Category: Campus & Local

Nov. 16 SGA Senate highlights

After several dramatic weeks within the student government, things were relatively quiet at senate Thursday night. With many senators absent because of other university obligations, the senators who were there had no conflict or debate in passing proposed legislation. This legislation included a resolution supporting the proposed new mission statement written by David Barber, which… Continue reading Nov. 16 SGA Senate highlights

Enrollment from Tennessee Promise affects housing

The Tennessee Promise Scholarship Act of 2014 was implemented to provide two years of tuition-free education at a community or technical college in Tennessee. The scholarship, which is meant to provide aid and enable more students to complete at least two years of higher education debt-free, has impacted enrollment at four-year institutions such as UTM.… Continue reading Enrollment from Tennessee Promise affects housing

Gerontology course hosts Cupcakes for Caregivers

UTM students enrolled in Gerontology 312: Caregiving in Late Life hosted Cupcakes for Caregivers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Paul Meek Library. The event was held partly in recognition of November being National Caregiver Month. Dr. William Dooley, the professor of Gerontology 312, required his students to complete a… Continue reading Gerontology course hosts Cupcakes for Caregivers

Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry

Students at UTM are being asked to consider whether or not they would like to have concealed carry for guns on campus. Two pieces of legislation to determine the opinion of the university will be voted on Dec. 7 during SGA senate. SGA proposed legislation which was widely debated at their biweekly senate meeting on… Continue reading Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry

Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session

At the second listening session on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Chancellor Keith Carver and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Margaret Toston announced the status of the Multicultural Affairs Office. “In brief, thanks to the chancellor and Petra [McPhearson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration], we’ve finally decided on what we’re going to do to… Continue reading Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session

Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness

A group of people holding lit candles gathered Tuesday, Nov. 14 on the University Center patio around 5:30 p.m. Several UTM percussion students played an instrumental piece before Health and Wellness Educator John’Na Webster introduced everyone to the message of the Stigma Cutting ceremony. Webster said that 1,100 college students take their own lives every… Continue reading Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness

Pageant winners move on to compete for Miss Tennessee title

Eleven girls competed for the titles of Miss UTM and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Harriet Fulton Theatre but only two walked away with crowns. At the annual scholarship pageant, Morgan Martin, a 20-year-old junior health and human performance major, won the title of Miss UTM 2018. Her… Continue reading Pageant winners move on to compete for Miss Tennessee title

Giving Vietnam Veterans the ‘Welcome home’ they deserve

As Veterans Day approaches, the Skyhawk Veterans Association, along with the American Legion 55 Auxiliary, hosted the annual Veterans Day and Vietnam Veterans pinning ceremony on Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium. SVA president Tim McClain called the ceremony to order and welcomed the honored guests and speakers as the colors were posted… Continue reading Giving Vietnam Veterans the ‘Welcome home’ they deserve

UTM welcomes new Honors Program Director

A reception was held in recognition of Dr. John Glass III, Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary American Literature, and Dr. Lionel Crews, Assistant Professor of Physics, at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Boling University Center’s Welcome Center. It gave students an opportunity to welcome Glass as the new director of the honors… Continue reading UTM welcomes new Honors Program Director