Construction Underway On Tech’s New Residence Hall
Construction is now underway on Tennessee Tech’s new residence hall, a project aimed at expanding housing options for students and supporting future campus growth. University Housing and Residential Life Executive Director Mike Reagle said crews have just begun the early stages of construction on the new building. Reagle said the project is designed to help […]
New Talon Software Being Used For Tech Employee Evaluations
Tennessee Tech employing a new employee evaluation tool as part of a broader software system to assist supervisors who conduct performance reviews. Human Resources Associate Vice President Kevin Vedder said the new tool is included in the university’s new HR and Finance software. Vedder said the tool is robust and provides supervisors with a performance […]
Tech Offering More Scholarship Chances For New Students
New Tennessee Tech students will have another opportunity to help pay for college, as the university opens a second round of scholarships through its Presidential Scholars program. Tennessee Tech Director of Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the second deadline for program offers reduced scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $8,000 per year to new freshmen or transfer […]
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 Athletics Inks Multi-Year Agreement With Taymar
Tennessee Tech Athletics is attempting to maximize revenue after signing a multi-year agreement with a sports marketing company called Taymar. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said he felt it would be better to have a corporate partner handle the university’s corporate media rights, marketing, and sales rather than handling those duties in-house. Fox said […]
Tech Host Summit To Improve Statewide Water Quality
Nutrient pollution, one of the biggest problems with Upper Cumberland waterways, identified during a Tennessee Tech University summit focused on water quality issues. Tennessee Tech Water Center Director Justin Murdock said nitrogen and phosphorus are infiltrating our lakes, rivers, and streams. Murdock said nutrient pollution is increasing the growth of algae in our water sources. […]
Tech Receives $760K To Boost STEM Educator Workforce
Tennessee Tech will use a $760,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help boost the STEM educator workforce. Mathematics Professor Dr. Holly Anthony said she and a team of professors will provide scholarships to students pursuing a teaching license while remaining in their STEM major. Anthony said the scholarships will focus specifically on Chemistry, […]
US News Ranked Tech Again As Top National University
Tennessee Tech recognized again as one of the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report. The honor marks 11 years in a row that Tennessee Tech made the rankings. The university climbed 31 spots from last year’s rankings, the largest year-to-year gain across all private and public schools in the state. Tennessee Tech […]
Tech Named Top Public University In State by ‘Money’
Tennessee Tech named the top public university in the state according to Money’s 2025 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” Universities rated on the quality of education, affordability, and outcomes. Tennessee Tech earned a four-star rating, tying with the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Only Vanderbilt University and King University beat Tech’s four-star rating among private schools. In […]
