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.
Category: Academics
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2024-2025 Academic Affairs Awards
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.
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Study Abroad Fair
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!
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“Last Lecture” with Dr. Biernacki, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Joseph Biernacki, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, will be returning to Tennessee Tech to present the following “Last Lecture” Might additively manufactured housing be a solution to the housing crisis? – a critical application of engineering economics and design used to drive research and development to the University community on September 9, 2025 at 11 AM in Prescott 215, with a reception to follow.
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New General Education Curriculum Effective Fall 2026
Flight Foundations, the new General Education Curriculum, will be effective at the beginning of the fall 2026 semester. Complete information and directions for submitting courses are available at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/flight-foundations.php.
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Congratulations New Honors Program Director
Congratulations and welcome new Honors Program Director, Lindsey Roberts, and new Administrative Services Coordinator, Rachel Ickes! Lindsey started in the Honors Program as a student and helped shape the program as Program Coordinator and Interim Director before taking the helm as Director on July 1. Rachel is new to Tennessee Tech and is already a welcome addition to the team since joining the program in the spring semester. They both are committed to strengthening leadership, growing research, and connecting the community through service and civic engagement. Lindsey and Rachel are excited to continue working with Tech students, faculty, and staff!
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Notice to Users of MyEBSCO Folders and Journal/Search Alerts
All of the library’s EBSCO databases will be migrated to their NEW User Interface on August 1. The transition should be seamless with the exception of saved content in your personal EBSCO user account (MyEBSCO). The following will not migrate automatically and must be saved to your personal device by July 31:
My Folder:
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- Companies, Webpages, Persistent Links to Searches, Notes, Pages, and Other Content Sources
Custom Folders or Shared Folders
Journal Alerts/Search AlertsFor assistance, please contact sjadams@tntech.edu.
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Honors Program Campus-wide Interview – John Andrews
Join us June 6, as Honors Program Director candidate John Andrews shares their vision for the future of the Honors Program. A brief presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
This event is open to the campus community, begins at 10:45 a.m. and takes place in Derryberry Hall 200.
Share your input and help shape the future of the Honors Program!
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Three New Academic Programs Approved by THEC
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved three new academic programs at its Commission meeting May 15, 2025. Approved programs span multiple disciplines, reflecting Tennessee Tech’s commitment to interdisciplinary education and addressing critical workforce demands in Tennessee and beyond.
The new programs are:
Interdisciplinary Computing B.S.
(College of Interdisciplinary Sciences), effective August 1, 2025.Agriscience Technology M.S.
(College of Agriculture and Human Ecology), effective August 1, 2025Child Life M.S.
(College of Agriculture and Human Ecology), effective August 1, 2026Congratulations to all faculty, administrators and staff who worked so hard on these innovative programs!
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Honors Program Campus-wide Interview – Lindsey Roberts
Join us June 5, as Honors Program Director candidate Lindsey Roberts shares their vision for the future of the Honors Program. A brief presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
This event is open to the campus community, begins at 10:45 a.m. and takes place in Derryberry Hall 200.
Share your input and help shape the future of the Honors Program!