Tech Professors Tweaking Courses, Final Rest For New Year
With Tennessee Tech’s Fall Semester fast approaching, professors are putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the new school year. Computer Science Senior Lecturer Eric Brown said the process for new year preparation is interesting. Brown said in the computer science program, there is no static material outside of foundational elements. Brown said he […]
Tech Adding Two New Categories To Gen Ed Curriculum
Tennessee Tech will add digital and financial literacy courses to the general education curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Tech’s Dr. Holly Anthony said student demand for the classes ranked high on surveys this past spring, which led to the change. Anthony said although many students may not major in those areas, digital and financial skills […]
Tech Professors May Shift Curriculum, Test Dates After Week Off
Tennessee Tech professors are hard at work finding ways to compress activities to account for this week’s canceled classes. Friday’s classes will be cancelled, making it five days missed including the MLK Day scheduled off day. Tech Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Lori Mann Bruce said professors usually plan the semester with a […]
TTU Welcomes Back Students For First Day Of Class
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. […]
Hilham Elementary School Cleared For Classes To Resume Friday
Hilham Elementary School will resume classes as normal Friday after a gas leak caused an early dismissal Thursday morning. Principal Kelly Montgomery said the school has been thoroughly inspected and cleared to reopen. “The maintenance team has actually been on the roof all day long,” Montgomery said. “So they are clearing and working one by […]
Genesis House Empowering Community Through Free Self-Defense Class
The Genesis House is hosting a free self-defense and bystander intervention class Tuesday. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the organization has partnered with Alpha Jiu-Jitsu to teach defense techniques through real-life situations. “The biggest thing is we’ve had individuals who have took the class, because they’ve been attacked before, and their first response was […]
Vol State Goes Virtual Until Sept. 13th For Most Classes
Vol State has moved the majority of in-person classes to online until September 13th. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said the decision comes from rising COVID numbers. “We have a pandemic committee that meets once a week and is always watching COVID numbers,” Melcher said. “We track COVID cases very carefully here on campus, and […]
Two Jackson Women Start Organization To Promote Gun Education
A new organization has been formed in Jackson County that offers gun safety classes for women. Women On Target was founded by Linda Lewis and Tara Henderson. Lewis said the introduction of Governor Bill Lee’s permitless carry showed the need for handgun education. “There’s really not anyway for ladies to get training around this area,” […]
Clay Co. Senior Center Gains New Hardware For Computer Classes
The Clay County Senior Center has started computer and Internet use classes for its members. Director Sandra Wix said seniors are learning the basics, creating emails and social media to stay in touch. “Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t learn,” Wix said. “That’s always been a myth, and I have never liked that […]
Registration Open For Cane Creek’s Tai Chi Classes
Registration is open for Tai Chi classes at the Cane Creek Park Recreation Center. Instructor Nikki Desch said the martial art coordinates physical movements with breathing to achieve inner calm and peace. “Tai Chi is a very low impact exercise mainly from China,” Desch said. “All of our movements are very slow, and it helps […]
