‘The Hawk’ wins 14 national awards amid pandemic restrictions
WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” the University of Tennessee at Martin student-run campus radio station, won 14 awards from the 2021 virtual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Annual Conference.
‘The New Normal’ spring opera to debut April 16
Now over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “the new normal” has inspired innovation and creativity in everyday life, which is evident in the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music’s spring opera titled “The New Normal.”
WestStar Leadership Program hosts 22nd-annual African American Leadership Conference April 20
The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program is hosting the 22nd-annual African American Leadership Conference, themed “Challenges and Opportunities,” virtually from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 20.
Department of Agriculture, Geosciences & Natural Resources to offer college credit for canines
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources has established a Bachelor of Science degree in Obedience Studies that will begin accepting students in the fall 2021 semester. This is the first degree of its kind in the world.
Seventh-annual Captain’s Challenge fundraiser set for April 14
The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting its seventh-annual Captain’s Challenge fundraising event April 14, with a goal to raise $350,000 in 24 hours.
Ridder named 12th head coach in men’s basketball history
Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced the hiring of Ryan Ridder as the University of Tennessee at Martin head men’s basketball coach.
NSF grant will increase number of science, math teachers
The University of Tennessee at Martin has received a National Science Foundation award totaling $1.2 million over five years to recruit 25 individuals who have science, math or engineering degrees to complete master’s degrees and teach STEM subjects.
UT Martin Dance Ensemble to perform spring showcase April 8-9
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Dance Ensemble will perform the 2021 spring showcase “Deliver us Peace” at 7 p.m., April 8-9, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre with limited reserved seating.
UT Martin co-hosts Northwest Tennessee Arts Festival
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music, in partnership with the Weakley County Schools and Weakley Arts Can, is hosting the Northwest Tennessee Arts Festival from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10 at the tent near Pacer Pond.
UT Martin hosts in-person Spring Preview Day April 10
The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting an in-person Spring Preview Day on April 10 for high school juniors and seniors interested in UT Martin.