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Many know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that it causes danger and potentially life-altering consequences. However, despite this wide-spread knowledge, drunk driving still happens every single day. According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), the rate of drunk driving is highest among 21 to 25 year olds and… Continue reading What to know about drinking and driving

The UTM Parsons Center continues to grow and will be taking another step in their development next fall. Last July, it was announced that the center would undergo a 2.25 million dollar expansion to add the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Nursing Wing to the school to make room for the new Traditional Bachelor of Science… Continue reading UTM Parsons Center grows in community

For students who want to get started on a UTM degree in a location closer to home, the UTM Jackson Center “is a great place to get started,” said former Director Bethany Worley. The oldest of the UTM satellite campuses, the Jackson Center began 21 years ago with a RN-BSN program, Worley said. Now, the… Continue reading Jackson Center proud of reputation

Spring Break for college students often means heading to Panama City, Gulf Shores or maybe even Mexico to unwind with friends and have some fun in the sun. To get ready for spring break and the upcoming summer season, many young people turn to tanning at indoor salons to get that right-off-the-beach look. Of course,… Continue reading Know tanning dangers and safety tips this Spring Break

Each fall, students at universities from across the state of Tennessee apply to be a part of the Legislative internship program. This year UTM was awarded five of the roughly 90 coveted internship spots available. Bailey Hudlow, Cassie Rogers, Sara Christopher, Caleb Poole and Cole Grosvenor are the students representing UTM in Nashville this semester.… Continue reading Students spend semester interning in Nashville

Many Tennessee residents received an email from Amazon Tuesday Jan. 28 regarding Tennessee sales and use tax on products purchased during 2013. Until recently, Amazon has not been adding the state sales tax to purchases for Tennessee residents. In Tennessee, when a resident purchases a product and has it mailed to the state, the product… Continue reading Amazon now charging sales tax to Tenn. residents

While some professors at UTM require students to use their smartphones or laptops in class, others have banned them during their lectures. Most students prefer to type their notes rather than handwrite them. For many, typing is simply the quicker option of the two. However, in several professors’ classes around campus, this is not allowed.… Continue reading Technology usage on campus differs

Many college students worry about their finances as they move up the college ladder and into the work force. However, with tax returns coming up, some students are offered the chance to claim cash that they might not have known they have. “My best advice for students would be to check their 1098 tuition statements.… Continue reading Students encouraged to follow basic tips when filing for taxes