Dr. Russ Jones and Kevin Hern 4-20-2022

Hern Tells Students to Chase Their American Dream

U.S. Congressman and Arkansas Tech University alumnus Kevin Hern returned to his alma mater on Wednesday, April 20, and shared his life story as an example of the American dream come true. "America is about...
Leon Anderson and Jamie Sorrells

Alumnus Honors Mentor With Gift for Leon’s Lounge

Arkansas Tech University alumnus Jamie Sorrells of Russellville has provided the lead gift in a fund-raising project to establish a space named Leon's Lounge inside the football facility at the Hull Physical Education Building. The...
Together We Can Reception 4-7-2022

$42 Million Raised to Launch Campaign for ATU

Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen announced on Thursday, April 7, that alumni and friends of the institution have donated $42 million to the ATU Foundation during the silent phase of the...
Dr. Kimberly McFall

ATU Music Education Graduate Earns Fulbright Award

Arkansas Tech University alumna Dr. Kimberly McFall has earned a Fulbright Scholar Award to study the integration of technology in K-12 classrooms in the post-COVID era. She will conduct the research while working at the...
Euna Harrell 1925

Women’s History Month Feature: Euna Harrell

In many ways, Euna Harrell was just like her fellow members of the Arkansas Polytechnic College Class of 1925. Collectively, they were attempting to become the first college graduates from the school and fulfill a...
Williamson Hall Re-Dedication Ribbon Cutting 3-3-2022

“Something We’ll Never Forget”

Following a more than three-year journey that included a fire while the building was undergoing renovations, Arkansas Tech University's Williamson Hall is back. ATU re-dedicated the historic structure on Thursday, March 3, in memory of...
Adena Strickland White

Diversity Speaks Lecture Series Presents Adena White

Adena Strickland White, alumna of Arkansas Tech University and member of the ATU Hall of Distinction, will speak at her alma mater on Tuesday, March 8, as part of the Diversity Speaks Lecture Series...
2022 ATU Hall of Distinction Inductees

Fryer, Lea, Mason Chosen for ATU Hall of Distinction

The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees has bestowed the institution's highest honor upon three alumni. Steve Fryer of Cathedral City, Calif., Andrea Lea of Russellville and Dr. Andrew Mason of Tokyo, Japan, will be...
Skot Covert ATU Spring Commencement 2021

“It’s Always About Moving Arkansas Tech Forward”

Perhaps the most visible duty of serving as president of the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association Board of Directors is inducting graduates into the association during commencement ceremonies. For Skot Covert, that duty was a...
Jayne Jones Retirement Reception Group Photo 2021

Green and Gold for Life: Jayne Jones

If the story of Arkansas Tech University is providing people with the opportunity to improve their lot in life, no one represents that story more than Jayne Jones. Jones is retiring from her role as...