Oldham Said SoCon Will Further Goals Of Success, Prominence
Tech President Phil Oldham said joining the Southern Conference furthers his goal of making Tennessee Tech a more recognized University. Oldham welcomed Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross to the Leslie Town Centre Tuesday night. Oldham said he began preliminary discussions with the conference more than five years ago. “Academically, we’re known as a great value […]
New Life Science, Social Science Buildings Next Tech Request
Tennessee Tech will prioritize a new $108 million Life Science Building in its request for capital funds from the state next year. Tech President Phil Oldham said the Biology Department currently residents in Pennebaker Hall. Oldham said it ranks as one of the largest academic departments on campus. “It’s in desperate need of renovation and […]
Wilmore 2nd Person Ever To Receive Order Of Eagle Award
Tennessee Tech awarded Trustee Butch Wilmore with the Order of the Eagle Honor Thursday, just the second time the honor has been awarded in the University’s history. Tech President Phil Oldham said the award recognizes Wilmore’s unparalleled service to his alma mater. In addition, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to name the new […]
Tech Trustees Committee Votes Against Cutting History
The Tennessee Tech Trustees Academic & Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously Thursday morning to deny a request to reduce the American History requirement in general education. The change had been proposed during a spring faculty and student evaluation of general education requirements. It would have reduced American History from six hours to three hours, if […]
Tech Asking For $310M Capital, $17M Maintenance
Tennessee Tech will ask the state for some $310 million for capital projects next year and almost $17 million in capital maintenance. Tech President Phil Oldham told the Board of Trustees that his leadership team understands what’s realistic, considering the state has not funded any new buildings for Tech the last two years. He said […]
Tech Engineering Building Should Be Complete By June
Tennessee Tech’s new engineering building should be complete by June with a grand opening set for October. Tech President Phil Oldham said the 100,000 square foot facility will provide new opportunities for students. “It’s literally going to be a game changer,” Oldham said. “The College of Engineering and Tech has been well-recognized for decades as […]
This Week: Porter Starts Budget, Warren Talks Armory
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter will begin the budget process Tuesday night with the selection of this year’s Budget Committee. Commissioners will also hear from Tech President Phil Oldham Tuesday night. The meeting begins at 6pm following 5:15pm committee meetings at the Putnam County Courthouse. The meeting moved to Tuesday because of President’s Day. Cumberland […]
Oldham: Tech Needs to Reach Championship Level In Athletics
Tennessee Tech needs to reach a championship level in its athletics department to help recruit more students and galvanize the student body. “There’s so many great things about athletics here at Tennessee Tech to be proud of, but we need to create more championship level programs in athletics,” Tech President Phil Oldham said. Oldham made […]
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 […]
Liu Named Tennessee Tech’s New Vice President For Research
Dr. Zahanjiang John Liu has been named Tennessee Tech’s Vice President For Research, effective October 1. Liu currently serves as Vice President at Syracuse. He previously served as Associate Provost at Auburn. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to hire Liu after a nationwide search. Liu has been awarded more […]
