Category: News

Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

As America counts nearly eight months from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, small businesses across the country are in trouble. Following the initial shutdowns and issuance of health guidance, there was a cascading effect throughout the nation as small businesses, which employ around 50% of American workers, were forced to shutter temporarily. As economists… Continue reading Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

How UTM professors are handling a semester of uncertainty

The COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into a panic, and it has affected everyone in an array of ways; those in the education field were faced with a new world of uncertainty centered around the upcoming school year. Mask wearing, social distancing, virtual learning, and even virtual family gatherings quickly became part of the new… Continue reading How UTM professors are handling a semester of uncertainty

Growing money on vines?

For the cash-strapped college student, there are few joys greater than cheap and healthy food. Unfortunately, the world of 2020 simply does not work that way. The problem of nutrition and especially obesity in America is a greater epidemic than COVID-19 and, over time, more deadly. According to the USDA, nearly 11% of American households… Continue reading Growing money on vines?

First Frost Expected Sunday

The first frost for the UTM /Northwest Tennessee area is expected this Sunday, November 1. According to accuweather.com, the expected low for Martin will be 27 degrees fahrenheit Sunday night, the coldest so far this fall.  Everyone is encouraged to take simple precautions during these dangerous temperatures, such as making sure your pets stay warm and… Continue reading First Frost Expected Sunday

Public Safety Walk With Carver

The UTM Department of Public Safety invites you to join Public Safety Officers and Chancellor Keith Carver for a walk around campus to discuss any safety concerns of students. Small groups will walk with officers around campus and discuss areas of concern. The walk is scheduled for 3 p.m. on November 4, students will meet… Continue reading Public Safety Walk With Carver

SOAR Leader Applications

The UTM Office of Admissions would like to invite you to apply to be a Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) Orientation Leader. The deadline to apply is November 6, at 5 p.m.  SOAR Staff consists of a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate leaders that assist in the implementation of UTM orientation programs throughout the spring… Continue reading SOAR Leader Applications

UTM student argues for the virtue of physical fitness

In these trying times, there is nothing more important to many people than their physical health. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, has made many people hyper-aware of what they can do to keep themselves healthy, and especially to mitigate their risk of disease. For one UTM student, this renewed focus on health created the perfect… Continue reading UTM student argues for the virtue of physical fitness

The trustbuster’s axe comes for Google

On the morning of Oct. 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the Attorneys General of 11 states, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. The news was greeted with a sharp dip in the stock of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which rebounded by the close of day. Policy wonks and reporters covering the… Continue reading The trustbuster’s axe comes for Google

Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh may have implications for American citizens

It’s likely that most Americans didn’t know there was such a place as “Nagorno-Karabakh,” and yet, this tiny region in the Caucasus Mountains might be the flashpoint for a regional conflict that could even see U.S. involvement. Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous province in the Lesser Caucuses, is situated between the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. During… Continue reading Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh may have implications for American citizens