After adjusting to a virtual choir for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, the Tennessee Tech Choral and Concert Choir will be returning to a limited in-person performance. Fall Concerts will be held in Wattenbarger Auditorium on October 26 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. CDC recommendations prevented groups of […]
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Breast cancer awareness embraced by students
The pink ribbon is coming back on campus this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the past, Tech has held events to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and they don’t have plans in the works for this year yet. In the meantime, students will be the ones celebrating this […]
SOLO concerts return with Ludacris
The Student Government Association’s SOLO concert returns to Tech for the first time since the pandemic began. Three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris is scheduled to perform in the Hooper Eblen Center on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. He will also be performing with special guest, singer and rapper Bryce […]
Tech receives $2.3 million for engineering department
Tech’s engineering department has recently received $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the Industrial Assessment Centers program. The IAC Program is a university-based training program that offers efficiency improvement recommendations to small and medium sized manufacturing facilities at no cost to them. Tech is one […]
Derryberry Cupola and Eagle to Be Replaced During Fall Break
The golden eagle statue and clock tower cupola above Derryberry Hall will be taken down this semester and a new tower and statue will be taking its place. The change is scheduled to happen over fall break. In the early 1960s, three students stole the original statue from the Monteagle […]
Tech Welcomes Prospective Students for Preview Day
On Saturday, Oct. 2, Tech is set to welcome students from across the state for the university’s annual open house, Preview Day. Prospective students will be able to ask questions about the admissions and scholarships processes.They will also be able to learn about all of the majors Tech offers and […]
Secretary of State Discusses Voting with SGA
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Tech on Monday, Sept. 13 and spoke to members of the Student Government Association regarding the importance of the vote. Hargett’s meeting with SGA followed the Voter Registration Tailgate that was held on Sept. 11 outside of Tucker Stadium. SGA teamed up with […]
COVID-19 Continues to Affect Student Organizations
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many things worldwide, including life on Tech’s campus. However, despite the pandemic, activities and organizations on campus are in Full Flight this fall. “Well, this semester, you know, we want to go Full Flight, like the university. Still do in person events,” Coordinator of Student […]
Master Plan Brings Changes to Parking
Every student knows about the challenge of parking on or around campus. With Tech being in Full Flight, these challenges are even more intense. More classes are in-person, meaning more students on campus, and therefore more cars looking for a spot. Tech’s master plan details Tech’s proposal to combat the […]
Tech To Name Engineering Building After Alumni Donor
Tech’s new engineering building will be named after civil engineering alumnus, Ashraf Islam, for his donation to the project and his professional accomplishments. Islam aimed to show his support for Tech’s engineering students through a $3 million donation towards the new engineering building. Islam is a graduate of Tech’s civil […]