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Dr. Jinfa Zhang named Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology
Congratulations to Dr. Jinfa Zhang on his appointment as associate dean of research for the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology. Dr. Zhang previously served as director of the School of Agriculture and brings to the role more than 40 years of higher education experience.
As a prolific and award-winning researcher, Dr. Zhang is a top-cited expert in cotton genetics and breeding whose work has been recognized by National Cotton Council of America, the Journal of Cotton Science and others.
As director of the School of Agriculture, Dr. Zhang has continued to elevate and modernize the school’s academic programs, including the new fully online agribusiness degree pathway.
Share your congratulations with Dr. Zhang at jzhang@tntech.edu.
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Temporary parking closure for Sept. 17 Employer Expo
Please note that the university is hosting its annual employer expo on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hooper-Eblen Center. This event will bring 180 employers to Tech’s campus and is the Center for Career Development’s largest employer event held each year.To provide parking for our employer guests, the narrow strip of purple-zoned parking between the soccer fields and the Hooper-Eblen Center will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and reopen after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Please also expect additional vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the Hooper Eblen Center on Sept. 17 for this event. Thank you for your understanding.
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Canvas September Q&A
Join this open Q&A session on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any feature you’re exploring. Get real-time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session helps build confidence in the new LMS. Register here. Questions? Contact citl@tntech.edu.
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2025-2026 Academic Affairs Awards
Join us as we celebrate the recipients of the 2025-2026 Academic Affairs Awards on Thursday, September 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Tech Pride Room (RUC 101). Beginning at 4 p.m., enjoy hors d’oeuvres while viewing the award gallery, followed by the formal awards presentation at 4:30p.m. Learn more about this year’s recipients in our digital gallery. For questions, contact cafe@tntech.edu.
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Faculty Fulbright Informational Session
Faculty and administrators are invited to learn about the Fulbright Specialist Program! Join us Sept. 16 from 3-4 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room, Derryberry 200. Specialists serve as expert consultants abroad for two to six weeks, supporting education, training, and capacity-building projects worldwide. Register here. Questions? Contact cafe@tntech.edu.
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Get your TN Tech earrings by making a gift!
Three designs. One pair of hoops. Wear your Tech Spirit your way!
Make a gift of $25 or more and receive a handmade interchangeable TN Tech earring set!
We collaborated with alumni owned business, Old Salem Design, to create an exclusive interchangeable earring set including one pair of gold hoops and 3 Tech designs. Perfect for game days, Homecoming, and every day you want to let your Tech spirit shine.
Every gift supports TN Tech, helping enhance Alumni engagement and support while providing a lasting reminder of your connection to the university. Click here to give today!
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Looking for an intense challenge? Register now for the Putnam Math Competition!
Do you like math puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge of epic proportions? The Putnam Math Competition is calling.
Held here on campus on the first Saturday in December, it consists of four 90-minute sessions, comprising a dozen supremely challenging problems, covering everything from algebra, geometry and calculus to number theory, linear algebra and methods of inductive proofs.
These are a series of rigorous puzzles that call upon both your math knowledge and your problem-solving skills. Top performers receive scholarships, and all leave with the feeling of scaling the Mount Everest of math.
There is no cost to participate, so if you’d like to learn more, contact Mark Rogers in the TTU Math Department (at mcrogers@tntech.edu). Fame and glory await you!
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Are you interested in a research career?
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (including psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Or do you know a student who qualifies? In Spring 2027, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships covering eligible expenses for up to $7500 per year. For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
If this scholarship is something that interests you, and you would like to discuss it or have any questions, there will be several information sessions!
The first is in person on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am in BRUN 209
You may also email Dr. Austin Reid (areid@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.
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Any Goldwater Candidates?
Are you mentoring a really bright sophomore or junior in research? Do they want to pursue a career in STEM research? Please encourage them to apply for the Goldwater Fellowship! Feel free to email me if you want to discuss a student in detail, or simply encourage your mentee to register their interest at https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
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Intern at the TN General Assembly Spring 2027
Spend Spring 2027 gaining real-world experience at the Tennessee General Assembly in Nashville! This full-time, paid legislative internship offers 12 hours of academic credit, firsthand experience in state government, and opportunities to build relationships with state leaders. Juniors and seniors from any major are encouraged to apply by Monday, September 28, 2026. Interested? Contact Dr. Harding at lharding@tntech.edu for application details, and meet Program Director Shirley Frierson at Tennessee Tech’s Employer Expo on Thursday, September 17, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central at the Hooper-Eblen Center.
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✈️ Study Abroad Fair 2026 – September 15, 2026! ✈️
We are pleased to announce that our annual Study Abroad Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Tech Pride Room. This event is designed to connect students with valuable international opportunities and resources related to study abroad, exchange programs, and global learning experiences. 🌎✈️
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From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination with The Launchpad
Many students begin the semester with good intentions but quickly become overwhelmed by competing priorities and procrastination. The Launchpad Student Success Center will host From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library Room 120 (Tutoring Center). Students will learn strategies to manage their time and stay on track academically. Encourage students to attend. For more information, contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu.
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From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination with The Launchpad
Is your to-do list already a mile long? Are deadlines sneaking up on you? Don’t wait until you’re in panic mode! Learn simple strategies to beat procrastination, manage your time, and feel more in control of college life. The Launchpad Student Success Center will host From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library Room 120 (Tutoring Center). For more information, contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu.
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Movies on the Quad Tomorrow!
Get ready to rewind! Join us tomorrow, September 11, for the 2nd annual Movies on the Quad. Do a double-take and join us for twice the fun as we show The Parent Trap under the stars on the Quad!
Join us for movie popcorn, t-shirts, Tech friendship bracelets, games, music, Tech swag, food trucks, and a Tech camp chair giveaway! World Foods will be firing up pizzas right on the Quad, and SoulCraft will be serving up lattes and lemonades!
Learn More: Crawford Alumni Center – Movies on the Quad
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Talon Procurement Requestor Training
Talon Procurement Requestor Training is scheduled for September 24, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit, and withdraw purchase requisitions, view the purchase order lifecycle, create receipts, change orders, paying an invoice against a purchase agreement, using a payment request form, and creating contract requests.
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