Tag: Homecoming

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

Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration

The 2019 UTM Homecoming Week themed “Come One, Come All to the Greatest University of All — UTM!” will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 3, inviting all current students and alumni to campus for multiple events during the week. “Homecoming is a special time at UTM. It brings our students, faculty and staff together to celebrate… Continue reading Homecoming 2019 to be a big-top celebration

More than a workplace, UTM is home

When Robert “Bud” Grimes graduated from UTM in 1978 with a Communications degree and a dream for being on television, he never pictured himself coming back to his alma mater as the Chief Communications Officer responsible for telling UTM’s story. Grimes, whose family roots run deep at UTM, always felt like Martin was his home.… Continue reading More than a workplace, UTM is home

Bynum, Latimer, Parson to receive 2018 homecoming awards

Alex Bynum, of Dresden; William Latimer III, of Union City; and Tonya Parson, of Memphis, will be honored with University of Tennessee at Martin Alumni Awards during homecoming festivities Oct. 27. The awards will be presented during the annual Chancellor’s Brunch and Alumni Awards Program beginning at 9 a.m. in the Paul Meek Library. This… Continue reading Bynum, Latimer, Parson to receive 2018 homecoming awards

SGA meeting highlights: October 13, 2016

The Student Government Association held its fourth Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. While the executive council members thanked senators and members for their participation in the homecoming can collection, President Josh Diltz awaited his fate . In the previous senate meeting, it was announced that if freshman council… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: October 13, 2016

Lip sync pays tribute to heroes of all kinds

The annual Greek Life lip-sync competition wrapped up Tuesday night. This year’s event was held outside the Elam Center, which gave students plenty of room to gather around on bleachers, chairs, and even in the backs of trucks to enjoy the show. Many fraternities and sororities participated in the superhero-themed show, bringing their unique energies and excitement to… Continue reading Lip sync pays tribute to heroes of all kinds

UTM hosts 10th annual Quad City

“If you can imagine a circus, a family reunion [and] a mid-way of a fair … all of that in one spot,” said Charley Deal, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations. Quad City offers just that, Deal says. Quad City is a student organized event that offers faculty, students and alumni a place to… Continue reading UTM hosts 10th annual Quad City

It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard

Rope Pull has been a time-honored tradition at UTM for just over 40 years now, and this year 11 organizations hope to walk away with that coveted first place trophy. Charley Deal, Director of Alumni Relations, keeps participant safety as a top priority.  This is Deal’s third year to oversee Rope Pull; originally, Campus Recreation… Continue reading It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard