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Only about half of the Tennessee Tech students that started the fall semester in hotels remain in non-traditional housing. President Phil Oldham said 130 students started in hotels, but movement on campus allowed for some to relocate. “Moving forward we do need more residence hall capacity on campus for student housing,” Oldham said. “We’re in the final phase of design ... Read More »

Thursday is the first day of fall. It means cooler nights and shorter days, but what is the science behind the changes. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Steven Robinson said it’s due to the sun dipping below the celestial equator. “The Earth is getting into the southern part of its orbit around the sun, which means that the sun is ... Read More »

9,902. That is Tennessee Tech’s student enrollment that President Phil Oldham reported in a Putnam County Joint Development Board meeting Tuesday night. Oldham said that is up some compared to last year. “They’re a smart bunch,” Oldham said. “A 3.66 high school gpa and a 24 average ACT. We started with about 130 in hotels, because we were maxed out ... Read More »

9.73 seconds. That is the time that got Tennessee Tech Senior Eli Parker ranked 10th in the world for a one-handed Rubik’s cube solve. Parker competed in the Pittsburgh Summer A 2022 competition where he achieved the record breaking time. “My soul left my body for a second, because I finally got top 10 in my favorite event that I ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has been awarded a $3 million research grant by the National Science Foundation. The funding will help graduate and post-graduate students to identify issues at the intersection of food, energy, and water areas that they want to help solve. Chemical Engineer Professor Dr. Pedro Arce said this will be in conjunction with rural, Appalachian, or tribal communities. “Maybe ... Read More »

Today was the first day of classes at Tennessee Tech University. Student Engagement Assistant Vice President Benjamin Stubbs said over 10,000 students began a new school year. “There’s a wonderful energy,” Stubbs said. “We have so many students on campus walking around and coming to the events and activities. Our residence halls are completely full. New students and returning students ... Read More »

The growing diversity of the Upper Cumberland will naturally increase Tennessee Tech’s Hispanic enrollment. Recruitment was a point of discussion at the most recent Board of Trustees meeting. Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Rob Owens said Putnam County’s Hispanic population has consistently grown, so just focusing recruiting efforts at home is the strategy. “We need to win in Putnam County,” Owens ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has been ranked one of the top ten in the world. The society is the world’s leading organization Senior Lecturer and Chapter Advisor Dr. Amanda Carroll said the designation came as a result of the group’s work throughout the year doing education and service events and a comprehensive report summarizing ... Read More »

About 130 people participated in the first-ever Upper Cumberland Economic Summit. Wednesday concluded the two-day event held at Tennessee Tech. Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said planning has already begun for the next conference. “We would like to start doing this at a minimum once a year,” New said. “President Oldham was so impressed this ... Read More »

An expected 20 percent increase in Tennessee Tech’s freshmen enrollment has caused the university to place some students in non-traditional housing. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the university has partnered with five hotels to house about 135 students once the fall semester begins. “That meant we had more of a demand for housing this year,” Lykins said. “I do ... Read More »