Tech Hires Firm For “Tight Window” Search For New AD
Tennessee Tech has retained the services of a consulting firm to assist in the search for an athletic director. Mark Wilson resigned in April. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said since the university last went through the process to find an Athletic Director 20 years ago, college athletics has drastically changed. “They handle the applications, […]
Tech Named Higher Earnings Institution By Carnegie
Tennessee Tech has been named a “Higher Earnings” institution in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Tech Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Data Dewayne Wright said the distinction means Tech students are making more money post-graduation compared to other universities. Wright said most people may think that is just because of […]
Grants Keeping TTU Dual Enrollment Affordable
Tennessee Tech Dual Enrollment tuition is set to increase, but Tech officials say it is still affordable for local high schoolers. Assistant Director of Admissions and Dual Enrollment Manager Ted McWilliams said the Board of Trustees approved a Dual Enrollment tuition increase from $178 to some $190 per credit hour. He said a state grant […]
Tech Exploring NIL Collective For Athletics
As college sports navigates an ever-changing landscape, Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said a name, image, likeness collective could be the next step to enhance Tech athletics. NIL refers to a student athlete’s ability to make monetary gains off of their name, image, and likeness. Since the NCAA implemented new guidelines in January 2021, over […]
Tech Announces New Volpe Library Dean Kelly McCallister
Tech’s Volpe Library has a new dean, hiring Kelly McCallister to the postion. The announcement came from Tech Provost Lori Mann Bruce that McCallister would bring her vision and leadership abilities to the university’s library. McCallister is coming to Tech after serving as associate dean and associate professor of university libraries at Appalachian State University. […]
Dudney: Historic Preservation Important To Region
Public Historian Mark Dudney said that the Upper Cumberland puts a lot of effort into preserving its history. May is Historic Preservation Month. Dudney said there is multiple tactics to preserve the history. “A lot of people doing really good work to preserve the culture and the history of the Upper Cumberland,” Dudney said. “You […]
New Gateway Signs Approved For 2 I-40 Cookeville Exits
Cookeville has received final approval to install gateway monument signs at the Interstate 40 exits on Willow Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the signs will read “Cookeville, Home of Tennessee Tech.” He said the project is part of T-DOT’s Gateway Monument program. Ward said TDOT has a significant list of […]
Tech Students Class Project On Death Penalty Aims Global
A Tennessee Tech class project detailing death penalty data across the state could turn into a much broader project. Associate History Professor Troy Smith said six students in his Digital Humanities class created a website compiling data on the state’s death penalty history. He said the site breaks down how many people are put to […]
TSSAA: HS Football Championships At Tech A Possibility
The TSSAA would consider the possibility of bringing the high school football championships back to Cookeville upon the completion of Tucker Stadium renovations. TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said a return has been discussed. Cookeville lost the State Championships in 2021. He said the TSSAA has maintained a strong relationship with Cookeville and Putnam […]
Tech Repeats As Best In State On Return On Investment
Tennessee Tech is once again ranked the number-one public university in Tennessee in student return on investment and career pay. Payscale’s 2023 College Salary Report shows Tech graduates make a median starting salary of some $66,000. The report shows Tech graduates achieve a 20-year return on investment of some $450,000, some $90,000 higher than any […]
