Roane State, Tech Begin New Project Management Collaboration
A new agreement between Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech paving a degree path for project management majors. Roane State President Dr. Chris Whaley said the agreement helps Roane State students know how to transfer and tells them exactly what courses they will take and when. Whaley said this is essentially a road map […]
Tech Football Navigating Operations With Stadium Work
Tech fans need to pay heed to signage as they return to Tucker Stadium for Saturday’s football opener against Cumberland. Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said while the project continues, the west side of the stadium will be completely unavailable. “All of our fans have to walk around to the east side to come in […]
Tech Professor: Cracker Barrel Rebrand Removed Connection
The marketing decision to rebrand Cracker Barrel did not sit well with consumers or the stock market, a valuable lesson according to a Tennessee Tech Marketing Professor. The company’s stock dropped some $94 million in the hours after the removal of the man and barrel from the logo. Professor of Marketing Dr. Julie Pharr said […]
Tennessee Tech Ranked #2 University In State By Niche
Niche, a publisher of college guidebooks, has ranked Tennessee Tech as the second best public university in Tennessee behind UT-Knoxville. The ranking gave Tech an overall grade of A-, with A grades in categories like the campus, food options, professors, and student life. Factors like athletics, academics, diversity, the party scene, location, and value all […]
Tech’s College Town Kickoff A Growing New Tradition
Tennessee Tech’s College Town Kickoff event in Downtown Cookeville may be relatively new, but it has already become a highlight of the school year. Tech News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the block party and concert was started three years ago to give students a high-energy welcome to Tech and expose them to […]
Tech New Faces Arrive: Grad Students, Freshmen, Facilities
New faces and new places coming to Tennessee Tech’s campus as President Dr. Phil Oldham opens the new semester with department kickoffs Tuesday. Oldham said Tech not only focuses on growing the number of incoming freshmen, but the number of transfers and graduate students. Oldham said there has been more luck with graduates, but attracting […]
Tech Receives Grant For Knee Replacement Research
A Tennessee Tech Professor received a $2.5 million research grant from the National Institute of Health for his work on new knee replacement technology. Associate Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Dr. Steve Anton said he has developed a self-powered smart knee. Anton said the implant generates the energy needed to power it, which extends […]
SoCon Commissioner: Tech “Checked All The Boxes”
Tennessee Tech’s mix of strong academics and competitive athletics are part of what made it an appealing addition for the Southern Conference. That according to Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross. Tech the first new addition to the conference since 2013. Cross said each new member has to have the ability to add to the conference. […]
Tech Trailblazers Program Adds Personal Touch For Visitors
The Trailblazers program at Tennessee Tech giving prospective students a first hand look at campus life through the lens of current students. The program puts visitors on a one-on-one campus tour with another student in their desired area of study. Campus Visits Coordinator Peyton Land said the program allows students to connect with another student […]
Tech Professors Tweaking Courses, Final Rest For New Year
With Tennessee Tech’s Fall Semester fast approaching, professors are putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the new school year. Computer Science Senior Lecturer Eric Brown said the process for new year preparation is interesting. Brown said in the computer science program, there is no static material outside of foundational elements. Brown said he […]
