On Friday, Nov. 4, friends and family of UTM professor emeritus William McCutchen gathered in the Nick and Cathy Dunagan Alumni Center to celebrate the endowment of the Tom McCutchen Geology Scholarship. The fund will reward one to three students yearly to aid in tuition and professional trips and meetings. Originally known as the Outstanding… Continue reading Contributions endow scholarship named for geology professor
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Dave Bratcher speaks at Career Day luncheon
Dave Bratcher, president of the STAR Center in Jackson, Tennessee, spoke Nov. 2 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, welcomed the students and faculty and introduced Bratcher, whose speech was… Continue reading Dave Bratcher speaks at Career Day luncheon
Zeta Tau Alpha hosts ‘Bright Pink’ event
UTM’s Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Chapter hosted its second Bright Pink Workshop November 1. The workshop was led by Heather Herman, an education ambassador for Bright Pink, to continue to raise awareness of breast cancer, as well as educate women about ovarian cancer. Bright Pink is a non-profit organization that focuses on the prevention and… Continue reading Zeta Tau Alpha hosts ‘Bright Pink’ event
Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
The late Pat Head Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee Lady Vols, has bequeathed $200,000 to the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball program. The bequest, one of several financial donations from Summitt over the years, will be used for scholarship and for the operations of the basketball program. Summitt played basketball at UTM for head… Continue reading Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
Title III grant continues to impact UTM
Nearly two years after being awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III grant, UTM continues to implement change for faculty, staff, current and prospective students. The grant, called the Strengthening Institutions Initiative, was awarded in April of 2014, and funding began in October of that year. It was the second of two Title III grants… Continue reading Title III grant continues to impact UTM
Tennessee debates medical marijuana
This year, six states including Tennessee will vote on whether to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. A proposal to legalize medicinal marijuana advanced in the Tennessee House of Representatives in March, and a companion bill was also scheduled for a hearing in the Tennessee Senate Government Operations Committee. The House Health Subcommittee approved the measure… Continue reading Tennessee debates medical marijuana
Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans
Both presidential candidates are facing scrutiny regarding their respective stances on foreign policy. With Russian President Vladimir Putin seeking to expand his country’s international presence, China entering into the World Trade Organization and North Korea’s intensified nuclear program, along with the continuing issues of ISIS and illegal immigration from Mexico, both Donald Trump and Hillary… Continue reading Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans
Is Nintendo finally Switching it up?
The new Nintendo console that was until now simply known as the “NX” has received a proper name: Nintendo Switch. The newest platform in the Nintendo family, which was first discussed in March 2015, is set to reach stores in March 2017, two years after its initial reveal. With titles set to be released alongside… Continue reading Is Nintendo finally Switching it up?
SGA meeting highlights: October 13, 2016
The Student Government Association held its fourth Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. While the executive council members thanked senators and members for their participation in the homecoming can collection, President Josh Diltz awaited his fate . In the previous senate meeting, it was announced that if freshman council… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: October 13, 2016
Final presidential debate provides last look at candidates
The final presidential debate of the 2016 election took place Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump squared off on the debate stage for the third time this campaign. The candidates fielded a variety of questions from moderator Chris Wallace of Fox… Continue reading Final presidential debate provides last look at candidates