UPDATED ON FEB. 23: The Pacer reached out to Chancellor Keith Carver regarding his stance on the legislation. While he supports the reduction of the board, he also says there are too many moving pieces at this time to truly gain a sense of what would change. “A size-reduction is a good move because governing boards nationally… Continue reading House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
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Former congressman to speak on current politics
Former U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., will speak to Dr. Malcolm Koch’s U.S. Foreign Policy class at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in 36 Business Administration Building. Although Tanner is speaking to a class on the topic of current issues in politics, Koch said the public is invited to attend the lecture. Tanner represented Tennessee’s… Continue reading Former congressman to speak on current politics
Bill to ban greek groups at colleges now in committee
A proposal to the Tennessee General Assembly to ban fraternities and sororities at universities statewide to deter hazing could affect UTM Greek Life. According to the Tennessean, the bill, HB 2042, would only allow honor societies and professional fraternities to “promote the interests of a particular profession.” Other fraternities and sororities not associated with professionalism… Continue reading Bill to ban greek groups at colleges now in committee
Communications students compete at SEJC
UTM’s student-run radio station and campus newspaper successfully competed at the 2018 Southeast Journalism Conference convention held Feb. 15-17 on the Harding University campus in Searcy, Arkansas. WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk” was named “Best College Radio Station in the South” for the fourth consecutive year. WUTM is the first to accomplish this feat in… Continue reading Communications students compete at SEJC
Kinnard speaks, students listen
Associated Press journalist Meg Kinnard enlightened and motivated communications students on campus. Meg Kinnard Hardee spoke to communications majors and guests on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Gooch Hall. Her speech, which was often accompanied by her husband Geoffrey Hardee, focused on her career path and the ways that journalists can stand for objectivity and battling… Continue reading Kinnard speaks, students listen
UTM holds first town hall meeting
The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted its very first town hall meeting, Thursday, Feb. 8, in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center. According to the UTM Office of University Relations, the town hall is the result of an act passed by the Tennessee General Assembly establishing a community relations outreach program designed to… Continue reading UTM holds first town hall meeting
Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Local women gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 in the UC Ballroom for the 20th annual Working Women’s Conference sponsored by West Star Leadership program. The theme for this year’s conference was “Cheers to 20 Years” and the speaker lineup kept audience members strapped in to an emotional roller-coaster from the start. Keynote speaker was Lisa… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM
Dr. Temple Grandin, internationally known animal behaviorist and autism advocate, will speak at a sold-out presentation at Skyhawk Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.13. UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Dean Todd Winters said that he is expecting a crowd of about 2,000 people. Tickets to the public were available Feb. 1 and sold… Continue reading Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM
Fiber optic internet comes to Martin
Tennessee currently has a 90 percent connection rate as far as the populous having broadband internet coverage. However Martin residents will soon be part of the roughly 19 percent of Tennesseans with access to high speed broadband. Fiber optic based Internet services are currently under construction in the Martin community, provided by WK&T. In the… Continue reading Fiber optic internet comes to Martin
UTM 2018 enrollment increase for incoming freshmen from 2017
Through many recruitment techniques integrated by Chancellor Carver and the Admissions Department, UTM enrollment has increased tremendously for fall semesters from 2018 to 2017. 7,301 first-time freshmen applications were processed for fall of 2018, which is a 149 percent increase to the 2,931 applicants of 2017 fall. Of the 7,301 applicants, 4,961 were accepted to… Continue reading UTM 2018 enrollment increase for incoming freshmen from 2017