Dr. Russell Jones Outside RPL July 2024

Presidential Inauguration at ATU October 11

Arkansas Tech University will host a presidential inauguration ceremony for its 13th president, Dr. Russell Jones, on Friday, Oct. 11, at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. Admission will...
Julian Bliss and ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble

ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Releases New Album

"Liquid Melancholy," an album by the Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble from record label Tonsehen, is now available for streaming. It is the fourth album released by the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble since 2021....
All In Bronze Campus 2022 Election

ATU Earns Award for Civic Engagement Program

Arkansas Tech University has received a bronze seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in recognition of its non-partisan efforts to encourage civic participation by its students. ATU was honored for achieving a student...
Cora McHenry

Former ATU Trustee Elected to AR Black Hall of Fame

Dr. Cora Duffy McHenry, the first female and first minority member of the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees, will be inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 26. The ceremony...
ATU Delegation to 2024 Arkansas Recreation and Park Association Conference

ATU Tourism Program Shows Leadership at Conference

Arkansas Tech University students and faculty members were recognized during the 2024 Arkansas Recreation and Park Association Conference Sept. 25-27 in Jonesboro. ATU students Abby Cutsinger of Fort Smith, Haylee Ledford of Mayflower and Kristin...
Arkansas Tech University Logo

ATU to Resume VP for Admin and Finance Search

Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Russell Jones announced on Monday, Sept. 30, that Paul S. Edwards has withdrawn from his acceptance of the ATU vice president for administration and finance position. “We wish Paul the...
Arkansas Tech University Campus Entrance Sign

$800,000 Grant to Support Research Infrastructure

Faculty members from Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have collaborated to earn $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop the Bolstering University Infrastructure for...
DIY Your Space Fall 2024

SAB Presents “DIY Your Space” on Tuesday

Arkansas Tech University Student Activities Board will host an event entitled "DIY Your Space" on Tuesday, Oct. 1. There will be crafts, customizable hats and more. The activities will begin at 6 p.m. in the...
Dr. Russell Jones and Mayor Fred Teague 9-25-2024

President Jones, Mayor Teague Look to Future

Wednesday’s “Meeting with the Mayor” featured comments from Russellville Mayor Fred Teague and Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Russell Jones inside Chambers West Dining Room. Both reiterated the good relationship and partnership the city and...
Erik Anthony Owens

In Memoriam: Erik Anthony Owens

Arkansas Tech University student Erik Anthony Owens died on Tuesday, Sept. 24. He was 55. Owens, a U.S. Air Force veteran who lived in Van Buren, was an online student in the ATU emergency management...