Category: News

New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees

A new “Soar in Four” tuition model, designed to speed progress toward degree completion, was approved for UTM on Thursday by the UT Board of Trustees. The new model encourages students to take 15 hours per semester and complete their undergraduate degrees in four years. The new model will also fund new initiatives beneficial to… Continue reading New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees

Memphis to increase surveillance on police force this summer

As of July 4th, police officers in the Crump Station Precinct of Memphis will be issued body cameras to use while in the line of duty. In a nationwide attempt to monitor police actions for misconduct and protect officers against false allegations, more police departments have been installing both personal and patrol car cameras to their units. The city… Continue reading Memphis to increase surveillance on police force this summer

UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony

Dr. Mark Simmons has been named associate conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Simmons, associate professor of music at UTM, released a statement accepting the position and expressing his excitement at being selected. “I am very excited to be part of this dynamic and growing cultural gem in West Tennessee,” said Simmons. “Under Maestro… Continue reading UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony

SGA Senate convenes for the last time of the semester

The Student Government Association held its last Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday and this was the first senate meeting fully run by members of the 65 General Assembly. This meeting was fairly short in order to allow senators and other members present to give focus and priority to impending finals. Members were also… Continue reading SGA Senate convenes for the last time of the semester

Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer

For some time now, it is as if construction is being done on the UTM campus around every corner. From general building maintenance to major projects, here is a look at what students can expect to see in the fall. Renovations for Graham Stadium have been in the works for roughly four years and began at… Continue reading Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer

First SOAR of the new year

Summer Orientation And Registration, or SOAR, is a necessary step for all “baby” Skyhawks as they come to join the flock and learn what the nest is like.   UTM held its first SOAR for the 2016-2017 enrollment period on Saturday, April 23. This event, though primarily held in the University Center, includes many aspects… Continue reading First SOAR of the new year

Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators

The sophomore innovators of the Ned Ray McWherter Institute (NRMI) presented the third annual Igniting Innovation event on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center.   Igniting Innovation serves as an opportunity for each year’s sophomore class to build an opportunity to speak out about what the Ned Ray McWherter Institute stands… Continue reading Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators

‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000

UTM’s Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Chapter hosted its annual male pageant “Big Man on Campus” April 19 and raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer awareness and education. Taking the male pageant’s top two honors, Mr. Charitable and Big Man on Campus, were Ryan Leatherbarrow and John Lawson Keeton, respectively. Leatherbarrow, a Management major from Smyrna, was… Continue reading ‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000