Tech Surpasses Research Funding Goal 1 Year Early
Tennessee Tech has reached some $45 million in research funding this year, surpassing their original goal to hit $40 million by next year. Vice President of Research and Economic Development John Liu credits the success to the collective work of university faculty and President Phil Oldham’s vision. Liu said the success is inspirational because the […]
Tech Football Project Up To $57.2M
The price tag to finish the Tennessee Tech Football Stadium west side renovation has ballooned to more than $57.2 million. The Board of Trustees approved the original budget at some $29.9 million in 2021, a number President Phil Oldham said officials believed to be an accurate estimate. “This is not likely to go up at […]
Tech Trustees Increase Tuition Just Over 5%
Tennessee Tech Trustees raised student tuition and mandatory fees Thursday roughly five percent for the 24-25 academic year. President Phil Oldham told the board University leadership does not take the increase lightly. The increase takes into account inflationary pressures, progress on the campus pay study, increased utility costs and state and federal mandates. “Nobody wants […]
Tech Freshman Enrollment On The Rise, Nearing Some 2K
Tennessee Tech faculty are preparing for a busy 2024 with increased enrollment numbers across the board. President Phil Oldham said this will be the third consecutive year with freshman enrollment hovering around 2,000 students. He said he expects to surpass last year’s freshman enrollment count, while 2022 remains the highest total in school history. “It’s […]
Proposed Willow Roundabout Brings Questions
A T-DOT proposal to construct a roundabout at the intersection of University Drive and North Willow Avenue, drawing mixed reviews from local leaders. The proposal discussed at Thursday’s Joint Economic Development Board meeting. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said it may be the biggest roundabout he has ever seen. “It’s going to have, of course, […]
Tech Faculty, Staff Below Median Salaries In New Study
Tennessee Tech faculty salaries are five percent below the market median, while staff salaries are 16 percent below the market median. That according to the results of a new salary study shared with the Board of Trustees Thursday. Trustees voted to use some $1.76 million in money held back in this year’s budget to bring […]
Tech Fundraising Campaign Underway, Raising Money Quietly To Begin
Tennessee Tech is in the midst of an eight-year fundraising campaign, but the official announcement will not come for three years. Vice President for Advancement Kevin Braswell said the school wants to secure more than half of the fundraising goal before formally publicizing the campaign. Braswell said this is typical for this type of large […]
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 […]
Putnam County Permanent Home of the Jim Beam Pro Classic
Putnam County will be the permanent host to the Pro Classic Softball and Baseball tournaments, played here over the Memorial Day Weekend. Director of Tourism Shan Stout said she received a call from the tournament’s director Wednesday saying there had not been one complaint among players and participants. The tournament moved from Hendersonville to Cookeville […]
TTU Celebrates New Graduating Class With Three Alumni Speakers
Tennessee Tech celebrating the graduation of over 800 students at its commencements Friday. President Phil Oldham said the undergraduate class covers 39 different fields of study. Oldham said the students come from 72 counties, 18 different states and 20 other countries. “You are prepared,” Oldham said. “You are set to get a great return on […]
