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White Supremacy and the Need for a Required Class in African American History

On Nov. 19, 2019, just before the Thanksgiving break, flyers appeared on the UTM campus asking if students were “proud to be white?” and suggesting that if they were, they should “contact like-minded people,” giving a website address.  More disturbing still these white supremacists circulated a second flyer at the same time – this one… Continue reading White Supremacy and the Need for a Required Class in African American History

Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin

UTM will host the 2020 Mid-South Agricultural Trade Conference on March 5 in the Boling University Center. The conference will focus on several commodities of agricultural trade relevant to our region, as well as discussions regarding new agreements made between the Trump administration and the Chinese government.  There are seven authorities on agricultural trade who… Continue reading Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin

UTM students to work Super Bowl 54 in Miami

For the seventh consecutive year, UTM will be represented at America’s biggest sporting event. Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, will take 11 students this year, including three international student-athletes and two graduate students, to work hospitality at the big game and gain the kind of hands-on, real-world experience that can be found… Continue reading UTM students to work Super Bowl 54 in Miami

Poverty Simulator returns to Civil Rights Conference

The Civil Rights Conference will host its Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Poverty is an issue that often goes unrecognized in rural areas like Martin, Tennessee. According to <em>datausa.io</em>, Martin has a poverty rate of 33.1%. This may appear to be just a small part of our population, but this… Continue reading Poverty Simulator returns to Civil Rights Conference

Working Women’s Conference

UTM’s WestStar Leadership Program is hosting its 22nd annual Working Women’s Conference, “Aloha! Creating Paradise”, on Feb. 7. The program will be held in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Keli McAlister, public informations officer for the Tennessee Bureau of… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference

MLK Day Celebration Breakfast

The city of Martin and UTM celebrated the life of slain Civil Rights Movement leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast held Monday, Jan. 20, in the Duncan Ballroom of UTM’s Boling University Center. The event, first held in January 2013, is sponsored by the city… Continue reading MLK Day Celebration Breakfast

Late-game comeback led by Perry carries Skyhawks over Governors 65-61

Despite a sluggish first three quarters of action, the Skyhawks rallied by junior forward Chelsey Perry in the fourth to storm back and win 65-61 over conference opponent Austin Peay (APSU). UTM’s starting lineup consisted of Perry, sophomore forward Brittini Moore, junior forward Dasia Young, freshman forward Demi Burdick and sophomore guard Kyannah Grant. Usual… Continue reading Late-game comeback led by Perry carries Skyhawks over Governors 65-61

Selena Gomez’s Album isn’t all that “Rare”

Selena Gomez’s newest album, Rare, released the very first week of January, is very different than the music she has released in the past. The album is full of upbeat songs with emotional lyrics and a few self-love anthems for the ladies. Nonetheless, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t disappointing. We essentially waited… Continue reading Selena Gomez’s Album isn’t all that “Rare”

UTM women’s basketball posts dominating victory over Murray State 98-56

With the stands of the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center filled with excitement for a rivalry matchup and a new logo reveal, the UTM women’s basketball team gave its fans yet another reason to celebrate with a dominating 98-56 victory over Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) foe Murray State on Thursday evening. The Skyhawks (9-7, 5-0… Continue reading UTM women’s basketball posts dominating victory over Murray State 98-56