Claire Fisher

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

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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

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BRTC Board of Trustees to Hold Quarterly Meeting

By Claire Fisher • May 4, 2026

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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

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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

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BRTC LETA Instructor Receives National Award

By Claire Fisher • April 29, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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	May 2026
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4 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •	5 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •	6 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •	7 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •	8 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •	9 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams NEC Code Update 8:00 am - 4:30 pm NEC Code Update Location & Classroom: Click Here to register for this class, use Code # TC 10727 • •	10 Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams •
11 Pipe Welding Theory 7:00 am - 7:50 am Pipe Welding Theory Location & Classroom: Print Reading for Pipe 8:00 am - 8:50 am Print Reading for Pipe Location & Classroom: BRTC Movie Night - GOAT!! 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm BRTC Movie Night - GOAT!! • • •	12 RN Graduation & Pinning 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm RN Graduation & Pinning •	13	14 Board of Trustees Meeting (Pocahontas) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting (Pocahontas) Commencement 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Commencement • •	15	16	17
18 Intersession - Last Day to Add/Drop a Class(es) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Intersession - Last Day to Add/Drop a Class(es) Intersession Classes Begin 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Intersession Classes Begin MIG for Pipe 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MIG for Pipe Location & Classroom: MIG for Pipe 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm MIG for Pipe Location & Classroom: • • • •	19	20	21	22	23	24
25 Memorial Day Holiday-Campus Closed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Memorial Day Holiday-Campus Closed •	26	27	28	29 BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer Intersession Final Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Intersession Final Exams • •	30	31

Fisher, Claire

Communications Specialist

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

(870)248-4187

Lepard, Shawna

Development Specialist

A.A.S., Black River Technical College

(870)248-4026

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

Owens, Emily

Administrative Assistant

870-248-4070