Making Friends in College
Making friends in college can seem difficult and intimidating and it can feel isolating. The reality, though, is that everyone is actually feeling the same way and everyone wants to make friends! If you...
The Taste of Home
Since 1967, Feltner's Whatta-Burger, located across the street from the main entrance of campus, has been feeding Arkansas Tech students and the Russellville community. Recently, the restaurant has been awarded a spot in the...
What Comes Next?
“What seems like the end is often the beginning.”
These words ring true as college students everywhere prepare to take the next step into the adult world. As a senior, the thought of “What’s...
The Truth About Transfering
Katie Parsons is an ATU transfer student pursuing a degree in Business Data Analytics and a minor in Mathematics.
Raised in Dardanelle, Arkansas, Katie wanted to go away for college so she chose a big...
An Entrepreneurial Spirit
Many college students aspire to start their own businesses or become their own bosses; however, there is usually a caveat: someday. It’s understandable. Taking the risk and making the jump can be scary.
What if...
Combating Covid With Compassion
In January, I got the news that no one living through this pandemic wants to receive. I had tested positive for Covid-19. Despite the fact that I am relatively young, healthy and have no...
Staccato Synergy
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020 has affected every student differently. Universally, time management efforts have stepped up and new interpretations of language have formed due to masked communication. One particular discipline permeated my...
6 Tips to Help Decide Which College Major is Right for You
Choosing a major can be challenging. What degree will prepare you for your future? What degree do you find most interesting? What career options will your degree provide? These are questions many freshmen and even...
What college students wish they could say to their parents about moving home for...
Many college students graduate not only as experts in their fields but also in the art of moving. Students live on or near campus for 9 months while they are in school and when...
The Legacy of Miss Arkansas Tech
The Miss Arkansas Tech University pageant has been a long-standing tradition at ATU since 1956. As part of the single largest scholarship provider for women in the world, The Miss America Organization, the Miss...