Trustees Approve $2.7 Million University Tower Project
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved an estimated $2.7 million project Friday to construct a new University Tower. The tower would be built at the intersection of University Drive and Wilmore Way. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said the tower would be about 70 feet tall. However, Oldham said the tower has not been […]
Tech Playoff Game Opportunity To Grow Athletic Program
With Tennessee Tech University hosting its second-ever football playoff game this Saturday, Athletic Director Casey Fox said he sees the game as an opportunity to grow the university’s athletic programs. Fox said the game is historic, as Tennessee Tech Football does not have a long history. Fox said the game shows the commitment the university […]
Tech Interested In 15th Street Building, Moving Operations
Tennessee Tech will begin negotiations for the possible purchase of a 15th Street property to house its operations and facilities management. The Board of Trustees agreed Thursday to a change in the University’s Master Plan, to begin the process. Operations and facilities currently reside on Willow Avenue. President Phil Oldham said the change would free […]
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 […]
