UTM centers offering new areas of study in 2016

The University of Tennessee at Martin extended campus centers will be offering new areas of study starting in the spring of 2016. The centers are located in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer and Ripley. Students at the centers will be able to take classes to pursue a UTM degree in business management and courses in paralegal studies,… Continue reading UTM centers offering new areas of study in 2016

“Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit

Superstar Taylor Swift has found herself not being able to shake off another lawsuit. R&B singer, Jessie Braham is suing the pop princess for $42 million, claiming she plagiarized her lyrics to “Shake It Off” from one of his songs. Braham, who records by the name Jessie Graham, claims Swift’s chorus (“Cause the players gonna… Continue reading “Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit

Oldest federal loan is gone

The Perkins Loan, a federal aid program that provides financial assistance to nearly half a million college students expired on September 30 after the Senate blocked legislation to extend it. According to The Washington Post, objection to the program was endorsed by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. Alexander… Continue reading Oldest federal loan is gone

Humans vs. Zombies to end with free pumpkin carving event

The Student Activities Council’s semiannual “Humans vs. Zombies” week draws to a close Thursday, Oct. 29 with a free pumpkin carving event. This last hurrah will feature pumpkin art and a Halloween costume competition. All students are invited to attend, whether or not they participated in the Humans vs. Zombies game. The pumpkin decorating station… Continue reading Humans vs. Zombies to end with free pumpkin carving event

Shooting incident at Tennessee State leaves one dead, two hospitalized

A shooting at Tennessee State University in Nashville late Thursday night left one person dead and two more hospitalized, according to Nashville police. Cameron Selmon, 19, was killed following what was reportedly a dispute stemming from a dice game in an open-air courtyard near the university’s campus center. Selmon was reportedly not enrolled at the… Continue reading Shooting incident at Tennessee State leaves one dead, two hospitalized

Psychology department hosts Homecoming 5K

The UTM Psychology program hosted a 5K fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11 with 17 people in attendance. Dr. Michelle Merwin from UTM’s Psychology department discussed the purpose of the 5K, including where the funds raised will be donated. “We are raising funds for scholarships, not all of which are for psychology students,” said Dr. Merwin. “For… Continue reading Psychology department hosts Homecoming 5K