Dr. Barbara Johnson and Dr. A.J. Anglin

Change in Academic Leadership Announced

Dr. Barbara J. Johnson, vice president for academic affairs at Arkansas Tech University, has chosen to take an administrative sabbatical for the remainder of the 2021-22 fiscal year. Johnson will return to the ATU faculty...
Outstanding Graduate Dr. Suparna Chatterjee

ATU’s Chatterjee Earns Outstanding Graduate Award

Dr. Suparna Chatterjee, assistant professor of biology at Arkansas Tech University, was presented with the 2021 New Mexico State University Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Award during December commencement ceremonies. According to the NMSU Alumni Association,...
Arkansas Tech University Logo

Staff Service Milestone Honorees Named for 2021

Arkansas Tech University is recognizing staff members who reached milestones in their service to the institution during the 2021 calendar year. The ATU Office of Human Resources is distributing certificates and years of service pins...
Arkansas Tech Neon Sign Close Up December 2021

Historic Sign Resurfaces on Arkansas Tech Campus

A neon sign that once pointed the way to Arkansas Tech University has been restored and returned to service outside the institution’s Alumni House at 1313 N. Arkansas Ave in Russellville. The project was the...

In Memoriam: Tarah Bryant

Arkansas Tech University student Tarah Rose Bryant died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Bryant, 19, was a graduate of Mayflower High School. "I join Tarah's family and friends in grieving the loss of her life," said...
Fall 2021 ATU Graduates Feature

“If You Want Something Bad Enough, You Can Get It:” Reflections from Fall 2021...

The challenges of balancing life responsibilities and school are sometimes cited as a barrier to higher education attainment. Shannon McGuire sees that issue through a different lens. “I look at my husband and my kids, and...
ATU-Ozark PN Pinning Ceremony Fall 2021

ATU-Ozark Conducts Fall 2021 Pinning Ceremony

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus practical nursing students were honored at a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Pin recipients were (first row, left-to-right) Charity Weaver, Kristian Scott, Whitley Stewart, Amanda Fisher, Emily Zolliecoffer, Savannah Nye;...
Salvation Army Angel Tree 2021

ATU Students Support 2021 Salvation Army Angel Tree

One hundred children in the Arkansas River Valley will have a brighter holiday season due to the efforts of sorority and fraternity members at Arkansas Tech University. This marks the sixth consecutive year the ATU...
ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble 11-21-2021

Next Stop: Carnegie Hall

Sixty-six individuals will take the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City as the Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The following individuals will comprise the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble...
Tradition Keepers Fall 2021

Quartet of ATU Grads Tabbed Tradition Keepers

Fall 2021 Arkansas Tech University graduates Maliya Johnson of Russellville, Piper Orio-Dettling of Hector, Brynn Simmons of Paris and Asia Smoke of Hot Springs have earned the ATU Tradition Keeper designation. According to the ATU...