First established as the University of Dixie in 1909; Tennessee Technological University has grown into a flourishing; internationally recognized university; known for its emphasis on engineering; science; and sophisticated technology. Nestled in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains in Cookeville; Tennessee; TTU has a remarkable history and has triumphed over many obstacles and changes in the last century. In the early 1900s; the institute enrolled high school students as well as college students and operated this way for several years. In 1915; the school became Tennessee Polytechnic Institute; and in 1927; TPI awarded its first college degrees and closed the high school program. In 1965; President Everett Derryberry implemented the schools final name change. Tennessee Technological University; containing over 200 black-and-white images; explores the schools unique history; from its birth in 1909 to its present-day success as a top-rated university with more than 8;500 students. Commemorated here are the ambitious and determined series of presidents and faculty members responsible for the schools ultimate success; the noteworthy alumni--including an astronaut; Fortune 500 CEOs; and world-renowned researchers; the athletes responsible for the schools history of trophies and championships; and many others who have molded TTU into the outstanding institution it is today.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. AMERICAS FIRST UPPER DIVISION UNIVERSITY--FAUBy Rene A. ValleeDr. Curl was my favorite teacher while at FAU--he was the head of the history department; a friend and an adviser as well....Great book on the founding (of which he was an important part) of the first American University to be called an upper division University when created...a good read...4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Everything you could ask for!By Nicholas ScaliceHaving just completed my first semester at FAU. I have often wondered how this fine institution got its start back in 1961. Fortunately. Donald W. Curl gives us an answer and so much more. His book may be brief on text. but the outstanding collection of photographs of the university make up for that.This is a must-read for all students of FAU. past and present. as well as any future students. If you want to know about the unique history of your school. this book is a fantastic read that will make you think twice the next time you walk on the FAU campus.If there is any downfall in this publication. it is simply the fact that the narrative and photographic history stops around the year 2000. which means that some of the most important events in FAU history are missing. but rightfully so. since they occurred after the publication date.Nevertheless. this book gives the reader a great account of the early days and with that comes (at least for me) a deeper understanding of such an interesting university.
