Campus News

As a part of the ongoing Civil Rights Conference, there will be a health fair on Feb. 25 from 10-3 pm at the Boling University Center Ballroom. The event is being hosted by The Office of University Relations, Multicultural Affairs, and Civil Rights Conference. The health fair will feature; * Free screenings for vision, hearing, diabetes, and blood pressure * Free chiropractic and dental health evaluations * Health clinic and medical insurance information * Training in the Hei

It's an exciting week on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin- it's Greek Week!

UT Martin is starting off this month by having its 22nd Annual Civil Rights Conference and multiple events.

Join Hall Director Laura Kepler in the Cooper Lobby for the first official Tea Time of the semester! Participate in tea time, and receive a special Cooper Hall Tea Time mug, while supplies last! Come out Tuesday, February 1 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

For the first time in 16 days, the UT Martin women's basketball team will hit the hardwood, and they have an excellent opponent in rival Murray State. The Skyhawks currently hold a 4-10 record and rank 8th in the OVC but are looking to find their groove here in conference play. UT Martin is led by junior guard Paige Pipkin and graduate forward Holly Forbes. Pipkin ranks as the Skyhawks leading scorer with 13.9 points per game, while Forbes leads the team in rebounds per game

After defeating the Austin Peay Governors on the road on December 30th, the UT Martin men's basketball team was aiming to earn a sweep of the Govs, but a rough night shooting for the Skyhawks resulted in a 72-57 loss to their in-state rival. The Skyhawks, currently on a four-game losing streak, can't seem to find their shot. In the past two games, UT Martin has shot under 40% from the field and under 25% from 3-point range. However, it will only be a matter of time before thi

The UT Martin men's basketball team has fallen upon a rough patch to start conference play, but they look to get back on their feet tonight against in-state rival Austin Peay. Currently, on a 3-game losing streak, the Skyhawks are looking to play more disciplined basketball as they had four players foul out in their 76-70 loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday; three of which were in double figures in scoring. Tonight's matchup is the second time both teams have met this season.

Today, Dr. Harcek's public speaking class will host semester smackdown. This semester smackdown is boxing but in a debate way. This will be the final speech for Dr. Harcek's public speaking class. This event is intended to give these students a much better understanding of what true public speaking is like. The event will start at 7 p.m in the Gooch auditorium. Students should expect a unique and interesting experience watching debates between Dr. Todd Harcek and his students

The University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd announced on Monday, November 15th, the lift of the mask mandate across the UT System. This comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a new bill on Friday, November 12th, that stated that state entities are not allowed to have a mask or vaccine mandate in place. Certain entities can be exempted from this bill when federal funding is at risk. According to Boyd, the UT System has applied for the exemption across each campus

UT President Randy Boyd recently made a visit to UTM on November 26. His full day consisted of lots of meetings and a lecture. He met with the Chancellor’s Cabinet, visited the Physical Plant Employee of the Month Recognition Reception, and met with Academic Deans. He also stopped by the Employee Service Awards Luncheon for 10+ Year Faculty/Staff. He was a guest speaker in Dr. Carrie Humphreys Political Science 423:01 class. Towards the end of his visit, he had a golf cart to

On November 17, 2021, WUTM will celebrate being on air for 50 years. The station has big plans for the upcoming week. November 17, WUTM will be live from Dunagan Alumni Center from 10 to 2 and hosting giveaways online. The grand prize winner will receive a BOSE Wave Radio prize pack. 10 second-place prize winners will receive Sony FM Portable Radio prize packs. 39 third-place winners will receive WUTM tumbler prize packs. 50 winners for 50 years! And there are even more prize

UTM’s Flight Crew along with the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs is bringing a silent disco to campus. On Tuesday, November 2, you can join them on the University Center Patio from 6 pm to 8 pm. DJVON and DJEXEFFECT will be battling for control over your headphones. Participants will want to dress warmly, as temperatures will begin to drop after dusk. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the UC Ballroom. You may be asking yourself, “W

Today, Elevated Creations will have a Pop Up Shop of Horrors from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for local businesses to not only connect with students but for students to engage in Halloween activities. Keithon Currie says, “This event was an original idea that I had intended to both promote business in the west Tennessee area as well as provide an opportunity for the youth in the area to enjoy Halloween treats and show off their costumes.” The event will be at

People from all ethnicity's, regions, and etc has had a loved one or friend that have dealt with Breast Cancer. The Delta Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will be highlighting the Let's Be Aware event on campus. The event will be held in the Boling University Center hallway. Be sure to come sign the poster in remembrance or memory to anyone you may know that fought the battle of Breast Cancer. We all need to be aware of Breast Cancer so be sure to come out

Today, the Zeta Lambda chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will be partnering with the Iota Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated to bring awareness through questions about Breast Cancer. The event is called "Fact or Cap" and can be found in the Boling University Center lobby. This will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you believe that you have what it takes to answer questions about Breast Cancer, then make sure to go test your knowledge. For mo

Today, the Kaptivating Kappa Gamma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, will organize a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. If you would like to donate, the event will be in the Boling University Center. This event will be held from 11a.m. till 1 p.m. All donators will receive a free cupcake. Maybe you don't have any cash at the moment, then CashApp donations are welcomed as well. The CashApp is $KGPoodles. For more information about how you can help on Breas

Tonight at 7 pm, both women and men UT Martin basketball teams will host a Glow Event. This event is a chance for students and faculty to not only meet players and coaches but have the opportunity to win prizes. (Photo/ UT Martin Women & Men Basketball) Prizes include a chance to win AirPods, a $500 tuition scholarship, gift cards and many more. Free food and t-shirts will be available to UT Martin Students. UT Martin Guard, Darius Simmons, says " Students, faculty, and local

The week of October 4th-10th is homecoming week for The University of Tennessee at Martin. Many organizations across the campus are coming together to put on many activities for students to attend throughout the week. Monday, October 4th: * Rope Pull – 4pm – Behind the Student Rec Center * Flight Crew Fireworks Show – 9pm – Pacer Pond Tuesday, October 5th: * Rope Pull – 4pm – Behind the Student Rec Center Wednesday, October 6th: * SGA Homecoming King and Queen Elections – 10a

It's been 34 years since the UT Martin Skyhawks left Burgess-Snow Field with a victory; that streak ended this Saturday when UT Martin stunned the ninth-ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 34-31. 24 second-half points from the Hawks made the difference in the outcome as they fought back from a 14-point deficit to finally take the lead with 10:34 left in the fourth quarter. UT Martin Quarterback Keon Howard was a catalyst in the Skyhawks' historic victory. The Tulane graduate

UT Martin Student Government Association is hosting “Student Appreciation Week” September 20th-24th. There will be many opportunities for students to get involved this week. On Monday, students can enter a giveaway by completing a survey at the table set up in the University Center from 11-2. Also on Monday, students can watch the “Ripple Effect Film” in Watkins auditorium at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, SGA will be giving out coffee and donuts to students from 9-11 from the UC patio.