UTM received additional funding and program support to serve veterans and service members to help them earn post-secondary degrees. The university was named the fastest recipient of the Veterans Reconnect Grant, just after three weeks of starting the application process, making the campus more veteran friendly. With the help of the Tennessee Strong Act, more… Continue reading Awarded programs bring more veterans to UTM
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Search reconvenes for provost/VCAA
After a fruitless search for the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs that began January 2016, UTM has announced that they will begin again in hopes to have the position filled for August 2018. Dr. James Ermatinger, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost of the University of Illinois- Springfield; Dr. Eric Link,… Continue reading Search reconvenes for provost/VCAA
Tension builds between North Korea and the US
When Korea was split after the end of World War II, North Korea began pursuing a very aggressive stance against its neighbor to the south. Over the years, the only thing that has stopped North Korea from following through with force is the threat of massive retaliation and total annihilation. The United States has also… Continue reading Tension builds between North Korea and the US
Politicap: Political Headlines
8/28 Massive strides in nuclear warfare made by North Korean missile test. 8/29 North Korea tests a new long range missile after threats are exchanged between U.S. President Donald Trump and N.K. Dictator Kim Jong Un as result of U.N. approved disciplinary measures. 8/29 Sen. Kennedy decides to continue revamping flood insurance bill after Harvey.… Continue reading Politicap: Political Headlines
19 year-old in critical condition following TSU shooting
A shooting on the campus of Tennessee State University, based in Nashville, has left one former student in critical condition. Larry Bates, 19, was shot in the chest outside of Boyd Hall, a residence hall on the TSU campus around 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2017. While the suspect is unknown, according to the Tennessean,… Continue reading 19 year-old in critical condition following TSU shooting
The already historic Hurricane Irma
The east coast of the United States cannot seem to catch a break this hurricane season. While Hurricane Harvey was winding down in the Gulf Coast on Aug. 30, Irma had officially been marked as a tropical storm in the Atlantic. Irma quickly intensified from a tropical storm to a hurricane within 24 hours due… Continue reading The already historic Hurricane Irma
SAE breaks ground on new house
The UTM chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon broke ground on their new fraternity house on Aug. 29, 2017. After residing in the current SAE house since the early 70’s, the fraternity feels it is time to move on and expand. The new house will be on Hannings Lane next to the Pi Kappa Alpha and… Continue reading SAE breaks ground on new house
Her Campus launches at UTM
Aa new chapter of the International Online Community for College Women, called Her Campus came to UTM Sept. 5, 2017. Her Campus (HC) serves as a hub for female students to stay in the know about UTM. It also serves as a place to help women stay informed about the world around them. Co-founder and CEO… Continue reading Her Campus launches at UTM
Analyzing Harvey’s path to destruction
Hurricane Harvey marks a unique situation for the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories for what was then called Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine on Aug. 17. Later that day it was officially named Tropical Storm Harvey. This first run of Harvey initially started near the Lesser Antilles. Harvey’s first run… Continue reading Analyzing Harvey’s path to destruction
Martin business opens Little Free Library for community
At 10 a.m. on Sept.1, friends, community members and local government officials gathered in the lobby of the UT Federal Credit Union to celebrate the opening of their Little Free Library. “Our main goal is to help people find solutions for their financial needs for their lifetime, but in addition to that we have a… Continue reading Martin business opens Little Free Library for community