Arkansas State proclaimed a ‘ Purple Heart University’

Arkansas State proclaimed a ‘ Purple Heart University’

University recognized for honoring alumni who have served, sacrificed

news@astate.edu JONESBORO – Arkansas State is now a “Purple Heart University” as proclaimed by Chancellor Doug Whitlock Friday during a Homecoming open house hosted by the Department of Military Science.

Whitlock read his proclamation at the event, during which A-State’s eight inductees into the U.S. Army Cadet Command Hall of Fame were recognized.

“Arkansas State University appreciates the sacrifices of all Purple Heart recipients, celebrates their courage, and acknowledges that our freedoms are secured thanks to their service to our Country,” Whitlock read from the proclamation. “Arkansas State University pledges its support to the Military Order of the Purple Heart and for those who put their lives at risk in service of our Nation and their fellow citizens.”

Through the proclamation, believed to be the first by an Arkansas university, Whitlock said Arkansas State will make special commendation to Purple Heart Veterans as a part of Heroes Day at AState, Saturday, Nov. 12.

Plans call for a special recognition on the field for student and alumni Purple Heart recipients, as well as Purple Heart recipients from the Jonesboro community.

A-State has hosted Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units for the past 80 years, one of the oldest ROTC units in America, and the Red Wolf Battalion’s Hall of Heroes has enshrined the names of 79 alumni for their military service.

From University Communications