HEROES, LEADERS & CRAFTSMEN

Members of Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Student Services team recently attended the “Better Together: Ideas in Action” summer conference hosted at Arkansas State University – Mountain Home. Erin Mathews, academic counselor, and Dr. Zachary Singleton, academic advisor, served as presenters at the conference. Mathews presented on collaboration between community colleges to better serves students […]

Black River Technical College (BRTC) Academic Advisor and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Zachary Singleton recently presented at an Arkansas Associate on Higher Education and Disability (Ark-AHEAD) conference on artificial intelligence and accessibility in higher education. His presentation examined how emerging tools – including automated transcription, captioning, and content-analysis systems – are transforming the […]

Make this summer count with BRTC’s Summer II session. ☀️ Our fully online, 4-week courses are designed to fit your schedule while keeping you on the path toward your degree. One course can make a meaningful difference in your academic journey, and summer is the perfect time to take it. 📅 Registration Deadline: July 1st […]

Several Black River Technical College (BRTC) employees celebrated career milestones during the 2025-2026 academic year. Milestone awards are presented to BRTC faculty and staff for every five full years of employment with the college. List below are the employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25-year milestones. 5 Years Casse Redus, IT Manager/SIS Support […]

Business Instructor Susan Shanlever has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 12 years of service. “It’s hard to imagine the department without Susan around,” a fellow coworker said. “She has been someone I could always count on for a good conversation. Her presence and sense of humor will definitely be missed.” Shanlever was […]

Back Row, Left to Right: Jody Callahan, Dr. Zachary Singleton, and Johnathan White. Front Row, Left to Right: Candy Taylor, Brittany Milligan, and Bridgette Branson. During the 2025-2026 academic year, Black River Technical College (BRTC) held its first leadership program for faculty and staff members. The program was built and implemented by Julie Edington, Executive […]

Math Instructor Daphne Perkins has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 22 years of service. “Daphne has been a steady and thoughtful presence in our department, and her impact goes well beyond the classroom,” Travis Harris, math instructor, said. “She brought consistency, a strong commitment to students, and a leadership style that helped […]

Black River Technical College (BRTC) is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring semester of 2026. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours excluding developmental courses, not be on any type of […]