Center for Health Sciences
Help Us Build the Future of Healthcare.
麻豆原创 is building the Center for Health Sciences to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Our Vision
Empowering Individuals. Advancing Communities.
ASUN at a Glance
- Annual Enrollment: 6,000
- Employees: 275
- Degree Programs: 72
- Student Credentials Awarded Annually: 1,300
Economic Impact
Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) generates a significant positive impact on the business community while offering an impressive return on investment for students, taxpayers, and society.
- Economic Contribution: $48.3 million annually (0.3% of Northeast Arkansas' total GRP), supporting 833 jobs.
- Return on Investment (per $1 invested):
- Students: $9.20 in lifetime earnings
- Taxpayers: $2.60 in added revenue
- Society: $10.90 in social and economic benefits
Our Current Project: Building Health, Igniting Hope
The Campaign for the Center for Health Sciences
Why It檚 Needed
The Arkansas Delta faces critical challenges: healthcare professional shortages, limited access to care, and a lack of regional training centers. ASUN檚 new Center for Health Sciences will address these issues by:
- Improving health and employment outcomes in the region
- Expanding existing healthcare programs and creating new pathways
- Meeting the non-credit training needs of healthcare partners
Projected Impact: Once completed, the facility will serve 500+ students annually, providing the education and training necessary to shape the future of healthcare in Northeast Arkansas.
Project Features
- Two Floors: 49,000 Square Feet
- 5 Clinical Laboratories
- Surgical Simulation Center: Featuring an operating room
- Nursing Simulation/Skills Labs: Including patient rooms
- Radiologic Technology Classroom and Labs
- Student Study Lounge
- Medium and Large Classrooms
- Testing Rooms
- Faculty Offices
- Conference Rooms
- Great Hall Conference Area: 500-seat capacity
Project Budget: $20,000,000
How You Can Help
During this public fundraising campaign, you can create a lasting legacy by supporting the Building Health, Igniting Hope project. Your contribution will help empower students and transform healthcare in the Arkansas Delta.
Giving Levels
| Giving Level | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friend � Bronze Level | $500�$999 |
| Benefactor � Silver Level | $1,000�$4,999 |
| Advocate � Gold Level | $5,000�$9,999 |
| Guardian � Platinum Level | $10,000�$24,999 |
| Healers Circle � Diamond Level | $25,000 and over |
Get Involved
For more information about the campaign or to discuss giving opportunities, please contact:
Ike Wheeler Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Advancement 馃摓 870.512.7865 鉁夛笍 ike_wheeler@asun.edu