UTM, along with multiple Tennessee higher education institutions, has partnered with THEC and TEMA to create personal protective equipment for Tennessee COVID-19 relief aid. UTM has centralized all of the 3D-capable printers on campus into the Rogers Media Center and is currently printing headbands for medical face shields. “We are pleased to engage with the… Continue reading UTM community aids in COVID-19 relief efforts
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COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
Update March 26, 2020: A person has tested negative for COVID-19 following the announcement Wednesday of a possible case in UTM Mail Services located in Clement Hall. The area was closed March 25 when a possible COVID-19 infection became known. With this news, Mail Services resumes operation Friday in Clement Hall. On Wednesday afternoon, March… Continue reading COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM has postponed the Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. The first SOAR dates, originally planned for May 18 and 20, have been rescheduled for June 22 and 24, respectively. SOAR, previously seven sessions, will be consolidated into five sessions on the following dates: June… Continue reading UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM extends drop date
Good morning, In trying to ease the transition to online coursework, the administration has decided to extend the drop date of courses to April 3, 2020 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to review any holds on your account, as you will be able to drop classes via Banner Self-Service as long as you do not have any holds on your record. … Continue reading UTM extends drop date
Student Refunds
From the Office of Student Affairs. The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the shift of all face-to-face courses to online delivery for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. As a result, many students are no longer on campus and have returned home. The university will provide prorated refunds to students for the following:… Continue reading Student Refunds
Introduction to Tennessee Sportsball Roundup
The print version of The Pacer typically covers the players, coaches and activities of UTM’s athletic teams, from football to rodeo. There’s not much content in the print or online versions of The Pacer covering the professional sports teams of UTM’s home state. This is my attempt to keep UTM students and other curious readers… Continue reading Introduction to Tennessee Sportsball Roundup
Living near an empty campus
While the city of Martin is a bit more lively as a result of the public health crisis known as COVID-19, mainly at grocery stores, the same can’t be said for the town’s public university. UTM was a victim of the COVID-19 crisis as the potentially lethal disease sent shockwaves across the world. Not only… Continue reading Living near an empty campus
UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. EDT/2:30 p.m. CDT on March 27. Following interim guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the meeting will be held virtually. All board members will participate electronically or by telephone. Interested individuals are encouraged… Continue reading UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The 52nd installment of the UTM Spring College Rodeo has been cancelled, the Skyhawk Athletic Department announced March 17. It was announced March 16 that all University of Tennessee system universities will continue online-only courses for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all… Continue reading 52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard
Kayla Brooks, a senior Communications major from Dickson and current News Director of WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” received the opportunity to shadow Associated Press journalist Meg Kinnard for four days leading up to the 2020 South Carolina Democratic Primary. Brooks, who aspires to be a political reporter among many other things, said she is extremely… Continue reading Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard