Four out of five women in the United States are dissatisfied with their appearance, according to the National Organization for Women Foundation.Tech’s second annual Project Reality Runway is an alternative fashion show featuring students and faculty. “It’s an interesting alternative to mainstream fashion and social norms,” said Kassi Thomas, WTTU […]
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Songwriting contest returns to Tech
The Tech chapter of the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference will host the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition next month in the Bryan Fine Arts Building in Wattenbarger Auditorium.”The contest is open to every Tech student,” Holly Sanders, CMENC chapter president, said. “If you’re into songwriting and performing, it’s a […]
Tech retains personalization for growing enrollment
#8220;Cookeville, Tenn. is the epitome of a college town,” Robert Hodum, enrollment management executive director, said. The Admissions Office focuses on recruiting prospective students who are interested in Tech for its academic reputation, comfort and affordability. “It’s all about college fit,” Alexis Pope, admissions assistant director, said. “Does a student […]
Professor offers insight on freshman 15
Commonly known as the Freshman 15, weight gain is common across college campuses nationwide.Gaining extra weight is a battle college students fight every meal. “Two out of every three adults are overweight,” said Jean Barfield, exercise science, physical education, and wellness associate professor . Lifestyle habits can help maintain a […]
Interest sparks for Tech Times
Tech Times is the only user-fueled communication vehicle on campus, making it a valuable resource for students. Tech Times, an electronic newsletter, is e-mailed out as a way to share information about events and announcements that relate to the student body. All enrolled students receive the newsletter. “Before, there was […]
Balloon art benefits children’s museum
Scientists and artists joined together Wednesday to create multi-balloon sculptures and provide hands-on science demonstrations at Tech’s Millard Oakley Stem Center.Balloons Around the World celebration is an international event in its 11th year. Locally hosted at Tech’s STEM Center, this event took place Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission […]
Study abroad: a good tool for independence
The admission of international students at Tech never stops. Tech always focuses on international education and cross-cultural experience, which accounts for a great number of international students within the University, according to Charles Wilkerson, Office of International Students Affairs director.”We have about 500 applicants,” Wilkerson said. “We get more for […]
Commercial unleashed
The commercial that the marketing department has been working on as part of the new marketing campaign is complete, airing on cable channels and available on YouTube.The storyboards, planning and creation of the commercial was an in-house project by the design department creative team who partnered with James Mabery, a […]
Tech soccer hits road for OVC play
The Tennessee Tech soccer team will travel to Kentucky to face conference foe Morehead State as it begins its stint of Ohio Valley Conference road games. The Golden Eagles look to have a good showing in their conference match after finishing up their non-conference play with a hard-fought 1-0 overtime […]
Brown up for Coach of the Year
To college football fans, pride and support for their team is everything – donning team colors; following favorite players as they reach milestones on the field; dedicating countless Saturdays to watching their alma mater do battle.Every season, fans commit time and energy into each game hoping for the win, the […]
