Join us on Friday, November 21st at 11 AM via Teams for an interactive session introducing GrantForward, the university’s new funding database designed to simplify your search for research grants. GrantForward offers access to over 83,000 funding opportunities from more than 20,000 sponsors, covering all academic disciplines. Whether you’re new to grant seeking or looking to refine your strategy, this session will help you save time and stay ahead of emerging opportunities. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
Author: Cody Bryant
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Get Your Ducks (and Turkeys) in a Row: Prepping for Next Semester
Before you head off for the holidays, join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 11 AM via Teams for a quick 30-minute session to get a head start on spring. In this CITL Tech Tuesday session, we’ll share quick ways to refresh your course materials, streamline navigation, and check for accessibility issues that impact students. Prep now so you can feast later—on both turkey and the satisfaction of a course that’s ready to go! Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Tennessee Tech Football vs. UT Martin
Tech Football hosts UT Martin this Saturday, November 22.
Two lucky students will be selected to attempt a 40-yard field goal for cash. The prize is $6,000.00 cash or scholarship if the field goal attempt is successful. The student must register at the tent set up in the North endzone of the field before the end of the first quarter. All students are required to present their student ID upon registration.
Kickoff is at 12 p.m. and the 98.5 KISS FM Tailgate Park opens at 9 a.m.
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Tech Volleyball vs EIU
Tech Volleyball hosts EIU on Tuesday and Wednesday for their final home matches of the regular season.
Tuesday’s match is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday’s match is at 4 p.m.
Come support your fellow Golden Eagles! Admission is free for everyone!
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Silk Scarves Workshop at the Craft Center on Saturday!
In this festive workshop, you’ll learn a new take on the traditional Japanese art of Shibori—a resist-dyeing technique that creates beautiful patterns in fabric. Using indigo dye and fiber reactive dyes, each participant will design and dye two colorful and unique scarves, perfect for gifting or keeping as wearable art. This Saturday, November 22 at Holiday Festival. Click here for more information or to register!
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Pre-sale for hot chocolate reindeer extended through Nov 18!
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society are extending the Hot Chocolate Reindeer (hot chocolate mix and marshmallows- each reindeer makes approximately three cups of hot chocolate) pre-sale through Nov 18! You can order through our Square Store through Nov 18. We will deliver them to a Tech mailbox (for students) or office (for faculty and staff) on Dec 1. One reindeer is $2 or you can buy 3 for $5. You will be contacted via email after you order to determine your delivery location. Any questions can be sent to smacsttu@gmail.com. These make cute gifts, so consider ordering for yourself or for someone else. We can deliver your order to other people on campus if you want to send some end of the semester cheer!
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NSF NRT-GCR, AI Graduate Fellowship — Spring 2026 Applications Open
The NSF NRT-GCR, AI: Traineeship in the Convergence of AI, Energy, and Cybersecurity is accepting M.S. applications for ECE, CSC, and ME students for the Spring 2026 semester.
Fellowships include tuition, fees, and an annual stipend of $34,000, with the possibility of up to 15 months of support, contingent upon successful progress in coursework and program activities and the availability of funds. Please contact jcwilliams@tntech.edu with any questions!
Apply here by 5 p.m. on November 21, 2025
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Career Readiness Application Deadline is Nov. 21 at 8AM
Fri., Nov. 21, is the FINAL DAY to submit your Career Readiness Application for the Fall 2025 semester. All materials for Gold and Purple Career Readiness Applications MUST be turned to the Center for Career Development by 8 AM on Fri. Nov. 21.
Substitutions or late submissions will not be accepted.
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232
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Careers n’ Coffee with UT Space Institute
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from UT Space Institute on Wednesday, November 19, at 11 AM in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
The UT Space Institute is a graduate and research institution in Middle Tennessee. It has become an internationally recognized institution for graduate study and research in engineering, physics, mathematics, and aviation systems.
Check on Handshake to find out more about this and other employer events!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
931-372-3232
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Nov. 18 Purple Career Readiness Makeup and Recap Workshop
Missed any of the career readiness workshops? Join us in the RUC 282 on Tues., Nov. 18, at 11 AM for the LAST Purple Career Readiness Workshop, to recap what you missed this semester. This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certification for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card!
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232
