Category: Campus & Local

“Poetry is language that heightens our sense of what it means to be alive in the world, what it means to be human,” said academic speaker Jeff Daniel Marion in his talk on poetry and creative writing on Feb. 13. Marion has done many things over the years. For almost 10 years he was the… Continue reading Writer speaks on nature of poetry

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Jackson police are investigating the death of a Union University student whose body was found in her car on campus. Police said the body of 21-year-old Olivia Greenlee was found Wednesday morning in her Toyota Corolla, which was in a parking lot behind a campus building. Investigators say a gun was… Continue reading Police investigating death at Union University

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The latest version of the state’s Blue Book is Tennessee orange. The Blue Book is the Tennessee’s guide to state government. It includes information about state history and government, and contains biographies of all members of the Tennessee General Assembly. This year’s book is dedicated to Pat Summitt, UTM alumna and… Continue reading New Blue Book is Tennessee orange

Dr. Mark Kelley, former dean of the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences at UTM, was placed on administrative leave Tuesday, Feb. 11. Kelley has served as dean since July 1, 2013. Dr. Gail Stephens, the University’s Equity and Diversity Officer, will serve as the interim dean until a new dean is named at… Continue reading Stephens named as interim dean of CEHBS; Kelley placed on leave

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A measure that would let voters decide whether their cities or counties allow wine to be sold in supermarkets and convenience stores is on a fast track to a full House vote after passing a budget panel on Wednesday. The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Jon Lundberg of Bristol sailed through… Continue reading House panel advances supermarket wine bill

A decade ago on Jan. 20, the Tennessee Education Lottery began selling tickets across the state. While there have been other financial benefits across the state, some of the most notable would be for education. The lottery has raised more than $2.89 billion for education programs since  its inception. While this was a controversial topic… Continue reading Tennessee Lottery: A decade later

Valentine’s Day is drawing near, and the UTM Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature is already sending their love out by making cards for veterans and St. Jude’s patients. On Monday, Jan. 27, TISL members created about two dozen cards to give to two holiday philanthropy projects in the West Tennessee area. One project, initiated by Congressman… Continue reading The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients

The Black Student Association of UTM and the City of Martin hosted the 2nd Annual Celebration and Breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs David Belote began the day with an address in remembrance of King. “There are five things… Continue reading Students, local leaders celebrate Martin Luther King’s life, legacy

On Sunday, Feb. 23 through Thursday, Feb. 27, the 14th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer, a campaign that encouraged African-Americans to vote in June 1964. “In Mississippi the number of black people who were registered to vote was about 5 percent of the eligible population.… Continue reading Civil Rights Conference to take place Feb. 23 through Feb. 27

For students waiting for their next class or cramming for an upcoming test, UTM’s campus offers a wide variety of study areas. The Paul Meek Library is a primary study place but not the only one. Gooch hall, EPS, Humanities and Brehm Hall all have places for students to resort to. One of the biggest… Continue reading UTM offers students a variety of study spots