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SAB Big Money Bingo Thursday NightFun and fabulous prizes will be the featured attractions when Arkansas Tech University Student Activities Board hosts the Homecoming 2018 edition of Big Money Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 18. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium. Prizes will include televisions, iPads, gift cards, ultimate outdoor packs and more. Admission will be free […]
Play Unified Returns to ATU for Fifth YearPlay Unified, an Arkansas Tech University Homecoming tradition in support of Special Olympics of Arkansas, will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Hindsman Tower. All ATU students are encouraged to attend and participate in games alongside athletes from Special Olympics Arkansas. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Play Unified has […]
Learn More About Norman Hall Art GalleryNeal Harrington, professor of art at Arkansas Tech University, will offer a presentation about the Norman Hall Art Gallery as part of the continuing ATU Interdisciplinary Research Series on Friday, Oct. 26. Harrington’s remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Norman Hall Art Gallery, 203 West Q Street in Russellville. A reception will follow, and all […]
2018 Tech's Got Talent Finalists SelectedSix student acts have been selected as finalists in the 2018 Tech’s Got Talent competition at Arkansas Tech University. Tech’s Got Talent 2018 will crown its champion during the final round of competition on Friday, Oct. 19. The performances will begin at 8 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium. The finalists are: Evan Ashmore Yasmine Baccam 242 […]
Former FEMA Director Speaks at ATUIt was little more than two decades ago that James Lee Witt and Kay Goss, two Arkansans in leadership positions for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), collaborated with then Arkansas Tech University faculty member Dr. Mary Ann Rollans to develop a new bachelor’s degree at ATU. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, that trio of visionaries […]
ATU Announces 2018 Homecoming CourtFive candidates for the title of Arkansas Tech University Homecoming queen 2018 have been selected to the Homecoming court. The members of the 2018 Arkansas Tech Homecoming court are (photographed, from left-to-right): junior Ana Barroso of Springdale, senior Tina Christiansen of Van Buren, senior Blair Miller of Woodlawn, senior Brooklyn Woodworth of Harrison and senior Sydney […]
New Scholarship Honors ATU's HoleyfieldKelby Harness is the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Annette M. Holeyfield Physical Education Scholarship at Arkansas Tech University. A 2016 graduate of Green Forest High School, Harness is a junior health and physical education major from Alpena. The scholarship was created by Holeyfield’s friends and colleagues in honor of her work on behalf of […]
Homecoming 2018: Complete CoverageArkansas Tech University Homecoming 2018 provides students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends with an opportunity to celebrate ATU and its traditions Oct. 15-20. Learn about student events. Learn about events for alumni and friends. Homecoming videos and photos will be posted here as the week unfolds. Homecoming Pep Rally (Monday, Oct. 15) Photos Video Tech’s […]
Wonder Boys Close Out Fall Golf SeasonAndre Jacobs led Arkansas Tech University to a third-place finish among a field of nine men’s golf teams at the TVA Credit Union Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club in Killen, Ala. The Wonder Boys posted team scores of 284-289-294 for an 867 total. NCAA Division I member Jacksonville […]
Eshnaur, Acker Honored by GACTwo Arkansas Tech University student-athletes have earned Great American Conference volleyball player of the week accolades in recognition of their performance over the past seven days. Senior Hunter Eshnaur of Russellville is the GAC offensive player of the week, while sophomore Emily Acker of Denton, Texas, is the GAC setter of the week. Their awards […]
Golden Suns Defend Home Court for Two WinsArkansas Tech University improved to 7-1 at home during the 2018 volleyball season by defeating Oklahoma Baptist University on Friday and Southern Nazarene University on Saturday at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville. The Golden Suns (15-8 overall, 8-3 Great American Conference) swept Oklahoma Baptist 25-15, 25-21, 30-28 behind 18 kills and 17 digs by Hunter Eshnaur. […]
Rangers Earn Shutout Victory Over ATUThree first-half touchdown passes by Northwestern Oklahoma State quarterback Cesar De Leon propelled the Rangers to a 21-0 Great American Conference football victory over Arkansas Tech University at Ranger Field in Alva, Okla., on Saturday afternoon. De Leon finished 24-of-41 for 238 yards to lead the Rangers (3-4) to their first win over the Wonder […]
Golden Suns Run in Meet at UALRArkansas Tech University finished 13th among 19 women’s cross country teams at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 13. Aubre Gilreath (29th, 19:11.8) and Halle Gilreath (30th, 19:14.1) were the Golden Suns’ top performers in the 5-kilometer race. Shannon McLaughlin (72nd, 20:50.4), Brynn Elliott (80th, 21:13.9), Astrid Christensen (86th, 21:29.4), Maddy Hubbard […]
Suns Close Fall Golf Schedule on Strong NoteArkansas Tech University’s women’s golf team posted rounds of 282-295 for a 577 total and a runner-up finish in the rain-shortened 2018 Dallas Baptist University Fall Classic. All 36 holes of the tournament were played by the 15-team field on Monday. Host Dallas Baptist took the title with a 36-hole score of 569. Tech’s Peerada […]
- Wonder Boys Fare Well in Missouri
Team scores of 297 and 289 catapulted Arkansas Tech University to a third-place finish in the 19-team Midwest Regional at Fox Run, a men’s golf tournament contested on Monday and Tuesday in Eureka, Mo. The Wonder Boys’ 36-hole total of 586 was nine strokes behind tournament winner Lindenwood University, which had team scores of 289-288 […]
ATU Seeks Continued Dominance of NWOSUArkansas Tech University will seek to extend a seven-game football winning streak against Northwestern Oklahoma State University when the two sides meet at Ranger Field in Alva, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 13. Kickoff for the Wonder Boys (2-4) and the Rangers (2-4) is set for 2 p.m. Radio station KCJC 102.3 FM and www.arkansastechsports.com will […]
- Homecoming 2018: Complete Coverage
Arkansas Tech University Homecoming 2018 provides students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends with an opportunity to celebrate ATU and its traditions Oct. 15-20. Learn about student events. Learn about events for alumni and friends. Homecoming videos and photos will be posted here as the week unfolds. Homecoming Pep Rally (Monday, Oct. 15) Photos Video Tech’s […]
Gleason Earns 2018 Worthen Literary PrizeDr. M. Diane Gleason, Arkansas Tech University alumna and former member of the ATU faculty, is the 2018 recipient of the Booker Worthen Literary Prize from the Central Arkansas Library System. Gleason was honored for “Dardanelle and the Bottoms: Environment, Agriculture, and Economy in an Arkansas River Community, 1819–1970,” which was published by the University […]
Concert, Alumni Events Set for HomecomingA free concert by Arkansas Tech University alumnus and Show Dog Nashville recording artist Lance Carpenter will be among the highlights of ATU Homecoming 2018, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20. Carpenter will perform during Party at the Plaza, the pre-game tailgating celebration outside Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field, beginning […]
Second Monday Author Series Welcomes SainJohnny Carrol Sain, managing editor of About the River Valley magazine, will be the featured speaker for the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center Second Monday Author Series on Monday, Oct. 8. Sain will speak at 7 p.m. in Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center room 300B, 305 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will […]
Wonder Boys Basketball Legend Dies at 84Dr. Donovan Horn, a 2007 inductee into the Arkansas Tech University Hall of Distinction, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. He was 84. Horn was the starting point guard during one of the most successful eras in the history of Wonder Boys basketball. He helped Arkansas Tech win Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championships and make NAIA […]
Robinson to Tell Tales of Arkansas' Best PieArkansas Tech University alumna Kat Robinson will be the featured speaker for the Monday, Sept. 10, edition of the Second Monday Author Series at ATU’s Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in room 300B of the library, which is located at 305 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission […]
ATU Homecoming 2018 T-Shirts Have ArrivedArkansas Tech University Homecoming 2018 T-shirts are available for purchase. The shirts are $5 for short sleeve and $10 for long sleeve. They can be purchased online at www.atualumni.com/18HCShirt or in person at the ATU Alumni House, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave. in Russellville, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ATU Homecoming 2018 is scheduled for Oct. […]
Congressman Visits ATU, Tours New FacilityCongressman Steve Womack received a tour of the new multi-sport complex at Arkansas Tech University during a visit to his alma mater on Monday, Aug. 20. The tour was led by Steve Mullins, director of athletics at ATU. The $3.86 million facility opened at ATU in spring 2018. The complex provides indoor practice space for the intercollegiate […]
ATU-Ozark Hosts Advisory Board MeetingArkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus hosted the fall 2018 meeting of the ATU-Ozark Advisory Board in October. Local industry leaders met with ATU-Ozark faculty and staff members to discuss current industry trends and standards. Board members were greeted with a dinner hosted by ATU-Ozark followed by a brief presentation on the campus before visiting various locations […]
Literacy Council Open House Oct. 23The River Valley Literacy Council will host an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at its new location at 209 Cedar Street in Dardanelle. Headquartered at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, the River Valley Literacy Council came into being in September 2017 as a result of the merging of the literacy councils in […]
Grant Funds to Assist GED StudentsThe Petit Jean Regional Foundation awarded the Booneville and Paris adult education programs operated by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus $480 to assist students with their General Educational Development (GED) test fees. The Petit Jean Regional Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to assist the needs of Logan County residents. Regina Olson, ATU-Ozark adult education director, […]
Practical Nursing, Paramedic Deadline Oct. 1Fall 2018 applications for the practical nursing and paramedic programs at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus are due by Monday, Oct. 1. The requirement of Human Anatomical Structure II (HSCI 1243) completion has been amended for Spring 2019 applicants only. Students applying for the practical nursing program will be able to apply and be conditionally admitted […]
ATU-Ozark Students Earn Rotary ScholarshipsSix Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus students recently received scholarships from the Altus Sunset Rotary Club. Recipients were Kara Roach of Coal Hill, health information technician program; Caitlyn Loftis of Fort Smith, practical nursing; Marcus Watson of Paris, computer information systems; Gunner Medrano of Rudy, automotive service technology; Pantao Xiong of Van Buren, computer information systems; […]
- Adult Education Open House September 20
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus Adult Education will participate in a statewide adult education open house on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Clarksville, Ozark and Paris adult education locations. ATU-Ozark Adult Education offers free classes to the community to assist students in obtaining their GED as well as opportunities to improve basic […]
Career Center in Paris Earns Innovation AwardTyson Foods Logan County Career Center has been named a 2018 National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Innovation Award winner for its regional approach to economic development. The career center is located in Paris and is a joint venture between Tyson Foods, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Arkansas Tech Career Center, Paris Public Schools, Paris community […]
ATU-Ozark Enrollment Tops 2,000 StudentsArkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is celebrating its 15th anniversary as part of the ATU community with a 7.2 percent enrollment increase. Preliminary enrollment numbers released on Friday, Sept. 7, show that 2,104 students are pursuing their academic goals through ATU-Ozark Campus in fall 2018, up from 1,962 in fall 2017. It’s a drastic change from […]
- Play Unified Returns to ATU for Fifth Year
Play Unified, an Arkansas Tech University Homecoming tradition in support of Special Olympics of Arkansas, will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Hindsman Tower. All ATU students are encouraged to attend and participate in games alongside athletes from Special Olympics Arkansas. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Play Unified has […]
- Former FEMA Director Speaks at ATU
It was little more than two decades ago that James Lee Witt and Kay Goss, two Arkansans in leadership positions for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), collaborated with then Arkansas Tech University faculty member Dr. Mary Ann Rollans to develop a new bachelor’s degree at ATU. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, that trio of visionaries […]
- Homecoming 2018: Complete Coverage
Arkansas Tech University Homecoming 2018 provides students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends with an opportunity to celebrate ATU and its traditions Oct. 15-20. Learn about student events. Learn about events for alumni and friends. Homecoming videos and photos will be posted here as the week unfolds. Homecoming Pep Rally (Monday, Oct. 15) Photos Video Tech’s […]
2018 Tech Open House Planned for Oct. 20High school students and other individuals interested in learning more about educational opportunities at Arkansas Tech University are invited to the 22nd annual Tech Open House on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville. The event, which is sponsored by the Arkansas Tech Office of Admissions, will last from 10 a.m.-noon with campus tours […]
Bowen to Address Chamber Breakfast FridayArkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen will be the guest speaker at the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 5. The breakfast will last from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 300 E. Harrell Drive in Russellville. Breakfast is $10 and tickets may be purchased at […]
Southwestern Inspired Menu Thursday NightDiana Bratton will serve as guest chef for the Thursday, Oct. 4, Arkansas Tech University Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration dinner series event at Lake Point Conference Center in Russellville. The dinner series, which is typically held at Williamson Hall Dining Room, is moving to Lake Point Conference Center this autumn in order […]
K9s for Warriors Features ATU Student in FilmArkansas Tech University student Shilo Schluterman met Javelin, a Labrador and hound mix better known as Javie, on a July morning three years ago. A veteran of two overseas deployments with the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard, Schluterman approached the meeting set up by the K9s for Warriors organization with more than a few […]
Concert Bands Perform Sunday at ATUArkansas Tech University will present the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the ATU Symphonic Band in concert on Sunday, Sept. 30. The performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium, 407 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public. The ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform selections composed […]
