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...
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...
Shawn Hinkle Spring 2022 Commencement

ATU Class of 2022 Reflects on Paths to Success

Shawn Hinkle originally came to Arkansas Tech University to play in the band and become a math teacher. A few years and four ATU degrees later, you can call him Dr. Hinkle. His Doctor of Education...
Colonel Baswell and Jerry 11-1-2014

The Colonel at 100: Remembering Carl Baswell

Editor's Note: On what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look back on the remarkable life and legacy of Col. Carl Franklin Baswell, one of the most generous benefactors in Arkansas...
2022 ATU Hall of Distinction Inductees Recap

Arkansas Tech Inducts Three Into Hall of Distinction

Arkansas Tech University bestowed its highest honor upon three alumni during spring 2022 commencement. Steve Fryer of Cathedral City, Calif., Andrea Lea of Russellville and Dr. Andrew Mason of Tokyo, Japan, were inducted into the...
ATU Night with the Travelers File Photo

ATU Alumni Night at the Ballpark August 13

Arkansas Tech University alumni and friends will gather in North Little Rock for the 2022 ATU Alumni Association Night at Dickey-Stephens Park on Saturday, Aug. 13. Each $10 ticket includes admission to the Texas League...
2022 ACMA Award Winners With ATU Ties

ATU Grads Win Arkansas Country Music Awards

Arkansas Tech University graduates Lance Carpenter, Ryan Harmon, Hannah Villines and Emily Villines Smith were among the winners at the 2022 Arkansas Country Music Awards ceremony, which was held on Monday, June 6. Carpenter...
Megan Bell Studio Photos Collage 2019-2021

ATU’s Bell Garners National Award Named for Legend

Megan Bell grew up hearing stories from her father about Arthur Ashe the tennis player and Arthur Ashe the humanitarian. That inspiration helped Bell become a successful student-athlete at Arkansas Tech University and an active...
Sophe Sligh 2020 Miss Arkansas Tech University Competition

ATU Alumna Makes Top 10 at Miss Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University alumna Sophe Sligh finished top 10 in the 2022 Miss Arkansas competition, which concluded on Saturday, June 18, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Sligh, a 23-year old from Hot Springs,...
Caroline Kitchens

Kitchens Takes Leadership of ATU Alumni Relations

Caroline Kitchens is the new director of alumni relations at Arkansas Tech University. Kitchens' permanent and full-time appointment was confirmed by the ATU Board of Trustees during its meeting on Thursday, June 16. She began...