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Greek Life Keeps Skyhawk Spirit

Despite everchanging COVID-19 related policies and prevalent social injustices, UTM’s Greek Councils are determined to preserve and improve upon chapter tradition and community. “The goal and guidance has been to preserve as much of the on campus experience as possible, while also doing it safely,” said Chris Gunlefinger, Advisor for Interfraternity Council. “There have definitely… Continue reading Greek Life Keeps Skyhawk Spirit

Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players

After a bounce-back season that saw the Skyhawks improve from 2-9 in 2018 to 7-5 in 2019, the Skyhawks now boast a talented roster that contains 11 preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) players, which is tied for second-most in the conference. Of the first team honors, all-purpose running back (RB) Peyton Logan, fullback (FB) Davin… Continue reading Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players

UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17

Students attending fall semester classes at UTM will begin classes Aug. 17 and finish classes by Thanksgiving. The condensed semester will offer a combination of in-person and online classes and minimize travel to and from the main campus and five centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. In addition to the earlier start date… Continue reading UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17

UTM 4-year graduation rates rise as a result of “Soar in Four”

UTM’s four-year graduation rate has increased 10.8 percent since proposing “Soar in Four,” the tuition model that encourages students to take at least 15 hours per semester in order to graduate in four years, in 2015. The “Soar in Four” tuition program began in the fall 2016 semester and saw its first four-year graduating class… Continue reading UTM 4-year graduation rates rise as a result of “Soar in Four”

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 to hold virtual commencement May 2

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UTM will hold a virtual commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 2, in lieu of the traditional in-person ceremony. The event is closed to the public and all participants will engage in social distancing in order to comply with CDC COVID-19 control guidelines. The commencement will feature remarks from… Continue reading UTM to hold virtual commencement May 2

The 15th Anniversary of the First YouTube Video

If you have access to the internet, then you, along with more than 30 million others, most likely go to this site on a daily basis. This site is the first place you go when you don’t know how to do something, the second most used search engine following Google and has more than 50… Continue reading The 15th Anniversary of the First YouTube Video

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