Category: News

New program to incentivize students to participate in events

On Sept. 13, John Abel, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, sent an email to the entire student body outlining the details of the new Leaders Credit Union Student Rewards Program. Leaders Credit Union will be sponsoring the awards and the awards banquet for the program which opened on Friday, Sept. 15. The rewards… Continue reading New program to incentivize students to participate in events

Decreased funding for recycling center

On the edge of campus across the street next to the motor pool parking lot sits the only recycling center for the community of Martin and its funding is decreasing. The UTM recycling center is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading Decreased funding for recycling center

Sept. 21 SGA Senate highlights

The Student Government Association is well on their way to filling all of the empty senator seats and increasing retention among students, as of their second senate meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21. SGA accepted the appointment of seven new senators, two senators-at-large, a justice, the athletic liaison and the speaker of the senate. There were… Continue reading Sept. 21 SGA Senate highlights

Politicap 9/5/17- 9/18/17

9/5 Trump tweets that he will be allowing South Korea and Japan to increase the quantity of military equipment purchased from the U.S. government after the latest North Korean missile tests. 9/6 President Trump announces that his administration will rescind DACA but with a six-month delay, thus giving Congress until March to find a solution for all sides.… Continue reading Politicap 9/5/17- 9/18/17

Annual Blood Battle tops last year’s donations

The 23rd annual UTM Blood Battle topped the September 2016 blood donation total, but fell short of this year’s 400-unit goal. Danelle Fabianich, coordinator of campus blood drives, said that the campus saw 460 donors and drew 325 units of blood, which is 16 units more than last year. “Thank you to everyone who helped to make… Continue reading Annual Blood Battle tops last year’s donations

State Department official to speak on public diplomacy

A U.S. State Department official will speak to Dr. Malcolm Koch’s International Relations class at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in 33 Business Administration Building. Michael McClellan, a recruitment and outreach officer with the Office of Recruitment, Examination, and Employment, will discuss topics such as public diplomacy, career opportunities, and current issues related to the… Continue reading State Department official to speak on public diplomacy

UTM Blood Battle seeks to collect 400 pints

The goal for the UTM Blood Battle, which began this morning, is 400 pints, said Danelle Fabianich, coordinator of campus blood drives. The annual event runs till 4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Wednesday at the University Center.  Collection buses from Lifeline Blood Services of West Tennessee will be parked in the… Continue reading UTM Blood Battle seeks to collect 400 pints

Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash

Troy Gentry of the famous Montgomery Gentry, died tragically in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, Sept. 8, at approximately 1 p.m. The duo were set to perform at a concert Friday night at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford, New Jersey, which has now been canceled. While Eddie Montgomery was not aboard the… Continue reading Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash

UTM starts new year with tech upgrades

UTM is continuing to undergo major technology upgrades to course work and degree planning. Canvas by Instructure was implemented spring of 2017 and became a more integrated academic tool.  Blackboard, the university’s previous online learning tool, became obsolete by the end of May. UTM Information Technology Center Director, Craig Ingram, said that 200 classes were… Continue reading UTM starts new year with tech upgrades