The UTM College Republicans led the discussion concerning President Donald Trump’s affect on the Republican party since his inauguration during the Engage Civic Initiative’s Engage the Times session Friday, Nov. 1. As with every ENGAGE session, a panel of specific individuals were present to answer questions pertaining to the topic, including the College Republicans adviser and… Continue reading UTM College Republicans engage the times
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Longtime activist to be keynote speaker at 20th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference in 2020
UTM’s 20thannual Civil Rights conference will be held Feb. 17-20, 2020. The Civil Rights Conference planning committee met Oct. 22 to discuss what the upcoming conference will entail. The conference is a week where students, faculty and guests participate in a wide variety of events to raise awareness for Civil Rights issues, both past and… Continue reading Longtime activist to be keynote speaker at 20th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference in 2020
Parsons Center aiding in recovery from storms
After a severe storm tore through Decatur County Oct. 26, the UTM Parsons Center has closed its doors to students to function as a Red Cross Command Center for Administration for those in need throughout the week. The county endured 70-mile-an-hour straight line winds, causing damage to houses, businesses and landscaping. More storms are forecast… Continue reading Parsons Center aiding in recovery from storms
Some advice on advising: do your research, be prepared
With the semester winding to an end and finals just around the corner, students are growing eager to head home for the holidays. Before heading home for Thanksgiving, make sure you have contacted your advisor to schedule an appointment. The majority of us are all too familiar with the process by now, but if you’re… Continue reading Some advice on advising: do your research, be prepared
WCRP pushes to bring monument home
The Weakley County Reconciliation Project (WCRP), formerly known as the “Montgomery 9,” is working to claim the Weakley County lynching memorial monument from the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and relocate it to Weakley County. The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is home to 800 memorials with the names of… Continue reading WCRP pushes to bring monument home
NPHC dedicates Greek Garden on campus
UTM will officially dedicate the new National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Garden at Unity Circle at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 2, north of Clement Hall on the UTM main campus. The new garden features individual plaques with information on the founding and purpose of each of the NPHC chapters. This tribute was created to honor the “Divine… Continue reading NPHC dedicates Greek Garden on campus
Memorial service set for library director
Dr. John Russell Burch Jr., director of the Paul Meek Library from 2017-2019, died Oct. 25, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The family will host a memorial service for Burch Nov. 10 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Burch came to UTM in 2017 from Campbellsville University where he was previously a… Continue reading Memorial service set for library director
Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration
The 2019 UTM Homecoming Week themed “Come One, Come All to the Greatest University of All — UTM!” will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 3, inviting all current students and alumni to campus for multiple events during the week. “Homecoming is a special time at UTM. It brings our students, faculty and staff together to celebrate… Continue reading Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration
UTM among America’s 100 Best College Buys for 14th year
Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc. has included UTM among “America’s 100 Best College Buys” for the 14th consecutive year. UTM is one of three Tennessee institutions included on this list, which also mentions the UTK, and Tennessee Technological University. “For 14 consecutive years, UT Martin has maintained its position among ‘America’s 100 Best College Buys,’… Continue reading UTM among America’s 100 Best College Buys for 14th year
UTM group begins new tradition
Sigma Tau Delta is starting a new tradition this semester to increase free access to books at low-income schools by collecting books to donate. This idea was created by Alyssa Rusciano, a junior English major and Sigma Tau Delta recruiter, noticed students at her local high school were not taking advantage of the school’s library.… Continue reading UTM group begins new tradition