Eli Cranor

Cranor on Long List for Twain American Voice Award

Eli Cranor, writer in residence and instructor at Arkansas Tech University, has earned a place on the long list for the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award for his novel "Broiler." According to...
ATU Art Study Abroad in Europe 2025

ATU Students Partake in European Study Abroad Trip

It's one thing to look at photographs of some of the most famous artworks in history. It's quite another to see them in person. Arkansas Tech University students Mars Carter of Arkadelphia, Neiah Denney of Lavaca,...
ATU LeMoyne Smith School of Business Classroom

Arkansas Tech Earns Extension of AACSB Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has announced that the Arkansas Tech University LeMoyne Smith School of Business has extended its AACSB International accreditation. AACSB first accredited the degree programs in business...
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ATU Sending Five Representatives to Miss Arkansas ’25

Arkansas Tech University will be represented by Savannah Brown of Star City, Kenleigh Garner of Hot Springs, Alli Beth King of Rison, Kate Manuel of Green Forest and Sophie Puckett of Jonesboro in the...
ATU Robotics at VEX U World Championship 2025

ATU Robotics Club Completes Its “Best Year Yet”

Arkansas Tech University finished sixth in the robotics skills competition and advanced to the elimination bracket at the 2025 VEX U World Championship. The competition was held May 9-11 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention...
ATU MANNRS Ag-STEM Experience Camp 2025

Arkansas Tech Hosts Ag-STEM Experience Camp

High school seniors and juniors from Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools participated in the Arkansas Tech University Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Ag-STEM Experience Camp on the ATU campus in Russellville...
Kimberley Holt ATU Class of 2025

Pathway for Paraprofessionals Produces First Graduate

After working as an educational paraprofessional for nine years, Kimberley Holt is ready to take the next step in her career. It's a moment that was made possible by a specialized pathway provided by the...
Cole Hendrix and Dr. Russell Jones 5-10-2025

Hendrix Receives 2025 Jim Ed McGee Award

An opportunity to pursue doctoral study has taken Cole Hendrix away, but his heart will always be in his hometown of Russellville, Ark., and at his hometown university. "Arkansas Tech is home," said Hendrix. "I...
ATU Hall of Distinction Induction 5-10-2025

ATU’s Greatest Honor Bestowed Upon Browns

On May 15, 1993, a family in Joplin, Mo., was gathered in its basement when the phone rang. Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees Chairman Johnny Morgan was on the other end of the line...
Damien Jordan 5-9-2025

ATU Class of ’25: Through the Eyes of Three Graduates

For Damien Jordan, graduating from Arkansas Tech University is not just a personal achievement. It's the fulfillment of the investment his parents made in him all his life. "It means a lot to be a...