Brianna Young has been named assistant director for financial services in University Advancement. Brianna graduated from Tennessee Tech in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and earned her MBA in 2015 from Tech as well. She previously worked in the Tennessee Tech Business Office as a financial management analyst. Most recently, she worked for the Tennessee Board of Regents as the sole accountant for four Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) locations. Brianna will begin her new role at Tech on Feb. 28.
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Susan Luna-Hazlewood named Associate Athletic Director for Development
Susan Luna-Hazlewood has been named Tennessee Tech’s new Associate Athletic Director for Development, effective Feb. 28.
Susan’s fundraising career began with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in Charleston, South Carolina, and continued with the Bryan Symphony Orchestra here in Cookeville, where she oversaw all fundraising activities along with ticket sales, patron services and guest musician relations.
In 2016, Susan became the Senior Director of Individual Giving with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. In 2021, Susan relocated to Cookeville and joined WCTE as Director of Development and Marketing.
Susan graduated from Tech in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She also earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from the College of Charleston as well as a Certificate in Non-Profit Fundraising. She holds certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and serves on the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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Student Spotlight – Call for Nominations
Do you know a student who exemplifies Bold, Fearless, Confident and Kind values? If so, take a moment to nominate them for the Student Affairs Monthly Student Spotlight. The students chosen for the March & April Spotlights will be featured on Student Affairs’ social media and receive a special gift. The nomination form is linked here! Have questions? Contact us here: https://www.tntech.edu/sa/contact.php
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University Development announces Brandon Boyd as new Director of Development
University Development is pleased to announce that Brandon Boyd that will assume the role of Director of Development effective March 1. Brandon will oversee all fundraising efforts for the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology, College of Engineering and the Diversity Initiative.
Brandon is a 2007 business management graduate of Tennessee Tech and started his career at Tech in 2007 as well. In his first role as the Assistant Director of Annual Programs, Brandon managed all annual solicitation programs including the phonathon call center. In 2014, Brandon moved into a Director of Development role and served fundraising needs for the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology and the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing. In 2016, Brandon was appointed director of Planned Giving. Most recently, Brandon served as the Director of the Crawford Alumni Center and Executive Director of the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association.
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Student Affairs Presents Student Spotlight Briley Barnett
Briley Barnett colorfully and intentionally exemplifies TN Tech’s Bold, Fearless, Confident, and Kind values in and out of the classroom. Majoring in Communications, Briley is President and Founder of Backdoor Improv Troupe and refers to Improv as a creative outlet which allows her to support and lead others. In addition to representing the Fine Arts, Briley is also a wonderful student and classmate. Dr. Lauren Michel describes Briley’s character, “In addition to being bold and fearless onstage, she brings her confidence and kindness to class daily.” Briley uses her talents to serve others by offering reassurance and creating an enjoyable learning environment. She encourages other students, “It is important to find people who support and accept you. The first rule of improv is ‘yes, and’ meaning that you accept and build upon any new ideas given. Having that mindset has allowed me to further my passion and create life-long friendships.” Congratulations to Briley for #LivingWingsUp!
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Pediatric cardiologist at Stanford credits Tech for giving him opportunity
Tom Collins, `98 chemistry, says a person with his background is more likely to move to the moon than become a pediatric cardiologist at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. But that’s exactly what he did, and he credits Tennessee Tech for giving him the opportunity.
Collins grew up in Morgan County, one of the perennially lowest-income, least-educated counties in Tennessee. His father dropped out of high school, and his mother worked at a local prison.
“I don’t know that it ever occurred to me that guys like me, from where I’m from, aren’t supposed to do the things that I’ve done,” said Collins. “But here I am, a doctor on the faculty at Stanford.”
Now, Collins has chosen to give back to his alma mater. He and his wife Missy established the Future Leader in Healthcare Scholarship for students majoring in a healthcare field. Collins says he wants students considering Tech to know that they can do anything and go anywhere with a Tech education.
Read full story here: Tech Took Us There – Tom Collins (tntech.edu)
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Tennessee Tech Today – Episode 20
In this edition, Tech celebrates the 50th anniversary of its women’s basketball program. Head coach Kim Rosamond reflects on a memorable get together to celebrate the anniversary.
A Tech cybersecurity team of students has earned a top three finish in an international competition.
List to the lastest episode here: https://www.tntech.edu/today
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Geoprofessional community establishes scholarship in memory of Tech alum
For more than 40 years, Ed Wilson, P.E. was a colleague, mentor, leader and friend to many within the geoprofessional community. As a thank you to Wilson and to encourage the next generation of young earth sciences and civil engineering geoprofessionals, the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA), with support from Wilson’s family, friends and colleagues, established the L. Edward Wilson Endowed Scholarship at Tennessee Tech.
Read the full story here: Geoprofessional community establishes scholarship in memory of Tennessee Tech alumnus Ed Wilson Meta Title (tntech.edu)
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Purchase your Tennessee Tech Yearbook today!
Purchase your 2021-2022 Tennessee Tech Yearbook today!
Simply scan the QR code or click here to purchase.
Please contact Alex Rinks at agrinks42@tntech.edu for any questions.
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Tennessee Tech announces Harper Scholars Program for female engineering students
A new scholarship will allow Tennessee Tech to recruit the best and brightest female engineering students.
The Trudy A. Harper Engineering Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in electrical engineering, computer engineering or mechanical engineering. Incoming freshmen must have a 3.75 high school GPA and 27 ACT composite score, and preference will be given to female students from Tennessee. The scholarship may be renewed for up to eight semesters.
Recipients of the scholarship will be known as “Harper Scholars” and will have the opportunity each semester to meet with the Tech alumna who established the scholarship.
Read the full story here: Development News – Trudy Harper Scholars Program (tntech.edu)