Arkansas Tech University - Graduate College

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].

08/05/2026

**Teach and Inspire Worldwide: Online Master of Arts in TESOL**

Language opens doors. English proficiency can create life-changing opportunities for higher education, career advancement, community engagement, and personal success. That is why skilled TESOL professionals are needed in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, community organizations, and international language programs.

Arkansas Tech University’s fully online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages prepares educators and language professionals to support English learners through research-based instruction, effective assessment, and culturally responsive teaching.

For Arkansas educators, the program includes the core coursework required by the Arkansas Department of Education for an ESL endorsement, allowing teachers to advance their license while earning a master’s degree.

**The program is designed for:**
• K-12 teachers seeking an ESL endorsement or salary advancement
• Multilingual educators serving diverse student populations
• International educators interested in teaching English abroad
• Postsecondary instructors preparing to teach ESL
• Future scholars considering doctoral study in linguistics or education

**Students develop advanced expertise in:**
• Second language acquisition
• ESL assessment and evaluation
• Teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• Linguistics and language development
• Cross-cultural communication
• Evidence-based classroom practices

As schools and communities become more linguistically diverse, knowledgeable and culturally responsive educators are more important than ever.

Explore the Graduate College at Arkansas Tech University or contact Dr. Hsu at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for personalized guidance.

08/04/2026

Single parents enrolling at Arkansas Tech University for fall 2026 may be eligible for financial support through the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund.

Applications are open through **Tuesday, September 1**.

ASPSF scholarships are paid directly to recipients and may be used for expenses such as:

• Child care
• Rent
• Gas and transportation
• Groceries
• Other needs that make it possible to stay in school

Recipients also receive access to mentoring, career coaching, workshops, and support designed to help them balance school, work, and parenting.

Both new applicants and current ASPSF recipients may apply. Eligible students must be pursuing a skilled-trade certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in at least one three-credit-hour course, either online or in person.

Learn more and apply at:
https://aspsf.org/scholarships

Please share this opportunity with an ATU student who may benefit!

Scholarships Getting an education while raising a family isn’t easy — but you don’t have to do it alone. ASPSF offers scholarships and support services to help single parents reach their goals. Our scholarships are flexible and designed to cover real-life needs like child care, gas, car repair...