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2026

A young woman receives an FBI Certificate of Completion from a suited official, recognizing her successful completion of the FBI Collegiate Academy, representing Arkansas State University.

Jones Completes FBI Collegiate Academy

By Claire Fisher • April 28, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A large group of community members and BRTC staff pose outdoors on campus for the Child Abuse Awareness event, holding a "Pinwheels for Prevention" banner, surrounded by blue pinwheels displayed in the grass.

BRTC to Host 10th Annual Child Abuse Awareness Event

By Claire Fisher • April 28, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A group of students and faculty pose together at BRTC's 2026 Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony, holding certificate folders and lit candles, with a "Recognition of Inductees" slide projected behind them.

BRTC Phi Theta Kappa Holds 2026 Induction Ceremony

By Claire Fisher • April 28, 2026
Home, River's Edge

Nursing & Allied Health Administrative Assistant

By Human Resources • April 20, 2026
Employment -- Open, Home, River's Edge

Industrial Automation Instructor

By Human Resources • April 20, 2026
Employment -- Open, Home, River's Edge
Students from across Arkansas community colleges, many wearing red blazers, pose on a marble staircase with Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders during the ACC Student Leadership Academy.

BRTC Student Attends ACC Student Leadership Academy

By Claire Fisher • April 17, 2026
Home, River's Edge
Prospective Marshallese students visit BRTC's nursing simulation lab, observing a hospital bed with a patient mannequin and medical equipment during a campus Preview Day tour.

BRTC Hosts Preview Day for Marshallese Students

By Claire Fisher • April 17, 2026
Home, River's Edge
A student welder in protective gear works on a metal piece, producing a bright arc and cascade of sparks during BRTC's annual ARC welding competition.

BRTC Holds 3rd Annual ARC @ The Armory Welding Competition

By Claire Fisher • April 17, 2026
Home, River's Edge

BRTC Expands Partnership with Paragould High School

By Claire Fisher • April 14, 2026
Home, River's Edge

NRA Selects BRTC as 1 of Only 4 Approved Programs in the Nation

By Claire Fisher • April 13, 2026
Home, River's Edge
LETA Class 2026-A pose for a group picture.

BRTC Law Enforcement Training Academy Graduates 54th Class

By Claire Fisher • April 10, 2026
Home, Law Enforcement, River's Edge

Math Instructor

By Human Resources • April 7, 2026
Employment -- Open, 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
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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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  • 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
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    Summer I Final Exams (Online Only)

  • 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

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