Students at UTM are being asked to consider whether or not they would like to have concealed carry for guns on campus. Two pieces of legislation to determine the opinion of the university will be voted on Dec. 7 during SGA senate. SGA proposed legislation which was widely debated at their biweekly senate meeting on… Continue reading Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
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Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session
At the second listening session on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Chancellor Keith Carver and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Margaret Toston announced the status of the Multicultural Affairs Office. “In brief, thanks to the chancellor and Petra [McPhearson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration], we’ve finally decided on what we’re going to do to… Continue reading Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session
Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness
A group of people holding lit candles gathered Tuesday, Nov. 14 on the University Center patio around 5:30 p.m. Several UTM percussion students played an instrumental piece before Health and Wellness Educator John’Na Webster introduced everyone to the message of the Stigma Cutting ceremony. Webster said that 1,100 college students take their own lives every… Continue reading Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness
Pageant winners move on to compete for Miss Tennessee title
Eleven girls competed for the titles of Miss UTM and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Harriet Fulton Theatre but only two walked away with crowns. At the annual scholarship pageant, Morgan Martin, a 20-year-old junior health and human performance major, won the title of Miss UTM 2018. Her… Continue reading Pageant winners move on to compete for Miss Tennessee title
Giving Vietnam Veterans the ‘Welcome home’ they deserve
As Veterans Day approaches, the Skyhawk Veterans Association, along with the American Legion 55 Auxiliary, hosted the annual Veterans Day and Vietnam Veterans pinning ceremony on Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium. SVA president Tim McClain called the ceremony to order and welcomed the honored guests and speakers as the colors were posted… Continue reading Giving Vietnam Veterans the ‘Welcome home’ they deserve
UTM welcomes new Honors Program Director
A reception was held in recognition of Dr. John Glass III, Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary American Literature, and Dr. Lionel Crews, Assistant Professor of Physics, at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Boling University Center’s Welcome Center. It gave students an opportunity to welcome Glass as the new director of the honors… Continue reading UTM welcomes new Honors Program Director
UTM ranked No. 1 online college in Tennessee
UTM now sits atop the list of online colleges in the state of Tennessee at number one. UTM beat out its two larger counterparts, UT Knoxville and UT Chattanooga, among the 19 schools listed. The full list of 19 schools is given on CollegeChoice.net. According to CollegeChoice, UTM has been a keystone member of the… Continue reading UTM ranked No. 1 online college in Tennessee
Career Exploration Week assists students with career possibilities
The Office of Career Planning and Development is an important resource for students year-round, but especially during Career Exploration Week. Career Exploration Week explores the opportunities given to students by the office with a weeklong schedule of events in room 210 of the University Center helping students prepare for life after UTM. This week focused on… Continue reading Career Exploration Week assists students with career possibilities
No outsourcing for UTM
The close of a years-long conundrum is on the horizon. On Friday, Nov. 3, UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver will present his decision for the university to not opt-in to the systemwide maintenance outsourcing at a meeting with the UT Board of Trustees. Carver will make his presentation to the Finance and Administration Committee and… Continue reading No outsourcing for UTM
Business alumna speaks at Career Day luncheon
Elizabeth “Betsy” Brasher of Memphis, senior vice president and relationship manager for the Corporate Regional Banking Group for First Tennessee Bank, spoke Nov. 1 at the annual College of Business and Global Affairs Career Day luncheon held at the Boling University Center Ballroom. Dr. Ross Dickens, dean of the College of Business and Global Affairs,… Continue reading Business alumna speaks at Career Day luncheon