On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, the UTM Small Jazz Band, led by professor Kurt Gorman, performed. The concert circle consisted of Jeremy Jackson on alto saxophone, Patrick Hill on tenor saxophone, Jack Mergen on baritone saxophone, Trevor Belton and Michael Larkin on trumpet, Isaac Spitler on trombone, Gian Garma on piano, Nathaniel O’Neal on bass… Continue reading UTM Small Jazz Band performance was soothing
Chi Omega holds Wish Week
This past week the UTM Chi Omega Xi-Zeta chapter held their annual Wish Week. Chi Omega sorority established an alliance with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2002 to help raise money and awareness for the cause. The Make-A-Wish Foundation works to grant ‘wishes’ to children with life threatening illnesses so that they can enrich their young… Continue reading Chi Omega holds Wish Week
Mandy Pinion speaks to public relations class
Mandy Pinion, Energy Programs Coordinator at Middle Tennessee Electric, spoke to the UTM non-profit public relations class on Thursday, March 23. Middle Tennessee Electric is an electric company that provides electricity services while while striving to build positive relationships with their members. They service four counties and read 216,000 meters. Pinion graduated from Middle Tennessee State… Continue reading Mandy Pinion speaks to public relations class
Food Insecurity Forum: Skyhawks Share
On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., SGA hosted the first-ever food insecurity forum on the UTM campus. In collaboration with Sodexo, UTM is planning on instilling a “meal bank” that will allow students who do not have a meal plan or have run out of meals to receive meal swipes in the cafeteria… Continue reading Food Insecurity Forum: Skyhawks Share
Chancellor’s wife, Hollianne Carver, speaks at ‘What Women Want’ fundraiser
The “What Women Want” fundraiser took place yesterday, March 21, 2017, at the Boling University Center of UT Martin. This fundraiser was hosted by the WLJT public television station. According to Katrina Cobb, the Events Coordinator, this fundraiser was created to raise money to fund local and national programming outreach services. “When we decided to have… Continue reading Chancellor’s wife, Hollianne Carver, speaks at ‘What Women Want’ fundraiser
Shooting investigation continues; student charged
The Martin Police Department and UTM Office of Public Safety are investigating shots fired near the UTM campus Tuesday afternoon. The campus was locked down and an alert went out at 1:03 p.m. One person, a UTM student, has been arrested. Other suspects, none of whom are enrolled at UTM, are being sought. No injuries… Continue reading Shooting investigation continues; student charged
Meeting the Candidates for SGA Elections
With SGA elections coming up on April 4, students’ choices for campus leaders primarily represent one group, the Tri-Star Party. At a required “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, March 20, potential SGA senators and executive council members gathered to introduce themselves and to state why they want to run for a position. Not everyone… Continue reading Meeting the Candidates for SGA Elections
Skyhawks eliminated from CIT by Campbell University
Campbell defeated UTM 73-56 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com post-season tournament Monday. The Skyhawks entered the match with an overall record of 22-13. In contrast, the Campbell University Fighting Camels entered with an overall record of 19-17. The game was located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, at Gore Arena. After a dominating first… Continue reading Skyhawks eliminated from CIT by Campbell University
Advising changes add to an already stressful time of year
UTM students and faculty are preparing for various changes to the summer and fall registration schedules. The changes are intended to improve students’ ability to complete their education in a timely manner and have a smooth experience while on campus. Among the changes is a new advising process that sets aside a week specifically for registration for… Continue reading Advising changes add to an already stressful time of year
Contrasting two roads to championship
Every March, college hoops is all that any sports fan can think about. It is a craze that is not easily explained, but when it is time for the NBA playoffs the same enthusiasm is not there. Why is this? The NBA is the step up from the NCAA. The players are professionals, and the money… Continue reading Contrasting two roads to championship