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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Construction in Martin
UTM has begun the process of removing trees and preparing the area slated for construction of the Latimer Engineering and Science Building. The building will be located at the southeastern corner of the UTM quadrangle, and the timeline calls for completion in 2022 before students come back to school that fall. The Communications Building that… Continue reading Construction in Martin
Collegiate athletes in winter sports will not receive an extra year of eligibility
Sports leagues across the U.S., including professional and collegiate, have been either paused or outright cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In March, UTM and their parent conference the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) decided to cancel all sports for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. At UTM, this affected baseball, softball, golf, rodeo, equestrian,… Continue reading Collegiate athletes in winter sports will not receive an extra year of eligibility
Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
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
Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard
Kayla Brooks, a senior Communications major from Dickson and current News Director of WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk,” received the opportunity to shadow Associated Press journalist Meg Kinnard for four days leading up to the 2020 South Carolina Democratic Primary. Brooks, who aspires to be a political reporter among many other things, said she is extremely… Continue reading Communications student shadows AP journalist Meg Kinnard
Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement
Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. As the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UTM’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UTM… Continue reading Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement