COVID-19 has greatly affected UTM in many ways. UTM has not only canceled in-person classes for the rest of the semester, but has also canceled in-person commencement, which was planned for May 2. Graduation will be rescheduled for a later date, which will be announced in the future. UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver has said… Continue reading Students set alternate graduation plans
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UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
MARTIN, Tenn. – University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd – in consultation with chancellors at UTK, UTC UTM and the UT Health Science Center – has announced that summer session classes at all campuses will be delivered online in response to COVID-19. At UTHSC, clinical rotations in hospitals will continue with students following COVID-19… Continue reading UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
Do the Five
The world has become familiar with the words “social distancing” and “self-quarantine.” Social distancing has us staying at least 6 feet from other people to lessen the chance of contracting COVID-19. This has caused many schools to suspend in-person classes and events to be cancelled to prevent the large gathering of groups. Although some people… Continue reading Do the Five
UTM community aids in COVID-19 relief efforts
UTM, along with multiple Tennessee higher education institutions, has partnered with THEC and TEMA to create personal protective equipment for Tennessee COVID-19 relief aid. UTM has centralized all of the 3D-capable printers on campus into the Rogers Media Center and is currently printing headbands for medical face shields. “We are pleased to engage with the… Continue reading UTM community aids in COVID-19 relief efforts
COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
Update March 26, 2020: A person has tested negative for COVID-19 following the announcement Wednesday of a possible case in UTM Mail Services located in Clement Hall. The area was closed March 25 when a possible COVID-19 infection became known. With this news, Mail Services resumes operation Friday in Clement Hall. On Wednesday afternoon, March… Continue reading COVID-19 precautions taken at UTM Mail Services
UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
UTM has postponed the Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. The first SOAR dates, originally planned for May 18 and 20, have been rescheduled for June 22 and 24, respectively. SOAR, previously seven sessions, will be consolidated into five sessions on the following dates: June… Continue reading UTM postpones SOAR, Transfer Orientation
Student Refunds
From the Office of Student Affairs. The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the shift of all face-to-face courses to online delivery for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. As a result, many students are no longer on campus and have returned home. The university will provide prorated refunds to students for the following:… Continue reading Student Refunds
Living near an empty campus
While the city of Martin is a bit more lively as a result of the public health crisis known as COVID-19, mainly at grocery stores, the same can’t be said for the town’s public university. UTM was a victim of the COVID-19 crisis as the potentially lethal disease sent shockwaves across the world. Not only… Continue reading Living near an empty campus
UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. EDT/2:30 p.m. CDT on March 27. Following interim guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the meeting will be held virtually. All board members will participate electronically or by telephone. Interested individuals are encouraged… Continue reading UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting March 27
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