The Skyhawk Veterans Association (SVA) and the UTM ROTC are partnering through a mentorship program to help both cadets and student veterans prepare for their futures. This program encourages ROTC cadets through their training and onto their commissioning into the United States Army to help younger members become involved with and learn as much as… Continue reading Student veterans to mentor ROTC
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Vegas massacre has several local ties
On Oct. 1, 59 concert goers, including UTM 2010 graduate Sonny Melton from Big Sandy, Tennessee, were killed and 527 injured when shooter Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of over 22,000 people during the Highway 91 Harvest Festival. Of the casualties, Sonny Melton, a finance graduate of UTM was killed while trying to shield… Continue reading Vegas massacre has several local ties
NABJ brings FOX13 anchor to UTM
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the UTM chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists played host to Jerrita Patterson from WHBQ and FOX13 News as a guest speaker for the university’s communications department. Patterson was asked to come to UTM to speak to students by the NABJ and Communications Professor Henri Giles on her experiences… Continue reading NABJ brings FOX13 anchor to UTM
Political Recap 9/19/17 through 10/2/17
9/19 Rohingya Muslims leave Myanmar, seeking refuge from what the United Nations has called an “ethnic cleansing.” The government of Myanmar reports that roughly 400 people have been killed and about 175 villages have been destroyed. 9/20 In response to President Trump’s plan for a U.S./Mexico border wall, Attorney General Xavier Becerra helped the state of California… Continue reading Political Recap 9/19/17 through 10/2/17
Political Science faculty react to senator’s retirement announcement
Two UTM faculty members said it’s too early to tell whether a shift in the U.S. Senate might occur following the retirement announcement of Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Corker announced Sept. 26 that he will not run for re-election in 2018 after serving two terms. Dr. Chris Baxter, professor of Political Science, said that it probably would not… Continue reading Political Science faculty react to senator’s retirement announcement
Psi Chi hosting annual GRE Review
Psi Chi will be hosting its annual GRE Review at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in 313 Humanities Building. According to an event flier, students must make reservations at the Psychology Office in 325 Humanities Building. The cost to reserve a spot is $5 and the deadline to register is 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.… Continue reading Psi Chi hosting annual GRE Review
New details and suspects revealed in Holly Bobo trial (Updated)
The trial is ongoing in the murder case of 20 year-old UTM nursing student Holly Bobo. Bobo disappeared in April 2011 and with her remains were found in Decatur County in 2014 by two ginseng hunters. This case has been one of the most exhaustive and expensive investigations in the history of the state of… Continue reading New details and suspects revealed in Holly Bobo trial (Updated)
Family weekend brings community and students together
The first day of Family Weekend introduced students and their family to UTM, the Martin community and the local culture. Pre-game activities on Saturday united students and their families with UTM personnel and community members, leading up to the football game against Tennessee State University at 4 p.m. The day consisted of a 5k run,… Continue reading Family weekend brings community and students together
Disaster relief: UTM, local groups respond with aid
In light of the recent disasters that have taken place, members of the community of Martin and UTM have responded with relief efforts. The following is a list of such efforts that participants can get involved with, if they wish. Student groups The West Tennessee Association for Children’s Early Education is sponsoring a donation drive… Continue reading Disaster relief: UTM, local groups respond with aid
Paul Meek Library exhibits changes
The Paul Meek Library has had numerous changes during the summer and this semester. Over the summer, the library incorporated a new library search engine: the EBSCO Discovery Search. This new search engine can search every book, journal, e-book, newspaper and database that the library has to offer, simultaneously, instead of having to search each… Continue reading Paul Meek Library exhibits changes