Arkansas Tech celebrates topping out of Ferguson Student Union

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Construction on a new student union at Arkansas Tech University hit a major milestone on Tuesday.

The university held a topping-out ceremony for Ferguson Student Union, a new student union building currently under construction that university officials said will serve as the new campus living room.

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Members of the ATU community were given the opportunity to sign a steel beam before it was lifted by a crane to the facility’s highest point and installed.

“Thank you to each of you who left your mark on the building by signing the beam,” ATU president Dr. Russell Jones said during the ceremony. “In addition to your signatures, several members of the Arkansas Tech community have left their mark on this project by serving as major donors. Their support is an indication of their belief in the mission and vision of Arkansas Tech and the important role our university serves as a place of opportunity for the people of this region and beyond.”

Courtesy of Arkansas Tech University
Courtesy of Arkansas Tech University

According to a release from the university, Ferguson Student Union will have student meeting spaces, lounge spaces, fast casual dining, an e-sports gaming lab, basketball courts, a location to check out outdoor recreation gear and workout areas.

Construction began in July 2024 and is set to finish in early 2026.

More information on Ferguson Student Union can be found at ATU.edu.

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