UTM notes an overall enrollment increase of 3.2% since fall 2018. The number of students has grown to 7,296, including both undergraduate and graduate-level students. The graduate level and dual-enrollment programs experienced the largest amount of growth. There are 517 graduate students currently enrolled at UTM, resulting in a 37.9% increase over fall 2018. One… Continue reading UTM enrollment increases
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Domestic Violence focus for October
UTM’s Verna B. Coleman Center for Women and Gender Equality is hosting various events in the upcoming months to raise awareness about domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. Different forms of abuse are represented… Continue reading Domestic Violence focus for October
Unrelenting September heat may set local record
Like other U.S. cities smashing weather records, Martin likely set a record in September for average high temperature. Dr. Mark Simpson, UTM professor of Geography, said the average September high was 90.8 degrees, slightly above the 90.5-degree mark set in September 1954, which he believes was the previous record. The average low was 63.7 degrees,… Continue reading Unrelenting September heat may set local record
UTM to host annual dessert evening concert Oct. 4-5
The UTM Department of Music will host its annual Dessert Evening concert event at 7 p.m., Oct. 4-5, in the Discovery Park of America’s Dinosaur Hall. Adult tickets are $18 per person, and UTM students, along with children ages 12 and under, are admitted for $12 per person. Each ticket includes three dessert courses and… Continue reading UTM to host annual dessert evening concert Oct. 4-5
UTM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, UTM is hosting events highlighting and celebrating Hispanic culture. There will be a Hispanic reception featuring a live salsa band on Oct. 5 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the UC Welcome Center. Prior to the performance, big band dance lessons will be offered to attendees starting at 4:30 p.m.… Continue reading UTM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Authors Anonymous hosts Banned Book Week
Authors Anonymous, a new club on campus, is collaborating with Sigma Tau Delta and The Hortense Parrish Writing Center to host a week of activities for Banned Books Week, which runs through Sept. 23-28. Harry Potter has been chosen as the theme for this year’s activities. Authors Anonymous was started by Aly Rusciano, a junior… Continue reading Authors Anonymous hosts Banned Book Week
Earley named Veteran Services Coordinator
Jason Earley, originally from South Fulton, has joined the UTM staff as the new veteran services coordinator. Earley, a retired captain in the U.S. Army, has 20 years of military experience and served as platoon leader, company executive officer, brigade logistics officer and company commander. Earley managed a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as a… Continue reading Earley named Veteran Services Coordinator
Sustainability Center hosts Hazardous Waste Day
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is collaborating with the UTM Sustainability Center and Clean Harbors to host its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-noon. This waste collection event, which is usually held in Dresden, will be held for the first time at the UTM Recycling Center. Household Hazardous Waste Day… Continue reading Sustainability Center hosts Hazardous Waste Day
UT Promises free tuition
The UT System officially implemented the UT Promise, a last-dollar scholarship campaign which guarantees free tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate students from households whose income is less than $50,000 a year. The announcement came at the inter-system football game Saturday, Sept. 14, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. The UT Promise was first announced in… Continue reading UT Promises free tuition
UTM ranks well in 2020 colleges poll
UTM made several appearances within the 2020 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The university received top ranks on the lists of Regional Universities within the South (12th), Best Universities for Veterans within the South (16th), Best-Value Universities within the South and Regional Universities for Upward Mobility within the South (36th). The University was… Continue reading UTM ranks well in 2020 colleges poll