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• A groundbreaking ceremony, Feb. 8, in Parsons, marked the start of the new UT Martin/Parsons Center. The 19,000-square-foot technologically advanced facility, expected to open in spring 2009, is a joint project of the City of Parsons and Decatur County. The center will house classes that have been offered since early 2007 at Decatur County Riverside High School. Learn more...
  
  
• UT Martin support of students, faculty and staff in military service recently was featured in the November/December 2007-January 2008 edition of Public Purpose, the magazine of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Read more...
  
  
• A record 6,711 students are enrolled for spring semester at UT Martin. The enrollment tops the previous spring semester high of 6,504 students set in 2007 and is the ninth consecutive spring semester increase. The most recent figures resulted in spring semester records for total undergraduates, transfer students, and total full-time equivalent and full-time equivalent undergraduate students. Read more about enrollment...
  
  
• Dr. Margaret Y. Toston has been named UT Martin vice chancellor for student affairs effective July 1. Toston, Central Connecticut State University vice president for student affairs, was named by Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor, following the completion of a national search and from a field of 32 applicants. She will assume her responsibilities from Steve Vantrease, who has served as interim vice chancellor. Read more about Dr. Toston...
  
  
• Dr. Jerald Ogg has been named UT Martin vice chancellor for academic affairs effective July 1. Ogg, who has been serving as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs since July 2007, was named by Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor, following the completion of a national search and from a field of 32 applicants. Learn more about Dr. Ogg and his vision...
  
  
  
  

• Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament, March 5. Click here for details...
  
  
• UT Martin Alumni Council spring meeting,
  March 8.
  
  
• UT Martin College Rodeo, April 10-12.
  
  
• "UTM Jazz Sunset Concert," a sunset concert for all UT alumni and the surrounding community, featuring the UT Martin Jazz Emsemble. This event will be at the UT Martin Alumni Center and is free and open to the public. A special invitation to alumni will be mailed closer to the event date.
  
  
• UT Junior College Reunion, April 26.
  
  
• Spring Grand Finale Celebration and Senior Walk, 12:30 p.m.,
  
  
• Spring Commencement, May 10.
  
  
• UTMB Reunion, June 28.
  
  
  
• "Homecoming 2008...Come Together"
  September 29-October 5, 2008
  TSU vs. UT Martin

 

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