Category: Campus & Local

Skyhawk Veterans service honors fallen student

The UTM Skyhawk Veteran Association hosted a Veteran’s Day Observance ceremony Friday at 3 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium. Faculty, staff, students and the community gathered at the event to listen to servicemen tell their stories and show their appreciation. One story in particular that was highlighted during the ceremony was that of U.S. Marine and… Continue reading Skyhawk Veterans service honors fallen student

UTM student helps food bank with sweepstakes win

UTM sophomore Daniel Johnson selected the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis to benefit from his recent win of Sodexo’s TAKE A BITE OUT OF HUNGER National Sweepstakes at the beginning of November. The prize money of $2,500 is given to the charity of each winner’s choice. Johnson is majoring in Hospitality and Food Service Managment… Continue reading UTM student helps food bank with sweepstakes win

UT Knoxville chancellor search continues

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has begun its search for a new chancellor. The university is currently accepting nominations for the position, and expects to announce their decision in time for the spring 2017 semester. The UT chancellor serves as a member of the UT System’s leadership team, who reports directly to the university president.… Continue reading UT Knoxville chancellor search continues

Young Writer’s Conference brings high school writers to campus

The annual Young Writer’s Conference will take place on Nov. 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Boling University Center for grades 9 through 12. Participating students are approved by their respective teachers based on their academic achievements and writing ability. The students will participate in two workshops through the day, the first from 9–10:30… Continue reading Young Writer’s Conference brings high school writers to campus

Alumnus vet featured in special

This Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2016, the History Channel will premiere a four-episode documentary titled “The Warfighters” at 8 p.m. The documentary, produced by Peter Berg, will highlight first-hand accounts on the U.S. Special Operation Forces interaction in the global war on terrorism. More than 90 veterans participated in the making of the documentary. Stories… Continue reading Alumnus vet featured in special

Cultural Diversity Week helps students break down barriers

The Student Government Association’s Multicultural Committee sponsored Cultural Diversity Week at UTM from Oct. 29-Nov. 6. Cultural Diversity Week kicked off with an International Student Tailgate Party held on the north end zone during the UTM vs. EKU home football game at Hardy Graham Stadium. More than 60 students attended the tailgate party. On Halloween, about 70… Continue reading Cultural Diversity Week helps students break down barriers

JSCC sets site in Paris

Jackson State Community College has announced that beginning in the spring, it will offer courses to students on an extended campus in Paris, Tennessee. The community college will take residence in the Central Community Service Center located at Jones Bend Road. The building currently houses the Office on Aging, Adult Learning Center and the R.E.A.L.… Continue reading JSCC sets site in Paris

Contributions endow scholarship named for geology professor

On Friday, Nov. 4, friends and family of UTM professor emeritus William McCutchen gathered in the Nick and Cathy Dunagan Alumni Center to celebrate the endowment of the Tom McCutchen Geology Scholarship. The fund will reward one to three students yearly to aid in tuition and professional trips and meetings. Originally known as the Outstanding… Continue reading Contributions endow scholarship named for geology professor

Zeta Tau Alpha hosts ‘Bright Pink’ event

UTM’s Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Chapter hosted its second Bright Pink Workshop November 1. The workshop was led by Heather Herman, an education ambassador for Bright Pink, to continue to raise awareness of breast cancer, as well as educate women about ovarian cancer. Bright Pink is a non-profit organization that focuses on the prevention and… Continue reading Zeta Tau Alpha hosts ‘Bright Pink’ event