Need help with research? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 10/9, we will be leading a workshop on research tools, focusing on how to find and evaluate sources. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t attend, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website! We look forward to working with you!
The College of Graduate Studies will be sharing information about how you can earn up to 6 credit hours as an undergraduate student that will apply to your graduate program. Fast Track Info Session in the Roaden University Center 246 Tuesday, October 14 at 10:45A.M.
Come join the College of Graduate Studies at our information session! This session will be held from 11a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday October 7, on Roaden University Center 246. We hope to see you there!
Thesis & Dissertation Information Sessions for Graduate Students
Do you need to submit a thesis or dissertation to complete your program?
Join the College of Graduate Studies for an overview of the submission process. You’ll learn the steps needed for a smooth and successful submission, with guidance on:
Graduate Studies review process
Two sessions are available:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Roaden University Center 246)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Roaden University Center 246)
For more information, contact gradstudies@tntech.edu.
Come join the Camino de Santiago Study Abroad June 1-12, 2026! Find out more at the informational meeting September 30th at 11am in Dan 207. This will be a two-week study abroad trip along the famous pilgrimage Camino de Santiago, hiking 10-15 miles per day through the Portuguese and Spanish countryside, staying in towns and villages, soaking in the culture, learning the sociology of transformative experiences, and experiencing your own transformation through the journey! Also, you will get 3 hours course credit in Sociology! Trip cost $1600. Contact lharding@tntech.edu for application information. Applications are due October 6th.
Faculty members Dr. Jennifer Mabry, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, and Dr. Emily Lee, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, of Tennessee Tech University’s Whitson Hester School of Nursing, were recognized with the Partner and Leadership (PAL) Award at the Tennessee Public Health Association (TPHA) annual membership meeting on September 18, 2025. The PAL Award is presented to non-public health professionals, groups, or organizations whose extraordinary contributions advance public health and establish a model for others. This recognition was conferred for the development and expansion of the Collaboration for Healthcare Access in Rural Tennessee (CHART) Project, an academic-practice partnership designed to address inequities in healthcare access among medically underserved populations.
Nursing professor Melissa Geist joins 10 FNPs on a national board convened to contribute to initiatives that strengthen the advanced-practice nursing profession. She maintains dual ANCC certification as a Family & Pediatric NP. Geist has a distinguished history of service promoting inventive educational initiatives, including a recent appointment to the Int’l Society for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Committee on Creative & Critical Thinking. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/nursing/estar/.
Have a dream course outside of Tech’s typical offerings that you’re passionate about? Consider proposing an Honors Colloquium! In these 3-cr. hr. discussion-based courses, exciting topics combine with Honors students to create a unique and fulfilling experience. Past examples include Science of Hunger, Human Body & Visual Art, and Astrophotography. Teaching teams are welcome. Click here for more details! Email Honors Director Lindsey Roberts at LRRoberts@tntech.edu with any questions.
We would like to invite all faculty and staff to join us for our 2024-2025 Academic Affairs Awards Reception. The event will take place on Thursday, September 18th from 4-6 PM in the RUC 101 Tech Pride Room. We will start with hors d’oeuvres from 4-4:30 PM. The ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM. We look forward to recognizing our award recipients from the 2024-2025 cycle and honoring their efforts to serve our university. View the award recipients for this year’s awards on the CAFÉ website and contact cafe@tntech.edu.
You’re invited to the Study Abroad Fair!
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room to learn how you can see the world and earn credits toward your degree.
Whether you’re curious about summer programs, a full semester abroad, or scholarships, this is the perfect opportunity to get all your questions answered. We’ll have representatives from various programs ready to help you find the perfect fit.
Don’t miss out on the chance to make studying abroad a reality!