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Some UT Martin students wrap up finals week with a shot
MARTIN, Tenn. -- As national, state, community and university leaders begin discussing a return to normalcy, some University of Tennessee at Martin students took a step that experts say might aid in ending the pandemic. UTM staff checking participants in before their vaccines UT Martin faculty, staff and students were invited to a Covid-19 vaccine drive-thru Thursday, May 8, from 11-1 at the Office of Alumni Relations. Nurses administered the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine

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May 6, 20211 min read


UT Martin to Host 53rd Annual Rodeo This Weekend
The University of Tennessee at Martin is set to host its 53rd Annual Rodeo this week at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion.

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Apr 13, 20211 min read


UTM student publications honored at journalism conference
MARTIN, Tenn. — WUTM staff members worked throughout the fall semester to enter competitions like the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems and the Southeast Journalism Conference. The hard work has paid off. WUTM won five trophies at the Southeast Journalism Conference during spring break, continuing an award-winning tradition. The University of Tennessee at Martin’s newspaper, The Pacer, also took home an award. UT Martin student publications won the following awards: * Kayl

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Apr 5, 20211 min read


A look into the future for UT Martin and the workplace post-pandemic.
To say the last year has been a struggle for everyone is an understatement.
Jagger Lampkins
Mar 26, 20212 min read


UTM plans vaccine distribution
UTM student health hopes to offer a COVID vaccine to students before the end of the semester.

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Mar 24, 20211 min read


Chi Omegas hand out waffles, wings and wishes
The sisters of Chi Omega will spend the week of March 22-26 raising money for their philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Mar 24, 20211 min read


UT Martin art student creates and celebrates bright smiles
Spending time with a friend can brighten any person's day. Bailey Radnitzer saw more in her friends' smiling faces. She saw works of art.

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Mar 17, 20212 min read


UT Martin Has A Conversation About #MeToo
The Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs hosted an event aimed at raising awareness for sexual assault Friday, March 12.

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Mar 15, 20211 min read


UT Martin honors women's history month
The Center for Women and Gender Equality is hosting a number of events throughout March to honor women's history.

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Mar 12, 20211 min read


Pandemic: a year in review
University of Tennessee at Martin students' lives became a lot more unpredictable on March 11, 2020.

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Mar 11, 20211 min read


WUTM staff attend virtual conference and add to trophy case
WUTM won fifteen new awards, including a first-place award, 13 national finalist awards and the 11th consecutive Platinum Award.

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Mar 7, 20211 min read


UTM to honor Women's History Month
Women's History Month is an annual month that highlights women and their progress of events in history and contemporary society.

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Mar 5, 20211 min read


UT Martin student prepares for senior art exhibition
Every college student anxiously awaits their graduation, but not every student gets to host an art exhibit featuring their favorite works.

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Mar 4, 20211 min read


Skyhawks raise awareness for eating disorders
For many young adults, college is their first taste of freedom.

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Feb 26, 20212 min read


UT Martin resumes normal operations
The University of Tennessee at Martin main campus and regional centers will return to normal operations starting Feb. 22, according to university officials. All in-person and hybrid classes will meet; main campus and regional center in-person staffing will resume, along with pre-inclement weather telework schedules. Some students have enjoyed the snow and wish the snow would have stayed a little longer. "I really enjoyed having snow and ice on the ground, it was like I had mo

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Feb 22, 20211 min read


UT Martin student longs for snow days
After the college experience flipped upside down in March 2020, local college students learned about a new sacrifice: snow days. The Martin area got three to five inches of snow Monday, Feb. 15. University of Tennessee at Martin officials announced Sunday evening classes would be virtual for the week. Some students were frustrated to continue on with class through the snow. UT Martin senior Aly Rusciano said she misses the childlike joy associated with having a day off, and

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Feb 16, 20211 min read


UT Martin announces Civil Rights Conference schedule
The Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs will host the 21st Annual Civil Rights Conference throughout the month of February. This year's theme is "Power, Protest and Privilege: Examining the Fractured State of America." The Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs has scheduled five experts to speak during the conference, including UT Martin alumnus and CNN commentator Van Jones and keynote speaker Nikki Giovanni. The speeches will be live-streamed via Zoo

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Jan 26, 20211 min read


Campus Rec Announces Spring 2021 Intramural Schedule
Spring 2021 Intramural Schedule (Photo/UTM Campus Rec Facebook) UT Martin Campus Rec has announced the intramural schedule for the spring 2021 semester. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Campus Rec has had to get creative coming up with intramurals that are fun and engaging for students while also adhering to social distancing guidelines. The spring semester boasts seven different intramural activities including a Kan Jam Tournament, Cornhole League, Esports Rocket League Tournam

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Jan 22, 20211 min read


UTM students spring into a new semester
"Virtual class" became the two words no college student wanted to hear when the COVID-19 pandemic forced administrators to cancel in-person classes in March. University of Tennessee at Martin students began their spring semester online Thursday, Jan. 14. After one week of online classes, administrators hope they can bring students back to campus. "Right now, we're concerned about cases all over the world, but I'm concerned about cases in Northwest Tennessee, where our student

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Jan 19, 20211 min read


UT Martin semester to begin online Jan. 14
University of Tennessee at Martin students will begin the spring 2021 semester online, university officials announced Wednesday afternoon. They also postponed the start of the semester from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14. The information comes just a week before the semester was set to begin. "The initial all-virtual format will allow monitoring for a potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge," officials said in an email to students. Virtual classes will continue for a week. After that, offi

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Jan 6, 20211 min read
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