Tag Archives: Phil Oldham

A new semester opened on the Tech Campus Thursday and President Phil Oldham preparing his syllabus for the Tennessee Legislature. Governor Bill Lee expected to release his budget plan for the 24-25 fiscal year in February. Oldham said sales tax revenues have been running a bit below estimates so far this fiscal year. “I sort of anticipate this year to ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech needs to reach a championship level in its athletics department to help recruit more students and galvanize the student body. “There’s so many great things about athletics here at Tennessee Tech to be proud of, but we need to create more championship level programs in athletics,” Tech President Phil Oldham said. Oldham made the comments to the Board ... Read More »

Colleges nationwide are worried about an expected decline in enrollment rates over the next three years, but Tech President Phil Oldham said his team has been working hard to avoid major issues. The decrease is referred to as the “college enrollment cliff.” It is an effect of the 2008 recession, during which the nation’s birth rate sharply declined. That class ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has secured some $32.4 million to put toward sponsored research projects, a record high. President Phil Oldham said that is approximately 40 percent higher than at this time last year. He said that this achievement was made possible through the tremendous work of faculty investigators involved in seeking out these funds. “Those that publish their work or present ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has reached a new high in research funding for the 2022 fiscal year. President Phil Oldham gave a report of the growth to the university’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee Thursday. Oldham said the university had over $23 million of sponsored research. “The trend over the last 10 years, our funded research continues to grow substantially,” Oldham said. ... Read More »

The TTU Foundation will be purchasing nearly four acres of land and existing structures in Crossville to be used for both research and instruction and house a recently acquired, large low-speed wind tunnel. President Phil Oldham said that a wind tunnel will allow students to do physical models of research compared to theoretical. He said the technology will greatly enhance ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech celebrated its December commencement on Friday afternoon. President Phil Oldham recognized over 800 graduates receiving their degrees. Board of Trustees member Tom Jones emphasized that even though students have graduated, the learning doesn’t stop. “Never stop learning, never reach a point in your life that you think ‘I know everything I need to know, I’m finished,'” Jones said. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham has been named to the NCAA Board of Governors. Oldham is one of 25 members, and the second president to serve from the Ohio Valley Conference. His term will end in August 2023. The NCAA board oversees college athletics for Division I, II, and III levels. “As a president, it’s the first time I’ve had ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech enrollment down some three percent to begin the fall semester. Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said all but two state universities have seen their enrollment decrease as the new semester began. “It’s primarily students that didn’t return, probably related to COVID, mostly students who were undecided on their major or field of study,” Oldham said. “Relative to some ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech inducted its class of 2025 at the University Convocation this afternoon. President Phil Oldham said that in being at convocation, Tech’s newest students have shown exactly what the world needs. “And that’s talent, coupled with tenacity,” Oldham said. “Today you join thousands of golden eagles who have that same resilience and from this moment, you will be known ... Read More »