Arkansas Tech University will observe First-Gen Celebration Week 2026 with a series of events from Monday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 7.
Admission to the events listed below is open to ATU students on the Russellville campus with a valid ATU identification card.
For more information about the activities listed below, send e-mail to firstgen@atu.edu.
Monday, Nov. 2
First-Gen Week Kickoff Breakfast
Mullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union
7-10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Career Ready: Headshots and Resumes
Bibler Event Center at Ferguson Student Union
3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Wellness Wednesday
Bibler Event Center at Ferguson Student Union
4-7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5
The Joseph Tran Game Show (Co-Sponsored by ATU Student Activities Board)
Bibler Event Center at Ferguson Student Union
7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
Cookin’ 101 Class
Bibler Event Center at Ferguson Student Union
4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Party at the Plaza Tailgating
Centennial Plaza
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wonder Boys Football vs. Oklahoma Baptist
Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium
2 p.m.
Learn more about Arkansas Tech’s initiatives to support first-generation student success at www.atu.edu/firstgen/index.php.
