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Tennessee Tech’s Student Senate is working to form a stronger partnership with the city of Cookeville and Putnam County. Eli Anderson is the Senate’s Secretary of Government and Policy. He said with the many Tennessee Tech students calling Putnam County home, he believes there is a shared interest in meeting the needs of students. “Part of my job at the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s taking the next steps on two of its major projects. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said that design company Community Tectonics was selected for renovations at the Johnson Hall building, home of Tennesse Tech’s College of Business. He said the budget for the renovations along with the Foster Hall demolition sits at some $37.6 million. “It’ll ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Lighting the Quad event has been postponed to Thursday due to rain. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said even though it will be on a different day, the same festivities will take place. “The historic quad has always been a place where people want to gather,” Lykins said. “It is where people ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech officials watching Tuesday’s forecast to make a final call on its Lighting the Quad event. The annual Christmas decoration lighting on campus is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the university should know at midday if the event will take place. Updates will be posted on the university’s homepage as information becomes available. The ... Read More »

On Thanksgiving, a traditional meal will have turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. But how has the traditional meal changed over time? Tennessee Tech History Instructor Laura Smith said that the main difference comes from the creation of convenience foods. She said canning companies began to print recipes on their products as a marketing strategy. “These companies really ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech graduation rates hit a new high with over 60 percent of students earning a degree that enrolled in Fall 2016. It is just a slight uptick from the 59.9 percent graduation rate measured last year. Provost Lori Bruce said she credits the student success to the university’s push for in-person classes. “One of the things that we have ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s annual event “Tech After Dark” returns to campus this Thursday. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said the event is an exclusive preview night for local high school students and their families. He said parents will speak with President Phil Oldham about what to expect while students are taken around on a personalized tour. “It’s catered to students from ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech University will bring a new Bachelor of Science in Music degree program next year. Provost Lori Bruce said the university already offers two degrees for music education and music performance. Bruce said a number of students and employers wanted a broader program. “Employers that are looking for students that have that strong music education, but maybe combined with ... Read More »

A Tennessee Tech graduate will head TWRA’s Fisheries Division. Mark Thurman has been named TWRA Fisheries Division Chief. Thurman has served as the Upper Cumberland Fisheries Program Manager for 12 years. Thurman will now be responsible with creating policies and managing fisheries programs across the state. “We are excited to welcome Mark Thurman into this new role with the agency,” ... Read More »

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Eric Brown serves as the assistant director at Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Outreach Center (CEROC). He said the most effective way to protect oneself against ransomware attacks–using a little common sense. “Keep them up to date those little software updates are there for a purpose,” Brown said. “And the other thing, if folks ... Read More »