Tech Offers Finals Prep Sessions To Help First Year Students
Tennessee Tech advisors will offer free Finals Prep Stations for first-year students or undecided majors moving toward the semester end. Launchpad Student Success Center Assistant Director Tenika Burgess said they want to interact with first-year students to help them plan, organize and prepare for end of semester exams. Burgess said an organized planner, sustainable study […]
TTU Board of Trustees Votes Aikens VP Of Student Affairs
The Tech Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Dr. Katie Aikens as the next Vice President of Student Affairs at TTU. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve our students in this way, to serve our student affairs team and really, Tennessee Tech as a whole,” Aikens said. “It’s an opportunity I’m very […]
Family Weekend Gives Tech Students Much Needed Boost
Tennessee Tech welcoming students’ biggest supporters to campus through Sunday during Family Weekend. Director for New Student and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said parent weekend lets students know loved ones are supporting them. Brehm said this is also a chance for parents to see how their students are doing. Brehm said students often feel refreshed […]
Time For Seniors, Parents To Nail Down Future Plans
Upper Cumberland guidance counselors encouraging students to get a head start on college applications and scholarship applications. Upperman High School Counselor Lindsey Van Winkle said deadlines are coming quickly, so students need to start thinking about their next steps. Van Winkle said counselors are discussing options, including the Tennessee Promise scholarship. “That is their first […]
Jackson Schools GEAR UP Hosting College Tailgate Friday
The Jackson County GEAR UP program will host a tailgate party Friday night for students to connect with postsecondary institutions before the first home football game. GEAR UP Site Supervisor Kevin Thomas said the College Career tailgate is an effort to expose students to the different opportunities available after high school. Thomas said a football […]
Algood Middle Opening College And Career Ready Lab
Algood Middle School students can explore when school reopens, as the College and Career Ready Lab has been completed. Principal Rusty Darley said the new center offers 19 different modules and is designed for students to figure out what career paths align with their strengths. Darley said exposing middle schoolers to these opportunities will help […]
Tech Putting Putnam First With Early Admissions Opportunity
Putnam County Students can submit applications to Tennessee Tech beginning Tuesday as part of Tennessee Tech’s Putnam First initiative. This year’s application period opens August 1, giving Putnam County students a two-week head start. Tech’s Campus Visits Coordinator Peyton Land said the goal of Putnam First is to deepen the connection with local students. “We […]
FAFSA Applications Due March 1st
FAFSA applications are due Tuesday, March 1st for Upper Cumberland high school seniors. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that FAFSA applications open the door for grant and loan opportunities for higher education. She said that the deadline also affects Tennessee Promise, a program that provides 2 years of free tuition at any […]
FAFSA Application Can Be Daunting, But Beneficial
FAFSA application process is now open to prospective college students. The program provides need-based financial aid to those who apply and meet qualifications. Jackson County High School Gear Up Coordinator Gary Flynn said that the process can sometimes be daunting for applicants. He said that the key is to be prepared prior to starting the […]
JCHS For First Time Ever Will Offer Advanced Placement Classes
Jackson County High School will offer Advanced Placement classes for the first time ever next semester. Principal Jason Hardy said this became a reality thanks to the state recognizing this rural district with limited resources, does deserve access. Hardy said he is excited to give students a chance to push themselves and experience a college […]
