Arkansas Tech University College of Education and Health

06/02/2026

Earlier this spring, Dr. Mike Waller, professor and Health & Exercise Science program director in the Arkansas Tech University Department of Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science, presented at the 2026 Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association National Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

His presentation, "Planning and Programming for DII Women's Sprints and Throws," shared training and programming strategies for collegiate student-athletes.

Also attending the conference were KRS instructor James DiNaso and undergraduate student Belen Sanchez. While there, they had the opportunity to connect with several Arkansas Tech alumni working in the field, including Madisyn Hudson, Joshua Poahway, Gabriel Mason, and Andy Lakmann.

We are proud to see our faculty, students, and alumni representing Arkansas Tech and contributing to the strength and conditioning profession across the country. 💚💛

05/29/2026

Rising Juniors… this one’s for you! Sign up for Level Up today!

05/28/2026

The annual ADE Summit is an opportunity for Arkansas educators to learn about innovative programs and engage in thoughtful conversations. Join us July 14-16 at the Hot Springs Convention Center!

📝 Registration information: https://dese.link/ade-summit/

05/27/2026

"She taught us far more about what it means to be a nurse than any textbook ever could."

Colleagues, friends and students of the late Dr. Susan Self have established a scholarship for Arkansas Tech University nursing students in her memory.

The Dr. Susan Self Memorial Scholarship will be offered through the ATU Foundation.

Dr. Self began her association with the ATU Department of Nursing in 2008 as an adjunct clinical instructor. She became a full-time member of the ATU Department of Nursing faculty in 2012 and attained the rank of associate professor of nursing before stepping down for health reasons in 2025. She passed away on Jan. 12, 2026.

Read more and learn how to support the scholarship: https://www.arkansastechnews.com/dr-susan-self-memorial-scholarship-established-at-atu/

05/23/2026

Make a difference in young lives! It’s not too late to sign up for the summer term! 💚

05/22/2026

Making an impact beyond campus! Way to go, Mrs. Holloway! 💛

Rattler Family, what a week of celebration it's been so far here at Magazine Schools. On Monday evening, we recognized and celebrated the achievements of our Rattler Scholars during our Scholars Banquet. We want to congratulate all of our first-, second-, third- and fourth-year Rattler Scholars for their academic achievement and give a special thank you to MHS alumna and 2013 MHS co-salutatorian/honor graduate Arielle (Loyd) Holloway for being our guest speaker. Holloway is an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners board certified nurse practitioner in Rheumatology with the Noydeen Medical Group in Conway, Ark., and an assistant professor of nursing at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and is pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Arkansas State. Please join us in congratulating our Rattler Scholars and thanking Holloway by liking and sharing this post.

05/21/2026

With Arkansas's new Teacher Licensure Plan (TLP) replacing previous waiver options, now is the perfect time to formalize your credentials. ATU's Library Media programs offer approved pathways to the Arkansas Library Media Specialist licensure endorsement—giving you the expertise and credentials schools need!

Explore your options: atu.edu/apply-graduate.php

05/21/2026

We’re so proud of each and every one of you! 📚🤓

Congratulations to the members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty who received promotions and tenure from the ATU Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 21!

Promotion to Professor
• Dr. Shaana Escobar, Department of Nursing
• Dr. Debra Murphy, Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership
• Dr. Jamie Stacy, School of Professional and Community Education

Promotion to Associate Professor
• Dr. Christopher Housenick, Department of History and Political Science

Promoted to Associate Professor and Granted Tenure
• Dr. Afsana Ahamed, Department of Engineering and Computing Sciences
• Dr. Dustin Dunnick, Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
• Dr. Tolga Ensari, Department of Engineering and Computing Sciences
• Dr. Matthew Hankins, Department of Math and Physical Sciences
• Dr. Chih-Hsin Hsu, Department of English and World Languages
• Dr. Nathan Mensink, Department of Music
• Dr. Jacob Siebach, Department of Biological and Earth Sciences
• Dr. Heather Stefanski, Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership
• Dr. Bethany Swindell, School of Professional and Community Education
• Dr. Dana Tribble, School of Professional and Community Education
• Dr. Zahra Zamanipour, Department of Engineering and Computing Sciences

Granted Tenure
• Dr. Lydia Brauer, Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership
• Dr. Brett Stone, College of Education and Health

Promotion to Senior Instructor
• Allie Cox, Department of Math and Physical Sciences

Read more: https://www.arkansastechnews.com/promotions-tenure-earned-by-atu-faculty-members/

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Sandra Allen on being named the 2026 AAIM Heloise Griffon Scholarship winner! Award winners will be recognized during the AAIM Annual Conference held June 9th-11th at the Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Sandra is a student in the Library Media Master's program and serves as the school librarian at Oark School District!