Upward Bound students pose with Jerry the Bulldog

ATU Upward Bound Helps Students See Their Potential

Madison Cowell of Lamar wasn't seriously considering college before she enrolled in the Upward Bound program at Arkansas Tech University. In fact, the ACT entrance exam did not occupy space on her radar. "Not...
Career Center staff and students stand in front of a donated vehicle

Local Dealerships Donate Car to ATCC

On Friday, June 28 2019 at 11:00 AM Whitson Morgan Motor Company and Cogswell Motors donated a vehicle to the Arkansas Tech Career Center’s (ATCC) automotive program. The Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program...
Nursing students are seen practicing resuscitation procedures

ATU Nursing Program Recognized as Top 40 Nationally

Arkansas Tech University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is No. 1 among public universities in Arkansas and one of the top 40 such programs in the United States according to a website...
Arkansas Governor's School

40th Arkansas Governor’s School Begins Sunday at ATU

Academically gifted students from every region of the Natural State will converge at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville for the beginning of the 40th Arkansas Governor's School on Sunday, July 7. Approximately 370 students...
Jerry the Bulldog

Celebrate Jerry the Bulldog’s Birthday July 17

Members of the Arkansas Tech University community and their families as well as alumni and friends are invited to attend a come-and-go birthday reception for Jerry the Bulldog, campus ambassador, on Wednesday, July 17. The...
Witherspoon Auditorium Renovation as seen in July 2019

Arkansas Tech Renovates Witherspoon Auditorium

One of the most recognizable places at Arkansas Tech University has a new look. A summer project to renovate Witherspoon Auditorium has resulted in a number of improvements that will enhance the wide variety...
Dr. Robin E. Bowen addresses the audience at the AGS Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Welcomes Participants in 40th AGS

Gifted and talented rising high school seniors from every region of Arkansas convened at Arkansas Tech University's John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on Sunday, July 7, to begin the 40th Arkansas Governor's School....
ATU students walk across campus on a sunny day

ATU Selected for Colleges of Distinction Honor

Arkansas Tech University's commitment to high-impact educational practices for the benefit of undergraduate students has earned it a place on the Colleges of Distinction national register. The honor is based upon an institution's demonstrated...
Trey Starks

Starks Rolling With the Flow During Internship

There's no substitute for the ability to think on one's feet. Arkansas Tech University student Trey Starks is developing that talent during his summer internship in the conferences and visitor services office at the...
The facade of the new Public Safety building

Arkansas Tech Public Safety Obtains Grant Funding

A $21,538 grant from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Office of Intergovernmental Services will allow police officers in the Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety to better serve victims of sexual...