Police: Arrest made in Dirksmeyer slaying Aug 24, 2008
Police say 28-year-old Gary W. Dunn was arrested by troopers and sheriff's deputies in Center Ridge for the killing of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer. Dunn is being held without bond tonight at the Pope County Jail pending a yet-to-be-scheduled court appearance next week. (WREG.com, TN)
Business in Brief Aug 19, 2008
Aynes, a Corvallis resident, holds a bachelor s degree in communication from Arkansas Tech University and a master s degree in college and student services administration from OSU. Aynes most recently served as director of admission at Eastern Oregon University. He also served as director of career services at EOU, director of student union and student activities at EOU, associate director of admissions for outreach and transfer services at Southern Oregon University, and as an academic adviser... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
OM teams excel at World Finals Jun 11, 2008
Coach Neal Pankey graduated from Newport High School in 1972, Arkansas Tech University in 1976 with BA degrees in journalism and English, and Arkansas State University in 1991 with a MS degree in technical administration. For the past 20 years he has been the plant manager of Mobley Construction Co, Inc. in Newport. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
More of this story May 14, 2008
Arkansas Tech University. Elizabeth Wilson, University Scholarship, Music Performance Scholarship, Crossett Rotary Club, Ideal Construction Company, and Crossett. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Study: Ark. to become older, somewhat more diverse May 14, 2008
David G. Underwood, associate vice president of academic affairs at Arkansas Tech University and one of six people who produced the study, said he hoped the work would help provide state agencies, legislators and community groups with tools to "make this meteor move before it hits us." ... Faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University, and the University of Arkansas campuses at Little Rock and Fayetteville coordinated the... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Three valedictorians at Yellville-Summit May 11, 2008
She will attend Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and major in early childhood education. Her professional goals include pursuing a master's in administration. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Special prosecutor re-interviewing witnesses in murder case May 4, 2008
(AP) - A special prosecutor in the investigation of the death of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer says he is questioning everyone all over again since she was killed more than two years ago and her boyfriend was acquitted. Jack McQuary of Little Rock says investigators are hoping someone remembers something overlooked the first time around. (WREG.com, TN)
Jasper graduates 33, honor 5 May 4, 2008
Villines will attend Arkansas Tech University to pursue a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Her career goals include becoming an elementary teacher in the north Arkansas area. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Loggins is a shining Golden Sun Apr 23, 2008
Staff Photo/Jeff Brasel Andrea Loggins of Marshall signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at Arkansas Tech University ... Last week, Loggins signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
News of the weird Apr 11, 2008
First, Arkansas Tech University canceled outright its production of the Stephen Sondheim play Assassins (containing some violence) because of recent tragic events on campuses, but then relented because of the hard work that the students had already put in. In February, the production was staged in full, one time, to an audience solely of participants families, who presumably could handle the violence. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Harley D. Thompson, 93, of Harrison Mar 29, 2008
Mr. Thompson grew up farming and eventually became a basketball standout at Arkansas Tech University. A longtime businessman in the area, he owned the OK Tire Store in Harrison for numerous years. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
DSU Ladies win GSC Mar 16, 2008
SOUTHAVEN -- The top ranked Delta State University women's basketball team (29-0) earned their third-straight and fourteenth overall Gulf South Conference title with an 80-61 victory over Arkansas Tech University (25-5) at the Desoto Civic Center. The crowd inside the arena received their money's worth, as the two squads battled for the sixth time in the GSC title game. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Gorillas go 1-2 at Tech tourney Feb 24, 2008
Sports RUSSELLVILLE, Ark The Pittsburg State Gorillas landed leads of 3-0 and 4-2 befoer knocking off Drury University 6-5 in the first game of the Arkansas Tech University Invitational on Saturday at Chartwell's Complex. 022408 SPORTS 2 THE MORNING SUN RUSSELLVILLE, Ark The Pittsburg State Gorillas landed leads of 3-0 and 4-2 befoer knocking off Drury University 6-5 in the first game of the Arkansas Tech University Invitational on Saturday at Chartwell's Complex ... RUSSELLVILLE, Ark The... (SunOnline)
Eagles flying onward: Sinnott at Sac State Feb 9, 2008
JJ Johnson - Arkansas Tech University. Dan Parrish - Eastern Oregon University. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Who Killed The Beauty Queen? Feb 8, 2008
Dirksmeyer and Jones attended Arkansas Tech University together and by all accounts the couple was happy, but, according to Dirksmeyer's mother, they began fighting after Jones transferred to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. And their seemingly happy life came under scrutiny on the night of Dirksmeyer's death when police arrived to find Jones covered in blood. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Still, Magness to wed Feb 4, 2008
She is a 2004 graduate of Valley Springs High School, and a May 2008 candidate for graduation from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in early childhood education ... He is a 2002 graduate of Harrison High School, and a 2006 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in early childhood education. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Tinder, Minor married Jan 20, 2008
and Christmas with family and friends, the couple is back at home in Russellville where the groom will finish his last semester at Arkansas Tech University, pursuing a degree in music ... She is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in music education. (Newton County Times, AR)
Sodexho, Inc. Announces James Taylor as President of Senior Services Division Nov 27, 2007
Taylor graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a B.S. in Business Management as well as Hotel and Restaurant Management, and received his MBA from Southern Methodist University. About Sodexho Sodexho, Inc. ) is the leading provider of integrated food and facilities management services in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7. (PR Newswire)
Rovenstine, NSU drop opener Nov 20, 2007
NSU will head to Russellville, Arkansas to take on Arkansas Tech University on November 19th. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Teachers to get raise of $1,500 Nov 15, 2007
In another non-traditional physical activity, DeWitt Elementary School principal Roberts Franks reported that the school s cup-stacking team will be going to Arkansas Tech University for a competition. Franks joked that, if we win, maybe we can have a little competition between the students and the School Board. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Hobbs earns starting job on special teams, reflects on first year at OBU Nov 13, 2007
Hobbs first start was at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville Saturday, Oct. 20. Hobbs said he earned the starting job by letting the coaches see his abilities. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Arkansas Tech University. Auburn University- Main Campus. (USA Today)
HHS duo finishes second Oct 21, 2007
Staff Photo/Jeff Brasel Harrison seniors Jordan Holtby (left) and Ashley Scroggins finished second in the Class 5A State Tennis Championships held last week at Arkansas Tech University ... The dynamic dou played their way into the finals of the Class 5A State Tennis Championship that was being held at Arkansas Tech University ... The dynamic dou played their way into the finals of the Class 5A State Tennis Championship that was being held at Arkansas Tech University. (Newton County Times, AR)
Holtby, Scoggins win doubles titles Oct 13, 2007
RUSSELLVILLE - After a rain delay Monday, the Harrison Lady Goblins and Goblins had to wait to finish the 5A-West District tournament, played at Arkansas Tech University and hosted by Greenwood High School. RUSSELLVILLE - After a rain delay Monday, the Harrison Lady Goblins and Goblins had to wait to finish the 5A-West District tournament, played at Arkansas Tech University and hosted by Greenwood High School ... " Up Next The state tournament will be Monday and Tuesday at Arkansas Tech... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Grandkids, great recipes cause to celebrate Oct 3, 2007
She went to Alpena schools and Arkansas Tech University. Mary Ellen worked at a dental lab in Little Rock. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Clayborn scout sniper Sep 19, 2007
The 2003 graduate of Deer High School spent a year at Arkansas Tech University before joining the U.S. Army ... Education: Graduated from Deer High School in 2003 with honors and attended Arkansas Tech University for one year where I studied wildlife biology. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Loftin, Thompson to wed Sep 16, 2007
He is a 2000 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 2005 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He is currently employed at FedEx Freight in Russellville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Minor, Tinder to wed Sep 16, 2007
She is a graduate of Southside High School in Fort Smith and is a senior at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, pursuing a degree in music education ... He is a graduate of Harrison High School and a senior at Arkansas Tech University, majoring in music. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Harrison downs SSHS Sep 9, 2007
"Emma and Heather played aggressive and kept pressure on their opponents most of the match. Our doubles teams are going to have to compete a little more and be more aggressive. We didn't move very well and were caught out of position to much, so we will have to do more footwork drills in practice. Up Next Harrison will battle Greenwood Tuesday at Arkansas Tech University. ?Harrison Daily Times 2007 Sunday, September 09, 2007 EMAIL DELIVERY An online publication of Copyright ? 1995 - 2007 All... (Bolivar Herald Free Press, MO)
Britton hitting home stretch of first season with Rome Braves Aug 15, 2007
Fisher suited up for Julian and Conley before taking his diamond skills to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He is currently residing in Indianapolis. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Woehl, McCullough to wed Aug 13, 2007
She is a 2003 graduate of Valley Springs High School and is a senior at Arkansas Tech University. She is currently employed by BKD, LLP.. (Newton County Times, AR)
Cramped campus Aug 5, 2007
AP photo - A dorm room is shown in Wilson Hall, a building that once housed classrooms and administrative offices at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark ... was a resident assistant at Arkansas Tech University. (Helena Independent Record)
Johnson, Bodson to wed Jul 29, 2007
He is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Russellville. He is currently employed at Mack Reynolds Appraisal in Mountain Home. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Mason, Shekels to wed Jul 20, 2007
He is a 2007 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in agriculture economics. He is currently employed with Southeast Select Sires, Inc., based in Garden City, Kan. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Blair, Beckwith to we Jul 20, 2007
She is a 2006 graduate of Arkansas Tech University ... He is 2006 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Historians seek 1-yr moratorium on Ark. history guidelines Jul 15, 2007
"What this latest action by the Department of Education has done is to cut the legs out from under the people who have spent time, effort and money in creating these materials," said Tom DeBlack, president of the Arkansas Historical Association and professor of Arkansas History at Arkansas Tech University. DeBlack stressed the importance of teaching children "where they came from.". (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bandy, Coats to wed Jul 8, 2007
She is a 2001 graduate of Harrison High School, a 2005 graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, with a bachelor of science degree in biology, and a candidate for graduation in August from Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo ... He is a 2001 graduate of North Little Rock High School, a 2006 graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville with a bachelor of arts degree in music and a bachelor of arts degree in history education. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Bottle rocket injures teen Jul 8, 2007
"I think I will just watch the fireworks from now on." Keener was one of the valedictorians of Valley Springs this year and accepted a Presidential Scholarship to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He plans to major in journalism. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Miss South Arkansas Katie Bailey named Miss Arkansas Jun 25, 2007
First through fourth runnerups were Miss Diamond Lakes Chanley Painter, 23, who attends the University of Central Arkansas; Miss Petit Jean Valley Adrielle Churchill, 21, enrolled in the University of Arkansas law school; Miss University of Arkansas Allison Waldrip, 22; and Miss Greater Little Rock Gina Parker, 23, who attends Arkansas Tech University. Bailey won the lifestyle and fitness preliminary award and the prelimary award for presence and poise. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Conner, Curtis to wed Jun 24, 2007
She is a 2005 graduate of Harrison High School and is enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville pursuing a bachelor's degree in health information management. She is currently employed for Harrison Parks and Recreation. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Tuition at Tech in Russellville, Ozark rises Jun 17, 2007
(AP) - Students at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and the Tech 2-year school at Ozark can expect to pay higher tuition rates. The board approved a 2. (KSLA.com, LA)
Teaming up again Jun 14, 2007
The pair, who also play American Legion ball together for Kerwin's in Fort Smith, both signed letters of intent recently to continue their baseball careers next season at Arkansas Tech University. "They have good coaches and the facilities are really nice," Hatman said of the decision. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Bolander, Stephens to wed Jun 10, 2007
She is a 2004 graduate of Arkansas Tech University at Russellville and a 2006 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She is employed at Dillard's and Bath and Body at Fayetteville. (Newton County Times, AR)
James riding tennis success to ATU Jun 8, 2007
Staff Photo/Jeff Brasel Jessica James of Valley Springs signs a national letter-of-intent to play tennis at Arkansas Tech University ... VALLEY SPRINGS - With a state championship in her pocket, Valley Springs senior Jessica James rode that to a tennis scholarship at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville ... VALLEY SPRINGS - With a state championship in her pocket, Valley Springs senior Jessica James rode that to a tennis scholarship at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Rogers, Mincer to wed Jun 3, 2007
She is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Russellville. She is currently employed at Cintas in Harrison. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
23 to graduate Friday night at Deer May 25, 2007
She plans to attend Arkansas Tech University and major in education ... Martin has been awarded the University Scholarship to Arkansas Tech University. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Bill Gladden May 24, 2007
He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joe Kent Gladden. (Harrison Daily Times, AR)
Lead Hill graduating 28 May 18, 2007
She is also a member of National Honor Society and FCA. Hopkins has been awarded the Dean s Scholarship to Arkansas Tech University where she plans to major in psychology. Hopkins enjoys playing basketball, shopping and hanging out with her friends. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Sandefur, Easley to wed May 13, 2007
She is a 2005 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor of arts degree in history with a minor in political science and is a candidate for graduation in 2007 with a master of science degree in emergency management and homeland security. The prospective groom is the grandson of Rosie Easley of Pixley, Calif. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Cates, Halsted to wed May 13, 2007
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Bergman High School and is a summa cum laude 2003 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in journalism. She is currently employed as an English teacher at Bergman High School. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
McCutcheon, Martin to wed May 13, 2007
She is a 2004 graduate of Valley Springs High School and is a May candidate for graduation from the School of Nursing at Arkansas Tech University ... He is a 2001 graduate of Harrison High School an is a 2005 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor s degree in business and marketing. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Harrison graduates May 17 May 1, 2007
Hilton will attend Arkansas Tech University on an Honors Scholarship ... Bradford has received the Presidential Scholarship and a band scholarship to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Mahan a reflection of ‘Dr. B’ Apr 6, 2007
Former Heber Springs stand out Christy Mahan showed exemplary dedication and effort on and off the court and field during her days as a Lady Panther and has represented the community with the same qualities since signing to play college basketball at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and Arkansas Tech University ... Mahan is set to graduate on May 13 from Arkansas Tech University with a business degree. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Four universities planning to celebrate 100th anniversary in 2009 Mar 19, 2007
Arkansas State's 2009 centennial coincides with three other Arkansas colleges' 100th anniversaries: Arkansas Tech University, Southern Arkansas University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello all were created in 1909 as well. "I spoke with the director of the centennial campaign at Arkansas Tech University and with their president, Bob Brown," Wyatt said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Signing Day: Ripe for the picking Feb 9, 2007
Tight end Daniel Glover chose Sam Houston State, and cornerback Jimmie Strong signed with Missouri Central, both Division I-AA universities, and defensive end Johnta Montgomery cast his lot with Division II Arkansas Tech University, where he will play linebacker. This was a great recruiting class for us, said Barry Norton, athletic director/head football coach. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Laid off Fort Smith Whirlpool workers getting new training Jan 16, 2007
Some of the workers are getting training from the Ozark campus of Arkansas Tech University that will put them on the path to becoming licensed practical nurses. Students will take classes at Summit Medical Center in Van Buren and use a resource room at Sparks Regional Medical Center, officials said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Notes and nets: For much of her life, former Muscatine resident Barbara (Cole) Clements kept the music and athletics in her life living side-by-side in harmony Jan 16, 2007
She and her husband, Jon Clements, are both vocal music instructors at Arkansas Tech University, where Jon is nearing completion of his doctorate degree. Barbara and Jon met at Luther College in Decorah and were married in 1995. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ark. Tech Univ. honors Heber Springs native Carl Baswell Jan 10, 2007
Heber Springs native Carl Franklin Baswell received the Arkansas Tech University Presidential Fellow Medal during recent commencement ceremonies on the Tech campus in Russellville. Baswell, a 1942 Arkansas Tech graduate, served in World War II, Korea and attained the rank of U.S. Army Colonel before his retirement from active service in 1974 following a 32-year military career. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
