Jerry the Bulldog ATU

Public Invited to Celebrate Jerry’s Eighth Birthday

Jerry the Bulldog, Arkansas Tech University campus ambassador, will mark his eighth birthday with a come-and-go reception on Thursday, July 15. The reception will take place from 1-2 p.m. in the Hull Building Student Union,...
AGS Opening Ceremony 7-5-2021

42nd Arkansas Governor’s School Begins at ATU

Approximately 370 rising high school seniors from around the Natural State arrived at Arkansas Tech University for the 42nd Arkansas Governor’s School on Monday, July 5. The four-week program is made possible by a grant...
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American Rescue Plan Act Funding Available for Students

Arkansas Tech University has received funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is an economic stimulus package passed by the U.S. Congress in March of 2021...
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Colleges of Distinction: ATU Among Nation’s Best

Arkansas Tech University has earned a place in the Colleges of Distinction 2021-22 cohort. The overall Colleges of Distinction honor is based upon an institution's demonstrated commitment to excellence in four categories: engagement, teaching, community...
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Water Main Break at ATU: Tuesday, June 29

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety reported at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, that a water main was busted near Wilson Residence Hall on the ATU campus in Russellville. Representatives from City...
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42nd Arkansas Governor’s School Begins July 5 at ATU

One of the Natural State's most prestigious academic programs for high school students will return to Arkansas Tech University when the 42nd Arkansas Governor's School convenes in Russellville. The program will begin on Monday, July...
Upward Bound Summer Program Participants and Jerry the Bulldog 2021

Upward Bound at ATU: “It Has Opened So Many Doors”

Mikey Gatica’s interest in the Upward Bound program at Arkansas Tech University was piqued by accident. “I really didn’t know what it was,” said Gatica. “I heard it on the intercom at school and I...
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ATU: Preparing Outdoor Recreation Professionals

As home of the Natural State’s only accredited bachelor’s degree program in recreation and park administration, there was considerable interest and excitement at Arkansas Tech University when Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that he was...
ATU Shell Eco-marathon Team 2019

$15,000 Grant to Aid ATU Engineering Students

Financial support from the Gene Haas Foundation will create opportunities for engineering students at Arkansas Tech University beginning this fall. A $15,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to the ATU Foundation will support scholarships...
ATU Miss Arkansas Top 15 Representatives 2021

ATU Places Two in Top 15 at Miss Arkansas 2021

Arkansas Tech University representatives claimed two of the top 15 spots in the 2021 Miss Arkansas competition, which concluded on Saturday, June 19, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Sophe Sligh of Hot Springs,...