Tag: 2020

Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Latimer Science and Engineering Building was held on September 18, 2020 in the UTM quad. Although the event was closed to the public in accordance with the university’s reopening plan, media presence was welcomed, so we at The Pacer decided to attend and summarize the groundbreaking ceremony for the… Continue reading Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony

New library promised to bring positive change

The City of Martin is building a new library in town square, one that officials with the Martin Public Library Foundation promise will be an innovative win-win for both campus and community. According to the Martin Public Library Foundation, the new library, located at the corner of Lindell and University streets, will contain many important… Continue reading New library promised to bring positive change

A Look At Religious Student Organizations This Semester

Transitioning to a safer campus lifestyle will be difficult for many student organizations this upcoming semester. It will be challenging to plan and execute gatherings and activities that stay within the guidelines given by the university. One particular group of student organizations that plan on moving forward are the religious organizations. For these organizations that… Continue reading A Look At Religious Student Organizations This Semester

UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17

Students attending fall semester classes at UTM will begin classes Aug. 17 and finish classes by Thanksgiving. The condensed semester will offer a combination of in-person and online classes and minimize travel to and from the main campus and five centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville.  In addition to the earlier start date… Continue reading UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17

52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

The 52nd installment of the UTM Spring College Rodeo has been cancelled, the Skyhawk Athletic Department announced March 17. It was announced March 16 that all University of Tennessee system universities will continue online-only courses for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all… Continue reading 52nd Annual Spring College Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

UTM sports and OVC fall victim to COVID-19 health crisis

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has suspended athletic activities until further notice. UTM has followed suit by cancelling athletic events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. On Mar. 12, the OVC Board of Presidents announced that effective immediately, all schools that participate in athletic competitions under the OVC are to suspend athletic activities.… Continue reading UTM sports and OVC fall victim to COVID-19 health crisis

Martin still needs new restaurants

Martin’s lack of good restaurant choices is still a standing problem, and I am here with even more possible solutions. I have previously given my argument that Martin, a small college town, should be providing its residents with better choices for dining. I had too much to say the first time around, so I am… Continue reading Martin still needs new restaurants

Randy Boyd hosts town hall discussion at UTM

UT system Interim President Randy Boyd hosted a town hall discussion on Wednesday March 11, 2020 in Watkins Auditorium to reflect on his time as interim and discuss proposed removal of the interim classification from his title as UT president. Boyd recently has visited all system schools conducting townhalls focusing on his shift from interim… Continue reading Randy Boyd hosts town hall discussion at UTM