Tag Archives: Tennessee Tech

Tennessee Tech remains one of the safest universities in the state according to the TBI Campus Crime Study  released Friday. In 2020, Tennessee Tech reported less than two percent of total assault offenses statewide. That despite ranking among the 10 biggest campuses in the state. Director of News Buddy Pearson said the university police department strives to keep this number ... Read More »

Livingston Academy is taking its rising juniors and seniors across the state for college exploration. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that starting June 1, students will get a chance to visit ETSU, UT-Knoxville, MTSU and private colleges. Farris said these visits have not happened during the pandemic but now campuses are opening up. “Whenever they can eat in the ... Read More »

Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Project AWAKEN Coordinator at Tennessee Tech Jac Ewasyshyn said the 18 to 24 year-old age range are impacted too often. “Perpetrators may try to get someone purposefully intoxicated, so they can take advantage of them,” Ewasyshyn said. “Perpetrators may take advantage of the fact that folks might ... Read More »

It is study time at Tennessee Tech. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said this week is the last week of classes before finals, aka, “Dead Week.” “But, it is anything, but dead,” Lykins said. “That just means that you’re finishing up things. You don’t have new projects started. You get together with your group. Study for your finals. It’s a ... Read More »

A national nursing shortage means more more contract labor to serve patients at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said that the hospital has used contractors before, but the pandemic has exacerbated the need to hire nurses through agencies. “A lot of the nurses got pulled throughout America to a lot of those difficult COVID areas to start ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is looking for SAC Activity Instructor candidates to help with kids during the summer. School Age Care Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said many kids need this care while their parents work during school vacation. Hamilton said that candidates will oversee crafts, games and more over each week of the summer. “Anyone that enjoys being around ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech Alumni Association is turning 100 on June 6th, and they plan to host a birthday celebration on the 12th. While the university itself turned 100 in 2015, the Alumni Association did not form until several years after. Assistant Director of the Alumni Center Kelly Chambers says the Alumni Association’s birthday allows for Tech alumni to reconnect after ... Read More »

A Tennesee Tech. professor says Biden’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 is a lofty goal, but a worthy one. Dr. Lauren Michel is a paleoclimatologist who teaches about weather, climate and geology. Her research specializes in giving context to climate change today. Michel said the Biden administration is creating policy driven by information from scientists. “We’re ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is considering the second round of the Grow Your Own teacher grants. But, College of Education Associate Dean Julie Baker said if they were to move forward, they would need to find new partner districts. Baker said the first round of candidates are preparing for classes this Summer, but still have eight participant slots to fill. “Secondary ed ... Read More »

Students across Tennessee Tech’s campus have submitted their papers and posters for the 16th annual Research and Creative Inquiry event. Grant Development Manager Jamie Murdock said this event is intended to provide a venue to highlight student research in all departments. Murdock said that each department should have an undergraduate, masters and PhD program winner. “65 judges, primarily they’re faculty ... Read More »