Tag Archives: Tennessee Technological University

Gainesboro Aldermen agreed to enter into a contract with Tennessee Tech Thursday night for the development of a new stormwater management plan. The project will be paid for by a new $500,000 overflow stormwater grant from the TDEC. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the plan will leave enough money behind for much needed stormwater resources in the city. “A big ... Read More »

Colleges nationwide are worried about an expected decline in enrollment rates over the next three years, but Tech President Phil Oldham said his team has been working hard to avoid major issues. The decrease is referred to as the “college enrollment cliff.” It is an effect of the 2008 recession, during which the nation’s birth rate sharply declined. That class ... Read More »

Putnam County students get a two week head start on applications at Tennessee Tech starting Thursday. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said Putnam First offers local students a two-week buffer to ask questions to admissions, their advisor, or the college they are applying to.  Tittle said this gives Putnam students a period of undivided attention and access to resources. “Our ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s racial diversity task force will present a first set of ideas to Tech President Phil Oldham this week. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Robert Owens II said the task force is looking at diversity and inclusion on campus thoughtfully and strategically. “One or two big bucket items that we could push forward this semester something that ... Read More »

After nearly three years of construction, part of Tennessee Tech’s science building will open for students and faculty in time for classes later this month. The new facility will bring together different sciences like chemistry, microbiology, and botany under one roof. Department of Chemistry Chairman Jeff Boles said there is a lot to be excited about. “There’s additional laboratories for ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Education Assistant Director Eric Brown said social engineering was the method used to hack high profile Twitter accounts. On Wednesday, false messages soliciting Bitcoin appeared on accounts like former President Barack Obama, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Brown said this was remarkable not because of the type of attack, but the powerful ... Read More »

After one week, Tennessee Tech’s new Fitness Center gained excellent reviews. Chemical Engineer major Dennis Piercy said as a grad student, he didn’t think he would be able to see the project finish, but he said it was worth the wait. “One of the best things is the variety,” Piercy said. “Like now they’ve introduced the rock wall, they’re going ... Read More »

Temporary offices for the Tennessee Tech football program could be the start to a long term solution for Tucker Stadium. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said he was encouraged that Board of Trustees members wanted to make sure the temporary trailers did not become a long-term solution. “We need the Board of Trustees to support that permanent renovation and ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will offer a new master of science degree program in Community Health and Nutrition, one of the first programs in the nation. The new program will provide advanced academics in rural community health for credentialed nutrition and dietitian professionals and undergraduate dietetic students in need of a registered dietitian nutrition certification combined with a graduate degree.  Provost and ... Read More »

CARES Act money reimbursed some 7,000 Tech students more than $3.7 million. Under the terms of the CARES Act, students could be reimbursed for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations. That includes items such as food, housing, course materials, or technology. “We do have approximately $626,000 still available to make awards to students in the fall and the ... Read More »