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...
ATU Junior High Band Camp 2024

Junior High Band Campers Visit Arkansas Tech

Arkansas Tech University is hosting 240 students for its 2024 junior high band camp on the ATU campus in Russellville. The camp began on Sunday, June 23, and will conclude on Thursday, June 27, with...
Dr. Sarah Gordon

ATU Grad College Dean Departing for New Opportunity

Dr. Sarah Gordon is stepping down as dean of the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College in order to accept a similar position at the University of Central Oklahoma. The announcement of Gordon's departure was made...
Ferguson Student Union

ATU to Begin Ferguson Student Union Construction

Arkansas Tech University will begin construction of Ferguson Student Union on its Russellville campus after the ATU Board of Trustees accepted the guaranteed maximum price for building the facility during its meeting on Thursday,...
Dr. Russell Jones and ATU Board of Trustees 6-20-2024

Jones Elected President of Arkansas Tech University

Dr. Russell Jones was elected the 13th president of Arkansas Tech University by the ATU Board of Trustees during a meeting at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Thursday, June 20. Jones, who is from...
Judge Ben Cross and Cory Cox 6-20-2024

ATU Alumnus Cox Sworn In as Trustee

Cory Cox of Perryville was sworn in as a member of the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees by Pope County Judge Ben Cross on Thursday, June 20. Cox will complete the term previously assigned...