The 2020 Fall semester is, undoubtedly, shaping up to be one of the most difficult in memory. The specter of COVID-19 looms large over UTM’s administration, and it seems unlikely even under the best circumstances that measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease will prove 100% effective. For students staying on campus, the… Continue reading Student Health Services
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Fine Arts Events
Aug. 25 – Mantilla & Morgan Exhibit Sept. 1 – A Night with Chopin Chan Mi Jean Faculty Piano Recital 7:30 p.m. at Blankenship Recital Hall Sept. 12 – UTM Aviators Marching Invitational Sept. 16 – Andrew Hutchens Guest Saxophone Recital 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 – The Darkness and the Light Faculty Recital 3:00 p.m.… Continue reading Fine Arts Events
UTM Housing accommodates social distancing
UTM offers a number of different housing options, all of which are implementing protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Browning and Ellington are traditional dormitories that house one or two people to a room. A suite in Browning or Ellington is made up of two rooms that share a bathroom. University Villages Phase… Continue reading UTM Housing accommodates social distancing
Greek Life Keeps Skyhawk Spirit
Despite everchanging COVID-19 related policies and prevalent social injustices, UTM’s Greek Councils are determined to preserve and improve upon chapter tradition and community. “The goal and guidance has been to preserve as much of the on campus experience as possible, while also doing it safely,” said Chris Gunlefinger, Advisor for Interfraternity Council. “There have definitely… Continue reading Greek Life Keeps Skyhawk Spirit
Weakley County issues Mask Mandate
Beginning at midnight August 10, Weakley County will be under a mask or face covering mandate due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum says over the past 10 days, there have been 222 new positive cases across the county. Although citizens will be required to wear face coverings in public… Continue reading Weakley County issues Mask Mandate
UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp
The UTM football team officially returned to the gridiron at Hardy M. Graham Stadium for the first time since the season finale last November with energy and anticipation on Wednesday evening. After the entire spring practice segment was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Skyhawks had to wait nearly nine months to strap on… Continue reading UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp
Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players
After a bounce-back season that saw the Skyhawks improve from 2-9 in 2018 to 7-5 in 2019, the Skyhawks now boast a talented roster that contains 11 preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) players, which is tied for second-most in the conference. Of the first team honors, all-purpose running back (RB) Peyton Logan, fullback (FB) Davin… Continue reading Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players
NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Reaction to the NFL Top 100 list
The NFL’s list of the top 100 players in the league has recently been released, commemorating the 100 best/most valuable players in the NFL according to the players. To be completely honest, I could care less about the Top 100 list. It’s voted by the players, sure, but to me it’s just a silly, meaningless… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Reaction to the NFL Top 100 list
UTM football game at Alabama is canceled with SEC schedule altercation
The UTM scheduled football game at Alabama on Nov. 14 has been effectively canceled as news broke that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced it was going to a conference-only schedule this season. On Thursday, SEC presidents and chancellors approved a 10-game conference-only schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26. The contest would have… Continue reading UTM football game at Alabama is canceled with SEC schedule altercation
UTM soccer adds Alex Zaroyan to coaching staff
UTM head soccer coach Phil McNamara has named Alex Zaroyan as a graduate assistant for the 2020 season. Zaroyan will work primarily with the goalkeepers along with assuming other day-to-day coaching duties. “We are delighted to hire Alex to complete our staff for the fall season,” McNamara said. “I think it is an exciting challenge… Continue reading UTM soccer adds Alex Zaroyan to coaching staff