On Friday evening, Governor Bill Lee signed SB9014/HB9077, which precludes state entities from having mask or vaccine mandates unless exempted from the law by the State Comptroller when federal funding is at risk. Accordingly, we are lifting mask requirements across the UT System effective immediately. The University of Tennessee System has applied for an exemption to allow… Continue reading Mask mandate lifted
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University of Tennessee System extends income level for UT Promise
The University of Tennessee System announced plans to extend the household income level for UT Promise scholarship recipients from $50,000 to $60,000. The announcement was made during the morning session of the Education, Research and Service Committee meeting, held in conjunction with UT’s Board of Trustees fall meetings. “Increases in investments to the UT Promise… Continue reading University of Tennessee System extends income level for UT Promise
Largest single gift in UTM history announced
UT Martin received the largest single gift in its history Thursday, June 24, when Melanie Smith Taylor and her family announced that Wildwood Farm in Germantown, Tennessee, will be transferred to the university upon her death. The gift will allow UTM to increase educational program offerings in veterinary health technology and other agricultural disciplines in… Continue reading Largest single gift in UTM history announced
Face-to-face format approved for spring classes
Courses that were approved to operate in hybrid or face-to-face formats may do so beginning tomorrow, January 21, 2021. When the decision was made to open the spring semester in an all-virtual format until January 21, we pledged to monitor conditions related to our campus COVID-19 situation. Based on information from the Tennessee Department of… Continue reading Face-to-face format approved for spring classes
UTM to begin spring semester with all-virtual classes
UTM will open spring semester Jan. 14 with all-virtual classes. This is the original spring semester start date for the main campus and five centers located in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. The initial all-virtual format will allow monitoring for a potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge. Virtual classes will continue through Jan. 21, and the… Continue reading UTM to begin spring semester with all-virtual classes
UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17
Students attending fall semester classes at UTM will begin classes Aug. 17 and finish classes by Thanksgiving. The condensed semester will offer a combination of in-person and online classes and minimize travel to and from the main campus and five centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. In addition to the earlier start date… Continue reading UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17
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
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
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