UTM will officially dedicate the new National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Garden at Unity Circle at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 2, north of Clement Hall on the UTM main campus. The new garden features individual plaques with information on the founding and purpose of each of the NPHC chapters. This tribute was created to honor the “Divine… Continue reading NPHC dedicates Greek Garden on campus
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Memorial service set for library director
Dr. John Russell Burch Jr., director of the Paul Meek Library from 2017-2019, died Oct. 25, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The family will host a memorial service for Burch Nov. 10 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Burch came to UTM in 2017 from Campbellsville University where he was previously a… Continue reading Memorial service set for library director
Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration
The 2019 UTM Homecoming Week themed “Come One, Come All to the Greatest University of All — UTM!” will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 3, inviting all current students and alumni to campus for multiple events during the week. “Homecoming is a special time at UTM. It brings our students, faculty and staff together to celebrate… Continue reading Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration
UTM among America’s 100 Best College Buys for 14th year
Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc. has included UTM among “America’s 100 Best College Buys” for the 14th consecutive year. UTM is one of three Tennessee institutions included on this list, which also mentions the UTK, and Tennessee Technological University. “For 14 consecutive years, UT Martin has maintained its position among ‘America’s 100 Best College Buys,’… Continue reading UTM among America’s 100 Best College Buys for 14th year
UTM group begins new tradition
Sigma Tau Delta is starting a new tradition this semester to increase free access to books at low-income schools by collecting books to donate. This idea was created by Alyssa Rusciano, a junior English major and Sigma Tau Delta recruiter, noticed students at her local high school were not taking advantage of the school’s library.… Continue reading UTM group begins new tradition
The changing education landscape emphasizes importance of liberal arts
The Engage Civic Initiative hosted a panel to discuss the importance of education and what its purpose in society is in the University Center Friday, Oct. 11. The moderator for the engage session, professor of Communications Dr. Arthur Hunt, was joined by UTM educators and students to discuss an address given by Scott Huelin, the… Continue reading The changing education landscape emphasizes importance of liberal arts
Civility in the classroom: Rogers’ style
The Engage Civic Initiative hosted a discussion on the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Friday, Oct. 4, in the Boling University Center, concerning civility in the classroom. The discussion revolved around how Fred Rogers helped improve civility among people throughout his life. Students and faculty from a variety of departments were in attendance for… Continue reading Civility in the classroom: Rogers’ style
Relay for Life celebrates survivors
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is partnering with Weakley County to host the second annual Weakley County Relay for Life on Oct. 18 at the Hardy Graham Football Stadium. The event, which has a Fall/Monster Mash theme, will begin at 5 p.m. and teams will participate on the track until midnight. Fifteen teams have already… Continue reading Relay for Life celebrates survivors
UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
The Northwest Tennessee Food Processing and Agri-Business Conference will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 10, in the University Center. The conference is free, but advanced registration is required by Oct. 3. Dr. Charlie Hatcher, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and Pete Nelson, CEO and president of AgLaunch, will both… Continue reading UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
Trinity Presbyterian pastor offers new bible study
Trinity Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. George Pasley recently organized a campus wide bible study focusing on how inclusion is interpreted in the Bible. Each week, different scripture and topics will be discussed and participants will be able to share their interpretations with the group. Pasley said that newcomers were not expected to tell their stories… Continue reading Trinity Presbyterian pastor offers new bible study