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...
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...
Here, experiences are more than a resume builder
It has become apparent to me that no matter the motivation behind choosing each resume builder and new experience, I learn far more than I ever intend to. Arkansas Tech University continues to show...
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...
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...
10 Tips For A Great Advising Session
So you are preparing to meet with your advisor for the first time? Your academic and career advisor is your go-to person for questions about choosing your major, setting up your schedule, and being...
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 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...
How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate School
As you’re applying for graduate school, you may be asked to write a Statement of Purpose.
If you’re not sure what this is or where to even begin, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It...
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...