Arkansas Tech University - Graduate College

09/09/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your education career and lead in P-12 schools? The Educational Leadership program at ATU can help turn your passion for education into leadership!

With 100% online, job-embedded coursework, up to $3,000/year in tuition and fee reimbursement, and the opportunity to serve as an administrator immediately through the ALCP initiative, you’ll be fully prepared to make a lasting impact in your school community.

Learn more and take the next step with ATU Graduate College! Contact us or Dr. William Morelan ([email protected]) for more information🎓

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09/08/2026

Don’t forget to join us tonight!!

Arkansas Tech University faculty members Tracy Cole and Thomas Pennington will be the featured speakers for the September 2026 edition of Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Pints and Professors is open to the public.

Cole is dean of the ATU College of Business and Economic Development and professor of legal studies. Her Pints and Professors presentation is entitled “Pour Decisions and the Buzzkill: What Arkansas Hosts Should Know About Liquor Liability.”

Pennington is professor of legal studies in the ATU College of Business and Economic Development. His Pints and Professors presentation is entitled “Likes, Laws and Liability: The Legal Side of Social Media.”

Read more: https://www.arkansastechnews.com/pints-and-professors-begins-new-academic-year-sept-8/

09/02/2026

Arkansas Tech University faculty members Tracy Cole and Thomas Pennington will be the featured speakers for the September 2026 edition of Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Pints and Professors is open to the public.

Cole is dean of the ATU College of Business and Economic Development and professor of legal studies. Her Pints and Professors presentation is entitled “Pour Decisions and the Buzzkill: What Arkansas Hosts Should Know About Liquor Liability.”

Pennington is professor of legal studies in the ATU College of Business and Economic Development. His Pints and Professors presentation is entitled “Likes, Laws and Liability: The Legal Side of Social Media.”

Read more: https://www.arkansastechnews.com/pints-and-professors-begins-new-academic-year-sept-8/

08/29/2026

The Arkansas Tech Graduate College would like to congratulate Amber Rush and Maggie Waymack-Cope on being named to the Leadership Arkansas Class XXI!

Rush earned her Master of Business Administration from Arkansas Tech University and currently serves as Vice President of Finance at Ozarka College.
Waymack-Cope is a two-time ATU graduate, holding degrees in Health and Physical Education and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. After 15 years in education, she now serves as an Account Executive with Pinnacle Structures.

We’re proud to recognize their leadership and continued success as ATU Graduate Alumni!

08/28/2026

Get ready for another great day with us as we’d like to invite you to September’s Pints & Professors on Tuesday, September 8th at 6 PM at Pointe Remove Brewing here in Downtown Russellville!

We have another set of great speakers this month!
Help us welcome Thomas Pennington, who will be presenting “Likes, Laws, & Liability: The Legal Side of Social Media”

As well as Dean Tracy Cole, who will be presenting “Pour Decisions and the Buzzkill: What Arkansas Hosts Should Know About Liquor Liability”

Come learn, hang out, and enjoy an evening of great conversation!

Event open to students, faculty, and the Russellville Community💚💛

08/21/2026

Looking for a way to get more involved at ATU while building your resume? Become a Graduate Ambassador!
Help promote ATU Graduate Programs, connect with prospective students, gain valuable networking experience, and earn a $500 semester scholarship!

Check the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

08/21/2026

A high quality MBA doesn't have to come with a high price tag 🎓

We're proud to share that Arkansas Tech University's MBA has been recognized as the most affordable online MBA in Arkansas by BSchools.org!

Even more exciting: this year, ATU's MBA is ranked #4 in the nation, climbing from last year's national rank of #15 🎉

For students and working professionals looking to advance their careers, ATU's MBA offers the flexibility of an online format while providing a high-quality business education at an affordable price.

Another reason to say Arkansas Tech Means Business 💚💛

08/19/2026

Happy First day of Classes ATU! We’d like to wish everyone a great semester and an even better school year.

We want to kick off the school year introducing ourselves:

Dr. Michael Bradley - Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
Sylvia Cooper - Assistant Director of Graduate Student Success & Academic Operations
Armando Harper - Coordinator of Graduate Student Engagement & Success
Alex Flores - Graduate & International Admissions

Stop by RCB Brown Suite 410 to meet us, or come have Coffee & Donuts with us this Friday, August 21st at Ross Pendergraft Library RPL 129 from 8 AM - 10 AM.

We’d once again like to wish everyone a great school year, and we’re excited to be with you all throughout your journey!

08/18/2026

Ready to build a career helping others through emergency management? 🚨🌟

ATU’s Emergency Management program offers a flexible, affordable path with a 30-hour master’s degree and 15-hour certificate options. Students gain hands-on experience through trainings, tabletop exercises, conferences, and volunteer opportunities.

With online, in-person, and hybrid options, you can prepare for careers across the public, private, nonprofit, and emergency services sectors.

Want to learn more about our program? Reach out to us or Dr. Rejina Manandhar to learn more!

08/06/2026

A graduate degree can fuel both personal growth and professional advancement, helping you build new skills, expand your opportunities, and move toward what comes next.

Whether you stopped out along the way or are ready to begin something new, Arkansas Tech Graduate College is here to help you take the next step in your journey.

Reach out to us at [email protected].