Arkansas Tech Wins 2026 Bowling for Business Title

Bowling for Business Champions 2026
Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Russell Jones (center) and Dr. Jeffrey Cass (left), dean of the ATU College of Arts and Humanities, react as Angela Bonds from the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce presents them with the Bowling for Business traveling trophy.

Arkansas Tech University captured first place in the 2026 Bowling for Business event hosted by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce at Strikers Bowling Alley on Friday, Oct. 23.

The ATU team consisted of Dr. Russell Jones, ATU president; Dr. Jeffrey Cass, dean of the ATU College of Arts and Humanities; Brantley Crowder and Alex LaRocca, ATU students; and Jacob Hiatt, co-owner of Strikers Bowling Alley.

As a result of their victory, Arkansas Tech will have possession of the Bowling for Business traveling trophy for the next year.

According to information provided by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling for Business is an annual event designed to help Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce members “connect with fellow chamber members, build relationships and celebrate our local business community.”

Learn more about the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce at www.russellvillechamber.com.

Photographed (from left-to-right): Kaitlyn Bryant, Brantley Crowder, Dr. Jeffrey Cass, Dr. Russell Jones, Jacob Hiatt, Alex Larocca and Angela Bonds.