Category: Campus & Local

ENGAGE: Prof discusses art of literature

Dr. John Glass, UTM associate professor of English, was one of the participants in an “Engage the Times” session Friday, Feb. 26, held via Zoom. Glass, along with other faculty and students, discussed the role of art and music in human history, both modern and ancient. The session featured a conversation about the subjectivity of… Continue reading ENGAGE: Prof discusses art of literature

McCloud appointed UT Martin Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver has appointed Dr. Mark McCloud as the chief diversity and inclusion officer. McCloud has served as the interim chief diversity and inclusion officer since August 2020. The chief diversity and inclusion officer position was recommended by the UT Martin Strategic Plan Inclusion Task Force to provide strategic… Continue reading McCloud appointed UT Martin Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

UT Martin earns Tree Campus Higher Education designation

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded the University of Tennessee at Martin the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for its dedication to effective forest management and promoting student engagement in conservation practices. In order to obtain the distinction, UT Martin met five required standards for sustainable campus forestry, including establishing a tree advisory committee… Continue reading UT Martin earns Tree Campus Higher Education designation

Hill donation to benefit UT Martin Skyhawk RISE Program

The University of Tennessee at Martin received a donation from Reggie Hill, a 1977 alumnus, to fund the Skyhawk Retention, Inclusion, Student-Success and Equity, or RISE, program on campus. The Skyhawk RISE Program was established to help create a strong foundation for incoming students from underrepresented communities through experiential learning, mentorship and continued support. The… Continue reading Hill donation to benefit UT Martin Skyhawk RISE Program

Nordberg named Library Dean

Dr. Erik Nordberg has been named the dean of the UTM Paul Meek Library. Nordberg is joining UTM from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he served as dean of the libraries. He earned his doctorate in industrial heritage and archaeology from Michigan Technological University, a master’s degree in library science from Wayne State University, a master’s degree in Anglo-Irish… Continue reading Nordberg named Library Dean

Engage the Times tackles prison reform

Panelists met for the second Engage the Times session of the spring semester on Feb. 12. During the hour-long Zoom session, which boasted around 30 participants, panelists answered the question: “Is the American prison system just?” They also fielded audience questions. The panel was composed of Dr. Brian Donavant, professor of Criminal Justice, Dr. Cindy… Continue reading Engage the Times tackles prison reform

Black history matters, Skyhawks say

Since the last update from UTM’s Black History Matters Coalition (BHMC), both current students, as well as UTM alumni, have continued their request for a requirement in African American History and Thought. Below is a timeline of their work throughout 2020. After meeting with Chancellor Carver, Vice Chancellor Cavalier, and Faculty Senate President Sean Walker,… Continue reading Black history matters, Skyhawks say

UTM plans more in-person classes for fall semester

Students who will attend UTM in fall 2021 can expect a more traditional college experience as the university expands its in-person course offerings to open the semester.  Plans for more in-person classesand a more traditional opening at the main campus and five educational outreach centers coincide with increased COVID-19 vaccine availability and improving pandemic conditions in Tennessee. UTM centers are located in Jackson, Parsons,… Continue reading UTM plans more in-person classes for fall semester