Category: Academics

  • 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.

  • Application Deadline Extended for Graduate NRT Fellowship Program

    Application Deadline Extended for Graduate NRT Fellowship Program

    The Fall 2025 application deadline for the Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water Nexus graduate fellowship program has been extended to Monday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m.  Fellowships include tuition, fees, and a $34,000 annual stipend.  Application instructions can be found on the program webpage at https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/students/nrt-nsffellowship.php.

    If you have any questions, please contact our program coordinator, Dr. Sabrina Buer, at sbuer@tntech.edu.

  • WEST Finals Week Hours: 5/5-5/6

    WEST Finals Week Hours: 5/5-5/6

    Need some last-minute help with a writing assignment? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! We will be open on Monday and Tuesday of Finals Week (5/5-5/6) at our main location in Henderson Hall 306B. On Monday, we are open from 10:00-4:00, and on Tuesday from 10:00-3:00. You can meet with a consultant in person or virtually via Zoom or Teams. Check out our website or book an appointment in Tech Connect today!

  • Technical Editing Students Join with iFixit to Reduce eWaste

    Technical Editing Students Join with iFixit to Reduce eWaste

    In this second iteration of Dr. Kristin Pickering’s (kpickering@tntech.edu) QEP course that partners with the non-profit organization iFixit, PC 4940 students wrote and edited a device page, troubleshooting wikis, and seven component replacement guides for a robotic vacuum. This creative inquiry, service learning course enhanced students’ technical communication skills while also providing opportunities to reflect on the positive societal and environmental benefits of consumer device repair.

  • FEW Nexus NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    FEW Nexus NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus program is accepting MS and PhD applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Trainees will have a unique opportunity to conduct FEW-related research in one of our partnering communities. Fellowships include tuition, fees, and a $34,000 annual stipend.

    Applications are due by Thursday, May 1, with instructions found on the program webpage at https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/students/nrt-nsffellowship.php.

    If you have any questions, please contact our program coordinator, Dr. Sabrina Buer, at sbuer@tntech.edu.