During the Thursday, April 14 forum in Derryberry Auditorium, President Phil Oldham answered questions from faculty and students about the FOCUS Act and how it will affect Tennessee Tech’s campus operation. The FOCUS Act passed both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate, and is currently awaiting the […]
Author: Anna McFarland
Rep. Williams leads FOCUS Act forum set for Wednesday, April 13
Currently awaiting Gov. Bill Haslam’s signature, the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act is the topic of discussion at a public forum Wednesday, April 13, from 1-4 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. Rep. Ryan Williams, R- Cookeville, will moderate the forum, according to Karen Lykins, Tech’s associate vice […]
ResLife to begin renovation in Maddux and McCord
Maddux/McCord Hall will close for renovations beginning in the summer of 2016. The $5.8 million renovations on Maddux/McCord will be completed in fall 2017, including new HVAC units, plumbing, flooring, doors, paint, bathroom upgrades and new furniture. During the renovations from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017, residents currently living in […]
The Fit: Renovations to install an HVAC bullet system
Mistaken by many students as a walking bridge from the Tennessee Technological University Hooper Eblen Center to the Fitness Center, the exterior renovations between the two buildings are installing a heating, ventilation and air conditioning, HVAC, bullet system independent of the rest of Tech’s campus. Fitness Center Director David Mullinax […]
Rugby wins first Dixie conference title, playoffs to begin March 19
NO. 1 – Blake Holder tackles a runner from the Lee University rugby team on Saturday, Feb. 20. Tennessee Tech’s Rugby team claimed its first Dixie Conference title after defeating its No. 1 rival, Lee University, Saturday, Feb. 20. Tech Rugby walked away from Lee’s home field with a victory of […]
Students concerned with Tech’s communication on class cancellation policy
CAMPUS SAFETY – Members of facilities work diligently to clear the entrances to buildings across campus. Some students are concerned with the University’s means of communication in regard to class cancellation and severe winter weather. The recent snow and icy weather in Cookeville has inconvenienced many Tech students’ and faculty members’ […]