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Karen Liebhaber

BRTC Pocahontas & Walnut Ridge Closed Tuesday, 4/8

By Karen Liebhaber • April 7, 2025
River's Edge

Rescheduled: BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament, Headlined by Proventus

By Karen Liebhaber • September 23, 2024
Foundation, Home, River's Edge

BRTC and AR National Guard Sign MOU Recognizing National Guard Credentials as College Credit Share Curriculum and Pool Resources and Instruction

By Karen Liebhaber • August 12, 2024
Home, River's Edge

Nursing & Allied Health Administrative Assistant.

By Karen Liebhaber • July 16, 2024
Employment -- Closed

BRTC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

By Karen Liebhaber • July 14, 2024
Home, River's Edge

BRTC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

By Karen Liebhaber • July 7, 2024
Home, River's Edge

BRTC Presents Partnership Check to NEA Intermodal

By Karen Liebhaber • June 19, 2024
Home, River's Edge

First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates to Black River Technical College Foundation

By Karen Liebhaber • June 18, 2024
Foundation, Home, River's Edge

Graycen Bigger Honored with Community Development Achievement Award

By Karen Liebhaber • June 17, 2024
Foundation, Home, River's Edge

BRTC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

By Karen Liebhaber • June 15, 2024
Home, River's Edge

BRTC Hires Walter Holland as Police Officer

By Karen Liebhaber • June 12, 2024
Home, River's Edge

BRTC Academic Counselor Mark Towell attends the 2024 ARKAAN Conference

By Karen Liebhaber • June 11, 2024
Home, River's Edge
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January 2026

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  • Holiday Break

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Holiday Break

  • DEADLINE: Spring semester financial aid paperwork, final deadline

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    DEADLINE: Spring semester financial aid paperwork, final deadline

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  • Convocation

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Convocation

  • Faculty/Staff Report for Spring 2026

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Faculty/Staff Report for Spring 2026

  • BRTC Offices Open

    8:00 am - 9:00 am
    BRTC Offices Open

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    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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  • Convocation

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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  • Convocation

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Convocation

  • New Student Orientation - Pocahontas

    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    New Student Orientation - Pocahontas

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  • Convocation

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Convocation

  • New Student Orientation - Paragould

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    New Student Orientation - Paragould

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  • Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A

  • Classes Begin - Spring 2026

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Classes Begin - Spring 2026

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  • Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A

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    Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A

  • A Journey with Essential Oils

    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    A Journey with Essential Oils
    1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA

    Instructed by Lotus & Crow

    Step into the world of aromatherapy and discover how nature’s most powerful plant essences can support your body, mind, and spirit. In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll explore the beauty and versatility of essential oils while learning how to use them intentionally for relaxation, emotional balance, and everyday wellness.

    Guided by Lotus & Crow, you’ll learn the fundamentals of essential oils—what they are, how they work, and how to safely blend them for a variety of needs. This class blends education with creativity, giving you practical knowledge you can immediately incorporate into your daily life. Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or ready to deepen your understanding, you’ll leave feeling confident and inspired.

    In this class, you will:

    • Learn the foundational properties and uses of essential oils
    • Discover how to safely and effectively blend oils for different purposes
    • Gain practical tips for incorporating essential oils into your everyday routine
    • Create your own foaming hand soap to take home

    Class Includes:
    Lecture, workbook, hands-on creation, and a complete take-home kit

    Class Details:
    • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    • 6:00-7:30 pm
    • BRTC Paragould Room 107
    • Cost $55
    • Deadline to Register: Friday, January 23, 2026

    For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu

    https://blackrivertech.edu/a-journey-with-essential-oils-workshop-paragould/

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  • Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A

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    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    U of A - Little Rock - Pocahontas

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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
Ruiz, Cristian
Ruiz, Cristian
Marketing Specialist

A.A.S, SENA; B.A., Inpahu

(870)248-4027
Ruiz, Cristian

Ruiz, Cristian

Marketing Specialist

A.A.S, SENA; B.A., Inpahu

Phone (870)248-4027
Email cristian.ruiz@blackrivertech.edu
Location Pocahontas

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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Paragould Location
1 Black River Drive
P.O. Box 1565
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-0969
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