A Dream Fulfilled
In just two years Parker Stewart completed the academic requirements to earn a bachelor’s degree from UT Martin, a first for Skyhawk athletics. Continue reading A Dream Fulfilled
Category: Athletics
Going Global
In August 2018 the Ohio Valley Conference and ESPN began a new partnership, which made it possible for member institutions to broadcast their home contests exclusively on ESPN+. This partnership has opened Skyhawk athletics to the world. Continue reading Going Global
Harbaugh Visits UT Martin
Jim Harbaugh, head football coach at the University of Michigan, co-hosted a camp with UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson on June 2 in Hardy Graham Stadium. Continue reading Harbaugh Visits UT Martin
A Tradition of Greatness
The UT Martin rodeo program’s tradition-rich history dates back to 1968. As the 50th annual Spring College Rodeo approaches, the history of the event is as important as ever, especially since the program remains the only collegiate rodeo program in Tennessee. Continue reading A Tradition of Greatness
Hoops Success Continues
With an automatic bid into the Postseason Women’s NIT, the Skyhawks’ earned their seventh postseason berth in the past eight years, joining four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2011-14 and a pair of Women’s NIT berths in 2015 and 2016. Continue reading Hoops Success Continues
Ann Asipan
When leaving her home in Iten, Kenya, Ann Asipan (’17) never dreamed she would find another place to call home some 8,000 miles away. Continue reading Ann Asipan
Giving Back
James Gilleylen, Antonio Clifton and Julian Thompson-Clay, of the Skyhawk football team, read Dr. Seuss’ “The Foot Book” to students at Martin Primary School on March 1 during Read Across America. Continue reading Giving Back
Victory in the Sunshine State
Five decades ago this December, a legendary team was born in the Sunshine State. Playing more than 800 miles from campus in the first bowl game in school history, the UT Martin Volunteer football team trounced West Chester State by a 25-8 margin in front of 5,500 fans at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Continue reading Victory in the Sunshine State