News_______________________________   From partnerships, internships and scholarships to championships, leadership and relationships, Dr. Tom Rakes, University of Tennessee at Martin chancellor, gave examples in his annual fall faculty address of what some of those “ships” mean to UT Martin and the region. He also offered several observations in pursuing the institution's goals during the current economic conditions. Learn more of Chancellor's Rakes' vision for UT Martin... The University of Tennessee at Martin continues to set all-time enrollment records, claiming the largest percentage increase among Tennessee four-year public universities in preliminary fall reporting. Along with that, UT Martin had record-high enrollments in six categories, based on fall 2008 enrollment figures. Read more about our new records... The Office of International Science and Education Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that the University of Tennessee at Martin has been awarded $99,999 for a Global Agriculture Leadership Incubator Project (GALIP). With additional funds provided by UT Martin, the total project amount is $134,999. Learn more about this grant... Many intercollegiate sports teams never achieve a top-20 national ranking. Such is not the case for the UT Martin collegiate bass anglers team. Since forming two years ago, the team has received national attention, including a top-20 national ranking in fall 2007 and a 15th place finish at the Under Armour College Bass National Championship, July 9-11, at Lake Maumelle in Little Rock, Ark. Now recognized as a sport club by the university and supported by commercial sponsors, the bass anglers team is positioned to remain competitive in the world of college bass fishing. Catch more information about the bass angelers team here... Events______________________________  Homecoming 2008...Come Together - September 29 through October 5. Alumni Reception and Football Game - Thursday, October 16 Cookeville, Tennessee Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Call 731-881-7611 for reservations. This event is being hosted by Joyce Bremer Glover ('77) and David Ridings ( '91). If you have a son or daughter considering college, have they considered UT Martin? The first of two preview days is set for Oct. 18 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Preview days are opportunities for high school seniors and their families to visit and learn about the university. Each event is designed to enable future college students to become familiar with the Martin campus and to get that all-important first impression of university life. A second day is planned Nov. 15. Alumni Reception in Columbia, Tennessee - Monday, November 3 - 4-H Center Dining Room 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is being sponosred by Waymon Hickman ('56) and Rob Holland ('91). Please call 731-881-3610 for reservations. UT Martin vs. Auburn- Your Skyhawks will travel to Auburn University on Saturday, November 8, to play football and you are invited! The Office of Alumni Relations and UT Martin Athletics will host alumni and friends at a tailgate party three hours prior to kick-off. More information will be posteed on the alumni website closer to time. UT Martin vs UT Knoxville Men's Basketball Game and Alumni Reception - Tuesday, November 19 Knoxville area UTM alumni are invite to join Dr. Tom Rakes and others from UT Martin at the residence of UT President John Petersen and his wife, Carol, for a pre-game reception. Invitiations will be mailed closer to event time. The Alumni Center is open for visitors. If you are in the area, please drop by and let us give you a tour. This is your home, please visit anytime.