Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

05/29/2026

ATU admissions joined our team this morning for a tour of campus! Collaboration like this helps us connect students with opportunities and resources across all Arkansas Tech campuses! 💚

05/28/2026

ATU-Ozark student Julie Boerlin of Tilly earned first place in the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Word State Championship spring qualifier! 🌟👏

Boerlin will represent Arkansas at the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship June 15-17 in Nashville, Tenn. She will compete in her exam track, network with other top students from around the United States and celebrate her certification success.

“I’m truly honored to receive this accomplishment and thankful for everyone who supported me along the way,” said Boerlin. “It means a lot to have this opportunity recognized, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.”

ATU-Ozark students William Morrison (second) and Bethany House (fifth) also placed in the top five of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Word State Championship spring qualifier!

Read the full story below! ⤵️

05/28/2026

Nominations and applications are open for the 2026-2027 Leadership Franklin County Class!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus students who earned a place on the Chancellor’s List and the Honor Roll during the spring 2026 semester!

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has announced its Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. The ATU-Ozark Campus Chancellor’s List recognizes students who complete a semester with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while the ATU-Ozark Campus Honor Roll is reserved for st...

05/22/2026

At Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, students are preparing for the medical field in myriad ways. They are offered not only concurrent credit courses but can also be certified through a variety of two-year programs before applying to nursing schools.

Tina Smith, vice chancellor of academic affairs, said the partnerships between local schools and districts have bolstered their classes and courses. Across the Ozark campus and affiliate centers, ATU-Ozark currently educates more than 75 high school students pursuing health science-related degrees.

“We currently have seniors who earned their [Certified Nursing Assistant] as juniors and are already working in the field while finishing high school,” Smith said. “Students gain real-life skills like communication, responsibility and professionalism, which translates to any career field. We have the opportunity for high school students to earn their CNA certification, along with courses like medical terminology and human anatomical structures. These programs open doors and help students decide early if healthcare is the right path for them.”

Smith said many CNA students are still finishing out their high school studies. By being enrolled in the course, they receive the opportunity to not only apply for nursing school sooner but also become a higher priority pick in the nursing school admissions process.

“From the college perspective, this creates a strong student pipeline,” Smith said. “It’s a competitive program, so this gives students a fair advantage for the work they’ve already done.”

While in high school, students can apply to these programs at no cost, not only cutting financial stress out of the equation but also allowing students to fast-track a degree into a profession with high demands.

“Healthcare employers are actively looking for qualified workers,” said Bill Mizaur, director of the Arkansas Tech Career Center. “The demand is there, and it isn’t going away. It benefits not just students and colleges but also the healthcare industry by creating a younger, qualified workforce.”

The CNA and practical nursing pathways are among the most popular, he added.

“It allows them to work, gain experience and build a foundation before entering college,” Mizaur said. “We have high school seniors who completed their prerequisites, took the [Test of Essential Academic Skills] exam and were accepted into the practical nursing program before even graduating high school.”

For decades, the path to becoming a nurse in Arkansas has followed a familiar route: graduate high school, complete prerequisite

05/21/2026

Holding on to these memories as long as we can! ✨💚

05/21/2026

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus student Karen Donberger of Charleston was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society in recognition of her pursuit of a business technology degree!

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus student Karen Donberger of Charleston was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society in recognition of her pursuit of a business technology degree. Donberger was one of 275 NTHS members to receive the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship based o...

05/20/2026

Another day of celebrating our grads!! 🎓💚

05/14/2026

In our graduate era 🎓💅

05/14/2026

Summer is here! ☀️ Don’t forget to register for Summer Classes 2026! 📚