Tech Raised Over $8 Million In 2019-2020
Tennessee Tech raised over $8 million in the 2019 fiscal year. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks, gifts-in-kind and new planned gifts. President Phil Oldham said nearly $2 million for scholarships came from cash donations alone. Almost all of the donations are earmarked for specific scholarships or projects by the donors. Oldham said the gifts […]
TTU Residential Applications Increase During The Summer
Call it a late arriving crowd. Tennessee Tech’s Residential Life received more than 200 housing applications in both June and July. Residential Life Director Josh Edmonds said that is between five and ten times the norm. “I didn’t know what to expect in May, we were down a little bit,” Edmonds said. “We were actually […]
TTU Greek Life Moving To Online Events
Tennessee Tech’s Greek Life will look different this year with events moving to virtual. The Welcome Back Cookout and the first night of sorority recruitment are the first two changing formats. Dean of Students Katherine Williams said there are likely more to follow in the future. “Safety is our number one priority,” Williams said. “Obviously, […]
Over 1,700 Freshman Joining TTU This Fall
It will be a typical sized freshman class entering Tennessee Tech next week. The university will see over 1,700 freshman join the student body this fall. Enrollment Management Vice President Brandon Johnson said the incoming class is bigger by about 40 students compared to last year. “We had a great recruitment year,” Johnson said. “Even […]
Tech’s Wilson: “Heartbreaking for Athletes”
The hardest part of the OVC’s announcement postponing fall sports, the emotions of the athletes involved. That’s according to Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson. The OVC announced late Friday all fall sports competitions would be postponed because of COVID-19. “It’s heartbreaking for the athletes, you know athletes they work for these competitions, they work […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
The Perseid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky this week. The annual shower’s peak will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Dr. Steve Robinson said sky gazers will need to be patient. “Basically take a blanket or a chair,” Robinson said. “Just sit there and watch and you […]
Tech Cabinet Returning to Classroom
Members of Tennessee Tech University’s Cabinet will be returning to the classroom this fall. President Phil Oldham made the request in June. Vice President of University Advancement Kevin Braswell will be teaching a sophomore-level communications class. He said it will be his first time teaching since he arrived at the school over six years ago. […]
Tennessee Tech Graduation Saturday
After having to postpone its commencement ceremony earlier this year, Tennessee Tech will celebrate graduating seniors from both the Spring and Summer semesters on Saturday. Tennessee Tech Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said this graduation will be a change to what students and families are accustomed. The program, which will be altered from past commencement […]
Parking Supply Fueling 8th Street Problems
Parking supply near the main quadclassrooms at Tennessee Tech University may be fueling some of the parking problems along Cookeville’s 8th Street. Tech’s Chief Communications Officer Karen Lykins said the timing of a parking rate increase two years ago does not coincide with the increased parking complaints. “The timing doesn’t work out with the price […]
TTU’s Appalachian Center For Crafts Reopens
The Tennessee Tech Appalachian Center for Crafts reopening has gone well so far. Safety precautions including social distancing, requiring everyone to wear masks, and installing sneeze guards have been implemented. Director Debra Ruzinsky said the center has suffered from revenue loss in the sales gallery, but she said it’s good to be back. “We’ve had […]
