Not many can say they’ve known their calling since eighth grade. However, Assistant Professor of Political Science Bryan Parsons is one who can. “After I finished my Ph.D., I was going through some old things and came across one of those surveys from eighth grade, and it said teacher,” Parsons said. Parsons has been a professor… Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Brian Parsons encourages students’ political voice
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Martin’s best kept secret: The Looking Glass
On the strip of downtown Martin sits a coffee and gift shop with a welcoming aroma of rich coffee beans and walls covered with art, books and stylish knick-knacks. This shop, The Looking Glass, named after the classic Alice in Wonderland, is a local-owned business that was opened in 2010 by Kim Longacre, wife of… Continue reading Martin’s best kept secret: The Looking Glass
Brian Donavant gives students realistic portrayal of criminal justice
When it comes to solving crimes, UTM Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Brian Donavant says it takes more than what meets the eye. For 21 years, Donavant was a police officer working various roles, such as patrol officer, supervisor, tactical officer and more. However, he said there came a point when his career changed, and… Continue reading Brian Donavant gives students realistic portrayal of criminal justice
RUF offers ministry opportunity to students
Ask many former college students, and they’ll tell you that those first years of your adult life in college are not only the place that you gain a formal education, but those are the years that you find yourself and the foundation of what you believe in terms of God, yourself and the world around… Continue reading RUF offers ministry opportunity to students