In 2019, Bill and Rosann Nunnelly made the largest gift to UTM in the history of the university. This gift of $22 million has been used for the Bill and Rosann Nunnelly Family Scholarship, a four-year scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a 2.75 GPA or higher from Hickman County. Although the recipient being from… Continue reading Four Hickman County students receive Nunnelly Scholarship
Category: Regional
When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
On Dec. 30, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health made their phased COVID-19 vaccination plan available to the public via the state’s website. In the document, State Health officials outlined their timeline for distributing the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus vaccines, as well as procedures for allocation, transportation and storage of vaccine doses across Tennessee’s 95… Continue reading When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
Campaign buttons to be featured at Discovery Park
Discovery Park of America has announced a pop-up exhibit of presidential campaign buttons that opens Oct. 8, 2020 ,and will be on display at the museum and heritage park though the end of the year. The exhibit will be located in Art Hall near the current temporary exhibit on women’s suffrage. The collection of campaign… Continue reading Campaign buttons to be featured at Discovery Park
Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
UTM ranks well in 2020 colleges poll
UTM made several appearances within the 2020 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The university received top ranks on the lists of Regional Universities within the South (12th), Best Universities for Veterans within the South (16th), Best-Value Universities within the South and Regional Universities for Upward Mobility within the South (36th). The University was… Continue reading UTM ranks well in 2020 colleges poll
The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
High school and middle school students in Tennessee who sign up to take agriculture classes this fall may return to find their teachers gone, classes cut, or programs shut down. Nearly 6% of agriculture teachers leave the profession each year because of retirement, employment in other industries, or simply being terminated by the school. Even… Continue reading The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
Grant deadline April 18 for Reelfoot Lake research
UTM students who need financial help to conduct summer research involving Reelfoot Lake have until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18, to apply for grant funding. Dr. Michael A. Gibson, UTM professor of Geology, said students from all disciplines – not just the natural sciences – are encouraged to apply for the grants. He added that… Continue reading Grant deadline April 18 for Reelfoot Lake research
Skyhawk Regional Retention Summit preview
UTM will host the first ever Skyhawk Regional Retention Summit in the University Center on May 8. The summit’s purpose is to allow faculty to engage with colleagues and other professionals from surrounding public and private institutions about the retention and success of students enrolled at UTM. Dr. Carver, UTM chancellor, along with UTM Provost… Continue reading Skyhawk Regional Retention Summit preview
Wildlife Society competes at Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave
The UTM Wildlife Society competed at the annual Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave March 21-23 in Tifton, Georgia. They won first place in the obstacle course, second place in the quiz bowl and third place in both field photography and air rifle. During the event, the 19 students of the UTM team took part in a… Continue reading Wildlife Society competes at Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave
TN becomes first state in the South with hate crime law protecting transgender people
Tennessee has become the first state in the South with a hate crime statute protecting transgender individuals. State Attorney General Herbert Slatery issued an opinion Feb. 8 in response to a question posed by Rep. Mike Stewart, D-Nashville. “A defendant who targets a person for a crime because that person is transgender has targeted the person because… Continue reading TN becomes first state in the South with hate crime law protecting transgender people