Tennessee Tech Now Accepting Fall 2027 Applications
Tennessee Tech is now accepting applications for the Fall 2027 semester following the official opening of the university’s admissions window. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the early application period allows high school seniors to submit transcripts and begin the process of qualifying for presidential scholarships. “We want to make sure that we are […]
Tech Accelerates Admission Timeline For New Students
Tennessee Tech is accelerating its timeline for student admissions and financial aid decisions to provide incoming students with award notifications before Christmas. Outreach Coordinator Joe Clark said the university wants to ensure students are aware of all available financial resources as early as possible to assist with their planning. Clark said providing this information quickly […]
Vol State’s Brooks Said Many Don’t Know About TN Reconnect
A new state report shows participation in the Tennessee Reconnect program has dropped almost in half since its inception in 2018. Vol State Upper Cumberland Regional Director Sam Brooks said the primary obstacles preventing adults from returning to school are time constraints and existing family obligations. Brooks said the college is also navigating a fragmented […]
Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Closing Tuesday
The deadline for Upper Cumberland students to apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship comes Tuesday. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said 150 scholarship funds exist established by donors to help students through college. “Last year, we gave out almost $750,000, and six students from Putnam County Schools were benefactors of that,” Embry said. Embrey said […]
TTU Awarded $4.4 Million Cybersecurity Grant For Students Scholarships
Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center has been awarded some $4.4 million from the National Science Foundation. The five-year grant will provide scholarships for students studying computer science with a cybersecurity concentration. Students can receive full coverage of tuition, $6,000 of reimbursements or stipends for undergraduate and graduate levels. The new award marks […]
Rains Foundation Golf Tournament This Saturday
After missing last year’s tournament due to COVID, the annual Rains Foundation Golf Tournament returns to Cookeville at the Golden Eagles Golf Course on Saturday. Wayne Cravens, a member of the board of the Rains Foundation, said he hopes the community will come out to raise money for scholarships that help students in the Upper […]
Cumberland County Plant Sale Supporting Scholarships For Agriculture
If you are looking for locally grown plants and supporting education, then this week’s Cumberland County Soil Conservation District fundraiser is for you. Office Manager Lynn Carey said a wide range of flowers, shrubs and trees are available with all proceeds going to the district’s scholarship program. “All the money raise will go towards scholarships […]
