Tech Breaks Ground On J.J. Oakley Innovation Center
Tennessee Tech broke ground Tuesday on the $61.6 million J.J. Oakley Innovation Center & Residence Hall. The facility will house 400 students in some 102,000 square feet. The 12,000 square foot innovation center is designed to boost student creativity and foster entrepreneurship. Executive Director of University Housing Mike Reagle said the facility represents a promise […]
Tech Breaks Ground On New ACME Engineering Building
Tennessee Tech broke ground on the new Advanced Construction and Manufacturing Engineering (ACME) Building Friday. The 81,000 square-foot building will cost the university an estimated $89.6 million. Dean of the College of Engineering Joseph Slater said the building will set a new course into the future for the College of Engineering. “The ACME building will […]
Tech Trustees Change Leadership, End Date Set For Tucker
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved new leadership Thursday with Rhedona Rose taking over as new Trustees Chair. Rose will serve two years through June, 2027, replacing outgoing chair Trudy Harper. But Trustee Barry Wilmore said he believed longer-term leadership would benefit the University. “I’m curious if two years seems short for the role […]
Oldham Said SoCon Will Further Goals Of Success, Prominence
Tech President Phil Oldham said joining the Southern Conference furthers his goal of making Tennessee Tech a more recognized University. Oldham welcomed Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross to the Leslie Town Centre Tuesday night. Oldham said he began preliminary discussions with the conference more than five years ago. “Academically, we’re known as a great value […]
Tech New Faces Arrive: Grad Students, Freshmen, Facilities
New faces and new places coming to Tennessee Tech’s campus as President Dr. Phil Oldham opens the new semester with department kickoffs Tuesday. Oldham said Tech not only focuses on growing the number of incoming freshmen, but the number of transfers and graduate students. Oldham said there has been more luck with graduates, but attracting […]
Tech Trailblazers Program Adds Personal Touch For Visitors
The Trailblazers program at Tennessee Tech giving prospective students a first hand look at campus life through the lens of current students. The program puts visitors on a one-on-one campus tour with another student in their desired area of study. Campus Visits Coordinator Peyton Land said the program allows students to connect with another student […]
Trustees Officially Approve Liu, Year-Long Search To Begin
Tech President Phil Oldham said it will likely take a full academic year to hire a new Provost. Oldham’s comments came Thursday as the Board of Trustees Executive Committee officially approved Zhanjiang “John” Liu as interim provost. “[Liu is] a great fit to step in and help us at this critical time, and the goal […]
Tech Hires Firm For “Tight Window” Search For New AD
Tennessee Tech has retained the services of a consulting firm to assist in the search for an athletic director. Mark Wilson resigned in April. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said since the university last went through the process to find an Athletic Director 20 years ago, college athletics has drastically changed. “They handle the applications, […]
Oldham Expects Budget Conversations To Be “A Little Tougher” This Year
A new semester opened on the Tech Campus Thursday and President Phil Oldham preparing his syllabus for the Tennessee Legislature. Governor Bill Lee expected to release his budget plan for the 24-25 fiscal year in February. Oldham said sales tax revenues have been running a bit below estimates so far this fiscal year. “I sort […]
Oldham: Tech Needs to Reach Championship Level In Athletics
Tennessee Tech needs to reach a championship level in its athletics department to help recruit more students and galvanize the student body. “There’s so many great things about athletics here at Tennessee Tech to be proud of, but we need to create more championship level programs in athletics,” Tech President Phil Oldham said. Oldham made […]
