Tech Times

Category: Academics

  • “Last Lecture” with Dr. Biernacki, Professor Emeritus

    “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.

  • New General Education Curriculum Effective Fall 2026

    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.

  • Congratulations New Honors Program Director

    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!

  • 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:

      • Companies, Webpages, Persistent Links to Searches, Notes, Pages, and Other Content Sources

    Custom Folders or Shared Folders
    Journal Alerts/Search Alerts

    For assistance, please contact sjadams@tntech.edu.

  • Honors Program Campus-wide Interview – John Andrews

    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!

  • Three New Academic Programs Approved by THEC

    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, 2025

    Child Life M.S.
    (College of Agriculture and Human Ecology), effective August 1, 2026

    Congratulations to all faculty, administrators and staff who worked so hard on these innovative programs!

  • Honors Program Campus-wide Interview – Lindsey Roberts

    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!

  • Tech Represented by Nine Presentations at ICQI

    The College of Education & Human Sciences was represented in nine presentations at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry earlier this month. Presenters included faculty members Luke Anderson, Marlana Lastres, Amber Spears, Lindsay Braisted, Natalie Beach, Janet Kesterson Isbell, Holly Anthony, Dorota Silber-Furman, Andrea Arce-Trigatti, & Ashley Akenson; doctoral students Julia Grecol, Cassie Brown, & Shawn Hinkel; & Tech graduate Dr. Larissa Rector.

  • Honor’s Program Director Candidate Presentations June 5 and 6

    Honor’s Program Director Candidate Presentations June 5 and 6

    Please join us for interview presentations by candidates for the Honors Program Director. Gain insight into each candidate’s vision for the Honors Program and have an opportunity to ask questions.

     Sessions will take place June 5th and 6th at 10:45 a.m. in Derryberry Hall, Room 200. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

     We encourage you to attend the sessions and participate in the Q&A sessions. Your feedback is an important part of the selection process!

  • Planned Giving Office presents “Understanding Different Retirement Strategies”

    Planned Giving Office presents “Understanding Different Retirement Strategies”

    Come enjoy an informative presentation on retirement planning and also check out the newest building on campus! Parking is available at Southwest Hall and behind the Volpe Library on Stadium Drive. We are also excited to offer a live webinar of the presentation for those who can’t attend in person.

    In person seating is limited, so sign up soon by contacting Jason Anderson at jfanderson@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-3997.

    To register for the live online webinar only, please visit our webinar registration page.