Tech Times

Author: Jonathan Frank

  • Summer Group Fitness Schedule Is Here!

    Summer Group Fitness Schedule Is Here!

    Our new summer schedule has arrived – and it’s shaped by you! We loved getting your feedback from our recent survey, and we listened to what you wanted most.

    Summer is the perfect time to get in a groove and create a fresh fitness routine, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Enjoy updated class times and your favorite workouts all season long. There’s something for everyone, no matter your fitness level.

    Check out the full schedule and class descriptions online at: Campus Recreation – Group Fitness Classes

  • Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball Lil’ Eagle Camp

    Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball Lil’ Eagle Camp

    Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball will be hosting Lil’ Eagle Camp:
    Date: June 15-17th
    Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
    For: Girls entering K-8th Grades
    Where: AWC (Athletic Wellness Center) Old Rec Center
    Discount Code for Tennessee Tech employees: “STAFF”

    Link to Register:
    https://kimrosamondbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT 

     

  • TALON Procurement Module Changes Coming

    TALON Procurement Module Changes coming in 26B Release on May 16, 2026. For more information about the upcoming changes see the TALON Procurement Module 26B Release Notes on our Training Offered by Purchasing and Contracts Office webpage.

  • Save the Date: C&S Staff Day 2026

    Save the Date: C&S Staff Day 2026

    The Staff Advisory Committee to the President is excited to announce they will be hosting the 6th annual C&S Staff Day on Friday, August 7th, 2026! The event will take place from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm in Stonecipher Lecture Hall. Our half day event features guest speakers, vendor tables, giveaways, and breakfast and snacks. This event is for all clerical and support staff across campus and we hope to see you there. Free tote bags will be given to all attendees registered by the deadline! Registration will open soon and a registration link will be shared with campus. Please email Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any questions.

  • Engineering Convergence Bootcamp features student-led “lightning talks”

    Engineering Convergence Bootcamp features student-led “lightning talks”

    Students from disciplines across campus went to “bootcamp” to explore the intersection of energy technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Offered through the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program, this Engineering Convergence Bootcamp brought together approximately 70 Tech students, faculty and regional high school representatives in the AIEB atrium. Participants rotated through seven student-led lightning talks focused on real-world interdisciplinary challenges, earning a certificate upon completion.

    Organizers behind this successful event included computer science professors Maanak Gupta, PI, and Doug Talbert, co-PI; chemistry lecturer Twanelle Majors, project coordinator; associate professor of electrical and computer engineering Charles Van Neste, faculty advisor; and curriculum and instruction lecturer Marlana Lastres, project evaluator.

  • Baseball Senior Day

    Baseball Senior Day

    Join us this week at Averitt Stadium for Tech baseball’s last home series against Morehead State. We will be honoring our seniors for Senior Day on Saturday before the game. This week’s schedule is as follows:

    Thursday at 6 p.m.
    Friday at 6 p.m.
    Saturday 2 p.m.

    Sign up for text alerts to receive gameday reminders, schedule updates, special promotions, and more. Text BASEBALL to 833-637-7634

  • Focus on Fine Craft Exhibition at the ACC

    Focus on Fine Craft Exhibition at the ACC

    The Appalachian Center for Craft is pleased to present Focus on Fine Craft, the inaugural exhibition of work by 8-12 grade students and educators who participated in the Focus on Fine Craft Field Trip Program during the 2025-2026 academic year. On view May 15 – June 5, this special exhibition celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of students, faculty, and instructors involved in the ACC’s Friday Field Trip Program. The public reception will be May 16th from 5:00- 7:00 pm and will be catered by Meg’s Bread.

    Those who are unable to attend in person are invited to view the digital exhibition on the Craft Center’s website, beginning May 15.

  • Retirement of Dean Mike Gotcher

    Retirement of Dean Mike Gotcher

    Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dean Mike Gotcher on Wednesday, May 20 at 3 p.m. in Southwest Hall 145. Join colleagues and friends as we honor Dean Gotcher’s years of dedicated service and leadership and wish him well in his well‑earned retirement.

  • Faculty: Add your information to our subject matter expert guide!

    News & Public Relations is compiling a subject matter expert guide to serve as a directory that members of the media can consult when seeking expert perspectives as part of their news gathering. Faculty members interested in engaging with media about their issues of expertise can complete this form to be included in the guide. Participation is strictly voluntary. Please contact news@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Jesse Akowuah

    Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Jesse Akowuah

    Meet Jesse Akowuah, our Student Affairs Student Spotlight!

    Jesse is a graduate student at Tennessee Tech pursuing a master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering. He has been actively involved on campus as Vice President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student chapter, Publicity Secretary of the African Students Union (ASU), and a global ambassador with the Center for Global Experiences, while also supporting the Civil and Environmental Engineering department through volunteer work and serving as a Graduate Research Assistant.

    Read more about Jesse’s accomplishments here!