Even in the smallest of towns, there are often tiny details that surprise you, and Martin is no different. For example, while the University Center is home to many services and organizations, it also acts as a Greyhound Bus stop and is the only Greyhound Bus stop on a college campus in the state of… Continue reading All aboard! Next stop, UTM!
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Meet the candidates
With mid-term elections coming up Nov. 6, here are things you need to know about Tennessee candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. Information about all of the candidates was pulled from www.tennessean.com. Governor Karl Dean- Democratic candidate Education: “We need to pay our teachers more by making education a priority in the budget every year. I’ve… Continue reading Meet the candidates
Voter registration deadline coming up
Oct. 9 – Tuesday – is the last day to register to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Given that county election commission offices likely are closed on weekends, that gives would-be voters only a couple of days next week to register in person. Tennessee does provide an online voter registration process, an option suited… Continue reading Voter registration deadline coming up
Administrators named to inaugural UT Executive Leadership Institute
UTM administrators Dr. Charley Deal, special advisor to the chancellor, and Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration, are two of 18 members of the inaugural class in the University of Tennessee Executive Leadership Institute. Deal became special advisor to the UT Martin chancellor in spring of this year after serving as associate vice… Continue reading Administrators named to inaugural UT Executive Leadership Institute
UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees appointed alumnus Randy Boyd as interim system president in a specially called meeting Sept. 25. Boyd will begin his new role Nov. 22. Dr. Joe DiPietro, the system’s 25th president, recently announced he will retire from active service Nov. 21. He has led the university since January 2011.… Continue reading UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President
Former candidate may be next to lead UT
Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd may follow retiring President DiPietro This report was compiled from press releases sent by the UT Board of Trustees and the UTM Office of University Relations. The UT Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Knoxville to consider appointing an interim president to serve upon UT President Joe… Continue reading Former candidate may be next to lead UT
Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
On Jan. 1, 2019, local grocery stores will begin selling wine on Sundays. According to The Tennessean, the Tennessee House passed legislation legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Governor Bill Haslam said he would sign off on the legislation once it hit his desk. The bill was met with opposition from the Tennessee Pastors… Continue reading Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
Suicide prevention bill to be heard by Tennessee senate
Tennessee Legislators are taking a stand to encourage more mental health education and suicide prevention tactics for post-secondary students in the state. Senate Joint Resolution 726 by Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) encourages the Tennessee Higher Education Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to develop and implement… Continue reading Suicide prevention bill to be heard by Tennessee senate
Gov. Haslam proposes $30 million school safety bill
On Tuesday, March 20, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam recommended spending $30 million to help improve school safety. Haslam stated that Tennessee children “deserve to learn in a safe and secure environment,” according to a news release from Haslam’s office. The $30 million proposal to amend the 2018-2019 budget, which is to be considered by the… Continue reading Gov. Haslam proposes $30 million school safety bill
UTM first to install drug take-back box
UTM is the first university in Tennessee to install a drug take back box located at the Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall. The box was donated by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and allows students, faculty, staff and community members to safely dispose of expired or unnecessary medication. The take back box accepts all… Continue reading UTM first to install drug take-back box