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Tech welcomes back Golden Eagles for start of spring semester
Tech students flash a “Wings Up” hand signal in the Roaden University Center on the
first day of classes for spring semester.
Tennessee Tech University kicked off the start of its spring semester today, welcoming
Golden Eagles back to campus following the holiday break.
“As we step into spring semester, I’m excited for this season of new beginnings and
what we can all accomplish together,” said Tech President Phil Oldham in a video message to students. “Spring has always been about renewal and growth. As you dive into your
classes, I encourage you to remember that our dedicated faculty and staff always try
to put students first and are here to support you every step of the way.”
The start of the semester comes on the heels of a historic 2023 for Tech, including
an all-time record for externally funded research, a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best national universities for the ninth straight year, the fourth largest freshman class in university history and what is believed to be the first perfect score from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s Quality Assurance Funding program.
Early enrollment numbers show that Tech’s student population grew again by roughly
100 students compared to the previous spring semester. Final enrollment numbers are
expected over the next two weeks.
Later this year, the university is expected to launch its nuclear engineering degree
program – only the second in the state – and welcome students to its 100,000-square-foot
Ashraf Islam Engineering Building. The facility will be the first “smart building”
on Tech’s campus and offer students new, state-of-the-art spaces to manufacture, research,
study and learn.
Tech offers more than 200 programs of study and its graduates leave with the least
debt of all public universities in the state. In fact, based on total cost and alumni
earnings, Tech provides students with the highest return on investment for any public
university in Tennessee, according to PayScale. Find out more at tntech.edu.
