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Some 1,350 students across 52 fields of study received degrees at Tennessee Tech’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies Friday. The graduating class included students from 80 counties throughout the state, 24 states, and 17 countries. Graduate degrees were awarded to students from 32 different fields of study. Graduates gathered in the Hooper Eblen Center with birthdays ranging from 1962 through 2005. Tennessee ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech students are considering a new fee to help create new parking options on campus. Student Trustee Addison Dorris said SGA wanted to explore real options for what has been a long-term campus problem. Students are currently analyzing data from a student survey to the proposed Transportation, Parking and Infrastructure Fee, or TPI. “This fee would end the current ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has adopted new academic policies designed to deal with Artificial Intelligence in classroom work. Provost Lori Bruce said she tasked two groups to study the issue earlier this year, made up of faculty, students and university leadership. One focused on how to harness artificial intelligence to improve the academic process. The other focused on AI’s impact on academic ... Read More »

New Tennessee Tech student trustee Addison Dorris said she wants to ensure a positive experience for all students and bolster the sense of community. The senior from Portland said she will primarily focus on infrastructure for the growing student population and diversity inclusion. She said building up Tech’s resources and implementing accessible transportation is vital to ensuring a positive experience. ... Read More »