Spring 2024 Commencement Feature

ATU Graduates Reflect on an Achievement of a Lifetime

Brisa Hernandez-Cervantes did not hesitate when asked what motivated her to complete her degree and reach her graduation day at Arkansas Tech University. "It was my parents," said Hernandez-Cervantes. "They immigrated here very young and...
ATU U.S. Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony 5-11-2024

ATU ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Officers

Six graduating seniors from the U.S. Army ROTC program at Arkansas Tech University were commissioned as second lieutenants during a ceremony at Doc Bryan Student Services Center Lecture Hall on Saturday, May 11. Lloyd Baker...
2024 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence Winners

2024 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named

Three members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the campus community with a 2024 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence. Dr. Peng “Roc” Huang, professor of finance and economics,...
Watts Family Graduates Spring 2024

Not One, Not Two, Not Three…Four Grads, One Family

The joy of graduation season will be felt times four this spring for a family with ties up and down the Arkansas River Valley. Steven Watts is earning his Master of Education degree in teaching,...

2024 Young Award Winner: Madison Starks

Madison Starks didn’t just learn more about who she is as president of Arkansas Tech University Student Activities Board (SAB). She learned who her audience is and where her focus should be. “It has been...

2024 Crabaugh Award Winner: Braden Jones

Braden Jones made a choice four years ago to move two-and-a-half hours away from the southeast Arkansas home he loves to attend Arkansas Tech University. As he prepares to graduate from ATU, Jones now has...

2024 Brown Award Winner: Breckyn Ballard

For Arkansas Tech University Class of 2024 member Breckyn Ballard, serving others is simply how she was raised. “It’s something my parents (Robin and Ron Ballard) have always done,” said Ballard. “They’re the first people...
ATU Tradition Keepers Spring 2024

ATU Recognizes Spring 2024 Tradition Keepers

Twenty-seven Arkansas Tech University spring 2024 graduates earned the Tradition Keeper designation. They are: Yesenia Arias of Guymon, Okla. Breckyn Ballard of Pottsville Graysen Berry of Shirley Natasha Branch of Donetsk, Ukraine Alisha Burleson of Morrilton Isaac Decker of Morrilton Allicen Fight...
Computing Sciences Capstone Presentations Spring 2024

ATU Computing Sciences Students Present Projects

Twelve teams of Arkansas Tech University computing sciences students presented their capstone projects at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room at the close of the spring 2024 semester. "It's inspiring to see our students create such...
ATU Gilman Scholarship Recipients 2024

ATU Students Receive Gilman International Scholarship

Arkansas Tech University students Jacob Howard of Russellville and Noelia Santos Rodriguez of Hot Springs have earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Howard, a social studies education major, and Santos, a business administration major,...