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A-State Athletics Announces High COVID Vaccination Rates Near 90 Percent for Student-Athletes and Staff

JONESBORO, Ark. (9/1/21) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that nearly 90% of its student-athletes, and an even higher percentage of Athletics staff, have received a COVID vaccination. These figures reflect a resounding answer to the call issued by Vice Chancellor Tom Bowen and Chancellor Kelly Damphousse emphasizing the importance of vaccinations for the Red Wolves entering the 2021 fall semester.

"I am extremely proud of the way our entire athletics department, including our student-athletes, coaches and administration, has had an overwhelmingly positive response to our ongoing educational process about the pandemic and COVID vaccinations," said Bowen.