Dr. Shakti Kumar Airee, known to his friends and colleagues as “S.K.,” officially retired from university service on May 31, 2019, after 54 years in the classroom. He passed away three weeks later. Continue reading A Leader’s Legacy
It’s said that university mascots bring good luck. If so, UT Martin should have no shortage of good fortune. Continue reading The Mascot
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
Finding solutions to complex problems is what Lina Patel has done for the past two decades, and it’s hard to believe her path to life as a senior program manager began with a simple classroom assignment at UT Martin. Continue reading Accepting the Challenge
I enjoy the study of history. I’m particularly interested in Tennessee history. And since moving back to West Tennessee in 2017, I’ve invested much time into my family’s history. Continue reading Chancellor’s Corner
Serving their communities has served veteran broadcasters Paul Tinkle (’76) and Terry Hailey (’71) well during their 100-plus combined years in the radio business. Continue reading Community Service
A 65-foot-tall grain bin seven miles south of the UT Martin campus served as the canvas for the University of Tennessee System’s 46-foot-high by 66-foot-wide mural aimed at educating Tennesseans on the significant impact the university has across the state. Continue reading Everywhere You Look
Anna Ordonio, a freshman equestrian athlete from Frederick, Maryland, is nibbled by Luigi the horse during an equestrian competition against South Dakota State at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion in October. Continue reading Just a Little Nibble
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