Arkansas Tech - Emergency Management

21/05/2026

The ATU Emergency Management program is excited to celebrate two faculty milestones 🎓✨

Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Stacy on being promoted to Full Professor and to Dr. Bethany Swindell on being promoted to Associate Professor with tenure at Arkansas Tech University.

We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for their continued contributions to our students, program, and university community. Please join us in congratulating them both!

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/

22/04/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! 📣
The Department of Emergency Management is looking for a Graduate Assistant to join us for the upcoming term! This is a great opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience, assist with specialized research, and support our department’s outreach efforts.
We are looking for someone with:
✅ Strong organizational and time management skills.
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media.
How to apply:
Click the link below to access the GA application. Please email your completed application and resume to [email protected].
🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGnzJPauQzZeu2qpI_4SHdxmi_5V7EmJ5FJIjaEN1dY/edit?usp=sharing
⏳ Priority Deadline: May 8th

31/03/2026

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28/02/2026

Building the future of Emergency Management, one connection at a time. 🛡️ We first met Hannah at the 2025 Lake Hamilton Draft Day, and today, we’re thrilled to have her officially join the ATU EMHS crew during Focus Day 2026. Join us in giving her a warm welcome!

18/02/2026

Congratulations to our alum Andrea Lee on her appointment to the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees. Her dedication to service and leadership makes this recognition especially meaningful. We are thrilled to see her continuing to make an impact.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Andrea Lea of Russellville to a five-year term on the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees.

Lea succeeds Bill Clary of Conway, who completed his five-year term on the ATU Board of Trustees on Jan. 14, 2026. Clary served as chair of the ATU Board of Trustees during the 2025 calendar year.

Lea’s five-year term will expire on Jan. 14, 2031.

“Mrs. Lea has a significant track record of commitment to and care for her alma mater,” said Dr. Russell Jones, ATU president. “She is a dedicated public servant, and we look forward to working with her for the betterment of Arkansas Tech. We also express our appreciation to Mr. Clary for his five years of service and his outstanding stewardship of Arkansas Tech in the role of trustee.”

Read more: https://www.arkansastechnews.com/lea-appointed-to-atu-board-of-trustees/

29/01/2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Caleb Sackhoff, a 2017 graduate of our Emergency Management program and a member of the Maumelle Fire Department.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Funeral arrangements are shared below as we honor his life and service.

25/01/2026

Arkansas Tech University will be closed Monday due to winter weather. Please prioritize safety, monitor official university communications, and avoid unnecessary travel ❄️

Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, all campuses of Arkansas Tech University will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

There will be no in-person classes, no virtual classes and no virtual operations. Some essential operations, including food service, public safety and facilities management, will remain available in order to serve residential students on the Russellville campus.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to check arkansastechnews.com as well as local media outlets for any further updates regarding weather-related closings at Arkansas Tech.

19/01/2026

We always trust our favorite meteorologist Skot Covert (alumni)!

Winter weather remains a very real possibility but its way to early to get into the specifics. This is just a friendly reminder to get your information from a reliable and trusted source, especially as we get closer to the event.

19/11/2025

Spend a week in D.C., meet national security professionals, and dive into real-world issues. Enroll in the National Security Seminar today! Space is limited.

06/11/2025

67 days ‘til spring classes! The countdown’s on—and yes, even your professors are in on it. 😎 Don’t forget to register!