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The Crawford Alumni Center at Tennessee Tech keeps Tech alumni informed and engaged with the larger Tech community of alumni and friends.

The Crawford Alumni Center in cooperation with the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association plans and hosts events for Tech alumni across the country as well as on campus, helps alumni find classmates, offers various products and services that benefit alumni, and serves as a starting point for alumni who have questions or requests related to Tennessee Tech.

06/23/2026

Cynthea Johnson Amason’s support of the Robert Hill Johnson Award, women’s soccer and football revenue sharing honors the enduring legacy of her late uncle, Robert Hill Johnson, and celebrates a Tech Athletics program experiencing unprecedented momentum under transformational leadership.

Robert Hill Johnson came to Tech to serve as an assistant football coach, but tragically, he died in a car accident in 1952. He was just 24 years old. After his death, the Tech community called for a meaningful way to honor his memory, resulting in the creation of the Robert Hill Johnson Award – now recognized as the highest honor in Tech Football. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the award.

Amason says her commitment to Tech Athletics has only deepened after seeing firsthand the impact of her involvement – not only on the field but in the lives of student-athletes as well.

“For past, present and future recipients, I want them to know that Robert Hill Johnson was a gifted and talented athlete with a strategic football mind – but that’s not why people wanted to honor him,” Amason said. “It was because he was a servant leader who cared about and encouraged others and believed there is no ‘I’ in team.”

Read the full article in the 2026 edition of Gratitude magazine.

www.tntech.edu/Gratitude

06/18/2026

In a year already defined by historic wins and championship moments, Tennessee Tech Athletics is building a united philanthropic movement designed to power sustained success in the new era of college athletics.

Through the launch of four Champions Clubs -- the Quarterback Club (football), Legacy Club (women's basketball), 6th Man Club (men's basketball) and Dugout Club (baseball), Golden Eagle Nation is rallying around a shared mission to compete and win at the highest level. Driving this effort is the new reality of college sports: revenue sharing, a structural shift that has reshaped recruiting and roster retention.

Read the full article in the 2026 edition of Gratitude magazine.

www.tntech.edu/Gratitude

06/17/2026

Last month we asked the following trivia question:

The 2026 yearbook cover features artwork and images from two past editions of The Eagle. Which two years are represented?

The cover features an emblem from the 1926 edition of The Eagle (Tech's first yearbook!) and artwork from the 1934 edition of The Eagle.

Congratulations to Srinivasan Tamilraj (`99 M.S. electrical engineering) who won the Tech SWAG this month!

Stay tuned for a new trivia question next month!

06/16/2026

Did you guess the correct answer to the latest "Yearbooks of Yesteryear" trivia question?

The 1978 yearbook captured a milestone moment: the first graduation ceremony held inside the new facility!

(Compare that with the photo of just ONE of last month’s two commencement ceremonies!)

Constructed in 1977, the Hooper Eblen Center is named in honor of Hooper Eblen, former coach, athletic director and health and physical education professor. Eblen retired in 1974 after 33 years of service to Tennessee Tech Athletics. With a seating capacity of 9,280, “The Hoop” houses the offices of Tech Athletics and is the center for varsity basketball games, commencement ceremonies, concerts and events.

Congratulations to Norris Skelley (`79 agribusiness and technology) who won the Tech SWAG!

06/15/2026

A new scholarship at Tennessee Tech will honor the remarkable legacy of two of the institution's most beloved and influential figures, Roger and Christine Jones, whose combined 110 years of service helped shape generations of students and the university's library system.

Established by their daughter, Jennifer Jones Bertram, and her husband Dr. Phillip Bertram, the Roger and Christine Jones Scholarship reflects the couple's lifelong commitment to education.

Roger and Christine devoted their careers to Tech's library, where they became synonymous with excellence in librarianship. Christine served more than 59 years as a librarian and special collections expert, while Roger dedicated 52 years to collection development and management. Their work spanned decades of transformation in library science, yet their focus remained constant: helping students learn, discover and succeed.

The Roger and Christine Jones Scholarship will support students in the fields Roger and Christine loved: history and English. It also ensures their passion for education lives on through future generations of Golden Eagles.

Read the full article in the 2026 edition of Gratitude magazine.

www.tntech.edu/Gratitude

06/13/2026

Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine: The Legacy Issue honors the shops, restaurants and gathering places generations of Upper Cumberland families have come to love!

The magazine features many Tennessee Tech alumni including Jennifer Ballinger-Moran (`89 marketing), Heather Call (`95 criminal justice), Kori Edgington (`10 marketing), Brittany Elmore (`12 exercise science, physical education and wellness), Charles “Chuck” Johnson (`65 business management), Kim Johnson (`96 marketing), Sarah Johnson (`67 business education), Nick Philson, Jr. (`01 agriculture), Chris Savage (`94 civil engineering), Karen Savage (`91 marketing), Michele Stout (`00 accounting), Cindy Strong (`87 elementary education) and Nicole Wilson (`99 accounting). Many Tech donors and partners are highlighted as well.

06/12/2026

When students face an unexpected crisis, it often isn't just a financial setback. It is the moment that determines whether they stay in school or have to withdraw. The Eagle Assistance Grant exists for those moments. It is a lifeline for Tennessee Tech students navigating sudden, unforeseen emergencies.

Since its creation in 2019, the EAG has made a real difference in the lives of 167 students, providing more than $157,000 in emergency support. For the students who receive this support, the impact is immediate and deeply personal. Their words reflect what this assistance means:

"Oh my goodness! I am jumping with joy this morning. This means my car can get fixed. I also may or may not be crying."

"I can't begin to explain how absolutely amazing this is and how THANKFUL I am. I just ran through my house quite literally jumping with JOY! I didn't think things would ever get better and I am so happy I got up and decided to do something about my life yesterday. I am beyond grateful. Thank you so very much!"

"Thank you so much. I am beyond relieved. This is going to help me move forward with so much less on my shoulders. I am genuinely in tears. I am working as many hours as possible and fully intend on keeping it that way. I will use this to jumpstart my future and continue to work hard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

In moments of crisis, the EAG the reason a student is able to stay enrolled, stay housed, stay fed, stay healthy and stay on track toward graduation.

Right now, that safety net is gone. The EAG funds have been depleted. But with your support, we can rebuild this fund and restore a critical source of hope and stability for students when they need it most.

www.tntech.edu/giving

06/11/2026

Introducing Golden Eagle Impact, a new Tennessee Tech student organization dedicated to fostering a culture of giving back and service among Golden Eagles!

Golden Eagle Impact helps students understand the importance of philanthropy and community engagement while building a lifelong connection to Tech. Through networking opportunities, volunteer experiences and professional development, members can make a meaningful difference both on campus and in the community.

As a special recognition of their commitment to service and giving back, members will receive a graduation cord to wear at commencement.

Membership is open to all current Tech students. Whether you’re a student looking to get involved or know someone who is, now is the perfect time to join Golden Eagle Impact and start the fall semester with meaningful opportunities to serve, connect and grow.

Visit the Golden Eagle Impact social media page to learn more. We hope Tennessee Tech alumni and friends will follow this page and show their support for students who focus on helping others! Our future is in good hands, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds!

06/10/2026

For generations of Tennessee Tech alumni, few traditions capture the spirit of the Golden Eagles quite like the university's iconic pep truck, "Eagle Bait." Now, thanks to the dedication of Alpha Phi Omega alumni and supporters, the truck that once circled the football field each time Tech scored is being restored, preserving a symbol of service, school spirit and lifelong friendship.

At the 2025 Homecoming game, Alpha Phi Omega members presented President Phil Oldham with a $20,000 check towards the restoration of the pep truck. While the organizers made a significant lead gift to start the project, additional funds are needed. To make a gift, visit www.tntech.edu/giving and select Pep Truck Fund.

For more information, including a rendering of what the restored truck will look like, read the full article in the 2026 edition of Gratitude magazine.

www.tntech.edu/Gratitude

06/09/2026

Did you find PHIL?

Awesome Eagle enjoyed a beautiful day at the Koltowich Outdoor Environmental Laboratory – a favorite spot for hands-on environmental study next to the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building.

This space features “Mary Anne’s Dream Stream,” made possible by Mary Anne Koltowich (`77 civil engineering). Her impact on Tech goes far beyond this outdoor lab. She also established the Koltowich College of Engineering Student Emergency Grant and the Koltowich Engineering Scholarship, funded the Koltowich Automotive Design Lab in the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building and provided generous gifts to the Engineering Summer Camp for high school students. Last year, she was honored with the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Philanthropy Award.

Awesome Eagle also observed progress on the J.J. Oakley Innovation Center & Residence Hall, which will be located on the other side of this beautiful water feature. The state-of-the-art residence hall will accommodate 400 students, and an attached innovation center will include fabrication spaces, multipurpose and presentation facilities, a podcast studio, meeting rooms and more – all designed to spark creativity and collaboration among students. The building is named in memory of J.J. Oakley, a beloved philanthropist who, along with her late husband, Millard Vaughn Oakley, contributed millions of dollars to the university.

Congratulations to Sonya Haney, budget planning coordinator for Tennessee Tech’s College of Engineering, who knew exactly where Awesome Eagle was! Some Tech SWAG is on its way to you!

Philanthropy (AKA “PHIL”) truly is everywhere on campus! Stay tuned for the next Where’s PHIL?

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Cookeville, TN
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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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