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MBA Consulting Project formed at UTM
The UT Martin REED Center is partnering with the UTM MBA program.

Office of University Relations
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Martin MLK Breakfast canceled
This year’s breakfast in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Martin originally scheduled for Jan. 15 has been canceled due to inclement weather. Brad Thompson, the director of the City of Martin Economic and Community Development, made the announcement on Friday, saying it was “in the best interest of the community” based on weather forecasts. “We are meeting next week to discuss presenting awards and doing a media release,” Thompson stated in an email. “We are a

Office of University Relations
Jan 13, 20241 min read


UTM, Vol State-Springfield form partnership
The UTM and Volunteer State Community College in Springfield have formed an academic partnership that was made on Nov. 29.

Office of University Relations
Jan 10, 20242 min read


UT Martin spring classes begin Jan. 11
The University of Tennessee at Martin will begin spring semester classes on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Office of University Relations
Jan 7, 20241 min read


12th annual MLK Breakfast set for Jan. 15
The 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Martin Event Center.

Office of University Relations
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Demolition of UT Martin's Grove Apartments to begin Dec. 4
MARTIN – The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Grove Apartments were home for decades to married students who attended the university. Later they also served as meeting space for university sororities and housed international students. The apartments, located on the city block surrounded by University, Moody and Oxford streets and Lovelace Avenue, will become part of UT Martin’s past starting Monday, Dec. 4, when demolition of the units begins. Allen Searcy Builder-Contract

Office of University Relations
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Christmas Parade returns Monday
“Deck the Halls” is the theme for the 2023 Kiwanis and City of Martin Christmas Parade, lighting up Martin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4.

WUTM STAFF
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Shots fired on UT Martin campus
Late Thursday evening, shots were fired on UT Martin's main campus.

WUTM STAFF
Nov 17, 20233 min read


WestStar organizes first-ever alumni trip to Washington, D.C.
The first trip ever organized by the WestStar Leadership Program to the nation’s capital.

Office of University Relations
Nov 15, 20234 min read


UT Martin residence halls to be named for university pioneers
The naming of UT Martin residence halls in honor of two people who were pioneers in breaking the color barrier in the 1960s.

Office of University Relations
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Annular eclipse coming Oct. 14
MARTIN, Tenn. – An annular eclipse will take place this Saturday, and most of the people in the continental United States will see at least a partial eclipse. The path of annularity for the eclipse will begin in the United States in Oregon and exit into the Gulf of Mexico in south Texas. It will also cross the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Central America and northern South America. The difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular eclipse is how large the moon appe

Office of University Relations
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Education Preparation Program to host Diversity Conference
The UTM Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences will host its annual Diversity Conference.

Office of University Relations
Oct 4, 20232 min read


'Take Flight with Freeman Tour' continues in Fayette County
Dr. Yancy Freeman, the chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, will continue his “Take Flight with Freeman Tour.”

Office of University Relations
Oct 4, 20231 min read


2023 World College Radio Day
This Friday, October 6, WUTM will be celebrating World College Radio Day on air and in person at the Boling University Center at UTM.

WUTM STAFF
Oct 2, 20231 min read


UTM engineering student named to Top 100 Interns list
Abigail Kubin was named to the WayUp Top 100 Interns List for 2023, a national ranking taken from the top 100 programs hiring interns.

Office of University Relations
Sep 27, 20233 min read


UTM students work Super Bowls, Little League Classic
For each of the last 10 years, the University of Tennessee at Martin has been represented in the Super Bowl.

Office of University Relations
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Fall Lifeline Blood Drive
Lifeline Blood Services is back on campus on September 12 and 13 for their Fall blood drive. Save up to three lives with just one donation.

WUTM STAFF
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Denim and Donuts
What is Denim Day and why is it being hosted on UT Martin's campus?

WUTM STAFF
Apr 26, 20231 min read


UT Martin student chosen for AFA Institute
MARTIN, Tenn. – The Agriculture Future of America Organization has released its selections for the 2023 Food Institute held in Chicago May 21-23. Victoria Holliday, a junior agriculture engineering technology major from Lexington, Kentucky, has been chosen to represent the University of Tennessee at Martin. Victoria Holliday (Photo/University Relations) The AFA Food Institute is geared to help students interested in food sustainability, research and development, diabetics an

Office of University Relations
Apr 14, 20231 min read


WestStar to host the 24th annual African American Leadership Conference
WestStar African American Leadership Conference

Office of University Relations
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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