UT Martin enables young people to enhance their intellectual capacity to ensure meaningful careers or entrance into graduate or professional school. The UT Martin community emphasizes a “student first” philosophy and academic rigor. To the extent that faculty members are afforded scholarly and creative opportunities, our students' learning experiences are enhanced. Our faculty and staff also recognize the important role we play in helping to develop a strong economic base in Tennessee , particularly northwest Tennessee . The hallmarks of a UT Martin education are excellent classroom teaching, hands-on learning experiences, and a growing focus on applied research. Offerings in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs include a personalized approach to learning.

UT Martin is the safest among four-year public institution in Tennessee with alumni and student satisfaction rates being the highest among public universities in the state. Travel and study abroad experiences enable students to develop cultural and academic abilities for a global future. The Campaign for Tennessee will impact five key areas including international initiatives, faculty enrichment, the honors programs and other student scholarships as well as making an already beautiful and safe campus even better.

Known for real-world, experiential learning, UT Martin is taking its outstanding academic and athletic programs to new levels of distinction and national prominence. Increased emphasis is being placed on student access and success through off-campus centers, global studies opportunities, and evolving on-line learning offerings. The university is partnering with community, business and industry leaders to provide “capacity-building” growth opportunities in areas such as biofuels, healthcare, education, and technology.

Private gifts have a definite cause and effect. Join us in making the spirit, the vision and the plan for UT Martin a continuing reality in the lives of our students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.

- Dr. Thomas A. Rakes
Chancellor, The University of Tennessee at Martin