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Tucker Coliseum Circa 1976

Iconic ATU Structure Reaches 50 Years of Service

Arkansas Tech University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of John E. Tucker Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 7. The observance will take place at halftime of the Golden Suns' home basketball game against Oklahoma Baptist University....
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Arkansas Tech University Closed Monday, January 26

Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, all campuses of Arkansas Tech University will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26. There will be no in-person classes, no virtual classes and no virtual operations. Some...
Payton VanRavensway January 2026

VanRavensway Celebrates Her “Positively Peculiar” Path

As Payton VanRavensway of Russellville stood surrounded by her artwork at Arkansas Tech University’s Norman Hall Art Gallery and recalled her journey to that moment, she reflected upon the inspiration provided by her son. “It...
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Study in Hawaii Provides Pool With New Perspectives

Oaken Pool grew up in central Arkansas, but those closest to him have long known that his soul belongs near the ocean. They called him “Surfer Boy” growing up, but it wasn’t until Pool pursued...
Brick by Brick 2026

Brick by Brick Rescheduled for February 10

Arkansas Tech University students are invited to display their Lego skills during an ATU Student Activities Board event entitled “Brick by Brick” on Tuesday, Feb. 10. It will begin at 7 p.m. in Chambers Cafeteria...
ATU MBA Student File Photo

ATU MBA Program Sets Spring Enrollment Record

The Arkansas Tech University Master of Business Administration program is reporting the highest spring enrollment in its history. There are 74 students pursuing the credential through the ATU College of Business and Economic Development during...
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How to Apply for Fall ’26 Admission to ATU Nursing

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing on the Russellville campus is accepting applications for fall 2026 admission to its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, its LPN-to-BSN (traditional and hybrid) degree program...
NWS Forecast 1-23-2026

Winter Weather Alert: January 23-25, 2026

The National Weather Service office in Little Rock is predicting that frozen precipitation will fall on the region that includes Arkansas Tech University campuses in Russellville and Ozark beginning during the evening hours on...
Golden Suns Win 1-17-2026

Tech Tidbits: First Place in GAC On the Line Thursday

Dave Wilbers and Tim Kirby have combined for 790 career wins as the head women’s basketball coaches at Arkansas Tech University and Harding University, respectively. Their teams have combined to win the Great American Conference...
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New Location for ATU-Ozark Adult Ed in Logan County

The Paris Adult Education Center, which is operated by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, has relocated to 1609 S. Elm St. in Paris. The center is now located on the campus of Community Transformation Church. “We are...