The semester is quickly wrapping up, which means many things; however, one of the most important ones for professors is evaluations. At the end of my first semester, all of my professors handed out course evaluations. There wasn’t really any explanation on what these evaluations would do, but it was explained that they were completely… Continue reading Professor evaluations: Are they meaningful?
Clement Hall: Serving students since 1957
UTM students may know Clement Hall only as “the place you get your mail” or “the place you go to take your exit exam,” but, as one of the oldest buildings on campus, Clement has a deep and rich history. To understand Clement Hall as it is today, it’s important to understand the history of… Continue reading Clement Hall: Serving students since 1957
Rodeo blood drive set April 9-10
It’s rodeo time in Martin, and it’s also time for the April blood drive at UTM. Lifeline Blood Services, which takes blood donations at UTM each fall and spring, will be located outside the Boling University Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10. Blood drive registration tables, however,… Continue reading Rodeo blood drive set April 9-10
NPHC Greek Garden to UTM Campus
The Division of Student Affairs will be groundbreaking the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Greek Garden at Unity Circle at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. The NPHC is a collaborative organization of nine historically African-American, international Greek letter fraternities and sororities known as the “Divine Nine.” The NPHC Greek Garden will feature nine monuments recognizing… Continue reading NPHC Greek Garden to UTM Campus
Spring faculty meeting hears Boyd
UT System President Randy Boyd spoke at the annual spring faculty meeting on April 4. Boyd spoke to the audience regarding new initiatives for the UT System and took questions at the conclusion of his presentation. UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver also presented to the faculty an update on the Strategic Plan. Boyd discussed the… Continue reading Spring faculty meeting hears Boyd
Captain’s Challenge soars to success
The fifth-annual Captain’s Challenge, hosted on April 3, raised $319,384 in just 24 hours for programs and scholarships at UTM. The Captain’s Challenge is an annual fundraising event in which UTM attempts to raise $300,000 in 24 hours and is hosted by the Undergraduate Alumni Council (UAC). Previously, Captain’s Challenge was hosted during “I Heart… Continue reading Captain’s Challenge soars to success
Wing restaurant opens in Martin
Best Wings in Martin, which opened on March 30, is the newest restaurant to come to Martin. Best Wings in Martin hosts an assorted food menu, competitive prices and a quickly growing fan base. Robert Spraggins, owner of Best Wings in Martin and Bethel alumni, said, “Although I’m from Memphis, I have family here and… Continue reading Wing restaurant opens in Martin
UTM hires new athletic band director
UTM has hired Steve Barnett as the university’s new Athletic Band Director, effective July 1. Barnett has already begun recruiting for regional high school students and UTM students not currently active in the athletic band for the 2019 Aviators Marching Band. “This is a very exciting time for me and for bands at UTM. I… Continue reading UTM hires new athletic band director
Should college athletes be paid?
March Madness is in full swing, which tends to stir up the age-old question of paying college student-athletes. Student-athletes’ abilities and skills are often used as heavy promotional and advertising tools for their college. Some people think this should yield some sort of profit for those students. On the other hand, people believe that the… Continue reading Should college athletes be paid?
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