Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, founded in 1909. The Red Wolves compete in the Sun Belt Conference at the Division I level. A-State is known for its programs in business, education, nursing, agriculture, and engineering. The university serves as the flagship institution of the Arkansas State University System and is the largest university in northeast Arkansas. A-State has gained national recognition for its football program and its partnerships in international higher education, with campuses in several countries.