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Longtime Cookeville business leader Ottis Phillips will be laid to rest Friday. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Chair and Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Famer passed away at 71-years-old. TTU Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his contributions will have lasting impacts to the Cookeville community. “We lost a great friend,” Wilson said. “A great advocate. Many of us personally ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech had a successful test in a new alert system thanks to a partnership with Putnam County 911 and Emergency Management Agency. University Dispatch Operations Supervisor Elizabeth Clemons said the joint effort allows each entity to send out alerts if one group is facing communication issues. “For example if the county is not able to send a message due ... Read More »

The first cohort of at some 19 Tennessee Tech students in the grow your own teacher program will graduate this May. The university one of seven programs that received state funding in 2020. The State Education Department reported Tuesday that more than 200 teachers will enter the teacher pipeline through the programs. Associate Dean Julie Baker said students have worked ... Read More »

More than 9,000 students back in Cookeville as Tennessee Tech starts its spring semester Thursday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said it is a fresh start for returning students as well as some new students starting their education journey. “As happens in the fall, people graduate, so a few less than who was here in the fall,” Lykins said. “You ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech combining enrollment management and communication into a new division under a new leadership position. Karen Lykins is the new Vice President for Enrollment and Communication and will be over the Division of Enrollment and Communication. “This position reflects something that many universities are taking a look at,” Lykins said. “Combining enrollment management and communication, because the two have ... Read More »

A White County man preserving the history of veterans in a joint project with Tennessee Tech University. Nick Blaylock is interviewing people about their military service. Blaylock said the recordings will be sent to the university’s archives to be stored for public consumption. “In the past, we’ve had veterans that had dairies and things where they record information while they ... Read More »

It is National Drive Electric Week. As a part of the push to introduce electric vehicles to rural communities, Tennessee Tech held a showcase at the Sam’s Club parking lot in Cookeville Sunday. Professor Dr. Pingen Chen said he believes hybrid cars are the future of transportation. “The numbers are very clear,” Chen said. “If you look at the miles ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech wants to replace its real grass at the baseball and softball fields with artificial turf. Capital Projects and Maintenance Director Jim Cobb said the university will request project approval from the state building commission next month. “Obviously, we are trying to have little to no impact on their seasons,” Cobb said. “Mark Wilson has told us that he’s ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech University earned a clean financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending 2021. The report was released by the State Comptroller’s Office Tuesday. An independent auditor reported fair financial statements, cash flow and management practices. Read More »

Tennessee Tech has been approved for the state funding needed to break ground on its new engineering building. Construction funding for the project was delayed last year due to COVID-related budget concerns. But, Governor Bill Lee’s recently passed budget has the needed funds. President Phil Oldham said just under $50 million has been allocated for the project. “Funding for the ... Read More »