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 Hosts Firefighters From Across U.S. for Training
After 28 years of helping firefighters develop their professional skills and leadership abilities, the Arkansas River Valley Wildland Fire Academy at Arkansas Tech University has never been bigger than it is in 2025.
"This year’s...
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...
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...
Severe Weather Alert Day: May 19, 2025
The National Weather Service has notified the public that severe thunderstorms are likely in Arkansas during the late afternoon and evening hours on Monday, May 19.
The advisory indicates the region including the Arkansas Tech...
Palmer Selected to Lead ATU Residence Life
Laura Z. Palmer, who has worked in the Arkansas Tech University Department of Residence Life for the past seven years, has been promoted to ATU associate dean for residence life effective June 1, 2025.
In...
Get Ready for College at ATU’s Level Up
Level Up, a college preparation day for high school students who will graduate during the 2026-27 academic year, is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.
Activities will include an academic...
Fisher Appointed ATU Vice President for Advancement
Arkansas Tech University alumnus Bryan Fisher is the next vice president for advancement and executive vice president of the ATU Foundation at his alma mater.
ATU President Dr. Russell Jones announced the appointment on Tuesday,...
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...
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...