TTU Hosting Fall 2020 Commencements Saturday
Tennessee Tech’s fall class of 2020 will graduate Saturday as three commencement ceremonies are held in the Hooper Eblen Center. Graduations will occur every three hours starting at 9:00 a.m. Face coverings will be required to enter. Graduates and guests will be socially distanced and must follow the seating plan provided. The 9:00 o’clock ceremony […]
BlueCross Bowl Needs Volunteers More Than Ever
The BlueCross Bowl still needs volunteers as crowds descend on Cookeville this weekend. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the need is bigger than ever, with over 700 shifts of volunteers working. Brown said they’re looking for groups inside the same household to help with social distancing during all the different jobs. […]
TTU December Graduation Ceremony Plans
Tennessee Tech Students will have an in-person graduation this December, with plans to maintain COVID guidelines. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said there will be 600 students, spread across three separate ceremonies. Lykins said there will be social distancing required in the stands, but friends and family are allowed to attend. Lykins said once a […]
TTU Men’s Hoops Release Schedule, Testing Guidelines Laid Out
Tennessee Tech will open its basketball season at Indiana on November 25. The 27-game schedule released Thursday includes a November 30 home opener against Chattanooga. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said TTU plans to test its male and female basketball players on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however that could change based on scheduled games. Wilson said […]
TTU Begins Basketball Practice, Planning for Fans at The Hoop
Tennessee Tech kicked off basketball practice Wednesday in preparation for starting the season November 25. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the plan is to have fans in attendance at the Hooper Eblen Center. Wilson said the university is working with the Putnam County Health Department to get the seal of approval. “As long […]
TTU Completes Hoop Roof Repairs
The Hooper Eblen Center roof repairs are now complete. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said damages to the roof go as far back as the 2015 ice storm. “During that ice storm, we developed some horrendous leaks,” Wilson said. “We were playing Belmont that Saturday. I personally put my harness on and went on […]
