SKYHAWK MEN’S HOOPS PLAYS HOST TO EARLHAM COLLEGE IN EXHIBITION ON THURSDAY

Fans of the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball program can get their first peek of the 2019-20 squad on Thursday, Oct. 31 when the Skyhawks host Earlham College for an exhibition in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Admission is free for the game that will start at 7 p.m. A link for… Continue reading SKYHAWK MEN’S HOOPS PLAYS HOST TO EARLHAM COLLEGE IN EXHIBITION ON THURSDAY

Dual enrollment not an obstacle to student success

Dual enrollment courses offer incoming freshmen the opportunity to begin their college education with a few credits out of the way. This is an easy way for freshmen to complete general education requirements early on so they can begin taking courses for their chosen major when they get to college. Dual enrollment courses offer incoming… Continue reading Dual enrollment not an obstacle to student success

UTM prepared to train future farmers

What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees? What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees? In short: more science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the agriculture industry will need nearly 60,000 college graduates to fill new roles by 2020—and only 61% of… Continue reading UTM prepared to train future farmers

New album is the Kanye Best

Kanye West released his ninth album Jesus is King on Friday, Oct. 25. After months of delays and teasing of the album’s intended release from both West and his wife, Kim Kardashian, the album was finally released to the public nearly a month from its original scheduled release date on Sept. 27. Fans of West… Continue reading New album is the Kanye Best

Memorial service set for library director

Dr. John Russell Burch Jr., director of the Paul Meek Library from 2017-2019, died Oct. 25, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The family will host a memorial service for Burch Nov. 10 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Burch came to UTM in 2017 from Campbellsville University where he was previously a… Continue reading Memorial service set for library director

Skyhawks set to face 2018 OVC leader Jacksonville State on Homecoming

UTM will be playing Jacksonville State University (JSU) on 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Graham Stadium to wrap up its 67th annual homecoming week. The Gamecocks are currently ranked No. 18 nationally and ranked No. 5 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). They have gained some momentum after their 14-12 victory over the Murray… Continue reading Skyhawks set to face 2018 OVC leader Jacksonville State on Homecoming

Vanguard Theatre to premiere musical about spelling bee

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Broadway musical comedy will be performed at UTM at 8 p.m., Nov. 7-9, and 3 p.m., Nov. 10, in the Harriet Fulton Theater in the Fine Arts Building. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. The UTM departments of music and visual and theatre arts are… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre to premiere musical about spelling bee

American news would benefit from a local focus

The news business of 2019 is a far cry from the news business of 1919. The news business of 2019 is a far cry from the news business of 1919. There has been some unquestionable progress in the industry. For example, the days of the Hursts and the Pulitzers are behind us (although some may… Continue reading American news would benefit from a local focus

For success in college: stay aware of your own mental health needs

Starting college is an exciting time.  You will meet people who will be your best friends long after you graduate; you will learn concepts that completely change how you see the world; some of us will even meet the love of our lives and marry them. While this is an exciting time for many, there… Continue reading For success in college: stay aware of your own mental health needs