TTU Art Therapy Grant For Nursing Homes
Tennessee Tech School of Nursing has started a grant initiative to fund art therapy for 100 nursing homes across the state. Nursing Professor Shelia Harris said the goal is to enhance the quality of life of the residents while conducting research on Alzheimer’s Disease. “This helps the individuals remain present and remain in touch with […]
Election Stress Disorder Affecting Voters
Election stress disorder, the term was coined during the 2016 presidential election and remains prevalent this election rotation as voters wait for the final result. Tennessee Tech Counseling Center Assistant Director Dr. Christina Mick said she is not surprised by the access amount of anxiety voters are experiencing this year. “A lot of people engage […]
State Comptroller’s Office Finds Two TTU Audit Findings
A state comptroller audit of Tennessee Tech released Friday revealed two findings including improper bank reconciliations and inadequate internal controls. The university’s Business Office was performing reports of operating and payroll bank accounts up to 230 days late. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said bank reconciliations should be performed within 30 days after the […]
TTU Residence Hall Inspired by University of Florida
Tennessee Tech is looking to develop a unique style of residence hall that is based off a design at the University of Florida. That building is Infinity Hall, and it’s a combination of living, creative spaces and entrepreneurship opportunities under one roof. University of Florida Associate Director in Housing Mary Jordan said this type of […]
TTU Begins Basketball Practice, Planning for Fans at The Hoop
Tennessee Tech kicked off basketball practice Wednesday in preparation for starting the season November 25. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the plan is to have fans in attendance at the Hooper Eblen Center. Wilson said the university is working with the Putnam County Health Department to get the seal of approval. “As long […]
TTU Graduate Program Growth Fueled by Pandemic
Tennessee Tech’s graduate program applications increase by 61 percent since 2019. College of Graduate Studies Dean Mark Stephens said the biggest increase has been in the Colleges of Education and Business. Stephens said the increase in the last year has been fueled by pandemic and its economic effects. “When the economy turns down and unemployment […]
STEM Center Dealing With COVID Budget Cuts
Tennessee Tech STEM Center Director Darek Potter said his center has experienced budget cuts because of the pandemic. Potter said the center is doing some “belt tightening” but expects to be able to keep going and serving the community. Potter said community events have been cancelled since the pandemic hit, and affected programs with local […]
TTU Holds Virtual Constitution Day Event
Thursday’s Constitution Day, and Tennessee Tech is celebrating virtually at 6:00 PM. People can register to participate in the Zoom event by searching Constitution Day on TTU’s website. Constitution Day Chair Kent Dollar said the signing of the constitution should be celebrated even if it isn’t mandated. “The constitution is perhaps the most important document, […]
Fraternity Houses Trying To Fight COVID
Tennessee Tech’s Greek organizations are implementing COVID precautions for its fraternity houses. Since the houses are located off campus, each fraternity is in charge of guidelines. Tau Kappa Epsilon President Jonah Stout said his fraternity is trying to be a part of the solution, not the problem. “We have limited our foot traffic pretty substantially,” […]
Tech International Student Population Down, Study Abroad Postponed
Tennessee Tech’s enrollment of international students has dropped just over 20 percent due to COVID. Senior Associate Provost Mark Stephens said the majority of the 250 international students currently on campus are returning students. “It has depressed our enrollment of international students largely because of the difficult in making travel arrangements,” Stephens said. “And also, […]
