After being placed on academic probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 2015, UTM has the opportunity to lay this problem to rest Oct. 4-6 with a final evaluation by a visiting SACS team. The team consists of four professionals in university leadership and institutional effectiveness from Coastal Carolina University, William… Continue reading SACS site team visit brings final accreditation evaluation
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Athens factory shooter found dead in bathroom
The person who killed two people at an Athens, Tennessee factory on Thursday was found dead in a bathroom. On Thursday September 22nd at 4 p.m. a lone gunman entered the Thomas & Betts facility, roughly 60 miles north east of Chattanooga, and killed two people. Police later found the attacker’s body in a bathroom,… Continue reading Athens factory shooter found dead in bathroom
New library moves to the heart of Martin
The Martin City Board has approved the building of a brand new library on University Street. The Library Foundation Board is in charge of raising the funds of the new city project. The present library, which is located on Main Street in downtown Martin, was not initially designed as a library and cannot be expanded.… Continue reading New library moves to the heart of Martin
UT president recommends Carver as next UTM chancellor
Dr. Keith Carver has been recommended by UT President Joe DiPietro as the next chancellor for UTM. The president’s recommendation will go before the UT Board of Trustees at their next meeting in Knoxville on Oct. 13-14. Carver previously served as the assistant vice chancellor for development at UTM, and has held leadership positions at three… Continue reading UT president recommends Carver as next UTM chancellor
SGA meeting highlights: September 15, 2016
The Student Government Association held its second Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. During this meeting an executive order was passed recognizing September 15, 2016 as Chancellor Robert Smith Day. Chief of Staff, Jordan Long, presented Smith with his certificate and expressed gratitude on behalf of the entire council… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: September 15, 2016
UTM selected to receive grant for veterans
UTM was one of six state wide universities selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to receive a special grant to better assist veteran students transition into campus life. The Veteran Reconnect grant awarded $169,000 to UTM over a 22-month period to hire a veteran service specialist and create a tailored orientation program and center for… Continue reading UTM selected to receive grant for veterans
Gun law draws mixed responses
College campuses across the state have been granted the option of becoming gun friendly. Earlier this year, a law was passed allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns on college campuses across the state of Tennessee with certain restrictions. In Tennessee, SB 2376 will allow full-time faculty and staff of Tennessee’s public colleges and universities to carry… Continue reading Gun law draws mixed responses
Clement Hall asbestos not problem, officials say
With the fall semester now fully underway, many students have taken notice of the red tape and warning signs that can be seen in and around Clement Hall. While the warnings are particularly frightening, with phrases such as “May Cause Cancer,” those in charge of overseeing the project say that there is nothing to worry… Continue reading Clement Hall asbestos not problem, officials say
Citywide projects make Martin bike-friendly
In the coming months, students can expect to see the city of Martin become more accessible to cyclists and pedestrians in many different ways. Quite recently, the city began to add more bike racks around the area. City Hall installed a small one in front of the building and the Volunteer Community Hospital also installed… Continue reading Citywide projects make Martin bike-friendly
Soybean concert charges cause lower attendance
With the 2016 Soybean Festival completed, many people are still wondering why the nightly concerts were not free this year as they were in previous years. This year, each concert cost $20 per person. Mayor Randy Brundige says that they looked at the situation from many different angles before making the decision, but the choice ultimately came… Continue reading Soybean concert charges cause lower attendance