Across two states are two strangers with two things in common: their love for Tennessee Tech and compatible organs. Texas resident Ray Matthews, a 74-year-old Tech alumnus, was in search of a liver donor last year. He was diagnosed with polycystic liver disease, a condition that caused over 200 cysts […]
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Baptist Collegiate Ministry Welcomes Students
Tennessee Tech has over 400 different clubs and student organizations, and it can be overwhelming to try and figure out which clubs and or organizations you want to join. Deciding which group to join, or which is the right fit, takes time and research. An easy way is to find […]
A gift to poetry and America
The Inauguration of the 46th President took place on January 20, 2021. Amanda Gorman, age 22, made headlines as she delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” in front of millions from the steps of the U.S. Capitol. “Like much of America, I was mesmerized. My feelings caught up in […]
Virtual concert brings music to the world
On Saturday, January 23, 2021 Dr. Scott Hagarty from the school of music held a Virtual Faculty Recital. Hagarty performed music for unaccompanied trumpet as well as trumpet and electronic accompaniment. He was joined, and accompanied by Dr. Michael Adduci for the world premiere of Neil Flory’s newly composed piece, […]
Spring Break Still on for Tech Students
After a mere two weeks of classes, many students find themselves longing for spring break. Fortunately for Tech students, President Oldham has decided to keep spring break in the schedule. Other schools, however, are making a different choice. The University of Tennessee Knoxville announced on their coronavirus guidelines page that […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon Donates to St. Jude
The Tech chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Mu Omicron, raised over $5,00o dollars last year for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The money was raised through fundraisers and donations from TKE brothers, friends, family and the community. Connor Braden, TKE President, grew up in Memphis and has been supporting […]
Tech Dining Service Brings Improvement to Campus
The transition into 2021 has brought a few new improvements to the Tech campus. The Tennessee Tech Dining Service has made mobile ordering available at your favorite spots around campus. The app is listed as “Transact Mobile Ordering” in the app store and is as simple as selecting your school […]
Letter from the managing editor
This semester, we start new. As I step into my new role as managing editor, I hope to capitalize on the new start this semester is offering. Throughout this semester, and the next, I hope to see The Oracle service the students, alumni, and faculty of this university like never […]
Oracle Editors offer parting words of wisdom
It is a scary time to be graduating college. No matter when students graduate though, it is always scary. As freshmen, we were eager to learn, grow, make connections and gain experience before graduating and joining the real world. Now, as graduation grows closer, our excitement is becoming eclipsed by […]
Congratulations Graduates
Dear Graduates, We are proud of your accomplishments and proud that you are receiving your diploma from Tennessee Tech! You have worked hard to reach this point in your life. You have sacrificed and persisted. You have fought and survived. You have made it through the challenges in front of […]