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(Photo Credit / Garden & Gun Magazine/Liz Bacon Photography) For nearly three weeks, students at the University of Tennessee at Martin had a rare opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s most celebrated quilting traditions, guided by master quilter Mary Margaret Pettway. From March 1 through March 20, Pettway served as the university’s first artist-in-residence, working closely with Henri Giles’ “Storytelling Through Quilts” class and leaving a lasting impression on both

PHOTO: Attending the signing of an articulation agreement between UT Martin and TCAT Jackson on March 10 in the Gibson County High School equine building are (l-r) Lyndsey Norman, agriculture instructor and dual enrollment instructor for the GCHS digital agronomy program; Robert Owen, TCAT Jackson digital agronomy/farming operations instructor; Susan Dean, TCAT Jackson dual enrollment coordinator; Britney Ward, TCAT Jackson vice president of student services; Karen Larsen, TC

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – A trio of University of Tennessee at Martin representatives shot par or better today during the opening round of the Peoples Golf Championship held at the Sea Palms Resort. The Skyhawks are one of 21 teams and 20 universities taking part in the three-day tournament as 123 golfers make up the field. UT Martin's even-par 284 is tied with Xavier to rank eighth in the team standings through 18 holes. Tournament host Western Carolina and Belmont each shot

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball team saw its record-setting campaign come to a close in the OVC Basketball Championship semifinals after falling to No. 1 seed and regular season co-champion Tennessee State by a final margin of 68-55. The Skyhawks (22-11) will go down in program history as one of just three teams in school history to record 22 wins in a single season while boasting one of the nation's stingiest defenses after allowing

The new UT Martin virtual tour feature shows a vista that includes (l-r) Crisp Hall, the Blaylock Inspiration Oracle and the Boling University Center. Features in the virtual tour include an interactive map (bottom left), directional guides (center) and tour suggestions (bottom center) along with links to other university sites. People can now tour the University of Tennessee at Martin without leaving home, thanks to a new feature unveiled by the university. Using immersive 3

Dr. Timothy S. Todd has been named interim dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The longtime Murray State University academic leader and faculty member is expected to begin his new position July 1. Todd will lead UT Martin’s AACSB-accredited business programs, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and information systems. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation represent

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference released its postseason accolades for men's basketball today and the University of Tennessee at Martin duo of Andrija Bukumirović and Matas Deniusas racked up the hardware. Bukumirović was named to the eight-man All-OVC first team while Deniusas was crowned as OVC Freshman of the Year, All-OVC second team and OVC All-Newcomer. Bukumirović becomes the 13th player in school history to be crowned All-OVC first team and is the only wi

PHOTO: Students share a laugh on the UT Martin quad as they review notes from class. UT Martin ranked ninth among South Region public colleges and universities – first among Tennessee public colleges and universities – in the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings. The University of Tennessee at Martin continues to shine in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, placing among the top 20 schools in the South Region in four categories and among the top 60 nationwide i

PHOTO: UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman Sr. smiles during a light moment in the UT Martin 125th anniversary celebration kickoff ceremony held Oct. 10, 2025, in the university’s Boling University Center. UTM Faculty Senate President Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn is shown to his left. Freeman and other university representatives will make a statewide 125th anniversary tour in April to promote and celebrate the milestone. Representatives from the University of Tennessee at Martin will ma

No fooling, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Captain’s Challenge is almost here. The 2026 Captain’s Challenge will be held Wednesday, April 1. Captain’s Challenge is a 24-hour fundraising challenge for alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and fans to support current and future Skyhawks through giving. Gifts made during this time support various scholarships, college funds, athletics and student support systems across the university. The goal for the 2026 Captain’s

The fifth annual University of Tennessee at Martin Experiential Learning Leadership Institute Conference, known as ELLI, will be held Thursday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Park of America in Union City. ELLI is an offshoot of the Society for Experiential Education, a national organization. Both organizations were formed with the intention of supporting hands-on learning in the classroom. The theme of this year’s conference is “Teaching Students the Way

MARTIN, Tenn. – In a series which has featured three back-and-forth battles, the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team came out victorious in its second consecutive contest following a six-run eighth inning to push past visiting Big East foe Butler by a 13-11 margin at Skyhawk Field. The Skyhawks (2-1) and Bulldogs (1-2) have given fans their money's worth through the first three games of the series with 13 lead changes – including three in today's matchup. UT Marti

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin softball team won both of its games at the 2026 Skyhawk Invitational Friday at Bettye Giles Field to extend its winning streak to six, the longest under head coach Chelsea Farmer and the longest since the 2021 and 2022 teams won seven in a row. The Skyhawks opened the day with a 7-4 win over Valparaiso and followed it with a 16-0, five-inning win over Mississippi Valley. Game 1 – UT Martin 7, Valparaiso 4 The game remained

MARTIN, Tenn.- The University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team captured its first victory in the 2026 season in a doubleheader against Butler. The Bulldogs were able to win in extra innings in the first contest, 10-7, but it was the Skyhawks who came through with clutch hitting in the second game to win 9-8. Game 1: BU 10, UTM 7 TJ Grines (two doubles, one RBI) started his senior season by leading UT Martin (1-1) in hits with three while TJ Dunsford (two doubles, one RBI)

MARTIN, Tenn. – The first of seven spring tournaments on the University of Tennessee at Martin golf schedule is set to take place this weekend as the Skyhawks will compete in the Loyola Intercollegiate in Goodyear, Ariz. for the eighth time in the past 11 seasons. The event runs from Sunday, Feb. 15 through Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will feature a UT Martin lineup that includes John-Gregory Wilson, Grant Phillips, Drew Williams, Luke Caldwell and Bryce Harmon along with individual

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball team looks to continue its recent success against the SIUE Cougars when the Ohio Valley Conference rivals clash tomorrow at First Community Arena. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+. The Skyhawks (19-7, 11-4 OVC) have won six consecutive decisions against defending OVC Tournament champion SIUE, including its past two visits to Edwardsville. Earlier this season, UT Martin turned away the Cougars by a 65-5

Date (Time): Sat., Feb. 14, 2026 (1 p.m.) Opponent (Record): SIUE Cougars (11-14, 4-11 OVC) Head Coach: Samantha Quigley Smith (DePaul, 2011) Record (Seas.) Overall/SIUE: 316-189 (17th)/48-39 (3rd) Location (Arena): Edwardsville, Ill. (First Community Arena) Radio: WCMT 100.5 FM (PxP:Chris Brinkley; Analyst:Davis Gregory) TV/Streaming: ESPN+ UTM vs. SIUE: UTM leads 28-10 * Despite 21 points from junior Zy Thompson and a fourth-quarter rally, the University of Tennessee Martin

MARTIN, Tenn.- The University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team begins the 2026 season this weekend when it hosts Big East foe Butler for a four-game tilt. A doubleheader begins the season on Friday, Feb. 13 starting at noon. Game 3 is set for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. while the series finale takes place on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. The Skyhawks 2026 team features 15 returners and 19 newcomers that are headlined by preseason OVC Players to Watch TJ Grines and Jacob Sitto

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. – Despite 21 points from junior Zy Thompson and a fourth-quarter rally, the University of Tennessee Martin could not overcome a five-point third quarter and fell to Lindenwood, 54-49, Thursday evening at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles. The Skyhawks came out of the gates firing on all cylinders and outscored Lindenwood, 17-9, in the first quarter. However, in the second, the Lions clawed their way back by scoring 20 points and took a 29-28 lead into the locke

CNN political analyst and UTM alumnus Van Jones (left) and CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip will be the featured speakers in UT Martin’s ENTICE Series on Feb. 17 and Feb. 23, respectively. Phillip is a late addition to the 2026 ENTICE Series lineup. She will discuss her latest book, “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power,” in her program. The University of Tennessee at Martin’s ENTICE Series continues next week, featuring a keynote address