Brian Donavant gives students realistic portrayal of criminal justice

When it comes to solving crimes, UTM Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Brian Donavant says it takes more than what meets the eye. For 21 years, Donavant was a police officer working various roles, such as patrol officer, supervisor, tactical officer and more. However, he said there came a point when his career changed, and… Continue reading Brian Donavant gives students realistic portrayal of criminal justice

WUTM named No. 1 college radio station in nation

WUTM 90.3 FM, “The Hawk,” UTM’s student-run radio station, represented the uiversity well at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in New York City by winning the Abraham & Borst Award for Best Overall Radio Station in the Nation. WUTM competed against schools in three other categories to win the award, including Best Streaming Only Radio… Continue reading WUTM named No. 1 college radio station in nation

‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero

Act of Valor topped the box office with $24.5 million this past weekend. Act of Valor” proved to be an exceptional, action-packed film due in part to the new faces of the active-duty Navy SEALS being in the spotlight. This has to be one of the best military films that has been produced recently because… Continue reading ‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero

Recent Times Talk focuses on legislation related to sexual preference

Brad Palmertree, the co-chair of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network, or GLSEN, was the featured speaker at the Institute for Civic Engagement’s Times Talk on Feb. 15 where he spoke about current LGBTQ-related legislation that is pending in the Tennessee Legislature. According to GLSEN, it is the only… Continue reading Recent Times Talk focuses on legislation related to sexual preference

Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200

After successful singles such as “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” The Fray has created catchy anthems once again with their new album, Scars and Stories, which came out Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. On this album, the piano rock band from Denver explores the idea of loneliness and heartache and… Continue reading Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200