Despite being busy with teaching classes, advising, research, taking classes in Knoxville and maintaining a family, Professor Andrew Brown, lecturer of Public Relations at UTM, always takes the time to greet people with a smile and ask them about their day. Brown, who grew up in Polk County, Tennessee, found his passion for communications by… Continue reading Journey marked by faith and perseverance
Category: Features
HHP professor honored as faculty scholar
Dr. Laura Brown of the Department of Health and Human Performance was honored as UTM’s Featured Faculty Scholar. The Featured Faculty Scholar award moves between colleges each year, and this year the Department of Health and Human Performance decided to nominate Brown for all of her research and scholarship in the field of Health &… Continue reading HHP professor honored as faculty scholar
UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
Agriculture is one of the largest industries within America, but some believe a stigma still lies around the formation of agriculture. Men have been the backbone of the agricultural industry for so long that it seems like the women who have begun to build the industry even further are not yet getting the same attention. … Continue reading UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
God’s chosen Cowboy
Remembering Wyatt Cole’s legacy 1999-2019 “Get a bigger hammer.” “It must be exhausting to be Wyatt all of the time.” “There’s no such thing as being around Wyatt and not smiling.” “Rodeo was his life, his passion.” “Wyatt lived ‘Wide open, with no fear.’” These statements describe who Wyatt Cole was according to the people… Continue reading God’s chosen Cowboy
Clement Hall: Serving students since 1957
UTM students may know Clement Hall only as “the place you get your mail” or “the place you go to take your exit exam,” but, as one of the oldest buildings on campus, Clement has a deep and rich history. To understand Clement Hall as it is today, it’s important to understand the history of… Continue reading Clement Hall: Serving students since 1957
85 years later … building will tumble but memories will stand
It’s spring at UTM. Birds are chirping and the sun is shining, but the dusty classroom you’re in smells nothing like blooming flowers. It’s dark and musty, the building is old, and the young man behind you is taking class way too seriously. He’s dressed professionally every day, answers all of the questions and takes… Continue reading 85 years later … building will tumble but memories will stand
From Corps to campus: Gunlefinger still serves
What are the chances that a U.S. Marine from Philadelphia, stationed in Quantico, Virginia, taking an English class at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) would meet a UTM student, fall in love and eventually make a home in Martin? The chances were once in a lifetime for Chris Gunlefinger. Gunlefinger found himself at NVCC preparing… Continue reading From Corps to campus: Gunlefinger still serves
Professor Emeritus honored by concerts
What is the best way to honor a faculty member who has given much to a department on campus? Materialistic things, like a bench or a light pole on the quad, could be named in their honor. However, there can only be so many benches and lights poles before the quad becomes too cluttered. The department… Continue reading Professor Emeritus honored by concerts
West Tennessee, more than just farm land
As all the residents of Martin know, sometimes it can be hard to find fun things to do in your off time from classes and work. The purpose of this article is to shine a light on some interesting things to do in this area that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Regardless of… Continue reading West Tennessee, more than just farm land
Women’s Alliance open for all
UTM welcomed the Women’s Student Alliance to campus in the fall of 2018. The Women’s Student Alliance is “dedicated to enhancing academic experiences while empowering students through the development and promotion of education and social initiatives.” Dr. Julie Hill, chair of the department of music, reinstated the Women’s Student Alliance at the beginning of the… Continue reading Women’s Alliance open for all