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    Don’t Miss Today While Planning Tomorrow

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    Leaders from Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences accept the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) annual conference earlier this month. From left: Stacey Edmonson, chair of the CAEP Board of Directors; Matthew Smith, associate dean of Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Kyle Shanks, director of assessment for Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Lisa Zagumny, dean of Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Malina Monaco, CAEP senior vice president; and Christopher Koch, CAEP president. Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences earns top...
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    September 26, 2026
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    Attorney Lauren Gaffney speaks during the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission hearing on competing proposals for cardiac services in Cookeville.  Screenshot from commission meeting video. Health Facilities Commission denies TN Heart application
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    Speakers and attendees gather for the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission’s Sept. 23 hearing on a proposed outpatient cardiovascular center in Cookeville. The commission voted 7–1 to deny the certificate of need. Screenshot from commission meeting video. Health Facilities Commission denies TN Heart application
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    September 25, 2026
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    September 19, 2026
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