TTU On Par With State Report Following Grow Your Own Teacher Program Success
The first cohort of at some 19 Tennessee Tech students in the grow your own teacher program will graduate this May. The university one of seven programs that received state funding in 2020. The State Education Department reported Tuesday that more than 200 teachers will enter the teacher pipeline through the programs. Associate Dean Julie […]
TTU Kicks Off Spring Semester As Students Return To Cookeville
More than 9,000 students back in Cookeville as Tennessee Tech starts its spring semester Thursday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said it is a fresh start for returning students as well as some new students starting their education journey. “As happens in the fall, people graduate, so a few less than who was here in […]
TTU Forms New Division Combining Enrollment Management And Communication
Tennessee Tech combining enrollment management and communication into a new division under a new leadership position. Karen Lykins is the new Vice President for Enrollment and Communication and will be over the Division of Enrollment and Communication. “This position reflects something that many universities are taking a look at,” Lykins said. “Combining enrollment management and […]
White Co Historian Working With TTU To Preserve Veteran Stories
A White County man preserving the history of veterans in a joint project with Tennessee Tech University. Nick Blaylock is interviewing people about their military service. Blaylock said the recordings will be sent to the university’s archives to be stored for public consumption. “In the past, we’ve had veterans that had dairies and things where […]
TTU Hosts Showcase For National Drive Electric Week
It is National Drive Electric Week. As a part of the push to introduce electric vehicles to rural communities, Tennessee Tech held a showcase at the Sam’s Club parking lot in Cookeville Sunday. Professor Dr. Pingen Chen said he believes hybrid cars are the future of transportation. “The numbers are very clear,” Chen said. “If […]
TTU Seeking State Approval For Artificial Turf At Baseball And Softball Fields
Tennessee Tech wants to replace its real grass at the baseball and softball fields with artificial turf. Capital Projects and Maintenance Director Jim Cobb said the university will request project approval from the state building commission next month. “Obviously, we are trying to have little to no impact on their seasons,” Cobb said. “Mark Wilson […]
TTU Gets Clean Audit Report For Last Fiscal Year
Tennessee Tech University earned a clean financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending 2021. The report was released by the State Comptroller’s Office Tuesday. An independent auditor reported fair financial statements, cash flow and management practices.
State Funding Secured For Tech’s New Engineering Building
Tennessee Tech has been approved for the state funding needed to break ground on its new engineering building. Construction funding for the project was delayed last year due to COVID-related budget concerns. But, Governor Bill Lee’s recently passed budget has the needed funds. President Phil Oldham said just under $50 million has been allocated for […]
Tech Student Athletes Ask State Senators To Talk
A Tennessee Tech group of student athletes sent a letter to 26 state senators Monday asking to meet them and discuss national anthem protests. The group CODE, the Center of Diversity Education, called on senators to answer for last week’s letter asking university leaders statewide to stop the protests. In the group’s letter, CODE said […]
Golden Eagle Football Kicks Off In February
The Super Bowl may have ended the pro football season Sunday night, but Tennessee Tech’s season will be kicking off in less than two weeks. The Golden Eagles open the first spring football season in school history February 21 against Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team is slated for seven Ohio Valley […]
