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Author: Cody Bryant

  • Join Us for Mad Topics: Anxiety & Depression in Education

    Join Us for Mad Topics: Anxiety & Depression in Education

    We invite you to be part of a meaningful conversation at the Mad Topics Panel Symposium on Saturday, April 5th, at 3:00 PM in Stonecipher Hall. This engaging panel discussion will explore Anxiety and Depression, featuring speakers sharing lived experiences and clinical insights.

    Guests will be able to join a live Q&A, where they can pose questions and receive thoughtful responses from professionals and those with lived experiences. In addition, mental health resources will be available on-site to provide information for those seeking further support.

    Can’t make it in person? Tune in via live stream!

    For more information, please email Dr. Kinsey Simone at madtopics@tntech.edu. RSVP now at tntech.edu/madtopics!

  • Creator+ Lumi: D2L AI Question Creator in iLearn

    Creator+ Lumi: D2L AI Question Creator in iLearn

    Join the CITL on Tuesday, March 11th at 11 AM for our introduction to Lumi in Creator+ in D2L/iLearn. Lumi is an AI-powered tool that generates retrieval practice questions based on course content within HTML pages. Learn how Lumi can streamline question creation, enhance student engagement, and support effective learning in your courses. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu.

  • Succulent Sale Firefighter Fundraiser

    Succulent Sale Firefighter Fundraiser

    Psychology Club is hosting a Fundraiser for the Doyle Volunteer Fire Department which is our that helps us in times of emergency!

    The Preorder form is preferred if you want a specific type of succulent ($5). Pickup will be at Centennial Plaza from 11am – 1pm and in Sparta March 27th. There will be Succulents ($5) available for purchase at Centennial Plaza!

    Preorder link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJKy6hvnS5Im1Ylvs0SnCNWbWTIEHK2ueCDhRK_RVOL090IA/viewform?usp=header

  • iMakerSpace Workshop:Laser Engraving for Beginners: Design, Setup, and Execution

     iMakerSpace Workshop Spring 2025 

    Workshop: Laser Engraving for Beginners: Design, Setup, and Execution (March 12th, 5:00pm-6:30pm)
    Time: March 12th (Wednesday), 5:00-6:30pm
    Location: iMakerSpace (Library 348)
    * Please register for the event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.
    * Students who complete the training will receive a certificate.

  • Nominations for Most Valuable Student Worker

    Nominations for Most Valuable Student Worker

    The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is collecting nominations for MVP Student Worker. You know better than anyone the efforts our students go to make Tennessee Tech a one-of-a-kind university that is full of ambition, heart, and purpose. Our offices feel that students’ diligence and dedication should be recognized. Please reach out to studentjobs@tntech.edu to request the nomination form for any FWS/UAS Student Worker you feel exemplifies the qualities mentioned. Nominations must be approved by the student’s listed supervisor. The deadline to submit nominations is March 21, 2025.

  • 2025-2026 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments Recipients

    2025-2026 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments Recipients

    Congratulations to Dr. Mari Ramler (English) and Dr. Mustafa Rajabali (Physics), recipients of 2025-2026 academic year Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments!

    The goals of non-instructional assignments are to contribute to the professional growth of faculty, improve teaching and curriculum across the University, and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be achieved within the constraints of regular workload assignments. For more information, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php.

  • ODK Presents: Leadership in Action with Dr. Lamar Bryant

    ODK Presents: Leadership in Action with Dr. Lamar Bryant

    Omicron Delta Kappa is hosting a leadership workshop entitled “Leadership in Action: Effectively Leading with or without a Title” with guest speaker Dr. Lamar Bryant from University of Tennessee Knoxville. This event is open to all. There will be free food and Dr. Bryant will lead attendees through different exercises on leadership. It will be in the Tech Pride room on March 25th from 6pm to 7:30pm.

  • Ph.D. Student Jasmine Reynolds Awarded Prestigious NBCC Minority Fellowship

    Ph.D. Student Jasmine Reynolds Awarded Prestigious NBCC Minority Fellowship

    Jasmine Reynolds, a Ph.D. student in Counseling and Supervision at Tennessee Tech University, has been awarded the prestigious Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) scholarship, administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). This federally funded program has supported over 400 doctoral- and master’s-level students since 2012, fostering diversity within the counseling profession. As an MFP Fellow, Reynolds will contribute to the field through research, education, and service, helping to expand mental health access in underserved communities while advancing innovative counseling initiatives.

  • Law School Info Session

    Law School Info Session

    Thinking about law school? Join us today, March 11, at 11:00AM in Foundation Hall, room 238 to hear some great advice from College of Business faculty and staff! Be a part of a discussion on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to set yourself up for success.

    Whether you’re planning your next steps or exploring your options, this session will provide valuable insights and guidance. Do not miss this great opportunity to learn from those who have navigated law school firsthand!

    For more information, contact Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.

  • Women in Economics Symposium Watch Party

    The Economics Department will be hosting a Watch Party for the Women in Economics Symposium given by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The Federal Reserve will feature the Watch Party on its video recording. The sessions will include talks by role models on careers in economics. Panelists will provide practical tips about job searching and more. The 2025 symposium will feature keynote speakers Cecilia Rouse, president of the Brookings Institution, and Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda. The symposium will be on Thursday, March 27th, from 4 pm to 8 pm. The event is by invitation only. Anyone interested can contact Dr. Chelsea Dowell at ctdowell@tntech.edu.