Sylvia Cooper, executive assistant for the ATU College of Research and Graduate Studies and international studies, was crowned grand champion of the 2025 Arkansas Tech University faculty and staff ugly holiday sweater competition during a gathering at Hull Building Student Union on Thursday, Dec. 4. Judges also awarded a runner-up commendation to Dr. Kathleen Myers, ATU assistant professor of curriculum...

Approximately 1,100 degrees and credentials will be conferred upon Arkansas Tech University graduates during a pair of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville. Graduates from the College of Business and Economic Development, the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and ATU-Ozark Campus will participate in a 9:30 a.m. ceremony. Graduates from the...

Arkansas Nuclear One presented a $5,000 donation to the Arkansas Tech University Women in STEM registered student organization on Thursday, Dec. 4. According to its web presence, the ATU Women in STEM organization is "committed to empowering students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics" with a goal of fostering "academic and professional growth by connecting members with research opportunities, internships,...

Debbie Blalock has been named fiscal support analyst at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Blalock holds an associate degree in cardiac sonography from ATU-Ozark Campus and a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel merchandising from Oklahoma State University. She joined the ATU staff in 2022 as the fiscal support analyst for Arkansas Tech Career Center. Prior to working in higher education, Blalock served...

Advancing to a bowl game is a well-earned reward for a successful football season. But Roy Thompson, Arkansas Tech University head football coach, has made it clear to his team that the 2025 Heritage Bowl in Corsicana, Texas, is a business trip…and the Wonder Boys want to be in the business of adding to their trophy collection. Arkansas Tech (7-4) and...