The UTM Wildlife Society hosted the second annual Phillip Trey Lindsey Scholarship Endowment Dinner featuring “Will the Thrill” Clark, Sept. 15, in the Duncan Ballroom in the UC. The dinner was a fundraiser for the Phillip Trey Lindsey Endowment Fund, which sponsors the Student Wildlife Society and conservation efforts. The goal for this year’s endowment… Continue reading Wildlife Society honors Trey Lindsey
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
‘No smoking’ now norm at UT schools
As of July 1, UTM became a smoke-free campus. This decision is in conjunction with the other UT system schools. Knoxville became smoke-free one month after UTM and UTC will become smoke-free on Jan. 1, 2019. The decision was made by UTM’s administrators and an email was sent to faculty and staff at UTM; however,… Continue reading ‘No smoking’ now norm at UT schools
HFA dean elected to chair Humanities Tennessee board
Dr. Lynn Alexander, dean of the UTM College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has been elected to chair the Board of Directors for Humanities Tennessee, after serving on the board for several years. Humanities Tennessee is a non-governmental organization funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and private donations. The majority of its work… Continue reading HFA dean elected to chair Humanities Tennessee board
It all starts with three simple words, “Are you okay?”
On Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, the Division of Student Affairs, the Department of Behavioral Sciences and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network hosted the screening of Suicide: The Ripple Effect. This documentary highlights the miraculous story of Kevin Hines, which has impacted the lives of many who have struggled with suicide as well as the families… Continue reading It all starts with three simple words, “Are you okay?”
SGA Constitution Day
The Student Government Association’s (SGA) 67th General Assembly hosted a “Constitution Day Celebration” on Monday, Sept. 17, at noon in the Duncan Ballroom of the UC. The event, held fittingly on Constitution Day, featured guest speaker J. Houston Gordon, a UTM class of 1968 alumni and trial lawyer at J. Houston Gordon Law Office in… Continue reading SGA Constitution Day
It’s a family affair: Second annual Family Weekend at UTM
This past weekend, Sept. 14-16, UTM hosted the second annual Family Weekend for students and their families. Family Weekend gives students a chance to experience UTM and the community of Martin with their family members. The event features food trucks, the Bowtie 5K, Donuts with the Deans, a UTM football game, a drive-in movie, brunch… Continue reading It’s a family affair: Second annual Family Weekend at UTM
CPAD Career Readiness Week Upcoming
UTM’s Office of Career Planning and Development (CPAD) is hosting Career Readiness Week Sept. 17-21. The events for the week will take place in the UC and will include workshops and snacks. Renard Miles, the interim director of CPAD and the overseer of the event, said that his office is not only involved in resume-building,… Continue reading CPAD Career Readiness Week Upcoming
State of the SGA Address
The 67th General Assembly of the Student Government Association held it’s first annual State of the SGA address on Sept. 13. Secretary Esmeralda Mejorado began the address by reminding students that with hard work, your goals can be achieved. She spoke about how from hard work, she was elected as the secretary. With the new… Continue reading State of the SGA Address
UTM battles to save lives
Lifeline Blood Services could be seen in front of the U.C. drawing blood from warriors of UTM’s annual “Blood Battle” Sept. 11-13. The drive was a three-day event, which received contributions from students, faculty and community members. Previously, the Blood Battle was a competition between Murray State and UTM to get the most blood donations.… Continue reading UTM battles to save lives