Latest Announcements

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment and women’s right to vote at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, on Centennial Plaza (rain location Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room). Join the Women’s Center as we take part in the nationwide Forward Into Light Campaign where buildings across the country will light up in purple and gold (the colors of the Women’s Suffrage movement and Tech!) on this date. There will be displays, activities, snacks, and giveaways.

Rural Reimagined recognizes PI Dr. Ferdinand DiFurio (Economics Finance and Marketing) and CO-PI Ms. Yolunda Nabors (Economics Finance and Marketing) for being awarded a $63,285 rural-based grant from the Tennessee Rural Communications Cooperatives Association to conduct an economic impact analysis of a broadband project in Tennessee. According to Dr. DiFurio and Ms. Nabors, “Broadband access that meets established standards is considered by many a necessary condition for technological advance and economic growth in modern day times. And while it is clear that broadband expansion creates jobs and increases business and commerce, it represents technological progress that is vital to a growing economy.” Rural Reimagined is excited to see the impact of this study on our surrounding rural areas. Wings up!

Rural Reimagined recognizes PI Dr. Pingen Chen and CO-PIs Drs. Vahid Motevalli, Stephen Canfield, Olorunfemi Ojo, and Indranil Bhattacharya for being awarded a $779,823 rural-based grant from the U.S. Dept. Of Energy for developing an EV demonstration testbed in the Upper Cumberland region. Although electric vehicles (EVs) are promising solutions for rural mobility due to the lower fuel cost and lower maintenance cost, rural and economically distressed areas are facing numerous challenges in adopting EVs due to low population density, lack of EV charging infrastructures, lack of experience, and low consumer awareness. The project’s EV demonstration testbed will provide the experience, research, demonstration and educational opportunities needed to address EV adoption issues in addition to reducing transportation cost, fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the fuel diversity, environmental quality and public health in rural areas. Wings up!

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment and women’s right to vote at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, on Centennial Plaza (rain location Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room). Join the Women’s Center as we take part in the nationwide Forward Into Light Campaign where buildings across the country will light up in purple and gold (the colors of the Women’s Suffrage movement and Tech!) on this date. There will be displays, activities, snacks, and giveaways.

Are you interested in a part-time position during the semester? You don’t want to miss our Part-time Job Fair!  Join us on Wednesday, August 26 for the Part-time Job Fair from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Centennial Plaza! Bring lots of resumes and be prepared to discuss your qualifications with both on-campus and local employers. All majors are invited to participate! All participants will be required to follow Campus Return to Tech Guidelines in regards to social distancing and face coverings.

Employers Scheduled to Participate: Academy Distribution Center, First Freedom Bank, The Fit, Cumberland Container, Stonecom Radio, DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards, Taco Bell, Wilson Sporting Goods, Lux Boutiques, Twin Lakes, New Students and Family Programs, and Buffalo Wild Wings!  See you on the Plaza!

*In the event of inclement weather, the job fair will be held in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room.

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