Author: Jonathan Frank

  • 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!

  • Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—April 2026!

    Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—April 2026!

    The latest Intercultural Affairs Newsletter is now available! This edition highlights Fall 2025 programs and events that brought students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff together through connection, learning, service, and celebration. You’ll find highlights from welcome events, campus visits, cultural programs, awareness initiatives, networking opportunities, and student support efforts throughout the semester. Be sure to check it out for a look back at the many ways Intercultural Affairs helped build community and engagement across campus. Visit the Intercultural Affairs website to check out the newsletter!

  • Let’s Set the Table with Pat Matranga

    Let’s Set the Table with Pat Matranga

    Learn to create a platter, sushi tray, and napkin holders on the lathe. We’ll focus on proper bowl-gouge technique and safe, comfortable woodturning practices. This workshop emphasizes both form and surface embellishment, providing opportunities for carving, woodburning, and hand engraving. Students may also explore painting or other creative finishes. Instruction includes demonstrations, guided practice, and one-on-one assistance to help students develop confidence and precision on the lathe. By the end of the weekend, participants will have a collection of functional and decorative tabletop pieces.

    Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

  • Facilities Offices Closed on Thursday, May 7th from 11:00-12:00

    The Facilities Offices (including the warehouse) will be closed from 11:00-12:00 on Thursday May 7th for a Spring Semester appreciation lunch.  Your cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated. If you do have an emergency that warrants an immediate response during this time, please contact the TTU Police Department (x3234) who will contact the appropriate personnel.

  • Dr. Murat Atasoy – SOES Seminar 5/5/26

    Please join the School of Environmental Studies as we conclude our Assistant Professor search with a seminar presented by Dr. Murat Atasoy. Dr. Atasoy’s research seminar topic is “Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Land Use Land Cover Change and its Consequences in Urban Ecology”. The seminar will be held May 5th from 3:00PM-4:00 PM in LSC 1211. We hope to see you there!

  • Hats On for Mental Health Awareness Month

    Hats On for Mental Health Awareness Month

    Join the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness to promote Mental Health Awareness Month!

    On Friday, May 1st, wear a hat in support of mental health.

    Share your photos to social media!