Freed-Hardeman professor showcased in Art Gallery

UTM is committed to advancing the regional and global community through scholarly activities, research and public service, and one of the ways it fulfills that goal is through the university’s art gallery, which features periodic special exhibits. “The gallery is a very important asset to the community at large,” said Douglas Cook, chair of Visual… Continue reading Freed-Hardeman professor showcased in Art Gallery

Review: ‘Left Behind’ starts slowly, but worth it for fans

Nicholas Cage returns to the big screen in his newest film “Left Behind” based on the popular Christian novels of the same name. “Left Behind” is centered around Cage’s character, Ray Steele, and his daughter, Chloe Steele, played by Cassi Thompson. Ray Steele (Cage) is an airline pilot whose family is falling apart seemingly due… Continue reading Review: ‘Left Behind’ starts slowly, but worth it for fans

UTM hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition

The UTM Music Department hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition last Thursday through Saturday in the Fine Arts Building. The competition featured a number of UTM students, as well as student representatives of other universities across the state. The event lasted three days, beginning with Thursday night, when all the performers… Continue reading UTM hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition

SAI honors distinguished alumna during musicale

Members of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota honored their adviser with an American-themed Musicale this past Sunday afternoon. Chantia Brown and Bridget Huenfield, SAI choir directors at Epsilon Iota chapter, thrilled a crowd of over 100 attendees with a concert filled with a variety of American composed music that entertained a generous… Continue reading SAI honors distinguished alumna during musicale

SGA supports retirement of ‘S’ and ‘U’ grades

As controversy continues over the use of S and U in midterm marks alongside more traditional letter grades, the Student Government Association has begun to lobby to standardize all grades to an A+ – F rubric. As the release of midterm grades are approaching, many students will find themselves attempting to discern what exactly an… Continue reading SGA supports retirement of ‘S’ and ‘U’ grades

Saudi National Day offers international students a chance to reconnect

Saudi Arabia celebrated its independence on September 23, and some UTM students joined in the festivities in their own way. Even thousands of miles away, several international students at UTM celebrated their country’s National Day. During the week prior to and surrounding the event, many Saudi Arabian students celebrated their country’s independence by gathering together… Continue reading Saudi National Day offers international students a chance to reconnect

Black Ivy Coalition promotes racial equality across multiple U.S. universities

Black student leaders at several universities across the United States have formed the Black Ivy Coalition, a multi-university group dedicated to advocacy for racial inequality. Formed on September 22, the group’s main goal is to promote awareness of racial tensions and inequality in the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri. The group was created… Continue reading Black Ivy Coalition promotes racial equality across multiple U.S. universities