Study in Hawaii Provides Pool With New Perspectives
Oaken Pool grew up in central Arkansas, but those closest to him have long known that his soul belongs near the ocean.
They called him “Surfer Boy” growing up, but it wasn’t until Pool pursued...
Apply for ATU Foundation Scholarships by Feb. 1
Current and future Arkansas Tech University students are invited to apply for more than 250 privately-funded scholarships through the ATU Foundation for the 2026-27 academic year.
The scholarship application is available at https://arkansastech.awardspring.com. The application...
Mitchell Named ArSAA Outstanding Graduate Student
Arkansas Tech University's Lynnlee Mitchell was named the 2025 Arkansas Student Affairs Association outstanding graduate student award winner.
The Arkansas Student Affairs Association states on its website that the "purpose of this award is to...
ATU Fall 2025 Grads Reflect on Campus Involvement
When Jessie Hernandez reflects on his Arkansas Tech University experience, he recalls the places he visited, the friendships he developed and the memories he made.
Hernandez’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an...
Duffield to Lead ATU Board of Trustees in 2026
Stephanie Duffield of Russellville was elected by her fellow trustees on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to serve as chair of the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees for the 2026 calendar year.
Duffield was appointed to...
Joy Skaggs: ATU Student Leader of the Month
Serving as a student leader at Arkansas Tech University has provided Joy Skaggs with a chance to consider the world around her and how she can make it better during her lifetime.
“Given the nature...
ATU Dedicates Farm Credit Agriculture Building
A new 2,000-square foot facility designed to provide Arkansas Tech University agricultural education and agriculture business students with enhanced hands-on learning was dedicated on the ATU campus in Russellville on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The new...
ATU Recognizes Fall 2025 Tradition Keepers
Ten fall 2025 Arkansas Tech University graduates have earned the ATU Tradition Keeper designation.
They are:
Abass Adesokan of Houston, Texas
Litzi Baltazar of Russellville
Ashlyn Brickley of Ozark
Abigail Coffman of Pottsville
Travis Gentry of Greers Ferry
Brock Gottsponer of...
Faculty Senate Presents Monthly Award to Monfee
Dr. Cheryl Monfee, Arkansas Tech University professor of nursing, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Monday, Dec. 8.
The honor is based upon Monfee's leadership of the...
ATU Fall 2025 Commencement Set for December 13
Approximately 1,100 degrees and credentials will be conferred upon Arkansas Tech University graduates during a pair of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.
Graduates from the College of...









