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ATU, AGFC Study Little-Known Fish SpeciesResearchers at Arkansas Tech University are working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to learn more about the habits of sauger swimming in the Arkansas River. If you just had a curious look on your face after reading the word “sauger,” you’re probably not alone. The sauger is a species of fish that is […]
Early Registration Begins March 25The Office of the Registrar has announced the schedule by which current students may register for 2019 summer, fall and winter intersession classes at Arkansas Tech University. Early registration is for currently enrolled students based on the number of credit hours earned prior to the start of the current semester. Students must consult with their advisor […]
Brass Faculty to Perform March 26Clayton Maddox, Evan Mino and Dr. Sean Reed, faculty members in the Arkansas Tech University Department of Music, will offer a brass recital on Tuesday, March 26. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Witherspoon Hall, 407 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public. Maddox and Mino […]
Lip Sync Battle Scheduled for March 27Arkansas Tech University students will let the star inside them shine during the second annual lip sync battle presented by ATU Student Activities Board on Wednesday, March 27. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium. Admission will be free with a valid ATU identification card. LaBrian Phillips won the inaugural competition in […]
Robson to Bring Slam Poetry to ATU March 26Arkansas Tech University Student Activities Board will present an evening with Carlos Robson on Tuesday, March 26, at Baswell Techionery. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Admission will be free with a valid ATU identification card. Robson is a spoken word poet, playwright and teaching artist. He has competed in local, regional, national and […]
Every Student Counts Conference April 12Higher education professionals from across the region will visit Arkansas Tech University on Friday, April 12, for a conference entitled “Every Student Counts.” The one-day event is a collaborative effort between the Arkansas Student Affairs Association, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-West and the Arkansas Tech University Division of Student Affairs. […]
Rogers, Gooch to Speak on Civic EducationThe spring 2019 Arkansas Tech University Interdisciplinary Research Series will continue on Friday, April 5, with a lecture by Dr. Michael Rogers and Dr. Don Gooch. Rogers (photographed, left), professor of political science at ATU, and Gooch (photographed, right), associate professor in the Stephen F. Austin University Department of Government, will present “Assessment of Civic […]
Light the Night 2019 Planned for April 4Arkansas Tech University International Student Services will host Light the Night 2019 on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m. at Hindsman Tower. The annual event provides members of the campus community and beyond with an opportunity to enjoy free food and entertainment celebrating the wide variety of cultures represented at Arkansas Tech. For more […]
Wonder Boys Remain Atop GAC StandingsIt’s eight consecutive wins and counting for Arkansas Tech University’s baseball team. The Wonder Boys (19-8 overall, 13-2 Great American Conference) swept a three-game series from Southern Nazarene University at Feland Field in Bethany, Okla., on Friday and Saturday. As a result, Arkansas Tech maintained its one-game lead over Southern Arkansas University (17-7, 12-3) for […]
Suns, Storm Split GAC Softball SeriesFriday belonged to Arkansas Tech University and Saturday favored Southern Nazarene University during a four-game Great American Conference softball series at the Chartwells Women’s Sports Complex in Russellville. The Golden Suns (14-12 overall, 8-6 GAC) swept Friday’s doubleheader 8-0 and 5-2. Megan Goodnight went 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in while […]
SWOSU Tops Suns for GAC Tournament TitleNationally eighth-ranked Southwestern Oklahoma State University was the best team in Great American Conference women’s basketball all season long, and the Lady Bulldogs were that again in the 2019 GAC Tournament championship game on Sunday. SWOSU (30-1) defeated Arkansas Tech University 87-66 at Bruin Fieldhouse in Bartlesville, Okla., to extend its winning streak to 30 […]
Wonder Boys Surge to Top of GAC StandingsArkansas Tech University moved into sole possession of first place in the Great American Conference baseball standings by sweeping a three-game series from East Central University at Ada, Okla., on Friday and Saturday. The Wonder Boys (16-8 overall, 10-2 GAC) defeated the Tigers 14-2 and 6-2 during Friday’s doubleheader and 18-5 on Saturday. Arkansas Tech […]
Another OT Win, Another Title Game for ATUArkansas Tech University will play in the Great American Conference Tournament championship game in women’s basketball for a fifth consecutive year. The seventh-seeded Golden Suns (15-15) defeated Southern Nazarene University 87-84 in overtime at Bruin Fieldhouse in Bartlesville, Okla., on Saturday afternoon. As a result of its semifinal win, Arkansas Tech will face nationally eighth-ranked […]
Golden Suns Sweep ECU TigersArkansas Tech University extended its softball winning streak to four games by taking both ends of a doubleheader against East Central University at the Chartwells Women’s Sports Complex in Russellville on Friday. The Golden Suns (12-10 overall, 6-4 Great American Conference) defeated the Tigers 9-4 and 4-3. A second doubleheader between the two teams scheduled […]
Golden Suns Advance to GAC Semifinals“Stay the course” was the mantra for Arkansas Tech University during a late-season surge that allowed the Golden Suns to clinch their 13th consecutive postseason berth. Never was that phrase more applicable than it was on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the Great American Conference Tournament at Bruin Fieldhouse in Bartlesville, Okla. No. […]
ATU Dedicates Carl Baswell FieldArkansas Tech University formally dedicated the home of Wonder Boys baseball as Carl Baswell Field during a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, March 2. ATU President Dr. Robin E. Bowen led in the unveiling of a plaque bearing Baswell’s likeness on the grandstand porch along the third base line. The naming is in honor and memory […]
Arkansas Tech Plans 2019 Scholarship DinnerJohn E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville will be the site of the fifth annual Arkansas Tech University Scholarship Dinner on Friday, April 12. ATU students will be in attendance to share their academic and artistic endeavors through a collection of presentations during a reception hour from 6-7 p.m. Appetizers will be served by students from […]
ATU's Phillips to Chair District ConferenceCarrie Phillips, interim director of marketing and communication (MARCOMM) at Arkansas Tech University, has been selected to serve as overall chair for the 2020 CASE District IV annual conference. The conference is set for Feb. 29-March 3, 2020, in Grapevine, Texas. CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) is an international association of educational […]
Tidwell Chosen for Governor's Arts AwardArkansas Tech University alumnus Anthony Tidwell will receive a 2019 Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award during a luncheon and ceremony at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, March 12. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online, by sending e-mail to cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or by calling (501) 324-9767. A 2007 graduate of Arkansas Tech, Tidwell developed the […]
ATU Names 2019 Hall of Distinction HonoreesFour Arkansas Tech University alumni will receive their alma mater’s highest honor in 2019. Truman Hill of Russellville, Major Gen. Gary W. Johnston of Fort Belvoir, Va., George Mitchell of Denton, Texas, and Lt. Col. William J. Sidebottom of Springfield, Va., will be inducted into the ATU Hall of Distinction during spring commencement ceremonies at […]
Distinguished Alumnus to Speak February 21Mike Miller of Russellville, a 2016 inductee into the Arkansas Tech University Hall of Distinction, will be the ATU Department of Campus Life Lunch with a Leader speaker on Thursday, Feb. 21. Miller will speak beginning at noon in Doc Bryan Student Services Center room 242. It will be an On Track event on the […]
Oaklawn Park to Host ATU Alumni March 23Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association Day at the Races 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased online at www.atualumni.com/Oaklawn2019 or in person at the ATU Alumni Office, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave. in Russellville, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission with […]
Taylor Pays Forward Gift of Chinese StudyIt was almost 20 years ago when Joanne Taylor was selected to study China’s school system and curriculum through a grant from the Freeman Foundation. Now, as her 43-year career in education comes to a close with her retirement this spring, Taylor is donating the teaching materials she obtained in China so that students in […]
2019-20 PLC Application Period Open NowEligible Arkansas Tech University students interested in serving on the ATU Presidential Leadership Cabinet during the 2019-20 academic year are encouraged to apply through March 15, 2019. PLC members work with the ATU administration to promote the university to prospective and current students, alumni and friends. Additionally, PLC members serve as ushers at various university […]
Eddie Lee Herndon to Speak to ATU-Ozark StudentsEddie Lee Herndon, president, and CEO of United Way is visiting ATU-Ozark Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 11:00 am to speak to students. Herndon’s message will be positive, encouraging, and motivating to all who attend. ATU-Ozark encourages all students to tune into his message. Eddie Lee Herndon’s BiographyEddie Lee Herndon is currently the President and […]
Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet Celebrating 10 years in Spring 2019Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet Celebrating 10 years in Spring 2019 The Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet is celebrating ten years working in cooperation with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus administration to advance and enhance its mission through outreach to prospective and current students, alumni and friends. In the fall semester, students are recommended by their Departmental Program Chairs and […]
ATU-Ozark Names Winners of FFA CompetitionArkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus hosted the annual FFA Day practice competition earlier this month. Area high school chapters with teams competing in Agricultural Electrification and Agricultural Mechanics traveled to Ozark and competed in a variety of competitions. Each division of the competition has two portions—a 50 question test, and a practical application. ATU-Ozark was proud […]
Spring 2019 Grad Fairs Booked for March 5-7Arkansas Tech University students who will receive their degrees during May 2019 commencement ceremonies are invited to a graduation fair at the Barnes and Noble College ATU Bookstore locations during the month of March. The first day of the graduation fair will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, at the Ozark […]
Want to Live to Be 100?Lindsay Queen, bariatric dietitian from Saline Health System, will visit Arkansas Tech University campuses in Russellville and Ozark to lead a discussion entitled “Living to Be 100: How Eating the Mediterranean Way Can Improve Your Life and Your Health.” Queen will be on the Russellville campus of ATU from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, […]
Tips for Fighting the Flu from the ATU Health and Wellness CenterIn light of widespread influenza activity across the state as well as increased flu cases in the Arkansas Tech University Health and Wellness Center, ATU Health Services would like to share some important information regarding the flu. FIGHTING THE FLU: Frequently Asked Questions How is the flu spread? According to the CDC, most experts believe […]
Leadership Tech Nominations Close FridayFriday is the deadline to nominate individuals interested in joining the fourth cohort of Leadership Tech. The Leadership Tech program is designed to develop individuals as leaders and to build leadership capacity within the faculty and staff on the Russellville and Ozark campuses of Arkansas Tech. Those selected to participate in the cohort will participate […]
Program Spotlight- Award Winning Cosmetology ProgramThe Arkansas Tech University- Ozark Campus Cosmetology program is one of the highest ranking programs in its field, according to AccreditedOnlineSchools.org. The 2018-2019 rankings distinguished the program, and for excellent reasons. Instructor Julie Auterson has been leading students to successful careers for years. She could not be any prouder of the impact her students are […]
- ATU, AGFC Study Little-Known Fish Species
Researchers at Arkansas Tech University are working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to learn more about the habits of sauger swimming in the Arkansas River. If you just had a curious look on your face after reading the word “sauger,” you’re probably not alone. The sauger is a species of fish that is […]
- Brass Faculty to Perform March 26
Clayton Maddox, Evan Mino and Dr. Sean Reed, faculty members in the Arkansas Tech University Department of Music, will offer a brass recital on Tuesday, March 26. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Witherspoon Hall, 407 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public. Maddox and Mino […]
- Arkansas Tech Plans 2019 Scholarship Dinner
John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville will be the site of the fifth annual Arkansas Tech University Scholarship Dinner on Friday, April 12. ATU students will be in attendance to share their academic and artistic endeavors through a collection of presentations during a reception hour from 6-7 p.m. Appetizers will be served by students from […]
- Light the Night 2019 Planned for April 4
Arkansas Tech University International Student Services will host Light the Night 2019 on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m. at Hindsman Tower. The annual event provides members of the campus community and beyond with an opportunity to enjoy free food and entertainment celebrating the wide variety of cultures represented at Arkansas Tech. For more […]
Senior Graphic Design Show Opens March 27Arkansas Tech University art students specializing in the discipline of graphic design will put their works on display during a senior exhibit beginning Wednesday, March 27. The show will be open at Norman Hall Art Gallery, 203 West Q Street in Russellville, weekdays through Monday, April 8, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A reception for the […]
Miss Tech Interviewed on KATV Channel 7Kara Dickens, Miss Arkansas Tech University 2019, made an appearance on KATV Channel 7’s “Good Afternoon Arkansas” to discuss her preparations for the 2019 Miss Arkansas competition. Daughter of Gail and Rodney Dickens, the 18-year old Arkansas Tech freshman from Cedarville captured top prizes in evening gown and scholastic achievement on her way to winning […]
Bash at the Ballpark 2019 Set for April 6Bash at the Ballpark 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at Arkansas Tech University’s Carl Baswell Field. Now in its sixth year, Bash at the Ballpark is an event sponsored by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce that brings a carnival atmosphere to a Wonder Boys’ home baseball game. Activities scheduled for Bash at […]
First of Its Kind Show Opens at Norman HallThe first senior art show for Arkansas Tech University game and interactive media design students opened on Tuesday, March 12, at Norman Hall Art Gallery. The works of the following students will be on display in Norman Hall, 203 West Q Street in Russellville, daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, March 15: Sierra Berg […]
