Tag: ATU

ATU to induct three into Hall of Distinction

Don Daily Jr. of Atkins, Lou Nell McCraw Davis of Lamar and Jayne Jones of Pottsville have been selected for the highest honor Arkansas Tech University may bestow upon an…

Jim Smith appointed to second term on ATU Board

Fayetteville attorney Jim Smith has been appointed to a second five-year term on the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees by Gov. Sarah Sanders. His term will expire Jan. 14,…

ATU to establish Arkansas Trail Management Institute

Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University has received a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to help establish the Arkansas Trail Management Institute. The funds were made available through the…

ATU, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education sign pathway agreement

Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) have signed an agreement that creates a “pathway” for ATU graduates to continue their studies at ACHE….

ATU to demolish historic structures, renovate classrooms and student living spaces

Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University will demolish its administration building and the historic Tomlinson Hall to save almost $7 million in renovation costs and to refocus funds on classrooms and student…

Bowen fired as Arkansas Tech University president

The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees voted Saturday (Sept. 9) to fire President Dr. Robin Bowen without cause. Bowen, president of the Russellville-based four-year institution since July 2014, has…

Jones named interim ATU president

Dr. Russell Jones has been named acting interim president of Arkansas Tech University by the ATU Board of Trustees. Dr. Robin Bowen, ATU president, announced in July 2023 she was…

Sikes to retire as ATU-Ozark campus chancellor

Bruce Sikes will retire June 30 as the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus chancellor, ending almost 10 years in the job and wrapping up 16 years with Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University….

ATU Board approves design, financing for $49.3 million student center

The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees on Thursday (Aug. 18) approved the design, financing and other steps necessary to move ahead with construction of a $49.3 million student union…

ATU raises $42 million toward $55 million goal in first ever capital campaign

Officials with Arkansas Tech University on Thursday (April 7) announced that $42 million has been raised for the ATU Foundation during the quiet phase of the university’s first large capital…

$5.3 million gift to create ATU’s Miller Center for Global Engagement

Arkansas Tech University alumnus Stan Miller and his wife, Patrice, made a $5.3 million gift to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation that will support the establishment of the Miller Center…

ATU, UAFS degree and certificate programs now available for Van Buren High School students

Van Buren High School students will this fall have the opportunity to graduate with associate’s degrees or technical certifications at the same time they receive their high school diplomas courtesy…

ATU economic report gives Fort Smith high marks, other data conflicts

Citing an improved labor market and sales tax collections, the city of Fort Smith was the top performing of 16 Arkansas cities measured by an economic index created by Arkansas…

ATU-Ozark opens new walking trail

A celebration was held Wednesday at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus as faculty, staff and students gathered to dedicate the campus’ new walking trail and blow off some steam during Spring…

Nursing program approved at ATU-Ozark

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education gave final approval on Friday (Jan. 27) to Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus for its proposed Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing. The endorsement,…