Every February since the turn of the 21st century UTM has hosted an annual Civil Rights Conference. The conference is only one of two in the entire country dedicated to honoring civil rights activists, and promoting social change. Each year there are several events focusing on topics relating to civil rights such as immigration, segregation… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years of civil rights at UTM
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Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin
UTM will host the 2020 Mid-South Agricultural Trade Conference on March 5 in the Boling University Center. The conference will focus on several commodities of agricultural trade relevant to our region, as well as discussions regarding new agreements made between the Trump administration and the Chinese government. There are seven authorities on agricultural trade who… Continue reading Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin
Working Women’s Conference
UTM’s WestStar Leadership Program is hosting its 22nd annual Working Women’s Conference, “Aloha! Creating Paradise”, on Feb. 7. The program will be held in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Keli McAlister, public informations officer for the Tennessee Bureau of… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference
UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
The Northwest Tennessee Food Processing and Agri-Business Conference will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 10, in the University Center. The conference is free, but advanced registration is required by Oct. 3. Dr. Charlie Hatcher, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and Pete Nelson, CEO and president of AgLaunch, will both… Continue reading UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
WestStar will host the 21st annual Working Women’s Conference on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Each year a committee of West Tennessee women who are involved in the WestStar leadership program get together and plan the annual Working Women’s Conference. This conference serves as a time for working women to come together to hear guest lecturers… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Local women gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 in the UC Ballroom for the 20th annual Working Women’s Conference sponsored by West Star Leadership program. The theme for this year’s conference was “Cheers to 20 Years” and the speaker lineup kept audience members strapped in to an emotional roller-coaster from the start. Keynote speaker was Lisa… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy