Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR — Public university, est. 1909; home of the Wonder Boys and Golden Suns; Great American Conference (GAC) member (NCAA Division II); located in Russellville, a growing Arkansas River Valley city in Pope County; home county of Corliss Williamson, who attended Russellville High School before starring at the University of Arkansas; strong programs in engineering, nursing, education, and technology; serves the River Valley region of central Arkansas and produces graduates who power the region's healthcare, energy (nuclear and natural gas), and manufacturing sectors; the Arkansas Nuclear One nuclear plant is nearby, and ATU has developed strong engineering and energy programs in response