UTM has begun the process of removing trees and preparing the area slated for construction of the Latimer Engineering and Science Building. The building will be located at the southeastern corner of the UTM quadrangle, and the timeline calls for completion in 2022 before students come back to school that fall. The Communications Building that… Continue reading Construction in Martin
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Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
Update March 26, 2020: A person has tested negative for COVID-19 following the announcement Wednesday of a possible case in UTM Mail Services located in Clement Hall. The area was closed March 25 when a possible COVID-19 infection became known. With this news, Mail Services resumes operation Friday in Clement Hall. On Wednesday afternoon, March… Continue reading COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM has postponed the Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. The first SOAR dates, originally planned for May 18 and 20, have been rescheduled for June 22 and 24, respectively. SOAR, previously seven sessions, will be consolidated into five sessions on the following dates: June… Continue reading UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM extends drop date
Good morning, In trying to ease the transition to online coursework, the administration has decided to extend the drop date of courses to April 3, 2020 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to review any holds on your account, as you will be able to drop classes via Banner Self-Service as long as you do not have any holds on your record. … Continue reading UTM extends drop date
Student Refunds
From the Office of Student Affairs. The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the shift of all face-to-face courses to online delivery for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. As a result, many students are no longer on campus and have returned home. The university will provide prorated refunds to students for the following:… Continue reading Student Refunds
UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. EDT/2:30 p.m. CDT on March 27. Following interim guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the meeting will be held virtually. All board members will participate electronically or by telephone. Interested individuals are encouraged… Continue reading UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The 52nd installment of the UTM Spring College Rodeo has been cancelled, the Skyhawk Athletic Department announced March 17. It was announced March 16 that all University of Tennessee system universities will continue online-only courses for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all… Continue reading 52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard
Kayla Brooks, a senior Communications major from Dickson and current News Director of WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” received the opportunity to shadow Associated Press journalist Meg Kinnard for four days leading up to the 2020 South Carolina Democratic Primary. Brooks, who aspires to be a political reporter among many other things, said she is extremely… Continue reading Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard
Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement
Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. As the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UTM’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UTM… Continue reading Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement