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UT Martin, TCAT Jackson sign articulation agreement
PHOTO: Attending the signing of an articulation agreement between UT Martin and TCAT Jackson on March 10 in the Gibson County High School equine building are (l-r) Lyndsey Norman, agriculture instructor and dual enrollment instructor for the GCHS digital agronomy program; Robert Owen, TCAT Jackson digital agronomy/farming operations instructor; Susan Dean, TCAT Jackson dual enrollment coordinator; Britney Ward, TCAT Jackson vice president of student services; Karen Larsen, TC

Office of University Relations
Mar 153 min read


Skyhawks Shoot Even Par On First Day Of Peoples Golf Championship
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – A trio of University of Tennessee at Martin representatives shot par or better today during the opening round of the Peoples Golf Championship held at the Sea Palms Resort. The Skyhawks are one of 21 teams and 20 universities taking part in the three-day tournament as 123 golfers make up the field. UT Martin's even-par 284 is tied with Xavier to rank eighth in the team standings through 18 holes. Tournament host Western Carolina and Belmont each shot

UT Martin Sports
Mar 112 min read


Skyhawks Conclude Record-Setting Season In OVC Tournament Semifinals
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball team saw its record-setting campaign come to a close in the OVC Basketball Championship semifinals after falling to No. 1 seed and regular season co-champion Tennessee State by a final margin of 68-55. The Skyhawks (22-11) will go down in program history as one of just three teams in school history to record 22 wins in a single season while boasting one of the nation's stingiest defenses after allowing

UT Martin Sports
Mar 62 min read


UT Martin Adds Virtual Tour Feature
The new UT Martin virtual tour feature shows a vista that includes (l-r) Crisp Hall, the Blaylock Inspiration Oracle and the Boling University Center. Features in the virtual tour include an interactive map (bottom left), directional guides (center) and tour suggestions (bottom center) along with links to other university sites. People can now tour the University of Tennessee at Martin without leaving home, thanks to a new feature unveiled by the university. Using immersive 3

Office of University Relations
Mar 62 min read


Todd named interim dean of College of Business and Global Affairs
Dr. Timothy S. Todd has been named interim dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The longtime Murray State University academic leader and faculty member is expected to begin his new position July 1. Todd will lead UT Martin’s AACSB-accredited business programs, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and information systems. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation represent

Office of University Relations
Mar 42 min read


Bukumirovic Voted To All-OVC First Team While Deniusas Nabs Three Postseason Awards, Including OVC Freshman Of The Year
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference released its postseason accolades for men's basketball today and the University of Tennessee at Martin duo of Andrija Bukumirović and Matas Deniusas racked up the hardware. Bukumirović was named to the eight-man All-OVC first team while Deniusas was crowned as OVC Freshman of the Year, All-OVC second team and OVC All-Newcomer. Bukumirović becomes the 13th player in school history to be crowned All-OVC first team and is the only wi

UT Martin Sports
Mar 33 min read


UTM continues to shine in U.S. News rankings
PHOTO: Students share a laugh on the UT Martin quad as they review notes from class. UT Martin ranked ninth among South Region public colleges and universities – first among Tennessee public colleges and universities – in the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings. The University of Tennessee at Martin continues to shine in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, placing among the top 20 schools in the South Region in four categories and among the top 60 nationwide i

Office of University Relations
Feb 272 min read


State tour to promote, celebrate UTM’s 125th anniversary
PHOTO: UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman Sr. smiles during a light moment in the UT Martin 125th anniversary celebration kickoff ceremony held Oct. 10, 2025, in the university’s Boling University Center. UTM Faculty Senate President Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn is shown to his left. Freeman and other university representatives will make a statewide 125th anniversary tour in April to promote and celebrate the milestone. Representatives from the University of Tennessee at Martin will ma

Office of University Relations
Feb 273 min read


Captain’s Challenge set for April 1 – no foolin’
No fooling, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Captain’s Challenge is almost here. The 2026 Captain’s Challenge will be held Wednesday, April 1. Captain’s Challenge is a 24-hour fundraising challenge for alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and fans to support current and future Skyhawks through giving. Gifts made during this time support various scholarships, college funds, athletics and student support systems across the university. The goal for the 2026 Captain’s

Office of University Relations
Feb 172 min read


Fifth annual ELLI Conference set for April 9
The fifth annual University of Tennessee at Martin Experiential Learning Leadership Institute Conference, known as ELLI, will be held Thursday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Park of America in Union City. ELLI is an offshoot of the Society for Experiential Education, a national organization. Both organizations were formed with the intention of supporting hands-on learning in the classroom. The theme of this year’s conference is “Teaching Students the Way

Office of University Relations
Feb 162 min read


CNN’s Van Jones, Abby Phillip to speak in UTM’s ENTICE Series
CNN political analyst and UTM alumnus Van Jones (left) and CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip will be the featured speakers in UT Martin’s ENTICE Series on Feb. 17 and Feb. 23, respectively. Phillip is a late addition to the 2026 ENTICE Series lineup. She will discuss her latest book, “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power,” in her program. The University of Tennessee at Martin’s ENTICE Series continues next week, featuring a keynote address

Office of University Relations
Feb 122 min read


UTM students make 13th straight trip to Super Bowl
PHOTO: Attending Super Bowl LX from UT Martin are (l-r) Lani Taylor, Tiara Brooks, Ian Eastridge, Dakota Reddan, Macie Meyners, Paris Hodge, Peyton Cook, Shelby Davis, Anna Marie Brown and Haley Olsen. For the 13th straight year, sport business management students at the University of Tennessee at Martin will gain work experience at the Super Bowl. The National Football League championship game will be played Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the h

Office of University Relations
Feb 43 min read


UT Martin Advisory Board to meet Jan. 23
The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in Room 206AB of the Ed and Carolyn Boling University Center. The meeting is open to the public and available for viewing via livestream at www.utm.edu/abmeeting. The video of the full meeting will be archived for later viewing. Agenda items include: * Call to Order and Roll Call * Opening Remarks * Approval of Minutes * 2024-25 Budget Reporting * Enrollment and Retention Update * Athle

Office of University Relations
Jan 161 min read


UTM launches new Center for Southern Art
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

Office of University Relations
Nov 7, 20254 min read


A Cool & Mostly Dry Weekend is Ahead
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

WUTM STAFF
Oct 30, 20251 min read


MacKewn named OVC Outstanding Faculty member from UT Martin
Dr. Angie MacKewn, a UT Martin professor of psychology, was named to the Ohio Valley Conference Outstanding Faculty.

WUTM STAFF
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Aviators Marching Band: Register & Scholarships
Students who were previously involved with band in high school are invited to join the UTM Aviators Marching Band this Fall.

WUTM STAFF
Apr 26, 20242 min read


WUTM, The Pacer earn awards at SEJC
MARTIN, Tenn. – Student staff from WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk” and The Pacer newspaper at the University of Tennessee at Martin were recognized at this year's Southeast Journalism Conference Feb. 23-25 at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. UT Martin was one of 24 schools that attended the conference. WUTM won five awards and The Pacer won three for their performances throughout the year and The Pacer also won three awards at on-site competitions at SEJC. WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk” i

WUTM STAFF
Apr 15, 20242 min read


5th Annual Students vs. Faculty Game
In the Elam Center tonight (4/3), starting at 6 pm, the students will take the court against the faculty and staff.

WUTM STAFF
Apr 3, 20241 min read


WestTeach program seeks applicants for Class of '24
The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach Program is currently accepting applications for its 2024 class.

WUTM STAFF
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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