Dr. Jackie Paxton

In Memoriam: Dr. Jackie Paxton

Dr. Jackie Paxton, professor of curriculum and instruction at Arkansas Tech University, died on Thursday, July 11. He was 73. Paxton was recognized by the ATU Division of Academic Affairs for 30 years of service...
Alpha Sigma Tau at Meet the Greeks 2023

Alpha Sigma Tau Bestows Awards Upon ATU Chapter

Arkansas Tech University's chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau earned three awards during the sorority's 45th national convention in Virginia during summer 2024. ATU Alpha Sigma Tau members were recognized for marketing and communications in chapter...
Involvement Fair 2023

Community Invited to Connect With ATU Students

Registration is open for businesses and other off-campus organizations that wish to reserve a booth at the 2024 Arkansas Tech University Involvement Fair. Offered through the ATU Department of Campus Life, the Arkansas Tech Involvement...
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...