14th annual Memorial Day Service at UTM

The 14th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at UTM was held early this morning in Martin. The crowd that gathered in front of the Hall-Moody Administration building quieted down as Cpt. Troy Shoemaker walked to the lectern to start the ceremony. After his welcome, the UTM Army ROTC Battalion conducted the presentation of the colors while… Continue reading 14th annual Memorial Day Service at UTM

Woman dies in Martin fire

A 50-year-old woman died during an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon, the cause of which is still under investigation, said Martin Police Capt. Don Teal. Marta Willoughby died in a fire at 303 Olive Street and the cause of death is still undetermined. Willoughby was found unresponsive in Apt. B and was taken outside by Martin… Continue reading Woman dies in Martin fire

Veterinary Technology Health Option receives accreditation

The Veterinary Technology Health Option at UTM has officially been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee, making UTM the 24th university in the U.S. to have this program. The accreditation will now allow students who graduate from UTM to sit for the board exam, enabling them to be a licensed veterinary technician. Before… Continue reading Veterinary Technology Health Option receives accreditation

Upton earns spot on Ohio Valley Conference All-Freshman Team

MARTIN, Tenn. – Ben Upton, primarily a designated hitter on the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team, was voted to the 13-man Ohio Valley Conference All-Freshman team by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. A 6-1, 208-pound native of Kingwood, Texas, Upton becomes the ninth player in UT Martin baseball history to… Continue reading Upton earns spot on Ohio Valley Conference All-Freshman Team

John Bond hired as offensive coordinator

MARTIN, Tenn. – Skyhawk head coach Jason Simpson has announced John Bond has joined the University of Tennessee at Martin football coaching staff as the offensive coordinator. Bond brings 29 years of coaching experience to the Skyhawk football program, including each of the last 17 seasons as an offensive coordinator. His teams have made four… Continue reading John Bond hired as offensive coordinator

Skyhawks swept in final series of season vs. Eastern Illinois

The UTM Skyhawks baseball team was defeated in all of its final three home games this weekend by the Eastern Illinois University Panthers. UTM finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 9–42 and an OVC record of 5–25. Their season also ends on a six-game losing streak after their last victory, a 6–3… Continue reading Skyhawks swept in final series of season vs. Eastern Illinois

Some facts about Net Neutrality

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward adopting new regulations that could create fast lanes for Internet traffic from websites that can afford to pay for the privilege. Thursday’s recommendation, passed by a 3-2, vote, moves the proposed rules governing “net neutrality” into a formal public comment period.… Continue reading Some facts about Net Neutrality

British library puts literary treasures online

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of the British Library’s most valuable literary resources, from the Bronte sisters’ earliest writings and drawings to an early draft of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” have been posted online. The library’s new website, unveiled Friday, features digital versions of 1,200 handwritten manuscripts, diaries and letters from Romantic and… Continue reading British library puts literary treasures online