The Student Government Association held its first Senate meeting of the semester at 9 p.m. Sept. 1. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Margaret Toston addressed the chamber. She spoke about university administration and what students can do to help administrators, though the senate meeting as a whole focused on individual committees and their goals… Continue reading SGA kicks off fall semester
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Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity host first annual Sept. 11 event
Pi Kappa Alpha hosted an event Sunday afternoon to support the local police and fire department in memory of the servicemen and women whose lives were lost in the terrorist attacks of 15 years ago. The event is expected to be the first in a series of annual events held on September 11. ”I got excited as soon… Continue reading Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity host first annual Sept. 11 event
Third chancellor candidate provides optimistic message
The third of four forums for the candidates for the next UTM chancellor was held yesterday in the Watkins Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dr. Keith Carver, Jr, outlined his qualifications for the position and vision for the university in a presentation titled, “UT Martin: Achieving Student Success.” Over a 22-year career in higher education, Carver… Continue reading Third chancellor candidate provides optimistic message
Final chancellor candidate promises new vision for UTM
The final open forum for the candidates for the office of UTM chancellor featured Dr. Joseph “Jay” Morgan, former provost and vice president for academic affairs at Murray State University and current vice president/chief administrative officer of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, set forth his vision for the future of UTM and answered questions… Continue reading Final chancellor candidate promises new vision for UTM
UTM political groups gear up for election season
The two student political organizations at UTM are planning various activities leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. Alex Joyner, president of UTM College Republicans, said the group will hold a kickoff informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in 111 Boling University Center. Everybody is invited to attend for free pizza, to… Continue reading UTM political groups gear up for election season
Campus construction to bring new look to UTM
Over the past year, UTM has undergone a face-lift toward bigger and better things through the many construction projects on campus. Several parts of UTM’s infrastructure have received a makeover, with innovative construction in the making. According to physical plant administration director Tim Nipp via email interview, several projects have been completed. Cooper Hall has seen the… Continue reading Campus construction to bring new look to UTM
UTM to add new engineering concentration
For the first time since the program’s creation in 1996, UTM has added a new concentration to its engineering program. The new manufacturing concentration will be the first bachelor level program of its kind in the state of Tennessee, and one of two such programs in the Southeast. The other can be found at the University… Continue reading UTM to add new engineering concentration
Second chancellor candidate comes to UTM
Deliberation for UTM’s next chancellor continued yesterday with the introduction and presentation of the second candidate, Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk. Woolfolk has 32 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as vice president for student affairs and enrollment manager, as well as the interim chief diversity officer and inclusion officer, at University of New… Continue reading Second chancellor candidate comes to UTM
First forum for potential chancellor
Chancellor candidate Dr. Mary Holz-Clause spoke in an open forum on Monday in Watkins auditorium. Clause has her doctorate in agricultural extension from Iowa State University. Clause used the UTM principles “Educate. Discover. Connect.” to present her case for why she should become the next chancellor. Clause discussed expected outcomes for each part of the triad, as well… Continue reading First forum for potential chancellor
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Italy
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 24, 2016, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, damaging towns of the Umbria, Lazio and Marche regions. Italian Civil Protection officials reported that 159 citizens have been killed and another 368 injured. The towns Amatrice, Accumoli, Atquata del Tronto and Pescara del Tronto have largely been… Continue reading Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Italy