Academic news items dealing directly with departments, programs, etc. Also includes news about individual Educational Outreach Centers.
The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program hosted 115 high school sophomores from 16 West Tennessee school districts virtually for the inaugural ALStar African American Youth Leadership Summit on March 4. Continue reading WestStar hosts inaugural ALStar African American Youth Leadership Conference
The University of Tennessee at Martin received a donation from Reggie Hill, a 1977 alumnus, to fund the Skyhawk Retention, Inclusion, Student-Success and Equity, or RISE, program on campus. Continue reading Hill donation supports Skyhawk RISE Program
The UT Martin main campus and and Jackson, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville regional centers will resume normal operations Monday, Feb. 22. Continue reading UT Martin to resume normal operations Feb. 22
The University of Tennessee at Martin College of Business and Global Affairs recently received a $1 million pledge from James D. “Jim” and Barbara Wingett to continue funding the established James Duncan Wingett Scholarship Endowment, which benefits students majoring in accounting and finance. Continue reading Wingett donation to benefit accounting, finance students
The University of Tennessee at Martin 21st annual Civil Rights Conference continues the week of Feb. 15 with two keynote speakers: Jarrod Benjamin and UT Martin alumnus Van Jones. Continue reading UT Martin 21st annual Civil Rights Conference continues
Because of inclement weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin main campus and regional centers will conduct all classes virtually beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Friday, Feb. 12, and staff will telework. Continue reading UT Martin conducts all virtual classes Feb. 11-12
Students who will attend the University of Tennessee at Martin in fall 2021 can expect a more traditional college experience as the university expands its in-person course offerings to open the semester. Continue reading UT Martin plans more in-person classes for fall 2021
The University of Tennessee at Martin recently received several state and national rankings for its affordability and access, as well as for various graduate and undergraduate programs. Continue reading UT Martin receives numerous state, national rankings
Thirteen University of Tennessee at Martin students, along with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, will experience the largest single day sporting event in the United States firsthand as they assist NFL staff Feb. 7 at Super Bowl LV. Continue reading Eighth UT Martin cohort to work Super Bowl
David McBeth, University of Tennessee at Martin professor of art, will serve as the annual Phi Kappa Phi Muriel Tomlinson Memorial Lecture keynote speaker at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. Continue reading McBeth to serve as Phi Kappa Phi Muriel Tomlinson Memorial Lecture keynote speaker