New Tech AD A Program Builder, Fundraiser, Team Player
New Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox arrives in Cookeville with a reputation of building programs, according to a Montana State colleague. MSU Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Bill Lamberty said Fox helped improve fundraising. That led to a new football building and indoor track facility. Lamberty said Fox is a people person, which is […]
Tech Receives $1.3 Million Grant For Nuclear Science Program
A $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy giving Tennessee Tech Students experience in radiochemistry. Assistant Professor of Chemistry David Dan said he applied for the grant so students could have more engagement with nuclear science, which a big push from the DOE. Dan said six students will research separating the Promethium 147 […]
Tech Working On Stadium, Academic Buildings Over Summer
The renovation of Johnson Hall, continued work on the football stadium and lots of fix-up jobs on the schedule for Tennessee Tech this summer. Tech Associate Vice President of Facilities Dan Warren said the foundation has been laid for the stadium’s west side and soon, steel could start being installed. Warren said the changes are […]
Trustees Officially Approve Liu, Year-Long Search To Begin
Tech President Phil Oldham said it will likely take a full academic year to hire a new Provost. Oldham’s comments came Thursday as the Board of Trustees Executive Committee officially approved Zhanjiang “John” Liu as interim provost. “[Liu is] a great fit to step in and help us at this critical time, and the goal […]
Tennessee Tech Campus Buzzing With Summer Camps
Tennessee Tech students may be home for the summer, but the campus is still lively thanks to a variety of summer camps. Tennessee Tech has already hosted a couple of camps this summer, including the American Legion Boys State and freshman orientation SOAR sessions. Jonathan Frank, Tech’s News and Public Relations director, said there are […]
New House Settlement Could Further Shake College Sports
A Tennessee Tech Professor said the $2.8 billion House settlement could fundamentally change the game for college sports. Assistant Professor of History Dr. Arthur Banton said the settlement allows major colleges to pay student athletes a percentage of a $20.5 million “salary cap” fund. Banton said the already challenging landscape college sports will be further […]
Tech Students’ AI Based YourTour App To Launch In August
A team of Tennessee Tech computer science students are working on an AI-based navigation app to help visitors explore the region. Recent Tech Graduate Wes Talley said YourTour is designed to help travelers discover unknown attractions on the way to a final destination. Talley said users can list their interests while signing up for the […]
First Presbyterian Civil Rights Class Has Strong Turnout
A diverse group of community members attended the first of four Race, Racism, and Civil Rights classes at Cookeville’s First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Tennessee Tech Senior Executive for Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach Dr. Robert Owens taught the class. He said the course unpacks race and racism from both an individual and systemic perspective. […]
Governor Bill Lee Addresses Boys State Delegates at Tech
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed this year’s Boys State delegation at their closing ceremony at Tennessee Tech Friday morning. Boys State welcomes high school juniors from across the state to participate in a week-long government simulation. The delegates are divided into their own cities and elect officers for the week. Lee said Boys State participants […]
Tech Adds New Interdisciplinary Computing Program
Tennessee Tech will implement an Interdisciplinary Computing degree program starting next school year. The program helps students integrate new technology, like AI, into other fields. Trustee Fred Lowery said this degree has a place in the workforce. “We are looking for students, or colleagues, frankly, that have this kind of multi-diciplinary understanding,” Lowery said. “And […]
