UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two

The UTM shaved 11 strokes off its opening round score during Day 2 of the Loyola Intercollegiate, shooting 3-under par today at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The five members of the Skyhawk scoring lineup combined for 19 birdies and one eagle today, resulting in a cumulative score of 285 (-3). That brings UTM’s 36-hole… Continue reading UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two

Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate

Considerable rain and wind occurred throughout Day 1 of the Loyola Intercollegiate today as the UTM golf team wrapped up its first round of the spring season at the Palm Valley Golf Club. Senior Jack Story led the way for the Skyhawks today, carding a 71 (-1) to rank ninth in the field of 112… Continue reading Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate

Rodeo set to begin Spring 2020 schedule at EMCC

The first of five regular season spring rodeos for the UTM takes place this week, as the Skyhawks travel to Meridian, Mississippi for an event hosted by East Mississippi Community College on Feb. 20-22. Both of UTM’s teams finished the fall season strong, as the men’s squad registered three victories (at Missouri Valley College on… Continue reading Rodeo set to begin Spring 2020 schedule at EMCC

Skyhawk pitching staff dominates Alabama A&M

The UTM baseball team fought back from an early deficit as their pitching staff dominated in the 8-3 victory. UTM hit on every faction of baseball as their bats got heated, and the pitching staff finished off the Bulldogs. As the Skyhawks entered their second series of the year, they placed their fate in the… Continue reading Skyhawk pitching staff dominates Alabama A&M

Panel meets to discuss threats of white supremacy

The Black Student Association (BSA) held a panel on Feb. 11 to discuss how the university will respond to potential threats of white supremacist recruitment on campus. The Panel included Chancellor Keith Carver, Dr. Andy Lewter, vice chancellor for Student Affairs; Dr. Henry Parker, professor of Philosophy; Dr. David Barber, professor of History; Kaylyn Bailey,… Continue reading Panel meets to discuss threats of white supremacy

Celebrating 20 years of civil rights at UTM

Every February since the turn of the 21st century UTM has hosted an annual Civil Rights Conference. The conference is only one of two in the entire country dedicated to honoring civil rights activists, and promoting social change. Each year there are several events focusing on topics relating to civil rights such as immigration, segregation… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years of civil rights at UTM

UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin

A new exhibit featuring WWII propaganda has come to UTM’s J. Houston Gordon Museum in the Paul Meek Library. “Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII” challenges preconceived notions about the war relief efforts of WWII through honoring artists instead of soldiers. The exhibit consists of posters, donation boxes and various propaganda items used… Continue reading UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin

Skyhawks drop final two games to Saint Louis, lose first series of 2020

Game 1 The UTM baseball team stumbled as early mistakes fueled their 9-2 loss against Saint Louis University. The Billikens started early as they amounted a 6-0 lead in the first five innings, a feat to which the Skyhawks could not overcome for the first loss of the season. Senior starter Sam Folks began the… Continue reading Skyhawks drop final two games to Saint Louis, lose first series of 2020

Numerous season bests highlight Hoosier Hills Invite for Skyhawk track and field

The UTM track and field squads showed continued growth and progression in its final tune-up prior to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Indoor Track and Field Championships with numerous season bests at the Hoosier Hills Invitational on Friday. The Skyhawks saw one school record fall while the team posted 10 season bests on Friday.  … Continue reading Numerous season bests highlight Hoosier Hills Invite for Skyhawk track and field

Baseball wins season opener for the first time under coach Jenkins

The Skyhawk baseball squad kicked off the 2020 campaign with a three-game series against Atlantic-10 opponent the Saint Louis University Billikens out of St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 14 in Birmingham, Alabama. UTM, despite an early 3-0 deficit, rallied back to win the team’s first season opener with head coach Ryan Jenkins at the position,… Continue reading Baseball wins season opener for the first time under coach Jenkins