I’m betting that at some point during college, each of us has heard someone drone on about their experience in their study abroad or travel study program. Listening to these stories, I personally felt that they were boring and seemed like the person was bragging. All of this changed, however, when I returned from my… Continue reading The Benefits of Traveling and Studying
UTM ready to host 51st annual spring college rodeo week on campus
The 51st annual UTM Spring College Rodeo is set for Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13 at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion and NW (Doc) Robinson Arena. The UT Martin rodeo, which has been spotlighted as the Ozark Region’s “Rodeo of the Year” for 13 straight years, begins at 7:30 p.m. on all three… Continue reading UTM ready to host 51st annual spring college rodeo week on campus
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
Neuroscience minor introduced
UTM has introduced Neuroscience as a new minor for undergraduate students that will be available beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that studies the workings of the nervous system from an anatomical, psychological, behavioral, cognitive and computational approach. The minor encompasses multiple majors, including Biology and Psychology, and will benefit… Continue reading Neuroscience minor introduced
New program to engage students
The freshman class of fall 2019 will be the inaugural class of the UTM ENGAGE Civic Initiative (Engage). Engage has a self-proclaimed mission to “promote the common good, democratic ideals, awareness, civic responsibility, diverse perspectives, free speech, fair play civility, service opportunities and environmental sustainability,” for UTM and the Martin community. The program will have… Continue reading New program to engage students
Kit and Caboodle showcases student art
Students, faculty and staff from all over UTM filled the Fine Arts Gallery on April 9 in a viewing and awards ceremony from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event opened the “Kit and Caboodle Juried Student Art Exhibition” that will be running from April 9 through April 26. The exhibition, which featured art pieces… Continue reading Kit and Caboodle showcases student art
God’s chosen Cowboy
Remembering Wyatt Cole’s legacy 1999-2019 “Get a bigger hammer.” “It must be exhausting to be Wyatt all of the time.” “There’s no such thing as being around Wyatt and not smiling.” “Rodeo was his life, his passion.” “Wyatt lived ‘Wide open, with no fear.’” These statements describe who Wyatt Cole was according to the people… Continue reading God’s chosen Cowboy
New Avicii album released posthumously
A new album by Avicii will be released posthumously this summer. Universal Music announced that Avicii’s new album, Tim, will debut in June, according to CBS News. The first single from the album, “SOS”, was released on April 10 and features American musician Aloe Blacc. Tim Bergling, a Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer known… Continue reading New Avicii album released posthumously
Women’s Center reopens in Paul Meek Library
The Verna B. Coleman Center for Women and Gender Equality, formerly known as the UTM Women’s Center, hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, April 8, in its new location on the second floor of the Paul Meek Library. The Center was full of supporters and members of the Coleman family eager for the… Continue reading Women’s Center reopens in Paul Meek Library
Events pack week of 51st UTM rodeo
The 51st annual UTM Spring College Rodeo is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion. The UTM rodeo, which has been named the Ozark Region’s “Rodeo of the Year” for 13 consecutive years, features both timed and rough-stock events (including bull riding) each night.… Continue reading Events pack week of 51st UTM rodeo