New Talon Software Being Used For Tech Employee Evaluations
Tennessee Tech employing a new employee evaluation tool as part of a broader software system to assist supervisors who conduct performance reviews. Human Resources Associate Vice President Kevin Vedder said the new tool is included in the university’s new HR and Finance software. Vedder said the tool is robust and provides supervisors with a performance […]
32 Teams Coming To Tech, Vie For Robotics Championship Berths
High school students from across Middle and East Tennessee will converge on Cookeville Saturday to compete for two spots in the state robotics championship. Autonomous Robotics Club Chairman Coby Smith said the event brings together aspiring engineers to test their designs in a specific game format created for this season. Smith said the roster includes […]
Tech Alum Lowery Named Fortune 500 Company CEO
Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Fred Lowery has been named chief executive officer of Henry Schein Inc., a Fortune 500 company. The company is the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners.Henry Schein cited Lowery’s record of scaling complex businesses and driving sustained growth and […]
Predicted Weather Moves Tennessee Tech And Texas A&M Opener to 11AM Kickoff
Saturday’s Opening Weekend contest between Tennessee Tech and Texas A&M has been moved to an 11 a.m. start due to predicted inclement weather. Tennessee Tech Athletics announced the schedule change and said the adjustment affects Saturday’s matchup at Texas A&M. The department said the earlier kickoff comes in response to forecasted weather conditions. “Due to […]
Backdoor Playhouse Modernizes With New Online Tickets
Tennessee Tech’s Backdoor Playhouse has launched a new online ticketing system to eliminate long lines and allow patrons to reserve specific seats in advance. College of Fine Arts Marketing Director Erica Duarte said the digital platform will improve accessibility for community members planning their evenings. The update changes the venue’s historical approach to admission by […]
Historic Night Highlights Rise For Golden Eagle Cawthorn
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles freshman LaReesha Cawthorn said it all comes back to one thing for her when overcoming challenges. “I think it just goes back to our standards and everything that we go by,” Cawthorn said. “Positive energy, positive attitude so when things go wrong, we always have things go wrong in practice, we […]
Tech Human Resources Office Moves Back To Derryberry
Tennessee Tech’s Human Resources Office completed its move back to its permanent location at Derryberry Hall Wednesday. Associate Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Vedder said the office was relocated over a year ago due to flooding issues. The move was extended after renovations began on the auditorium above the office. Vedder said operations have […]
Tech Robotics Club Qualifies For 2026 World Championship
The Tennessee Tech Autonomous Robotics Club has qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship, marking the third consecutive year the team has earned a spot in the competition. Club President Coby Smith said the club works on several different projects, ranging from 3D printers to battle bots. Smith said any student can join the […]
Tech Offering More Scholarship Chances For New Students
New Tennessee Tech students will have another opportunity to help pay for college, as the university opens a second round of scholarships through its Presidential Scholars program. Tennessee Tech Director of Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the second deadline for program offers reduced scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $8,000 per year to new freshmen or transfer […]
New TTU Software To Streamline Study Abroad Process
Tennessee Tech has launched a new study abroad management software to modernize applications and improve how international programs are managed on campus. Tennessee Tech Director of the Center for Global Experiences Dr. Amy Miller said the system was adopted to support ongoing study abroad operations. The software affects both student applications and internal program management. […]
