Rudolph to Lead ATU-Ozark Communications

Laura Rudolph

Laura Rudolph, director of community outreach at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, accepted the duties of news bureau and media relations for the campus effective July 6, 2020.

Rudolph will continue supporting ATU-Ozark community outreach programming, including Leadership Franklin County.

Rudolph, an alumna of Arkansas Tech University, began her career at ATU-Ozark in 1996 as an administrative assistant to the chancellor. She most recently served as the director of public and external relations. She has led numerous marketing and public relations initiatives that have helped reshape ATU-Ozark’s image and contributed to record enrollment growth.

“Laura has done such a fantastic job in both community and public relations, and the work she has done in this area has contributed in enrollment growth and increased regional impact,” said Bruce Sikes, ATU-Ozark chancellor. “As the campus continues to evolve, so have her duties. It is the best interest of the campus to ensure that we are doing all we can to promote the campus and help the communities we serve.”

A native of Ozark, Rudolph resides in Ozark with her husband, Kale. They have three adult children and one granddaughter.