The 2020 Fall semester is, undoubtedly, shaping up to be one of the most difficult in memory. The specter of COVID-19 looms large over UTM’s administration, and it seems unlikely even under the best circumstances that measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease will prove 100% effective. For students staying on campus, the… Continue reading Student Health Services
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Fine Arts Events
Aug. 25 – Mantilla & Morgan Exhibit Sept. 1 – A Night with Chopin Chan Mi Jean Faculty Piano Recital 7:30 p.m. at Blankenship Recital Hall Sept. 12 – UTM Aviators Marching Invitational Sept. 16 – Andrew Hutchens Guest Saxophone Recital 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 – The Darkness and the Light Faculty Recital 3:00 p.m.… Continue reading Fine Arts Events
UTM Housing accommodates social distancing
UTM offers a number of different housing options, all of which are implementing protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Browning and Ellington are traditional dormitories that house one or two people to a room. A suite in Browning or Ellington is made up of two rooms that share a bathroom. University Villages Phase… Continue reading UTM Housing accommodates social distancing
Weakley County issues Mask Mandate
Beginning at midnight August 10, Weakley County will be under a mask or face covering mandate due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum says over the past 10 days, there have been 222 new positive cases across the county. Although citizens will be required to wear face coverings in public… Continue reading Weakley County issues Mask Mandate
Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
This area, along with the rest of America and the rest of the world for that matter, has never faced anything quite like this. With quarantines, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders everything in life has become so uncertain lately. Businesses are closed, restaurants are only doing carry out, and churches have even closed their doors.… Continue reading Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
The Tennessee Soybean Festival Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for September 5-12, due to the uncertainties that still lie ahead from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to TSF Executive Director, David Belote, “The information we are currently receiving from state and federal governments indicates that… Continue reading 27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
UTM joins other UT campuses opening in-person classes this fall
The UT System plans to welcome students back to each of its campuses this fall. “We are planning for a safe return to campuses in the fall and will do everything possible to protect the health of our students, faculty and staff,” said UT President Randy Boyd. “We will continually monitor the local and state… Continue reading UTM joins other UT campuses opening in-person classes this fall
UTM reentry taskforce appointed
A reentry task force has been appointed by Dr. Keith Carver, UTM chancellor, to recommend processes for moving the university forward amid the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic caused the university to complete spring semester classes online, and Maymester and summer semester classes will continue online. Decisions are pending for the resumption of events and activities,… Continue reading UTM reentry taskforce appointed
UTM Funds Relief
Student workers can take a breath now that UTM has created a donation-generated fund to provide them with some financial relief. When UTM’s main campus and centers closed due to COVID-19, many student workers were left without a job or source of income. These students are more at risk for facing financial insecurity now that… Continue reading UTM Funds Relief
Outdoor Entertainment amidst COVID-19
For most of us, the last weeks have brought about times of uncertainty and anxiety. Schools across the state have closed for the time being, universities are switching to online classes until further notice, and toilet paper can’t stay on the shelves. In these times of chaos, we are often looking for ways to take… Continue reading Outdoor Entertainment amidst COVID-19