UTM’s Civil Rights Conference continued Tuesday with a presentation entitled “To Be Black and Alive at UTM.” The presentation was designed to ask the question: What is it like to be black in the US, and what is it like to be black here at UTM? The presentation started off with a video showing Anti-Racism… Continue reading Black student presentation asks the hard questions
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UTM to offer new courses
The University of Tennessee at Martin is offering two new courses, a pharmacy technician training course and an ACT prep course for high school students. The pharmacy technician training course is a 50-hour course for community members interested in careers as pharmacy technicians. This program prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and take the… Continue reading UTM to offer new courses
Oklahoma university implements mandatory health program
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma now requires incoming freshmen to have and wear a Fitbit. Beginning with the fall 2015 semester, all 900 freshmen were required to wear and use a Fitbit. The students will be graded on strict fitness goals. This new rule is said by university president William M. Wilson to be… Continue reading Oklahoma university implements mandatory health program
Iowa caucus yields surprises for both parties
The 2016 Iowa Caucus for the primary presidential candidates took place yesterday, February 1. After votes and delegates were calculated, Ted Cruz won the Republican vote and Hilary Clinton won the Democratic vote. These calculations were not fully complete until today, when Clinton’s win was officially announced. The votes for the Democratic candidates were incredibly close,… Continue reading Iowa caucus yields surprises for both parties
SGA meeting highlights: January 28, 2016
The Student Government Association held its first Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, January 28. Dr. Margaret Toston, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, gave advisor reports at the meeting on behalf of herself and John Abel, who was unable to attend the meeting. Toston also addressed the accreditation situation of the university. “Don’t… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: January 28, 2016
UTM hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
The Black Student Association and The City of Martin joined forces to host the fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and breakfast on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Sodexo Dining Services provided breakfast for the event, which hosted students, faculty, public officials and other community members who made reservations for the meal. Marchell Gardner and… Continue reading UTM hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Writing Center honors faculty artists
Earlier this month, UTM’s Hortense Parrish Writing Center honored the many faculty artists that have donated their artwork to the university over the years with an event titled “Honoring Our Artists: A Reception and Roundtable.” The event was dedicated to UTM faculty members who had created works of art for the purpose of being displayed around campus, including some… Continue reading Writing Center honors faculty artists
Lifeline offers students a chance to make a difference
Lifeline Blood Services is helping to show UTM students that they have the power to help save lives by giving blood. Twice a semester, Lifeline comes to campus and sets up a blood drive in the University Center Hallway. Blood donation is one of the simplest acts that someone can do in minutes that will save… Continue reading Lifeline offers students a chance to make a difference
Santa’s Village returns for 31st year
Santa’s Village will continue its legacy that can be tracked by the amount of items that it has helped collect for those less fortunate. Santa’s Village had raised over $1 million in donations in history. Santa’s Village will continue the tradition of giving to the community in its 31st year, Dec. 10th-15th. More than 300,000… Continue reading Santa’s Village returns for 31st year
UTM Military Friendly® in 2016
It is safe to say that in the U.S., we value our military and all that they do for our country. UTM is no different. Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouses, has named UTM as a 2016 Military Friendly® School. The title goes to schools who show that they are doing the most… Continue reading UTM Military Friendly® in 2016