TTU President Not Overly Concerned About Enrollment Cliff In ’25
Colleges nationwide are worried about an expected decline in enrollment rates over the next three years, but Tech President Phil Oldham said his team has been working hard to avoid major issues. The decrease is referred to as the “college enrollment cliff.” It is an effect of the 2008 recession, during which the nation’s birth […]
TTU Secured $32.4M In Research Funding, Highest Amount To Date
Tennessee Tech has secured some $32.4 million to put toward sponsored research projects, a record high. President Phil Oldham said that is approximately 40 percent higher than at this time last year. He said that this achievement was made possible through the tremendous work of faculty investigators involved in seeking out these funds. “Those that […]
TTU Research Funding Reaches New High
Tennessee Tech has reached a new high in research funding for the 2022 fiscal year. President Phil Oldham gave a report of the growth to the university’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee Thursday. Oldham said the university had over $23 million of sponsored research. “The trend over the last 10 years, our funded research continues […]
TTU Foundation To Purchase Crossville Land For Wind Tunnel And Other Research
The TTU Foundation will be purchasing nearly four acres of land and existing structures in Crossville to be used for both research and instruction and house a recently acquired, large low-speed wind tunnel. President Phil Oldham said that a wind tunnel will allow students to do physical models of research compared to theoretical. He said […]
Tech Celebrates Over 800 Graduates At Fall 2021 Commencement
Tennessee Tech celebrated its December commencement on Friday afternoon. President Phil Oldham recognized over 800 graduates receiving their degrees. Board of Trustees member Tom Jones emphasized that even though students have graduated, the learning doesn’t stop. “Never stop learning, never reach a point in your life that you think ‘I know everything I need to […]
Oldham Named To NCAA Board Of Governors
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham has been named to the NCAA Board of Governors. Oldham is one of 25 members, and the second president to serve from the Ohio Valley Conference. His term will end in August 2023. The NCAA board oversees college athletics for Division I, II, and III levels. “As a president, it’s […]
Tech Enrollment Down 3 Percent To Start Fall
Tennessee Tech enrollment down some three percent to begin the fall semester. Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said all but two state universities have seen their enrollment decrease as the new semester began. “It’s primarily students that didn’t return, probably related to COVID, mostly students who were undecided on their major or field of study,” […]
Tennessee Tech Welcomes Class Of 2025 At University Convocation
Tennessee Tech inducted its class of 2025 at the University Convocation this afternoon. President Phil Oldham said that in being at convocation, Tech’s newest students have shown exactly what the world needs. “And that’s talent, coupled with tenacity,” Oldham said. “Today you join thousands of golden eagles who have that same resilience and from this […]
Baxter and TTU Celebrating 105th Birthday After Last Year’s Cancellation
Baxter and Tennessee Tech are getting the chance to celebrate their 105th birthday, after the event was cancelled last year. Baxter Beautification Chair Jeanie Lee said on July 1 that leaders for the school and city will speak about history and the current community. Lee said this is a time for pride and reflection on […]
Tech Student Athletes Ask State Senators To Talk
A Tennessee Tech group of student athletes sent a letter to 26 state senators Monday asking to meet them and discuss national anthem protests. The group CODE, the Center of Diversity Education, called on senators to answer for last week’s letter asking university leaders statewide to stop the protests. In the group’s letter, CODE said […]
