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2026

A large crowd of graduates wearing black caps and gowns sits in an auditorium during a commencement ceremony.

BRTC Holds Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

By Claire Fisher • May 18, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A group of eleven healthcare students pose together in front of a blue backdrop featuring the Black River Technical College logo.

BRTC Holds Spring 2026 Registered Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony

By Claire Fisher • May 18, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A group of students and an instructor stand in a classroom, each student holding a small pin. They are posing in front of a bulletin board, a calendar, and a set of lockers.

Phlebotomy Students Pass Certification Exam

By Claire Fisher • May 12, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Woman with dark brown hair wearing a patterned shirt and blazer smiles for a headshot photo.

Alphin Named Spring 2026 Keynote Commencement Speaker

By Claire Fisher • May 12, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A large group of people stand together on a grassy lawn behind a banner that reads "Stand Against Child Abuse," which is decorated with blue pinwheels. Dozens of small blue pinwheels are also planted in the grass in front of the group, and a mascot in a blue bird costume stands to the far left.

BRTC Holds 10th Annual Child Abuse Awareness Event

By Claire Fisher • May 12, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A group of community leaders and representatives hold a long red ribbon for a ceremonial cutting in front of the Black River Technical College Adult Education building in downtown Paragould.

BRTC Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Adult Education Location in Paragould

By Claire Fisher • May 7, 2026
Home, Paragould, River's Edge
Graduation announcement image with graduates in caps and a blue gradient; includes 'Congratulations Graduates' and event details for May 14, 2026 at Randolph County Development Center, Pocahontas, AR (Black River Technical College).

BRTC Announces Date for Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Celebration for registered nurses at a college event; two women embrace as a blue gradient overlays the scene with the word 'Congratulations'.

BRTC Announces Date for Spring 2026 Registered Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026
Home, River's Edge

BRTC Board of Trustees to Hold Quarterly Meeting

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Pocahontas 8th grade students watch as phlebotomy instructor shows them how to draw blood.

Pocahontas 8th Grade Visits BRTC

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Gunsmithing Instructor Chuck Coe standing in front of an NRA sign at an NRA conference.

BRTC Asked to Represent Gunsmithing at Annual NRA Conference in Houston

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Professional headshot of a man with short dark hair in a black polo shirt with a gold badge on the chest.

BRTC LETA Instructor Receives National Award

By Claire Fisher • April 29, 2026
Home, River's Edge
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  • Summer I Classes Begin

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Summer I Classes Begin

  • Supervisor Academy - Custom Pak

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Supervisor Academy - Custom Pak
    Location & Classroom:  Fire Training Center, Walnut Ridge

    Both new and seasoned supervisors need more and better development in basic leadership skills, particularly people management skills.  Assessment of their leadership strengths, areas of growth, along with the opportunity to pursue training that is tailored to their individual needs.  Along with the inclusion of formal classroom training and other types of learning activities, the development of knowledge and skills is accomplished through education, experiences, feedback, and relationship building.  

    This is a closed class. Please contact Jody Callahan @ jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or (870) 913-9601, if you are interested in this training.

  • Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Deadline-Summer

    9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Deadline-Summer

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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Summer I Last Day to Add a Class(es)

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    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer

  • B & I Crisis & Continuity Management

    8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    B & I Crisis & Continuity Management
    Location & Classroom: 

    This professional skills training course provides industry leaders, safety officers, and facility managers with a comprehensive framework for protecting personnel, assets, and continuity of operations during large-scale emergencies. Designed for the private sector, this training bridges the gap between corporate safety protocols and the federal standards established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Participants will master the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) , ensuring that their organization's internal response can integrate seamlessly with Local, state, and federal first responders. 

    This is a closed class, if you are interested in this class please contact Jody Callahan at (870) 916-9601.

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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    ACA250 Regional Convening @ BRTC

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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Summer I Final Exams (Online Only)

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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Summer I Final Exams (Online Only)

  • PN Graduation & Pinning

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    PN Graduation & Pinning

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Contacts

Fisher, Claire
Fisher, Claire
Communications Specialist

A.A., Black River Technical College; B.A., Arkansas State University

(870)248-4187
Fisher, Claire

Fisher, Claire

Communications Specialist

A.A., Black River Technical College; B.A., Arkansas State University

Phone (870)248-4187
Email claire.fisher@blackrivertech.edu
Lepard, Shawna
Lepard, Shawna
Development Specialist

A.A.S., Black River Technical College

(870)248-4026
Lepard, Shawna

Lepard, Shawna

Development Specialist

A.A.S., Black River Technical College

Phone (870)248-4026
Email shawna.lepard@blackrivertech.edu
Location Pocahontas
Liebhaber, Dr. Karen Powers
Liebhaber, Dr. Karen Powers
Vice President of Institutional Advancement

B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas

(870)248-4128
Liebhaber, Dr. Karen Powers

Liebhaber, Dr. Karen Powers

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas

Phone (870)248-4128
Email karenl@blackrivertech.edu
Location Pocahontas
Owens, Emily
Owens, Emily
Administrative Assistant
870-248-4070
Owens, Emily

Owens, Emily

Administrative Assistant
Phone 2 870-248-4070
Phone 870-248-4070
Email emily.owens@blackrivertech.edu

Campus Police
(870) 248-4034

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1410 Highway 304 East
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
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1 Black River Drive
P.O. Box 1565
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-0969
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