Tag Archives: Tennessee Tech

Tennessee Tech College of Fine Arts hosting its first-ever college celebration event this Saturday. Dean Jennifer Shank said the college has tried to find a way to host the event since its inception around 6 years ago, but the pandemic put a pause on those efforts. She said they felt this year was the perfect time to celebrate the faculty, ... Read More »

A rare event occurred in Europe in the early morning hours Monday when an asteroid was detected before even entering the earth’s atmosphere. Dr. Steve Robinson is Tennessee Tech’s Physics and Astronomy Chair. He said the event is significant due to the size of the asteroid itself. “It’s because it’s so small,” Robinson said. “If you imagine a thing that’s ... Read More »

Former Van Buren County Ag Extension Agent and Tennessee Tech Alumni Chris Hicks named the UT Extension Central Region Director. Hicks said he wants to be a mentor for the next generation of extension agents and county directors. “I’ve spent my career serving but to do it in a new role,” Hicks said. “We are a service, people-orientated organization. Our ... Read More »

A Tennessee Tech professor says this week’s United Nations report concerning the healing of the Earth’s ozone layer has been almost 40 years in the making. Dr. Lauren Michel is a paleoclimatology professor. She said the healing process began when countries around the world created the Montreal Protocol, effectively banning the harmful substance known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). She said CFCs ... Read More »

A Tennessee Tech journalism professor may have revealed a new finding in a 1867 train robbery that lead to murder. Dr. Russ Witcher’s new book “Going Home to Die No More,” tells the story of Union Captain William King. King was was hanged as an accomplice to the murder of his brother but proclaimed his innocence. While reviewing the court ... Read More »

Wednesday will be the shortest day of the year as the season officially transitions to winter. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Steve Robinson said the Northern Hemisphere is at its furthest point away from the sun making for a short number of daylight hours. “In our sky the sun seems to move up and down over the course of the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Counseling Center still seeing a large need for services from its students. Director Christina Mick said there was an influx during COVID, and the need is ongoing. “There is a mental health crisis on college campuses nationwide and it’s linked to COVID among other things,” Mick said.  “But the number one things colleges nationwide are seeing are an ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech working to set up its new large low-speed wind tunnel at its Crossville location after receiving it last week. The TTU Foundation purchased some four acres of land and existing structures in Crossville to be used for both research and instruction. Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Ahamd Vaselbehagh said the tunnel will allow researchers to test the aerodynamics of ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech celebrating the graduation of over 800 students at its commencements Friday. President Phil Oldham said the undergraduate class covers 39 different fields of study. Oldham said the students come from 72 counties, 18 different states and 20 other countries. “You are prepared,” Oldham said. “You are set to get a great return on the investment you have made ... Read More »

Over 800 Tennessee Tech students graduate Friday. Tech will host two commencement ceremonies at the Hooper Eblen Center. “It’s one of the best days for students celebrating their accomplishments and the hard work they put into earning their degrees and for families to get to come and watch them celebrate that and see the results of all that hard work ... Read More »