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  • Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Jesse Akowuah

    Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Jesse Akowuah

    Meet Jesse Akowuah, our Student Affairs Student Spotlight!

    Jesse is a graduate student at Tennessee Tech pursuing a master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering. He has been actively involved on campus as Vice President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student chapter, Publicity Secretary of the African Students Union (ASU), and a global ambassador with the Center for Global Experiences, while also supporting the Civil and Environmental Engineering department through volunteer work and serving as a Graduate Research Assistant.

    Read more about Jesse’s accomplishments here!

  • Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—April 2026!

    Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—April 2026!

    The latest Intercultural Affairs Newsletter is now available! This edition highlights Fall 2025 programs and events that brought students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff together through connection, learning, service, and celebration. You’ll find highlights from welcome events, campus visits, cultural programs, awareness initiatives, networking opportunities, and student support efforts throughout the semester. Be sure to check it out for a look back at the many ways Intercultural Affairs helped build community and engagement across campus. Visit the Intercultural Affairs website to check out the newsletter!

  • Package Pickup Deadline: End of Spring Semester

    As the academic year concludes, students should please ensure they collect all personal packages from Mail Services before departing campus for the summer. Any unclaimed packages will be returned to the sender on May 11.

    If you require an extension or need us to hold your items for a few additional days, please contact us at mailservices@tntech.edu to make the necessary arrangements.

     

  • Canvas Workshops: Quizzes and Grading

    Canvas Workshops: Quizzes and Grading

    Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning this week for our two Canvas workshops. On Tuesday, April 28 from 9:00-10:00 AM we will cover New Quiz Essentials within Canvas. Then, on Thursday, April 30 from 9:30-10:30 AM, we will take a look at Grading & Feedback along with the Canvas Gradebook. Recordings of all sessions are available on the CITL website. Contact citl@tntech.edu and register to attend on the CITL website.

  • Opportunity to Serve as Faculty Scholar Advocate for National Award Advising

    Opportunity to Serve as Faculty Scholar Advocate for National Award Advising

    Interested in connecting students with nationally-competitive award opportunities to help fund research, study abroad, or graduate studies? Apply to become a Faculty Scholar Advocate! This role includes learning about awards, sharing student resources, and coaching them through the application process. If you’re interested in this opportunity to mentor students, see expectations and application. Small stipend available. Contact Honors Program Director, Lindsey at LRRoberts@tntech.edu by May 12.

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 30 Days 30 Ways

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 30 Days 30 Ways

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so show your support by participating! For the rest of the month, participate in the activity each day listed on the calendar. Show support for all those around you by doing 30 Days 30 Ways.

  • Canvas Assignments & Discussions Tools

    Canvas Assignments & Discussions Tools

    Join the CITL this week to learn about Canvas Assignments and Discussions. Explore the Canvas Assignments tool on Tuesday, April 21 at 11:00 AM via Teams and join us again on Thursday, April 23 at 9 AM to learn about the Discussions tool. Register on the CITL website and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Eagle Drive magazine has landed

    Eagle Drive magazine has landed

    Tennessee Tech’s Department of Computer Science has released its 2026 Eagle Drive magazine.

    This commemorative issue celebrates the 40th anniversary of the department and spotlights alumni through the decades, going back to the 1970s. Take a look and explore the stories behind the milestone.

    To request a copy of Eagle Drive, email Amy Davis, communications and marketing specialist, at aldavis@tntech.edu

    View Eagle Drive at this link.

  • Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Zack Williams

    Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Zack Williams

    Meet Zack Williams, our Student Affairs Student Spotlight!

    Zack is a junior at Tennessee Tech double majoring in Sociology: Criminal Justice and Computer Science: Cybersecurity. Originally from Tullahoma, Tennessee, he has been actively involved on campus through the Student Government Association, the Sociology/Criminal Justice Club, and as a Junior Ambassador for the Cybersecurity Education Research and Outreach Center (CEROC).

    Read more about Zack’s accomplishments here!

  • Upcoming Canvas Workshops

    Upcoming Canvas Workshops

    Join the CITL for two Canvas workshops this week: Pages and Rich Text Editor on Tuesday, April 14th at 1:00-2:00 pm and Canvas Conversations on Thursday, April 16th at 11:00 AM via Teams. Register on the CITL website and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.