Category: News Features

Nursing department continues annual trend of NCLEX success

The UTM nursing department is one of the hidden gems of West Tennessee, making headlines in the area for the past four years. According to the Memphis Business Journal, in 2013 the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation committed $1 million to the nursing branch of the UTM Parsons Center. Since that time, the department has made… Continue reading Nursing department continues annual trend of NCLEX success

UTM travel study offers a journey through the Cold War

Next spring, a unique travel opportunity is being offered for students at UTM: a trip into the past. In May 2018, the professors and a group of students will set out to Eastern Europe to delve into the cold-shoulder history between the U.S. and Russia. “This travel study and the accompanying course will explore the… Continue reading UTM travel study offers a journey through the Cold War

Writing Center co-coordinator retiring after years of service

The Hortense Parrish Writing Center is a pillar of student success that provides a welcoming environment for students who want to develop a better understanding of the written word. On most days, it is here that you will find Anna Clark, co-coordinator of the Writing Center and Instructor of English, fluttering around like a dove,… Continue reading Writing Center co-coordinator retiring after years of service

Wildlife Society adviser named national ‘fellow’

In his spare time, you can find Dr. Eric Pelren, professor of wildlife biology, spending time with his kids, researching, fishing, gardening, tracking raccoons with radio transmitters or, as of this summer, putting glow sticks on top of PVC pipes hanging from trees to find tree frogs. “I got this idea that they’re sitting there… Continue reading Wildlife Society adviser named national ‘fellow’

Local philanthropist makes mark on UTM

Nestled among the UT Memphis Dental Clinic on 201 West Main Street, Suite E, in Union City, Tennessee, sits Bill Latimer Investments Inc. Inside this office works William H. Latimer III, the namesake of UT Martin’s new upcoming STEM building. The naming of the Latimer Engineering and Science Building was approved by the UT Board of… Continue reading Local philanthropist makes mark on UTM

New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?

The ground shakes, trees fall down, buildings collapse and the death toll rises– and this is all just the beginning. Many fear the occurrence of such a scene and for people living near the New Madrid fault, the prospect of such a cataclysmic event is not too far-fetched. The fault has proven to be a dangerous… Continue reading New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?

UTM Women’s Center celebrates its fifth anniversary of opening

Outside of Grove apartment Dll stands a tall wire chair and table. A sign is on the door and a floral mat beneath it. Five years ago on March 1, this apartment opened to become the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Women’s Center. Inside, the one bedroom living space has been transformed… Continue reading UTM Women’s Center celebrates its fifth anniversary of opening