Ozark Campus Presents Top Student Awards

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus presented its two most prestigious student awards during spring commencement 2016 at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on Thursday, May 5.

Casey Andrew Hanson of Russellville (photographed, top right) won the 38th annual Bob Adams Student Award, which is based on academic performance, involvement in school and community affairs and evaluations by classmates, instructors and the Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus Student Government Association.

Hanson graduated on Thursday with an Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy assistant.

Ilda Barrientos of Clarksville (photographed, bottom right) received the Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus Spirit Award. The award is presented annually to a student who exhibits a dedication to learning, a commitment to the promotion of Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus and an interest in the welfare of other students.

Barrientos graduated on Thursday with a Technical Certificate in business technology and an emphasis in banking.

Bruce Sikes, chancellor of Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus, presented both awards.