Category: News

SGA: Student Appreciation Week

The UTM Student Government Association is kicking this semester off with Student Appreciation Week. The week consists of six events designed to give back to the students. SGA is not asking for anything from the student body. They are giving back with coffee and donuts, giveaways, tailgates and other events designed with the student in… Continue reading SGA: Student Appreciation Week

Captain’s Closet opens doors

The Office of Career Planning and Development (CPAD) is accepting donations of professional wear for the newly established “Captain’s Closet.” Captain’s Closet is a service created by CPAD to assist students in preparing for job interviews and career fairs by providing them with professional attire that may otherwise be a financial burden. According to Interim… Continue reading Captain’s Closet opens doors

Campus ministries prepare freshmen for college life

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) and The Mission Church held events just before the start of school to acclimate freshmen and transfer students to UTM. The BCM held its annual four-day “Survival” event to help students make friends, develop a community of Christian young-adults and begin the school year in a more relaxed environment. The… Continue reading Campus ministries prepare freshmen for college life

Changes to financial aid schedule

Financial Aid released an email and portal statement informing students of changes to the drop date schedule and, by proxy, the refund check issuance schedule. The following are the new dates for students to make registration changes within their schedule for the fall semester: Friday, Aug. 31- Last day to add classes Sunday, Sept. 9-… Continue reading Changes to financial aid schedule

Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun

Activities Sept. 1 – Minecraft Farming Challenge, hosted by the UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneur Center; ages 10-17; $10 advance registration; 325 Gooch Hall, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., $100 cash prize Sept. 1 – Tour of the Arts: Soybean Festival General Store, 10 a.m.; also 11 a.m. Sept.… Continue reading Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun

Chancellor encourages students to be engaged

Chancellor Keith Carver’s goals for 2018 are what give UTM its own personality and character. He encourages students to get out of their comfort zones while staying involved with different organizations on campus. “This is just a friendly place and [students] should engage the resources offered on campus,” Carver said. He also encourages students to… Continue reading Chancellor encourages students to be engaged

The sun is rising on UTM

In preparation for the start of the new academic year, Chancellor Keith Carver hosted the 2018 fall faculty meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, in Watkins Auditorium. After the introduction of 27 new faculty and staff members, Carver spoke to the room. He addressed his goals for the academic year and discussed the implementation of the Strategic… Continue reading The sun is rising on UTM

SGA president welcomes students

Dear Skyhawks, My name is Devin Majors and I am the President of the UTM Student Government Association (SGA). I am excited to welcome you all to the University of Tennessee at Martin. I hope that everyone has had a great summer and is ready to begin a productive school year. SGA is a student-led… Continue reading SGA president welcomes students

Memorial bench dedicated to teacher

Students at UTM, along with faculty, community members and members of the International Club at UTM raised money to fund a memorial bench in honor of Sandra Koch. Koch has been many things: a mentor, lecturer, journalist, wife, friend and so much more. Whether speaking to a colleague, loved one or student, the sentiment shared… Continue reading Memorial bench dedicated to teacher