SGA kicks off fall semester

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

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

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