Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech Receives $2.7M in Federal Grants to Advance Student Support
Arkansas Tech University has landed $2.7 million in federal funding to support first-generation and low-income students. read more >
Promotions Announced at Legacy Capital, Lexicon, UAMS & AECC (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, health care, construction, education, and more. read more >
Leadership Moves Announced at Conway Corp., Riceland Foods & 7 Brew (Movers & Shakers)
Riceland, Ecological Design, 7 Brew and others announce leadership changes across agriculture, engineering, banking, health care and more. read more >
![Arkansas Tech University seniors Mandy Hughes and Cogan Hester have navigated college without student loans. [Daniel Moody]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DHM_1421_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Universities Promote Debt-Free Degrees with Innovative Scholarship Stacking
Arkansas colleges like Arkansas Tech, UA Little Rock, UCA, and A-State are helping students graduate debt-free through scholarship stacking and affordability programs. read more >
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New Appointments Announced at First Community Bank, Colliers & Summit Utilities (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas businesses and organizations announced leadership changes, including promotions and new hires in banking, health care, education, law, real estate, and utilities. read more >
Promotions Announced at First Security Bank, Caddell Construction, UAMS & More (Movers & Shakers)
First Security Bank names Matthew Boyd as Cabot market president; key hires and promotions across health care, law, nonprofits, and more in Arkansas industries. read more >
Arkansas Nuclear One, Turning 50 Yet Again
Arkansas Nuclear One marks 50 years of commercial power, delivering emissions-free energy, economic impact, and community pride, with operations planned through 2050. read more >
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Chambers Bank Senior VP Dan Broyles to Retire After 24 Years (Movers & Shakers)
Broyles began working for Chambers Bank in 2000 as a business development officer and has served in his current position since 2002. read more >
Rebekah Guiltner Promoted to Senior VP at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Explore career advancements and new hires across Arkansas industries, from banking and education to technology, health care, and legal sectors. read more >
ATU Receives $730K to Benefit Agriculture Program
Arkansas Tech University has received $730,000 in federal funds to further agricultural education on the ATU campus in Russellville. read more >
UAM’s Shanna Knowles Named Arkansas Business Teacher of the Year (Movers & Shakers)
Shanna Knowles, an assistant professor of management at the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named the 2023-2024 Collegiate Business Teacher of the Year by the Arkansas Business Education Association. read more >
Arkansas Tech Gets $6.1M Grant for College Readiness Program
The grant will fund mentoring, tutoring, test preparation and other educational services to a cohort of students for seven years. read more >
$9M Renovation Complete at Arkansas Tech
The project included interior demolition and abatement, plumbing and drain relocations, a complete re-design of the interior spaces, standing new walls in newly redesigned spaces, and other improvements. read more >
Arkansas Tech Receives $800K Grant To Renovate Historic Building
The funding will renovate the 87-year-old building through cosmetic improvements to the building's exterior as well as a improvements to the building's windows, handrails and brick repairs among many others. read more >
Russell Jones Named President of Arkansas Tech
Jones had been serving as interim president of the university since August 2023. read more >
Arkansas Tech Completes $55M Capital Campaign
The campaign raised funds for scholarships, student programs and a new student union and recreation center. read more >
Russellville Reflects on the Solar Eclipse
Arkansas Tech's interim president, Russell Jones, recounts the busy weekend, as Russellville hosted scientists, tourists and a mass wedding ceremony during the celestial event. read more >
New FAFSA System Leaves Arkansas Colleges Seeking Clarity on Enrollment
Arkansas universities and colleges are left in limbo regarding enrollment and financial aid for the upcoming academic year, due to delays with FAFSA's new application process. read more >
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3 Inductees Chosen for Arkansas Tech University Hall of Distinction (Movers & Shakers)
Don Daily Jr., Lou Nell McCraw Davis & Jayne Jones were added to the ATU Hall of Distinction. read more >
ATU Board Approves New Agricultural Education Building
The new 1,980-SF building would house welding equipment, a tool storage area and other equipment. read more >
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