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For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech’s Department of Computer Science was recognized by the Tennessee College ...
05/28/2026

For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech’s Department of Computer Science was recognized by the Tennessee College Public Relations Association with a communication award!

At last week’s TCPRA conference in Chattanooga, the department received third place in the Specialty Item category for its custom computer science challenge coin, which features graphic elements representing the department’s academic majors and concentrations: Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Cybersecurity. The design also marks the department’s 40th anniversary with the inscription “Est. 1986,” while the reverse side displays Tennessee Tech’s official computer science seal.

Graduating students in the 2025-26 academic year received two of these coins — one to keep as a memento and one to present, along with a note of thanks, to the faculty or staff member who had the greatest impact on their academic journey at Tech. This initiative highlighted gratitude, mentorship and a sense of community within the department.

Congrats to the team behind this award-winning project!

From left:

• Amy Davis, Communications & Marketing Specialist
• Rebecca Hahnert, Graphic Designer
• Gerald Gannod, Department Chair

This award was one of a dozen picked up by Tennessee Tech at the TCPRA conference. Read more:
https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/25-26/tech-communications-and-marketing-team-racks-up-awards-at-statewide-conference.php

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Elevate your computing skills this summer with Tennessee Tech's online graduate computer science courses May 26-July 31!...
05/19/2026

Elevate your computing skills this summer with Tennessee Tech's online graduate computer science courses May 26-July 31!

▶️ Advanced Analysis of Algorithms (CSC 6400-500) with Barbara Gannod, Ph.D.
▶️ Advanced Networking (CSC 6730-500) with Susmit Shannigrahi, Ph.D.
▶️ Distributed Computing (CSC 6780-500) with Michael Rogers, Ph.D.

Courses are fully asynchronous and also open to international students! Late registration deadline is June 1.

Apply to Tennessee Tech’s College of Graduate Studies: https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/admissions/index.php

Learn more about CS graduate programs: https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/programs/csc/graduate-program.php

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05/15/2026

You’ve been alumni for a week… have you gotten used to it yet? 🎓

More than 130 Tennessee Tech computer science graduates crossed the commencement stage this spring. Remember: Wherever life takes you next, you’ll always be part of the Tech family.

Wings up, Class of 2026!


05/14/2026

Just one week ago, these Tennessee Tech computer science grads took the next step in their professional journey by taking the Pledge of the Computing Professional during the College of Engineering’s Induction into the Profession Ceremony, held the evening before spring commencement.

It’s a proud tradition that celebrates their entry into the computing field alongside their engineering peers.

Congrats to our newest inductees and the Class of 2026!




05/11/2026

Our capstone series continues with Acato.

Senior capstone projects are more than assignments – they’re professional experiences that challenge Tennessee Tech computer science students to think critically, collaborate effectively and deliver real solutions for industry partners like Acato Information Management.

Taylor Patterson enjoyed the experience. Hear what he had to say about working with our students!

Check out more partner perspectives from SAIC, Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, ARCS Aviation, Autoflyte, Averitt Express and Capgemini.


05/11/2026

We’re happy to share another Capstone Connections perspective from industry partner Autoflyte.

Justin Smith worked with a team of Tennessee Tech computer science students, who gained real-world experience, built confidence and proved they’re ready for the workforce.

Check out more partner perspectives from SAIC, Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, ARCS Aviation, Acato, Averitt Express and Capgemini!


05/11/2026

Working alongside industry partners like Capgemini gives Tennessee Tech computer science students the opportunity to refine their skills in real-world environments.

Hear what stood out to David Haleman about the team he worked with and the growth he saw throughout the project in this continuing Capstone Connections series.

Check out more partner perspectives from SAIC, Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, ARCS Aviation, Autoflyte, Averitt Express and Acato.



05/11/2026

We’re continuing our Capstone Connections series with SAIC.

From collaboration to problem-solving, senior capstone projects give Tennessee Tech computer science students the chance to demonstrate the skills employers are looking for while delivering meaningful results for our industry partners.

We appreciate Erik Bowling and Caleb Currie for sharing their perspectives on the value our students brought to SAIC.

Check out more partner perspectives from the Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, ARCS Aviation, Autoflyte, Averitt Express, Capgemini and Acato.


05/11/2026

Next in our Capstone Connections series: ARCS Aviation.

Each capstone project is an opportunity for students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional impact. Partners like ARCS Aviation get a firsthand look at how students rise to that challenge.

Hear from Michael Finley on what impressed him most about working with Tennessee Tech computer science students.

Check out more partner perspectives from the Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, SAIC, Autoflyte, Averitt Express, Capgemini and Acato.


05/11/2026

Our “Capstone Connections” series continues with industry partner Averitt Express! Hear from Bryson Reed and Kay Newmann on what stood out to them about the team of Tennessee Tech computer science students they worked with on a senior capstone project.

Check out more partner perspectives from the Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, SAIC, Autoflyte, ARCS Aviation, Capgemini and Acato.


05/11/2026

We’re excited to share a new series of interviews featuring organizations that partner with the Department of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech!

These videos spotlight one of the most impactful experiences in our program—the senior capstone—where students apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

First up is Katelyn Steakley with the Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) Foundation, who shares how our students made a meaningful impact and why hands-on experiences like the senior capstone matter.

Be sure to check out additional videos featuring our industry partners—including Averitt Express, SAIC, Autoflyte, ARCS Aviation, Capgemini, and Acato—as they discuss what it’s like to collaborate with Tennessee Tech computer science students and see their skills in action.


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