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Four double-digit scorers guided the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball squad to another big victory this evening as the Skyhawks defeated Bradley by a 78-67 margin at Carver Arena. As a result, UT Martin is now 3-0 for just the second time in its NCAA Division I history (since 1992) – also starting the 2020-21 campaign with three consecutive victories. The Skyhawk defense was the story as UT Martin held the Braves – who won 28 games and advanced to the Nation

University of Tennessee at Martin head women's basketball coach Kevin McMillan signed five players Wednesday who will become Skyhawks for the 2026-27 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome this talented group of student-athletes to our program," said McMillan. "Each of these young women brings a unique skill set, strong character, and a championship mentality that align perfectly with our team culture. They are competitors, great teammates, and proven winners who will m

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – History was made today for the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball program as the Ohio Valley Conference named Andrija Bukumirović as its Player of the Week, Dragos Lungu as the Newcomer of the Week and Matas Deniusas as its Freshman of the Week. Today's announcement marks just the second time in school history that the Skyhawks have claimed all three OVC weekly awards as Gerald Robinson (Player), Lester Hudson (Newcomer) and Marquis Weddle (

PHOTO: A new Center for Southern Art is being launched by the UT Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. The center will host the closing ceremony for the Bellwethers Juried Exhibition of Collegiate Art on Nov. 14 at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt, located at 1200 East Main St. Public parking is available across the street behind the mayor’s office. Students are pictured earlier this fall setting up exhibit

PHOTO: University of Tennessee at Martin veterinary students are shown working in a veterinary lab. Nineteen UTM veterinary graduates were accepted to veterinary schools this fall, with 12 of those accepted to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. The University of Tennessee at Martin continues to successfully prepare several qualifying graduates to enter veterinary schools to further their education and experience in their pursuit of becoming doctors of

PHOTO: Veterans Week at UT Martin is taking place Nov. 10-14, and various events are being hosted to honor military veterans. Participants in the 2024 UT Martin veterans walk are pictured. This year’s walk is set for 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, and will begin at the Boling University Center. The public is invited to participate Veterans Week at the University of Tennessee at Martin is taking place Nov. 10-14, and various events are being hosted to honor military veterans. T

MARTIN, Tenn. – The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will make an appearance at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the University of Tennessee at Martin campus on Friday, Dec. 5 as part of their 100-Year Tour. This event is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of the Harlem Globetrotter's jaw-dropping moves and heart-pounding thrills. The environment promises to be a celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pregame magic, unforgettable postgame interac

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin competed throughout today against the No. 2 ranked team in the nation but the Skyhawks fell by a 15-4 margin to South Carolina at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex. UT Martin accounted for two victories in reining, one win (plus a tie) in flat and one triumph in horsemanship. Five career-high scores were set today by the Skyhawks, four of which came during the flat event. Abby Tibbits registered her team-best third vi

Six sport management students at the University of Tennessee at Martin, accompanied by Dr. Dexter Davis, professor of sport management, worked at two National Football League games in early October in London. The students were in England Oct. 1-13 and not only worked at NFL games but also had the chance to tour other sports venues and learn more about international sport cultures. This was the second such trip for UT Martin students; Davis brought a group last fall to work at

Three finalists have been selected to interview for the dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. Each candidate will visit the main campus for interviews and public-engagement sessions scheduled for Nov. 3, 4 and 5. The public forums will be held starting at 1:30 p.m. each day in Watkins Auditorium, located in the Ed and Carolyn Boling University Center. To respect individual privacy, finalists names and biographical information wi

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Women's Soccer Championship field is set. Tennessee Tech won its fourth-straight regular season title and earned the No. 1 seed while Little Rock is the No. 2 seed. TTU matched Samford (2003-06)  for most consecutive OVC regular season titles. Both the Golden Eagles and the Trojans receive byes to the semifinals.  As the No. 1 seed, Tech will host the semifinals and finals on their campus. No. 3 seed Lindenwood and No. 4 seed

The University of Tennessee at Martin will welcome high school students and others interested in attending the university to campus Saturday, Nov. 1, for the last of its two Fall Preview Days. Preview Day is a one-day experience where those who are interested in UT Martin can learn more about the campus culture, meet students and professors in their academic area of interest, tour campus and connect with current students who are part of clubs and organizations across campus.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting its annual Bellwethers juried exhibition at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt. The exhibition opened Oct. 20 and will be open through Friday, Nov. 14, when a closing reception and awards ceremony will be held. Bellwethers is an exhibition of collegiate student art that has been hosted by UT Martin since 2000. The exhibition was begun by then-art department chair Doug Cook and the late Lane Last, former professo

The much-anticipated Pat Summitt Heritage Classic featuring the University of Tennessee at Martin and University of Tennessee women's basketball teams is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The game seeks to honor the legendary Pat Summitt by bringing together the school where she played and the school she coached at, at the place that helped launch her amazing career in basketball and on the court which bears her name. Ticket Information This ev

The University of Tennessee at Martin, in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Tennessee Southern, is the recipient of one of three mobile health units hitting the road as a part of the University of Tennessee System Grand Challenge Grant. According to the UT System website, the Grand Challenge Grant Program is an investment made by the UT System to fund transformative projects that improve the quality of life for Tennessean

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Dodging inclement weather in the area, the University of Tennessee at Martin men's and women's squads completed its scheduled rodeo at Arkansas-Monticello with each team bringing home a top-five finish. The Skyhawk cowboys managed a season-high tally in points for the second straight week, producing 350 points to place fourth in the standings behind winner Missouri Valley College (790 points). The UT Martin cowgirls finished fifth with 105 points as Murray

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - With college basketball season fast approaching, representatives from the University of Tennessee at Martin women's and men's programs took part in Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Media Day festivities, held in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the DoubleTree Hotel before ending with a luncheon at the Ford Center, the site of the 2026 OVC Basketball Championships on March 4-7. The venue is hosting the OVC's premier event for

PHOTO: University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd provides remarks at the opening ceremony of UT Martin’s 125th anniversary celebration Oct. 10 in the Phillip W. Watkins Auditorium. Also speaking at the event were (seated, l-r) Ashlee Mallon, student trustee on the UT Board of Trustees and a junior finance major at UT Martin; Bud Grimes, vice chancellor for communications and marketing, who emceed the event; Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, Faculty Senate president and professor

PHOTO: UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman Sr. speaks at a joint media conference Aug. 29 with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 25th Judicial District of Tennessee regarding the investigation case file in the death of Pauline Pusser. Shown in the background of the media conference are (l-r) TBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Mike Parson, TBI Assistant Director Josh Melton, Special Counsel Amy Weirich, District Attorney General Mark Davidson of the 25th Judicial

Receiving Alumni Awards at the 2025 Homecoming celebration are (l-r) Jacob Ross, Outstanding Young Alumni Award; Bill and Amy Rhodes, University Service Award; and Tymikia Glenn, Outstanding Alumni Award. Four University of Tennessee at Martin alumni are being honored with awards during this week’s 2025 Homecoming celebration at the university. The awards will be presented at the Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch and Alumni Awards Program at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, in the