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Meet Our Donors

Legacies From Lumber
James and Laurie Bibler married in 1986. Since then, the Biblers have contributed extensively to several great legacies: Bibler Brothers Lumber Co., the world of hunting and Arkansas Tech University Foundation. More

A Lifelong Friend and Fan of Tech Keeps Cheering
Jeanice Falls was born in Russellville in 1919. At 93, she is loved and respected by everyone who knows her and she's earned a reputation as an optimistic person with a love for entertaining, Tech women's basketball, travel, the Class of 1938, family, her church and Tech students. More

A Pioneer in Technology Gives Back
Lloyd D. "Skipper" McDaniel rose through the ranks of several of the most cuttingedge technology-based corporations in America from the 1960s until his retirement in 1991. He always had a passion for understanding how things work and is proud that he began his engineering education at Arkansas Tech. More

Leading, Loving and Laughing
W.R. "Bud" and Joan "Jo" Harper are among the most high-profile "retired" couples in Arkansas. In conjunction with their passion for service and education, they have shared a lifetime of loving Tech, family, friendships, their church and laughter. More

They Helped Transform Tech, Structured Life Around Education
Dean and Kathy Wilburn are proud, thankful and excited to have played a role in the changes they have seen in the past 10 years at Arkansas Tech University. More

Spreading Health, Service, Education and Grace
Dr. and Mrs. Stan Teeter are well known and admired for their generous and caring natures. More

Finding the Perfect Fit
When Janice Sutton visited Arkansas Tech University in the early 1950s, it was appealing because it was small and personal—just like her hometown of Mountain View. During her visit, she attended a dance and knew that she had found the perfect place to pursue her interest in music and home economics. More

Passion for Tech: Dempsey Style
Arkansas Tech University has been an important part of Don "Coach" and Joyce Dempseys' lives since the 1950s. More

Dedicated to Educating the Educators
Dr. Eldon Clary, who began his 43rd year at Arkansas Tech University this fall, was recently named dean of the College of Education. He is among the most dedicated faculty members in Tech's rich 100-year history. More

Sharing and Caring Comes Full Circle
Jim Murphy credits his mother, Johnnie, with his habit of having and cultivating a positive outlook, his desire to make it a point to share what he has, and his ability to care for those around him. More

Achieving Potential
Robert and Lisa Shoptaw married in 1975 and became the successful people they are today through unique challenges and opportunities. More

Learning for a Lifetime
LeMoyne and Selma Smith have built their lives around their love of learning and helping others succeed. More

Supporting a Vision of Progress
Bob and Sandra Norman appreciate the broad vision that has guided Arkansas Tech University for more than a decade, and they have given generously to help bring that vision to fruition. More

Leaving a Legacy On and Off the Court
Deward (Dop) and Anne Dopson have many fond memories of Arkansas Tech. More

Making a Life of Giving from the Heart to Open Minds
Robert Hays attended and graduated from Tech during the Great Depression. Many Tech professors and administrators helped him begin a lifetime of learning and service. More

"The Best Legacy You Can Leave"
Her 33 years teaching at Arkansas Tech University, her work with international and minority students, and her generosity when it comes to scholarships for Tech students are all examples of the many gifts Ms. Oller has given. More

Loyalty and Love for Tech, Their Second Family
Ask Rick and Harriet Thone what Arkansas Tech University means to them and they will tell you they think of Tech as their second family. More

Green and Gold Has Been in Their Blood Since the 1930s
Heartsill and Polly Bartlett had their first kiss just outside Caraway Hall in 1936. As they approach their 70th wedding anniversary, their love for each other and Tech is as strong as ever. More

A Life of Shared Love for Each Other and Loyalty to Tech
John Nutt came to Tech on a football scholarship in 1953. More

A Legacy of Caring and Service
Dr. Dojelo Crabaugh Russell, the daughter of the late Al and Marge Crabaugh--both legends in the history of Arkansas Tech, Russellville and the state--continues to honor her parents' legacy while creating a new legacy that will benefit students and the region for generations to come. More