Tech Surpasses $50 Million Research Milestone First Time
Tennessee Tech officially surpassed $50 million in externally funded research for the first time during the fiscal year 2026 just completed. It marks the sixth consecutive year the university has set a new record for research funding. Vice President for Research and Economic Development John Liu said the $50.88 million total includes 177 different projects […]
Edmonds Named TN Postsecondary Professional Of Year
TCAT-McMinnville President Dr. Melody Edmonds named the state’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year. The Association for Career And Technical Education selected Edmonds based on reviewing the qualifications of various candidates. Edmonds said she remains committed to career and technical education. “When you’ve committed your time and your effort into career and technical education, it’s an […]
New Joins Communities In Schools Tennessee Board
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New announced as new member of the Communities In Schools of Tennessee Board of Directors. New said the organization partners with public and charter schools to connect students with mental health services, food, clothing and attendance intervention. New said maintaining a strong K-12 pipeline is a […]
8 UC Professionals Hope To Gain Economic Future Thoughts
Eight professionals from across the Upper Cumberland selected for the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy, helping local leaders gain a statewide perspective on economic development. UCDD/UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the new leadership course is being rolled out for the first time across Tennessee to focus specifically on economic growth. Farley said the program is […]
New TCAT UC Campus Hopes To Expand Economic Growth
TCAT Upper Cumberland is expanding its reach, with a new campus in Bledsoe County set to open later this year. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the facility is currently under construction and expects to begin enrolling students by July. Wightman said the project represents the culmination of an eight-year collaboration between the college […]
Fentress Will Refurbish Old Ag Building
The Fentress County Commission approved a resolution to pay for the refurbishment of the old ag building to house the county’s workforce development and adult education programs. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Monday the project is necessary because there is not enough space in the Board of Education building where the programs currently exist. Finance […]
Tech’s New Center Dedicated To AI Study Across Industries
Tennessee Tech has a new center dedicated to coordinating the study of artificial intelligence throughout the university and in the community. The Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center aims to work with people and departments all across the university. Co-Director Dr. Bill Eberle said everyone on campus is being affected by AI regardless of […]
