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Graduates give a 'Wings Up' hand signal at Tennessee Tech's fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held on Dec. 12.

Tennessee Tech celebrates class of 2025 at fall commencement...

December 13, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University conferred degrees to more than 1,000 new graduates today during its fall commencement ceremonies,...

Tennessee Tech alumnus Jeremy S. Martin is pictured with his Emmy Award from the Mid-America Regional Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Tennessee Tech music alum wins Emmy Award for original composition...

December 10, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University alumnus Jeremy S. Martin has been honored with an Emmy Award for his original musical composition,...

Dr. Diana Wood Named Tennessee Supervisor of the Year

December 8, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Putnam County School System (PCSS) is proud to announce thatDr. Diana Wood has been named the 2025–2026 Tennessee Supervisor...

Newly appointed Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Katie Winningham Aikens speaks to trustees at the Dec. 4 board meeting immediately before the unanimous vote to confirm her appointment.

Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees makes interim appointment,...

December 5, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Board of Trustees at Tennessee Tech University approved a cabinet-level interim appointment, greenlit a new master’s degree...

Tennessee Tech to celebrate more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025...

December 4, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University will recognize more than 1,000 graduates at its fall commencement, held across two ceremonies on...

A student crosses the stage to receive her degree and is greeted by President Phil Oldham at Tennessee Tech's December 2024 commencement ceremony.

Tennessee Tech to launch new ‘disability etiquette’ course in...

December 3, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University’s College of Emerging and Integrative Studies will offer a new course beginning in spring 2026 aimed...

Nine PCSS Schools Recognized for Achievement and Growth

November 21, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TENN. - The Putnam County School System is proud to announce that ithas been designated as an “Exemplary” District for the 2024-25...

Tennessee Tech Student-Athletes Continue Outstanding Graduation...

November 20, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech student-athletes continue to excel in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR)...

Tennessee Tech students on "Team Tile," which won the "Best Overall" award at the hackathon, take the stage to accept their honors. From left: Kymanie Louis, John Herron, Adrian Gonzales, Jacob Hernando and Kashaina Nucum.

Tennessee Tech, Portobello America collaboration sparks innovation...

November 18, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - When global tile manufacturer Portobello America opened its U.S. headquarters in Baxter, just down the road from Tennessee Tech...

A guest makes a glass-blown ornament at a previous Appalachian Center for Craft Holiday Festival workshop.

Tennessee Tech’s Appalachian Center for Craft to host annual...

November 17, 2025

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University's Appalachian Center for Craft invites the community to the Annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, Nov....

Students smile for a photo at the Tennessee Tech Office of First-Generation Student Success’s “From Knots to Networking” event, which included a tutorial on properly tying a necktie.

Tennessee Tech events shine light on first-generation student success

November 14, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University marked National First-Generation College Celebration Week with a series of events designed to honor...

Tennessee Tech students Claudia Nething, Thomas Robertson and Michael Albert work on an AI project in Tech's Ashraf Islam Engineering Building. The students are computer science majors with a concentration in data science and AI.

Tennessee Tech to launch new bachelor’s degree in artificial...

November 12, 2025

The program will be the first baccalaureate-level degree of its kind in the stateThe new major, housed in Tech’s Department of Computer Science,...

Amy Rouchon - From Combat Boots to Books

November 10, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — For Cookeville High School Assistant Principal AmyRouchon, leadership didn’t begin in the classroom — it started in the...

Tennessee Tech theatre partners with Cumberland County Playhouse to...

October 15, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University’s theatre program is enhancing its upcoming shows and expanding opportunities for students through a...

An example of the OpenGate weapons detection system approved for use in Putnam County schools. The portable units help screen students efficiently without delays.

School Board Approves Purchase of Metal Detectors

October 9, 2025

In today’s society, school safety is a top priority.But how can administrators balance safety with a comfortable learning environment?“The metal...

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