Through the end of the 2019-20 academic year, we will be posting a season recap for each UTM athletic program. This edition of the “Skyhawk Season in Review” series features the men’s basketball team. UTM faced a grueling schedule in 2019-20, traveling nearly 13,500 miles and enduring an eight-game road swing that led to a… Continue reading Skyhawk season in review: men’s basketball
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27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
The Tennessee Soybean Festival Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for September 5-12, due to the uncertainties that still lie ahead from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to TSF Executive Director, David Belote, “The information we are currently receiving from state and federal governments indicates that… Continue reading 27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
Skyhawk season in review: rifle
Through the end of the 2019-20 academic year, we will be posting a season recap for each UTM athletic program. This edition of the “Skyhawk Season in Review” series features the rifle squad. UTM posted another solid season under head coach MJ Vowell, boasting victories over eventual Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champion Morehead State (4,599-4,596… Continue reading Skyhawk season in review: rifle
UTM joins other UT campuses opening in-person classes this fall
The UT System plans to welcome students back to each of its campuses this fall. “We are planning for a safe return to campuses in the fall and will do everything possible to protect the health of our students, faculty and staff,” said UT President Randy Boyd. “We will continually monitor the local and state… Continue reading UTM joins other UT campuses opening in-person classes this fall
Gintare Mackeviciute signs professional contract with Tchalou Volley Club in Belgium
Gintare Mackeviciute, who was an All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) performer with the UTM volleyball team last fall, has inked a contract to play for the Tchalou Volley organization based out of Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont, Belgium. A 6-2 middle blocker out of Jonava, Lithuania, Mackeviciute becomes the first Skyhawk volleyball alum to advance into the professional ranks since… Continue reading Gintare Mackeviciute signs professional contract with Tchalou Volley Club in Belgium
UTM reentry taskforce appointed
A reentry task force has been appointed by Dr. Keith Carver, UTM chancellor, to recommend processes for moving the university forward amid the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic caused the university to complete spring semester classes online, and Maymester and summer semester classes will continue online. Decisions are pending for the resumption of events and activities,… Continue reading UTM reentry taskforce appointed
UTM to hold virtual commencement May 2
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UTM will hold a virtual commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 2, in lieu of the traditional in-person ceremony. The event is closed to the public and all participants will engage in social distancing in order to comply with CDC COVID-19 control guidelines. The commencement will feature remarks from… Continue reading UTM to hold virtual commencement May 2
Skyhawk wide receiver Jaylon Moore signs with Baltimore Ravens
Despite not having any players drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, the UTM football team can take pride that senior wide receiver (WR) Jaylon Moore has advanced to the next level. Shortly following the conclusion of the Draft, the Memphis native signed a free agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens, who were not only a… Continue reading Skyhawk wide receiver Jaylon Moore signs with Baltimore Ravens
Senior Farewell: Emily Wilson
I never imagined writing my senior farewell from my home in Lawrenceburg, but then again, my college experience has been full of things that I could have never imagined happening. UTM has given me one of the most enriching, eye-opening experiences. Four years ago, I came to UTM thinking that I would just go to… Continue reading Senior Farewell: Emily Wilson
Taking a look back at UTM’s last NFL draft pick Montori Hughes
For as great of a football program that UTM has, it’s rare to see any Skyhawks taken in any round of the NFL draft. While some Skyhawks are signed post-draft as free agents, with the 2020 signing of wide receiver (WR) Jaylon Moore to the Baltimore Ravens being an example, NFL teams tend to save… Continue reading Taking a look back at UTM’s last NFL draft pick Montori Hughes