Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest

The late Pat Head Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee Lady Vols, has bequeathed $200,000 to the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball program. The bequest, one of several financial donations from Summitt over the years, will be used for scholarship and for the operations of the basketball program. Summitt played basketball at UTM  for head… Continue reading Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest

Title III grant continues to impact UTM

Nearly two years after being awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III grant, UTM continues to implement change for faculty, staff, current and prospective students. The grant, called the Strengthening Institutions Initiative, was awarded in April of 2014, and funding began in October of that year. It was the second of two Title III grants… Continue reading Title III grant continues to impact UTM

Carver ‘excited’ for both Chancellor position and Murray State game

Dr. Keith Carver has been approved as the 10th chancellor of UTM. The approval came earlier Friday afternoon, Oct. 14, during the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meeting in Knoxville. Shortly after the vote, The Pacer spoke with Carver during a conference call. “This is a very exciting day for me,” Carver said. “I’m… Continue reading Carver ‘excited’ for both Chancellor position and Murray State game

“Meet and Eat with Amy” gives students opportunity to ask financial aid questions

Amy Mistric, assistant director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, will be on hand every Wednesday of October in the Skyhawk Dining Hall from 12-1 p.m. for students who have questions about financial aid. “They’re getting ready right now to start looking at their schedule for next semester and we want to be sure we have… Continue reading “Meet and Eat with Amy” gives students opportunity to ask financial aid questions

Student Health and Counseling Services video competition teaches about bystander intervention

Student Health and Counseling Services is holding a creative video contest to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness month. For “Love, Camera, Action!” UTM students will submit a minute long video depicting the importance of bystander intervention in situations of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or bullying. Entries are being taken from Oct.… Continue reading Student Health and Counseling Services video competition teaches about bystander intervention

Bass team to cast for tournament

The UTM Bass Anglers are hosting their first ever fall invitational this weekend at the Paris Landing Boat Ramp. The Bass Team at UTM is a club team for the school and they compete in tournaments all across Tennessee and nearby areas. The hosting of the UTM Kentucky Lake Invitational can help them raise funds… Continue reading Bass team to cast for tournament

Lip sync pays tribute to heroes of all kinds

The annual Greek Life lip-sync competition wrapped up Tuesday night. This year’s event was held outside the Elam Center, which gave students plenty of room to gather around on bleachers, chairs, and even in the backs of trucks to enjoy the show. Many fraternities and sororities participated in the superhero-themed show, bringing their unique energies and excitement to… Continue reading Lip sync pays tribute to heroes of all kinds

Saudi student enrollment declines

Similar to other universities across the United States, UTM is feeling the effects of declining Saudi Arabian student enrollment. At UTM, there are currently 182 international students registered in degree programs, 61 percent of whom are Saudi students. The program is down 15 percent from the spring semester.  Enrollment in the university’s Tennessee Intensive English Program has also… Continue reading Saudi student enrollment declines

Keith Carver focuses on student success

Dr. Keith Carver has been recommended as the 10th chancellor for UTM. Pending board approval, he hopes to focus his time and efforts on student success. Dr. Joe DiPietro, president of the UT System, recently announced his recommendation for Keith Carver as the next chancellor of UTM. This recommendation will go before the UT Board… Continue reading Keith Carver focuses on student success