UTM made several appearances within the 2020 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The university received top ranks on the lists of Regional Universities within the South (12th), Best Universities for Veterans within the South (16th), Best-Value Universities within the South and Regional Universities for Upward Mobility within the South (36th). The University was… Continue reading UTM ranks well in 2020 colleges poll
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Softball continues fall slate this weekend
The Skyhawk softball team will continue their fall slate this Saturday, Sept. 21, against Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) and John A. Logan College (JALC). The Skyhawks started fall softball on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Martin against Rend Lake College of Ina, Illinois. In the double-header, UTM pulled out two 10-0 wins. This coming Saturday… Continue reading Softball continues fall slate this weekend
Campus provides classes for community
University Outreach is opening courses to include the community, not just students, including photography, foreign languages and exercise. UTM is offering Digital Photography, which will be taught by Dr. Tom Gallien. Students will learn how to program a DSLR camera instead of relying on the “auto” setting. The class is every Monday night in September… Continue reading Campus provides classes for community
Exhibit houses Appalachian children’s literature
Students and faculty can look forward to a new exhibit in the J. Houston Gordon Library, “Reading in Appalachia: Voices From Children’s Literature,” which will run through Nov. 22. The exhibit, produced by the East Tennessee Historical Society in Knoxville, showcases scenes of folklore and everyday life in Appalachia captured through children’s stories. The exhibit… Continue reading Exhibit houses Appalachian children’s literature
Women’s Center has full slate of fall events
The Verna B. Coleman Center for Women and Gender Equality, located in room 255 in the Paul Meek Library, provides services and resources for women and hosts events and speakers regarding gender equity. Dr. Renee LaFleur, associate professor of History and the Women’s Center director, said, “The goal of the center is to help students… Continue reading Women’s Center has full slate of fall events
Skyhawks look to kill slow start in Starkville
The Skyhawk soccer squad has gotten off to a slow start this season, going 0-1-2 following their initial win against Arkansas State prior to their SEC matchup against Mississippi State (MSU). Going into their first game of this week on Sept. 1 against Western Carolina, the Skyhawks came off a 0-0-2 week following stalemates against… Continue reading Skyhawks look to kill slow start in Starkville
Peyton and Moton shine for UTM offense, defense in win over NSU
In UTM’s first home stand of the season, the Skyhawk football team captured a statement 42-20 victory over the Northwestern State University (NSU) Demons. After the traditional walk-on-the-field by this year’s freshman class, the Skyhawks stormed onto the field to defend their home turf for the first time since 2018. The Demons struck first that… Continue reading Peyton and Moton shine for UTM offense, defense in win over NSU
Football’s tough schedule highlighted by two SEC games
The Skyhawk football team will kick off the 2019 season in a home game against Northwestern State on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Hardy M. Graham Stadium. UTM endured a grueling 2-8 campaign last season, which saw the team finish second-to-last in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The campaign was plagued by multiple injuries, most… Continue reading Football’s tough schedule highlighted by two SEC games
Despite roster overhaul, soccer looks to build off championship season
The Skyhawk soccer team is going into the 2019 season with hopes of building off of an excellent 2018 campaign that saw the team go 15-3-1, and nearly go undefeated in the OVC. However, the Skyhawks are coming back to the field again with an eagerness to improve. The roster this year has seen some… Continue reading Despite roster overhaul, soccer looks to build off championship season
Changes across campus continue
Several changes have been made across campus since students left for summer break. Most students will be affected by the updated campus parking map, which restructures the access of parking to commuters. According to Chad Worley of Public Safety, “Lot 4, Library, is now a staff only lot from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. After… Continue reading Changes across campus continue