ATU Study Abroad London Summer 2024

Health Care Emphasis Highlights Study Abroad Trip

With one semester remaining in her undergraduate experience at Arkansas Tech University, Madison Mourot found the perfect complement to her formal, classroom education: a study abroad trip to London, England. "The study abroad experience inspired...
ATU Middle School Band Camp 2024

ATU Wraps Band Camp Season With Middle Schoolers

This week marks the conclusion of 2024 Arkansas Tech University band camps. ATU is hosting 210 middle school musicians through Thursday, July 11. The camp will conclude with concerts at Witherspoon Auditorium beginning at 6:30...
AGS Opening Ceremony Feature Story 2024

Son and Mother Represent AGS Present and Heritage

Bonnie Kesner was preparing for her senior year at Fort Smith Southside High School when a new opportunity presented itself. She didn’t know exactly what she was pursuing when she applied for the inaugural Arkansas...
First Day of Construction Ferguson Student Union 7-8-2024

Ferguson Student Union Construction Begins at ATU

One of the most significant construction projects in Arkansas Tech University history is officially underway. Ferguson Student Union, a 68,000-square foot facility that will transform student life at ATU, will soon begin to rise from...
Arkansas Governor's School 2024 Opening Ceremony Speakers

AGS Begins 45th Session With Opening Ceremony

Arkansas Tech University welcomed 383 rising high school seniors from around the Natural State to the 45th Arkansas Governor's School during an opening ceremony at Tucker Coliseum on Sunday, July 7. Founded in 1979 by...
Maggie Mae Davis and Bobby Gene Willis 1954

An Act of Kindness That Has Paid Dividends for Decades

We most often think of philanthropy through the lens of helping others by giving of our financial resources. Every once in a while, giving does even more than that. Sometimes it helps people understand where...
Julie Benda Sculpture at ATU 2024

New Sculpture Graces Landscape at Arkansas Tech

A new 17-foot long oak sculpture has been installed on the south side of Witherspoon Hall at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. The sculpture was created by Julie Benda, 2024 Windgate Foundation artist in residence...
CASE Institute at ATU Summer 2024

Ag Educators Attend 2024 CASE Institute at ATU

Arkansas Tech University welcomed agricultural educators from across the United States June 24-28 for the 2024 Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) Institute. Hosted by the ATU Department of Agriculture and Tourism, the CASE Institute...
ATU Upward Bound Summer 2024 Interview Subjects

UB Summer Academy Aids in College Preparation

Caydance Metzer was initially drawn to the Upward Bound program at Arkansas Tech University because it could help her learn about financial aid options to attend college. Now that the 2024 Dover High School graduate...
Arkansas Governor's School 2023 Closing Ceremony

45th Arkansas Governor’s School Begins July 7 at ATU

One of the Natural State’s most prestigious academic programs for high school students will return to Arkansas Tech University when the 45th Arkansas Governor’s School convenes in Russellville. The program will begin on Sunday, July...