Lights bring students to Santa’s Village

UTM students often are part of the crowd at the annual Santa’s Village event. This year, Santa’s Village happened Thursday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Ned McWherter Ag Pavilion at UTM. The pavilion is next door to Hardy Graham football stadium. “People go to Santa’s Village to enjoy the Christmas lights and… Continue reading Lights bring students to Santa’s Village

LSA raises funds for scholarships

The League of Striving Artists Holiday Art Bazaar, held Dec. 5-7 in the art gallery of the Fine Arts Building, raised about $2,400, said Jason Stout, associate professor Art and LSA adviser. The bazaar sells unique items handmade by UTM students, faculty and alumni. These items include holiday cards, paintings, scarves and other textiles, ceramics,… Continue reading LSA raises funds for scholarships

Perry, defense lead UTM to 78-51 victory over Mocs

In an early Dec. 8 matchup between sister schools UTM and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), the Skyhawks prevailed in a 78-51 victory over the Mocs thanks to a stout defense and the efforts of junior forward Chelsey Perry. Along with Perry, the Skyhawks went with a starting lineup including sophomore guard/forward Damiah Griffin,… Continue reading Perry, defense lead UTM to 78-51 victory over Mocs

Skyhawk Volleyball announces five additions for 2020 campaign

University of Tennessee at Martin head volleyball coach Jaclynn Wilson has added five players to the 2020 roster as Dylan Mott, Addy Vaughn, Baillie Kearns and Kambree Lucas will each join the Skyhawk program as freshmen next fall. “We are ecstatic to add these five high-quality individuals to our indoor and beach programs,” Wilson said.… Continue reading Skyhawk Volleyball announces five additions for 2020 campaign

Last-minute UTM offensive drought prevents victory over Central Michigan

Though the Skyhawks took Central Michigan to task during their early-December matchup, UTM’s offense went cold in the waning minutes of action, preventing a UTM victory. UTM rolled with a couple of new faces on the starting lineup to go along with some familiar players. Sophomore guard and three-time OVC Newcomer of the Week Parker… Continue reading Last-minute UTM offensive drought prevents victory over Central Michigan

Operation Christmas Child packs plenty of good will

UTM students joined forces in November to give a gift to children on the other side of the world. For the fourth year in a row, the UTM Collegiate 4-H Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Committee hosted the annual packing party. Months of preparation and volunteer work went into making the party, held this year on… Continue reading Operation Christmas Child packs plenty of good will

Men’s basketball inks Jaron Williams to kick off signing class of 2019-20

Jaron Williams, a 6-foot-6-inch, 200-pound swingman from the College of Central Florida, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join UTM’s men’s basketball program next season. Williams is currently playing his sophomore season at the College of Central Florida, which is located in Ocala, Florida. The Patriots are off to a 9-2 start under… Continue reading Men’s basketball inks Jaron Williams to kick off signing class of 2019-20

Higher ed bubble introduces uncertainty for UTM’s future

The thing about bubbles is, they always burst. The growing bubble in higher education is no exception. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 33.4 % of Americans 25 or older have degrees. Whether this seems like an achievement or shortcoming, it’s too many. An enrollment bubble is about to pop as degrees are in less… Continue reading Higher ed bubble introduces uncertainty for UTM’s future