Among many new features added to and completed on campus over the summer, the resurfacing of the Business and Administration parking lot is one of the changes more immediately noticeable to students. Located behind the business building, the parking has been renovated to include more then 20 new parking spaces, in order to accommodate the growing… Continue reading New parking spaces installed for commuting students
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Body ID’d following Dollar General fire
At around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a terrible accident took the life of a Martin resident when flames engulfed the Dollar General on Regina St. The Martin Fire Department arrived on the scene to clouds of smoke erupting out of the doors of the Dollar General. Alongside the Martin Police Department, the teams managed to take control of… Continue reading Body ID’d following Dollar General fire
A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
The 2016 Soybean Festival lineup has officially been released on their website, and the Plain White T’s has been confirmed as the artist for the UT Martin Student Night. The other musicians attending include Morris Day & The Time, Brothers Osborne, Travis Cottrell, Vince Gill, BST, and Three Dog Night. Morris Day has been a prolific… Continue reading A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
Former Tennessee Lady Volunteer basketball coach and UTM alumna Pat Summitt passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 64. Summitt was diagnosed with early onset dementia five years ago,. Her passing comes after the Knoxville News Sentinel reported early Sunday morning that Summitt’s health was “struggling” and her family was “preparing for the worst.”… Continue reading Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees
A new “Soar in Four” tuition model, designed to speed progress toward degree completion, was approved for UTM on Thursday by the UT Board of Trustees. The new model encourages students to take 15 hours per semester and complete their undergraduate degrees in four years. The new model will also fund new initiatives beneficial to… Continue reading New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees
UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
Dr. Mark Simmons has been named associate conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Simmons, associate professor of music at UTM, released a statement accepting the position and expressing his excitement at being selected. “I am very excited to be part of this dynamic and growing cultural gem in West Tennessee,” said Simmons. “Under Maestro… Continue reading UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer
For some time now, it is as if construction is being done on the UTM campus around every corner. From general building maintenance to major projects, here is a look at what students can expect to see in the fall. Renovations for Graham Stadium have been in the works for roughly four years and began at… Continue reading Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer
First SOAR of the new year
Summer Orientation And Registration, or SOAR, is a necessary step for all “baby” Skyhawks as they come to join the flock and learn what the nest is like. UTM held its first SOAR for the 2016-2017 enrollment period on Saturday, April 23. This event, though primarily held in the University Center, includes many aspects… Continue reading First SOAR of the new year
Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators
The sophomore innovators of the Ned Ray McWherter Institute (NRMI) presented the third annual Igniting Innovation event on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Igniting Innovation serves as an opportunity for each year’s sophomore class to build an opportunity to speak out about what the Ned Ray McWherter Institute stands… Continue reading Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators
‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000
UTM’s Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Chapter hosted its annual male pageant “Big Man on Campus” April 19 and raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer awareness and education. Taking the male pageant’s top two honors, Mr. Charitable and Big Man on Campus, were Ryan Leatherbarrow and John Lawson Keeton, respectively. Leatherbarrow, a Management major from Smyrna, was… Continue reading ‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000