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Smith Named Top Senior Gift Fund-Raiser

Brooke Smith was honored on Friday as the top fund-raiser on the 2013 Loyalty Pacesetters Committee at Arkansas Tech University. In recognition of her efforts on behalf of the Loyalty Pacesetters Committee, Smith (photographed, middle) received an Arkansas Tech diploma frame. The presentation was made by Kelly Davis (photographed, left), director of alumni relations and [...]

Students Volunteer at HIMSS Conference

Eight Arkansas Tech University students are taking part in the annual Arkansas Health Information Management Systems Society conference this week. The students are volunteering with conference operations, attending sessions and networking with others in attendance.  Several of the Arkansas Tech students also had the opportunity to meet Governor Mike Beebe. The following students are taking [...]

Students Learn About Human Resources Profession

Several Arkansas Tech University students had the opportunity to learn about the human resources profession from industry leaders earlier this semester in the Spa City. Eight students from the College of Business at Arkansas Tech attended the Arkansas Society of Human Resource Management state conference and expo in Hot springs. During the conference, the Arkansas [...]

Hawkins Honored for Work with ASBTDC

Ronda Hawkins, training coordinator for the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech, received the Rising Star Training Award from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC). Hawkins (photographed left) received the award earlier this week at the ASBTDC conference. In her role as training coordinator, Hawkins coordinates [...]

Tech's Top 100 Images

Arkansas Tech University has released the top 100 images from the Spring 2013 semester. The photos are taken from a variety of campus events and activities and are designed to showcase campus life at Arkansas Tech. The images are posted to the university’s Flickr site and may be accessed here. Access all university photos on [...]

Ozark Campus Students Offer Messages of Thanks

Prior to commencement exercises for Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus, students took time to offer thanks to those individuals who’d impacted their tenure. View photos from the various commencement ceremonies.

Surtevall T-14th Entering NCAA Final Round

Arkansas Tech University sophomore Rebecka Surtevall posted a third-round 77 at the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships at the LPGA International Legends Course in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Friday. Surtevall’s 54-hole total of 225 puts her in a tie for 14th place going into the final round of competition on Saturday. Linnea Johansson [...]

Abreu Named First Team All-Region

Arkansas Tech University senior Cesar Abreu has earned a place on the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Central Region first team in recognition of his performance for the Wonder Boys during the 2013 season. Abreu had a .394 batting average with 34 runs batted in during his senior campaign. The second baseman from Santo Domingo, Dominican [...]

Surtevall in Contention After 36 Holes

Arkansas Tech University’s Rebecka Surtevall is in the running for an individual national championship at the midpoint of the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. Surtevall posted a second consecutive 2-over par round of 74 during the second round at the LPGA International Legends Course in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Thursday. The sophomore from [...]

Surtevall T-7th After Round One in Florida

Arkansas Tech University sophomore Rebecka Surtevall is tied for seventh after round one of the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. Surtevall posted an opening-round 2-over par 74 at the LPGA International Legends Course on Wednesday. Daniela Ortiz of Nova Southeastern University fired a 5-under 67 to claim the first-round [...]

Gomez Named All-Central Region

Arkansas Tech University’s Siarra Gomez was named to the 2013 National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association NCAA Division II All-Central Region first team. Gomez, a sophomore first baseman from Fort Worth, Texas, is the first Arkansas Tech softball student-athlete to earn first team all-region honors. Dana Aldrich (2008), Tiphani Moon (2009), Shelby Jo Fenter (2011) and Shanda [...]

Wonder Boys Not Picked for Regional

Arkansas Tech University saw its 2013 baseball season come to an end on Sunday night when the Wonder Boys were not among the six teams selected for the 2013 NCAA Division II Tournament Central Regional. The regional selections were announced over www.ncaa.com. Minnesota State University-Mankato will be the No. 1 seed and host for the [...]

Smith Named Top Senior Gift Fund-Raiser

Brooke Smith was honored on Friday as the top fund-raiser on the 2013 Loyalty Pacesetters Committee at Arkansas Tech University. In recognition of her efforts on behalf of the Loyalty Pacesetters Committee, Smith (photographed, middle) received an Arkansas Tech diploma frame. The presentation was made by Kelly Davis (photographed, left), director of alumni relations and [...]

Hawkins Honored for Work with ASBTDC

Ronda Hawkins, training coordinator for the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech, received the Rising Star Training Award from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC). Hawkins (photographed left) received the award earlier this week at the ASBTDC conference. In her role as training coordinator, Hawkins coordinates [...]

Student Graduates on First Visit to Campus

Amy Teetzen of Greenwood was running out of time to realize her dream of earning a college degree. She was frustrated by what she describes as “rigid schedules” at colleges and universities she had attended in the past. Married for three years with plans to soon move to Dallas, Texas, with her husband and begin [...]

Three Alumni to Enter Hall of Distinction

On Saturday, May 11, three Arkansas Tech University alumni will receive the greatest honor their alma mater may bestow. Terry Tucker Rothwell (photographed, top left) and Ben Rothwell (photographed, top right) of Heber Springs, as well as Jim Murphy of Russellville (photographed, bottom middle), will be inducted into the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction during [...]

Lamoureux Named Presidential Fellow

Senator Michael Lamoureux will be named an Arkansas Tech University Presidential Fellow during the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on Saturday, May 11. Lamoureux is serving as president pro tempore of the Arkansas Senate during the 89th Arkansas General Assembly. A 1997 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a [...]

Class of 2013 Makes Donation to Tech

Members of the Arkansas Tech University Loyalty Pacesetters Committee presented a gift of $2,036.74 from the Tech Class of 2013 to the Arkansas Tech Foundation at the Alumni House on Thursday afternoon. The funds were donated by seniors at Arkansas Tech. The senior class gift program at Arkansas Tech is in its eighth year. Seniors [...]

Ozark Campus announces Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is pleased to announce its spring 2013 Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll and chancellor’s list, which are made up of 532 students. Students with a 3.5-3.9 grade point average (GPA) are named to the Honor Roll, and those with a 4.0 GPA are given the distinction of being on the Chancellor’s [...]

Ozark Campus Students Offer Messages of Thanks

Prior to commencement exercises for Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus, students took time to offer thanks to those individuals who’d impacted their tenure. View photos from the various commencement ceremonies.

Students, faculty honored during Commencement

As finals week and its spring semester came to an end, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark held its 2013 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in John E. Tucker Coliseum at Russellville. For the fall and spring semesters, Arkansas Tech-Ozark had 302 candidates for 223 associate’s degrees and 184 technical certificates. (Many students earned both.) Chancellor Jo [...]

OTA program granted full accreditation

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is pleased to announce that its occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program has achieved accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The ACOTE accreditation lasts five years and follows an intensive self-study review and on-site visit, which was held April 1-3 at Morton Hall in Russellville, where the [...]

Ozark Campus holds Practical Nursing pinning

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus held its pinning ceremony Thursday, May 9, for spring 2013 graduates of the practical nursing program. Several students were honored with awards voted on by their classmates, including Jessica Pruitt of Ozark, who was named “Student of the Year.” Others included Michell Henry of Clarksville, “Friendship Award;” Patricia Ihle of Ratcliff, [...]

Leadership Franklin County holds first graduation

A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, May 7, for the 2013 class of Leadership Franklin County – the organization’s inaugural class. The ceremony was held at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, where LFC is housed, and saw 18 graduates receive commemorative plaques for their completion of the program. LFC develops current and emerging leaders to work [...]

Hawkins Honored for Work with ASBTDC

Ronda Hawkins, training coordinator for the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech, received the Rising Star Training Award from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC). Hawkins (photographed left) received the award earlier this week at the ASBTDC conference. In her role as training coordinator, Hawkins coordinates [...]

Continuing Education Announces Summer Courses

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Continuing Education has announced the classes it will offer throughout the summer. Nearly 20 courses will be offered throughout the summer for area residents.  A variety of courses are available including those focused on cooking, computer training and fitness. Lisa Cochran serves as the director of continuing education at [...]

Student Graduates on First Visit to Campus

Amy Teetzen of Greenwood was running out of time to realize her dream of earning a college degree. She was frustrated by what she describes as “rigid schedules” at colleges and universities she had attended in the past. Married for three years with plans to soon move to Dallas, Texas, with her husband and begin [...]

Lamoureux Named Presidential Fellow

Senator Michael Lamoureux will be named an Arkansas Tech University Presidential Fellow during the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on Saturday, May 11. Lamoureux is serving as president pro tempore of the Arkansas Senate during the 89th Arkansas General Assembly. A 1997 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a [...]

Chick-Fil-A Leadercast Friday

Community and business leaders in the River Valley will have access to the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-ALeadercast  at the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville on Friday. Chick-fil-A  Leadercast  is a one-day leader development event, which is broadcast live from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds [...]

Tech Family to Enjoy Zoo

The Arkansas Tech University community will enjoy a family-friendly day at the Little Rock Zoo later this month. Alumni and friends will take in all the zoo has to offer on Saturday, May 18. The outing costs $15 for adults and $10 for those under the age of 10.  Admission includes a complimentary lunch at [...]