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The University of Tennessee at Martin’s annual Civil Rights Conference is being rebranded with a new name. The annual event – which will be held this year from Feb. 3 through March 10 – is marking its 26th year. The conference has been given the name “Evolving Narratives: Tennessee Initiative for Civic Engagement,” or ENTICE. Begun in 2001, the event has brought several nationally-known speakers, historical figures, celebrities and witnesses of history to the UT Martin campus

Dr. Matthew R. Bice has been appointed as the new dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences. The announcement was made Jan. 5 in an email from UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman to UTM faculty and staff. Bice’s official start date will be announced later. Bice is currently the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He previously held academic and administrative pos

Among the many University of Tennessee at Martin graduates receiving their degrees Dec. 13 were several student-athletes – students who used their athletic talents as a means of earning a college degree. One of those student-athletes was Sydney Eckhardt, a magna cum laude graduate in chemistry and a member of the Skyhawk beach volleyball team from Palm Coast, Florida, originally from Readington, New Jersey. “I really like the versatility of beach volleyball,” she said. “I lik

MARTIN, Tenn. – A go-ahead touchdown with just under seven minutes remaining and a late defensive stand lifted the University of Tennessee at Martin to its fifth straight win as the Skyhawks topped Charleston Southern by a 17-14 margin on Senior Day. After a scoreless first half, both teams swapped touchdowns in a 44-second span in the third quarter. UT Martin (6-5, 6-1 OVC-Big South) split the uprights to reclaim the lead with 10:24 remaining before the Buccaneers took their

As the second round of the playoffs starts, Westview High School (WHS) goes against Westmoreland High School, a home game for Westview and a three and a half hour drive for Westmoreland. Some WHS players are close to some personal achievements on the season:  * Running back Asa Barnes has 104 carries for 772 yards with 20 touchdowns. He needs 228 yards on the ground to reach the coveted 1000 yard rushing season. Barnes also has 20 catches for 349 yards receiving yards and 3

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

With dew points forecasted to remain in the upper 30s and low 40s, we'll continue to enjoy dry and cool conditions for your Friday. I would encourage you to take a jacket and/or blanket with you as you head out to Friday Night Football games in the Ken-Tenn area. It will be chilly! The Weekend: A cold front in association with an upper-level trough will advance through the Ken-Tenn area and yield copious cloud coverage on Saturday. I do not believe there will be a multitude o

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