Crawford Alumni Center at Tennessee Tech

08/28/2026

FINAL CALL FOR A TECH YETI!

Don't miss your chance to get an exclusive
TN Tech or TN Tech Alumni YETI in limited edition purple!
Orders close at midnight on 8/30
Make a gift of $58 or more and take your Tech Spirit with you on the go!

https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/yeti-campaign

08/26/2026

Save the date! Bacchanal 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 25, 1 - 5 p.m. All proceeds from this fun-filled event support scholarships for students in the School of Art, Craft & Design and the Appalachian Center for Craft.

08/21/2026

We are proud that 4 of the 5 members of the new Cookeville City Council are Tennessee Tech University alumni!

Congratulations

City of Cookeville TN- Chad Gilbert, Mayor
Vice-Mayor Luke Eldridge
Councilman Ali Bagci
Councilwoman Cigi England

08/20/2026

University Advancement and the Crawford Alumni Center are participating in Tennessee Tech Spirit Competition. The theme is GAME ON to celebrate the upcoming school year and Tennessee Tech Football season.

Help us win Fan Favorite by voting for the Varsity Building - Crawford Alumni Center! Every vote counts! Scroll all the way to the bottom to find us.

https://form.asana.com/?k=Z4Ev0SDULjWjN0K8u2EtDA&d=986686380913499

You can vote once a day!

Golden Eagle Impact - Tennessee Technological University

08/14/2026

We love seeing so many Tennessee Tech University alumni and TTU Sports coaches out supporting the community!

Tennessee Tech Women's Basketball
Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball

🍨Who’s scooping when? We’ve got the schedule! 🍨

Take a look to see when your favorite community leaders and local celebrities will be serving ice cream at “Scoop for the Sign Day” at Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House this Saturday, August 15th!

11-12pm:
-Corby King, Director of Putnam County Schools
-Thomas and Kay Lynn, First National Bank chairman of the board and wife

12-1pm:
-Randy and Melanie Porter, Putnam County Mayor and first lady
-Bob Luna, TTU Marching band PA Announcer and retired Financial Advisor
-Susan Luna-Hazlewood, TTU Executive Director of the Crawford Alumni Center

1-2pm:
-Kim Rosamond and Allison Clark, TTU Women's Basketball Coaches
-Andrew Buckner and Cherokee Hope, Local Musicians/Artists

2-3pm:
-Hannah Davis, Cookeville Regional Medical Center Marketing/Public Relations Specialist
-Buffy Key, Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO
-Philip Gibbons, 94.7 The Country Giant DJ and award winning radio personality

3-4pm:
-Tobin Anderson, TTU Men's Basketball Coach
-Casey Fox, TTU Athletic Director
-Avery Hutchins, WCTE President/CEO

4-5pm:
-Karlyn Reel, Marketing Director of the Cookeville Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
-Shaquawana Wester, Highlands Residential Community Engagement Coordinator
-Curtis Robinson, Capshaw Elementary Student Resource Officer

5-6pm:
-Tessa Davis, Director of Marketing for the Putnam County Visitors Bureau
-Izzy Davis, Hospitality Manager for the Putnam County Visitors Bureau
-Thomas Savage, President of Cookeville NAACP

6-7pm:
-Chad Gilbert, Ali Bagci, and Luke Eldridge, current Cookeville City Council members

7-8pm:
-Rosemary Andrews and Ronnie Reels, Gunnels Florist
-Ricky & Shannon Shelton, Better Cookeville

8-9pm:
-Kosta Yepifantsev, Local Business owner and Better Together podcaster
-Chelsea Dartez, Publisher and owner of Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine
-Mike Reel, CityScape board member

9-10pm:
-Ferran Kefauver, Executive Director of CityScape
-Lindy Lynn, Nurse Midwife and CityScape Board Member

08/14/2026

Join us as we honor and celebrate our 2026 Alumni Award winners!
September 19, 2026

Outstanding Young Alumna: Amy Blaylock New (‘08 marketing)

Outstanding Service: Timothy F. Tucker (‘94 civil engineering and ‘95 M.S.)

Outstanding Philanthropy: Dr. Gene Palmer (‘60 biology) & Jo Palmer (‘60 secondary education)

Tennessee Tech Employee Excellence: Dr. Robert L. Owens II (‘98 industrial engineering, ‘00 MBA, ‘03 Ed.S. and ‘09 Ph.D.)

Corporate Excellence: ATC Automation – Ethan M. Bernhardt (‘00 industrial technology)

Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. Tom Collins (‘98 chemistry)

Register here: https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/2026-tennessee-tech-alumni-awards.php

08/13/2026

The Tennessee Tech Crawford Alumni Center is hiring an Public Relations Specialist!

This position is responsible for leading the development and ex*****on of strategic communications, engagement, and stewardship initiatives that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and other key constituents. This position oversees Advancement communications across print, digital, email, web, and social media platforms; manages donor stewardship communications; and supports the University's fundraising and engagement goals through effective messaging, content development, and leadership within Crawford Alumni Center.

Apply online by Aug. 24: Public Relations Specialist II (Communications Specialist)

https://fa-eygi-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/25929/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

08/11/2026

Take your Tech Spirit on the go! 🍵💜

https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/yeti-campaign

Make a gift by August 28 and score a limited edition purple TN Tech YETI

Give $58+ and get this 20 oz stainless steel YETI rambler, that is double-wall insulated, has a duracoat color that won’t peel or crack, and is dishwasher safe!

Every gift supports Tennessee Tech, helping enhance Alumni engagement and support while providing a lasting reminder of your connection to the university.

https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/yeti-campaign

07/29/2026

A new scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Robert “Bob” Duncan, Jr. will support accounting students at Tennessee Tech University. The Robert Duncan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship reflects Bob’s lifelong commitment to education and his family’s desire to invest in future generations of business leaders.

Bob, a 1969 graduate of Tech, earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting before launching a distinguished career as the owner/partner of the accounting firm that became Duncan, Wheeler & Wilkerson. Over the course of his career, he earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike for his integrity, expertise and dedication.

The scholarship in his name continues his legacy by helping students who share his passion for accounting but may face financial barriers in pursuing their education.

https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/news/giving/robert-duncan-jr-memorial-accounting-scholarship.php

07/29/2026

We asked for your vote to help us choose the movie for this year's Movies on the Quad, and the votes are in...

We have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea! Do a double-take and join us for twice the fun as we show The Parent Trap under the stars on the Quad! Start some mischief at Camp Walden, walk Abbey Road and grab your Oreos for an unforgettable night on the Quad!

Friday, Sept. 11
Pre-Party: 6 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.
Tennessee Tech's Historic Main Quad

Learn more: https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/movies-on-the-quad.php

Don't forget! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to make a gift and receive an exclusive Tennessee Tech picnic blanket or lawn chair -- perfect for Movies on the Quad!

Lawn Chair: https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/lawn-chair-campaign
Blanket: https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/blanket-campaign