Dr. Diarese George, founder and former CEO of the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA), joins us for an evening of discovery and encouragement on Oct. 22. He’ll meet with students at 4:00 p.m. and lead an open event with a reception at 6:00 p.m. He will also meet with interested faculty on Oct. 23 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. George will share ways to get involved with TECA and explore how we can build a culture of responsiveness in education and beyond.
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Now Hiring: Financial Manager (Budget Planning & Management)
The College of Engineering seeks a full-time Financial Manager to oversee complex budgets, financial reports, payroll, and endowment accounts. This role advises leadership, supervises financial staff, and manages accounting for a $3M state appropriation.
Dean of Engineering Admin Office
Bachelor’s + 5 years’ experience required.
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Nuclear For All Career Expo
You’re invited to the Nuclear For All Career Expo on Nov. 13, 2025, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., in the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building Atrium.
Meet nuclear industry employers and national lab professionals at Tennessee’s only student-focused nuclear career event. Open to all majors—engineering, business, computer science, chemistry, and more.
Includes industry booths, speaker sessions, and remarks by Congressman Fleischmann.
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November Student Spotlight Nominations Are Now Open!
Do you know a student who always goes above and beyond? The Division of Student Affairs is seeking nominations for the Student Affairs Student Spotlight! We are looking to feature a Golden Eagle who excels in every aspect of campus life. Selected students will be featured in a Tech Times article, Student Affairs Instagram post, and the Student Affairs website! Students and staff are encouraged to nominate. Let’s spotlight the best of Tennessee Tech! The nomination form can be found here!
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First Generation Celebration
GEARUP at Tech wants to celebrate you in honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day (Nov. 1). Our team is highlighting the support, resources, and opportunities that GEAR UP provided to students who are now thriving at Tech.
If you’re a first-generation college student who participated in a GEAR UP program, we’d love for you to share your journey! Selected students will be featured on GEARUP’s social media to inspire others and celebrate first-gen success.
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/q8MgDCXU77
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Quick(ish) Changes to Make Your Course Accessible in D2L/iLearn
Join the CITL on Tuesday, October 7th at 11 AM via Teams, where we’ll walk through a series of quick(ish) updates you can make to improve the accessibility of your course content and create a more inclusive learning environment for all students including updating course navigation, implementing HTML pages and templates, and best practices for file types. Register below and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Share your thoughts on upcoming improvements to Cookeville’s WestSide
As the City of Cookeville moves forward with planned improvements to Cookeville’s WestSide, including the redevelopment of the former Wilson Sporting Goods property near the train depot, the city has set aside a specific focus group meeting to hear from Tennessee Tech students, faculty and staff. Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 5-7 PM at the Cookeville Gas Department, located at 16 N. Oak Ave, to hear from design teams and city leaders and share your insights. Learn more here.
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Feedback Loop Technology Demo
Join us on Friday, October 10 from 1:00-2:00 pm for a virtual session learning about Feedback Loop, a tool that streamlines the process of collecting and analyzing student feedback. This session will show how Feedback Loop helps instructors identify patterns, make timely course adjustments, and strengthen the overall learning experience. Participants will see the tool in action and have the opportunity to ask questions about use cases on our campus. View additional information on Feedback Loop’s website. Register below and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Grammarly for Education Technology Demo
Join us on Thursday, October 9, at 11:00 am for a virtual session exploring how Grammarly for Education is helping campuses address some of today’s most urgent challenges:
- Strengthening academic integrity in the age of generative AI
- Clarifying the writing process to support fair and informed evaluations
- Supporting faculty navigating changing expectations
- Coaching students to write with confidence without creating more grading work
Register below and contact the citl@tntech.edu with questions. Learn more on Grammarly’s website.
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Atomic Jolt Technology Demo
Join us on Tuesday, October 7th from 10:15-10:45 AM virtually to learn about Atomic Jolt, a learning management system add-on for assessments. This session will highlight how Atomic Jolt apps streamline course management, improve accessibility compliance, and support faculty in delivering a better student experience. Participants will see the tools in action and have the opportunity to ask questions about use cases on our campus. Learn more on Atomic Jolt’s website. Register below and contact citl@tntech.edu for questions.