General Public Event

Arkansas Tech University will celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a series of events for students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. For more information about ATU Homecoming 2026 events for alumni and friends, visit www.arkansastechnews.com/homecoming-2026-events-for-atu-alumni-and-friends. For more information about ATU Homecoming 2026 events for students, visit www.arkansastechnews.com/homecoming-26-events-for-atu-students-oct-5-10.

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety will offer a civilian response to active shooter events training that will be free and open to the public. Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/atu-public-safety-to-offer-safety-training-oct-13.

Dr. Thomas A. DeBlack and Jim Yeager will share their research on the life and times of John Tucker, star player for the Arkansas Tech football team that earned the Wonder Boys nickname in 1920, long-time member of the Arkansas Tech faculty and administration and namesake for Tucker Coliseum and Tucker Residence Hall at Arkansas […]

Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/two-flu-vaccine-clinics-scheduled-at-arkansas-tech.

Arkansas Innovators, Startups and Entrepreneurs (ARise) will host a technology commercialization sprint at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Read more at www.arkansastechnews.com/arise-event-scheduled-for-oct-15-at-arkansas-tech.

Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/two-flu-vaccine-clinics-scheduled-at-arkansas-tech.

Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/appeals-on-wheels-to-visit-arkansas-tech-oct-22.

Jerry Day is a celebration of the anniversary of SGA’s unanimous vote to restore the tradition of Jerry the Bulldog at Arkansas Tech and install him as campus ambassador. Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/jerry-day-2026-celebration-set-for-october-23.

Arkansas Tech University will host the 2026 EDGE Summit. EDGE stands for Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs. The ACC Capital Foundation launched the annual event in 2023. Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/edge-summit-coming-to-arkansas-tech-in-october.

Arkansas Tech University alumna and 2026 Arkansas teacher of the year Stephanie Williams will provide a presentation entitled “Finding Your Professional Passion." Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/arkansas-teacher-of-the-year-to-speak-at-atu-oct-28.

This community-wide event connects Arkansas Tech University with the residents of the surrounding area by sharing candy, giveaways, games and activities. Local families are encouraged to bring their children for trick or treating fun.

Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/blood-drive-at-arkansas-tech-nov-10-12.

Representatives from the Arkansas Tech University U.S. Army ROTC program will raise the United States of America flag outside Tucker Coliseum for a Veterans Day observance.

Arkansas Tech University will celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday performances by ATU choral music students, ATU instrumental music students and the ATU dance team, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, hot chocolate, live speed painting, an appearance by ATU campus ambassador Jerry the Bulldog and […]

Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center at Arkansas Tech University will host a “Gilmore Girls” trivia night. Learn more at www.arkansastechnews.com/calling-all-gilmore-girls-fans-for-trivia-night-at-atu.