Tennessee Tech Begins New Era in the Southern Conference
Tennessee Tech officially joined the Southern Conference Wednesday, following 75 years inside the OVC. President Dr. Phil Oldham said the university chose the SoCon to re-establish athletic connections with in-state peers like East Tennessee State University and Chattanooga. “You are who you play,” Oldham said. “There’s a lot of truth to that. You, who you […]
Tennessee Tech Earns Repeat Top Public University Honors
Tennessee Tech has been named the top public university in the state of Tennessee for the third time by Money Magazine. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the repeat recognition establishes a clear pattern of success for the institution. Frank said the ranking reflects a standard that the university has maintained the past […]
Tech Committee Approves Five-Year Architecture Degree
Tennessee Tech approved a new Bachelor of Architecture degree program. Vice President Dr. John Liu said the program addresses a high demand for workforce development across the state and nation. Liu said the degree will strengthen the university’s existing STEM and engineering programs by providing a complementary field of study that produces licensed professionals. “I […]
Tech Achieves Record Graduates And Research Growth
Tennessee Tech achieved a record-breaking 2,644 graduates this year as the university continues to see rapid growth in its research funding and academic rankings. President Phil Oldham said the graduation total represents a 10 percent increase over the previous year and is the highest number in the history of the institution. Oldham said the university […]
Tech Trustees Approve Tuition & Fee Hike; Parking Help
The Tech Board of Trustees Thursday approved a 4.3 percent tuition increase and a new mandatory transportation fee. Vice President for Planning and Finance Claire Stinson said the university requested an exception from the state to exceed standard fee ranges to address long-standing campus parking issues. The proposal includes a $110 mandatory transportation fee that […]
TTU Honors Record-Size Class During 2026 Spring Commencement
Tennessee Tech celebrated one of its largest Spring graduating classes in a decade during the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. During his commencement speech, President Phil Oldham said the graduates from 85 counties, 33 states, and 22 different countries, represented the fearlessness and tenacity of the university. “It’s said that adversity doesn’t create […]
Smith To Helm Advancement Efforts At Tennessee Tech
John W. Smith appointed as Tennessee Tech’s interim Vice President for University Advancement. Smith has worked at the university for more than 30 years, most recently serving as the associate vice president for university development. He earned both a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Tech. “John’s decades […]
Latour Appointment Unanimous As New Tech Provost
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Mickey Latour as the university’s new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs during a special virtual meeting Wednesday. Tennessee Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said Latour is a Louisiana native with a background in agriculture who previously served as the Dean of […]
Tennessee Tech Names Latour Chief Academic Officer
Tennessee Tech has selected Mickey A. Latour as its next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, pending final approval by the university’s Board of Trustees. Tech President Phil Oldham said in a press release that the university chose the 30-year higher education veteran to serve as the chief academic officer providing leadership for all […]
Tech Expecting to Reach Top 50 Research Campus Status
Tennessee Tech has quadrupled its research funding over the last decade and expects to break into the top 50 research universities nationwide in the coming years. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said the university generated a $7 billion economic impact for the state over the last decade. Research dollars reached nearly $48 million last school […]
