other awards presented at annual awards banquet include: Jazz Scott, Young Alumni Award; Yurik Paroubek, Rising Star Award; and Roger Wingfield (State Farm Agency), Business of the Year.
Both concerts, April 23 and April 25, are free and open to the public. The music program is intended to capture the spirit and tradition of the university.
Heather Buffalo received the award which was established through a partnership between Henderson's Caver College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing, and the Aspirnaut™ program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Salley will serve as Henderson’s communications strategist and brand steward, overseeing integrated marketing, internal and external communications, digital strategy, media relations, and content development.
The scholarship will benefit Arkansas students majoring in performing arts, nursing, or education who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
ASUMH and Henderson State established a “2+2” transfer agreement in teacher education that will provide a seamless pathway for students pursuing careers in teaching.
The book is an A-Z look at the African nation’s politics, economics, civil conflict, women, arts and literature, health, history, and personalities.
The new initiative is designed to connect the university with the Arkadelphia business community while giving students hands-on experience launching and growing new ventures.
The gift will support Henderson ROTC cadets as they pursue their education and prepare for leadership in military service.
Distinguished Alumni awards will be presented to Dr. Thomasena Craig (’93), John Elkins (’02), Jim Garland (’82), and Shannon Schwartz (’01). Vanna Eddington (’90) will receive the “H” Award, and the Young Alumni Award will be presented to Dani Pickens (’08).
The system includes a 360-degree live weather camera and a separate weather station that collects and displays current temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and other essential data.
Hill, a 1987 graduate of Henderson State, has served as director of bands at Marion Public Schools since 2020. Throughout his career, he has led and revitalized band programs across Arkansas and New Mexico.