INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3724,7,'2021-12-21 13:56:52','2021-12-21 19:56:52','Annalise Bruer completed her UT Martin degree despite living 681 miles from the main campus. The South Fulton native began her college career at UT Martin in fall 2018 in person but took a break in spring 2019 to have her first baby. She immediately began online summer classes in 2019 while continuing to care for her newborn.\r\n<blockquote>“I never lost motivation because college was always my plan. I didn’t know any different,” she said.</blockquote>\r\nBruer’s husband, a United States Marine, was stationed in Japan during their child’s first year of life. She continued online classes in South Fulton until her husband got stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina. While she knew having a small child, moving away from family, having a husband in the military and going to school full-time would be a challenge, Bruer kept her eyes on her diploma. “I never lost motivation because college was always my plan. I didn’t know any different,” she said.\r\n\r\nWorking out has always been passion of Bruer’s, so she chose marketing hoping to be a fitness trainer and use her marketing skills to obtain clients. Once she started taking business classes, she realized she also had a passion for real estate. Her ultimate goal is to become a real estate investor for resort properties. Until she gains the experience and knowledge to do that, she plans to get her real estate license and begin working.\r\n\r\nBruer chose UT Martin because it was the best option for her since it was close to home and convenient. She said, “UT Martin turned out really good for me having a baby and my husband being in the military.” Bruer attributes her easy transition from in-person to online classes to the faculty and staff at UT Martin. “They helped me out so much and they didn’t even have to do that,” said Bruer.\r\n\r\n“I get so emotional thinking about crossing the commencement stage because it has been such hard journey. I have worked harder for this degree than anything else in my life,” said Bruer.\r\n\r\nShe wants all busy mothers and wives to know that they, too, can obtain a degree online. Bruer never expected to have the determination to complete her degree, but she mentioned that the workload was never too demanding to discourage her. She says she hopes she can inspire others to complete their degree. “A lot of times, we’re much more capable than we believe,” Bruer said.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Grad completes degree 681 miles away','Annalise Bruer completed her UT Martin degree despite living 681 miles from the main campus. ','publish','closed','closed','','grad-completes-degree-681-miles-away','','','2021-12-21 13:57:09','2021-12-21 19:57:09','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3724',0,'post','',0),(3725,7,'2021-12-21 13:55:48','2021-12-21 19:55:48','','12112021_FallCommencementSMPM136','','inherit','closed','closed','','12112021_fallcommencementsmpm136','','','2021-12-21 13:55:48','2021-12-21 19:55:48','',3724,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12112021_FallCommencementSMPM136.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3726,7,'2021-12-21 13:56:52','2021-12-21 19:56:52','Annalise Bruer completed her UT Martin degree despite living 681 miles from the main campus. The South Fulton native began her college career at UT Martin in fall 2018 in person but took a break in spring 2019 to have her first baby. She immediately began online summer classes in 2019 while continuing to care for her newborn.\r\n<blockquote>“I never lost motivation because college was always my plan. I didn’t know any different,” she said.</blockquote>\r\nBruer’s husband, a United States Marine, was stationed in Japan during their child’s first year of life. She continued online classes in South Fulton until her husband got stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina. While she knew having a small child, moving away from family, having a husband in the military and going to school full-time would be a challenge, Bruer kept her eyes on her diploma. “I never lost motivation because college was always my plan. I didn’t know any different,” she said.\r\n\r\nWorking out has always been passion of Bruer’s, so she chose marketing hoping to be a fitness trainer and use her marketing skills to obtain clients. Once she started taking business classes, she realized she also had a passion for real estate. Her ultimate goal is to become a real estate investor for resort properties. Until she gains the experience and knowledge to do that, she plans to get her real estate license and begin working.\r\n\r\nBruer chose UT Martin because it was the best option for her since it was close to home and convenient. She said, “UT Martin turned out really good for me having a baby and my husband being in the military.” Bruer attributes her easy transition from in-person to online classes to the faculty and staff at UT Martin. “They helped me out so much and they didn’t even have to do that,” said Bruer.\r\n\r\n“I get so emotional thinking about crossing the commencement stage because it has been such hard journey. I have worked harder for this degree than anything else in my life,” said Bruer.\r\n\r\nShe wants all busy mothers and wives to know that they, too, can obtain a degree online. Bruer never expected to have the determination to complete her degree, but she mentioned that the workload was never too demanding to discourage her. She says she hopes she can inspire others to complete their degree. “A lot of times, we’re much more capable than we believe,” Bruer said.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Grad completes degree 681 miles away','Annalise Bruer completed her UT Martin degree despite living 681 miles from the main campus. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3724-revision-v1','','','2021-12-21 13:56:52','2021-12-21 19:56:52','',3724,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2021/12/21/3724-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3727,7,'2021-12-21 14:16:57','2021-12-21 20:16:57','JB Suiter teaches 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member. He’s also known for coaching high school sports, and the coaching side of his personality is evident when he talks about his experience as a member of the third WestTeach class, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program. Suiter was one of 15 class members who graduated Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Madison Downs Venue in Jackson. Class members represented 15 West Tennessee school districts.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n<blockquote>“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.”</blockquote>\r\n“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.” The informational sessions were made even more effective as he shared the experience with his fellow WestTeach educators whom he compared to having teammates.\r\n\r\n“Well, for me, I\'ve done a lot of coaching in my time, too, so it\'s like being on the same team and working towards some common goals,” he said. “We\'ve been able to discuss some difficulties of the classroom.\r\n\r\n“Here recently with the pandemic in mind, we\'ve been able to talk about some ideas and share some things that work and don\'t work in the classroom, but ultimately, it\'s been about being able to network with others outside of my school and being very beneficial to see what everyone else is doing.”\r\n\r\nAmong Suiter’s most valuable WestTeach takeaways was learning what’s available to students today that maybe wasn’t available to them 10 years ago. “When I came up in high school, we just had the notion of there being a four-year college and that being the only opportunity really, and that\'s not the case anymore,” he said. “Now students have the options that can fit into what works best for them, whether it be a four-year college, a trade school, or maybe even going directly into the workforce in some cases.”\r\n\r\nSuiter and his fellow WestTeach class members will have many opportunities to apply in their schools what they learned during the recent months. Given the challenges of keeping students engaged, what keeps this veteran educator motivated? “Seeing that student or group of students that kind of finally get it, and it\'s not always about whether or not they\'re going to have As and Bs, or whether or not they\'re going to get a 30 on the ACT,” he said. “But it\'s when they kind of finally see that light at the end of the tunnel and know that there\'s a spot for them after high school.”\r\n\r\nAmber Ryan, principal at Lakewood Elementary and Middle School in Henry County, was among several principals and superintendents who attended the WestTeach graduation to support their teachers in the program. Ryan nominated 6<sup>th</sup> grade Lakewood teacher Colby Prosser, and Prosser fit the WestTeach profile perfectly. “She is always looking for ways to make herself better so that she can be better for our school and for her students,” Ryan said. “She’s a teacher leader as she’s constantly looking for personal improvement.”\r\n<blockquote>“Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said.</blockquote>\r\nFor Ryan, supporting Prosser’s WestTeach participation not only benefits Prosser but also other educators around her. “Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said. “So that’s why I think it’s important that we give teachers the opportunity to get away from the classroom so that they can reflect, get stronger, get better, and then come back and then hopefully share that within the building as well – and the district.”\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal, secretary of the board for WestStar and UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement, presided over the event that welcomed approximately 60 attendees. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver as the event’s keynote speaker, who highlighted three “lessons from adversity” based on the life of James “Jimmy” Braddock. The famous boxer overcame poverty, tremendous adversity, and a severe boxing injury to win a heavyweight boxing title in 1935 and later earned success in the military and business. His life was the subject of the 2005 movie, Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard.\r\n\r\nCarver used challenges created by the pandemic to illustrate life’s peaks and valleys. “This has been one big valley,” he said of the pandemic. “But we\'ve had peaks and valleys within COVID-19 when you think about schools and education delivery, and just about the time that we think things are going to get a little better, here comes another variant, or here comes a new policy, or here comes a new obstacle with a student in school.” Braddock also experienced many peaks and valleys, losing fame and fortune on the way to gaining skills that eventually made him successful. “Things are going to get better, and I think that’s really important to remember when we’re in those valleys,” he said.\r\n\r\nCarver next urged the audience to learn from the challenges created by life’s peaks and valleys. Braddock emerged from major personal setbacks by adapting to his circumstances and eventually overcoming major challenges. In similar fashion, the pandemic led Carver to begin keeping a journal, and when he reviews his entries, he sees how adapting and changing during the pandemic have made him and others stronger and resilient. “I think we need to pause and reflect and think about, ‘What are the lessons that we\'re learning during these crazy times, and how can it make us better in the end?’” he said. “That\'s what Braddock did, and that\'s what we can do, too.”\r\n\r\nLastly Carver advised each person to “not forget where you started.” Following his military service, Braddock began a successful marine construction business and later repaid the Catholic Charities organization all of the assistance he had received at other times in his life. He even helped to raise money so that those experiencing tough times would have a source of assistance. “Braddock, at the height of his fame, never forgot what people had helped him, and I think at the core, that\'s what we\'ve got to do, too,” Carver said.\r\n\r\nDeal expressed his appreciation to the teachers and educators for their service. “These teachers are doing unbelievable work in the classroom,” he said to the audience. “It was a calling to go into education, and we appreciate you answering that call.”\r\n\r\nClass members were then recognized for completing the 2021 WestTeach program. Those receiving graduation plaques were:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Botticello, 8<sup>th</sup> grade algebra teacher, Munford Middle School, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Patrick Corbin, 6<sup>th</sup>-8<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, W.O. Inman Middle School, Paris Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Ben Di’Chiara, 9<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, Peabody High School, Trenton Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Brittany Ferrell, kindergarten teacher, Anderson Early Childhood Center; Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Beth Glover, reading intervention teacher and dyslexic screener, Milan Elementary School, Milan Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Amanda Gober, 8<sup>th</sup> grade math teacher, Hardin County Middle School, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jill Huddleston, science teacher, Lexington Middle School, Lexington City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Kandace Jackson, transition case manager, Weakley County Schools;</li>\r\n 	<li>Austin Kissell, history teacher at Ripley High School, Lauderdale County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jenna Leonard, 5<sup>th</sup> grade math and science teacher, Briarwood Elementary School, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tom Mathis, senior seminar teacher, Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Colby Prosser, 6<sup>th</sup> grade English language arts teacher, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>JB Suiter, 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance teacher, Union City High School, Union City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lalania Vaughn, fine arts director of choral and theatre, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li>David Westberry, algebra teacher, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, Jackson-Madison County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestTeach program honors class of 2021','JB Suiter teaches 10th grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member.','publish','closed','closed','','westteach-program-honors-class-of-2021','','','2021-12-21 14:17:55','2021-12-21 20:17:55','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3727',0,'post','',0),(3728,7,'2021-12-21 14:16:07','2021-12-21 20:16:07','','12162021_WestTeachGraduation005','','inherit','closed','closed','','12162021_westteachgraduation005','','','2022-03-11 15:10:52','2022-03-11 21:10:52','',3727,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12162021_WestTeachGraduation005.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3883,7,'2022-03-11 15:11:08','2022-03-11 21:11:08','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach Program is currently accepting applications for its 2022 class. Applicants must be K-12 teachers who want to serve as leaders in their schools while staying in the classroom. They must submit their application with a letter of recommendation from their principal and director/superintendent of schools. One teacher per school district will be selected with a maximum of 30 members per class.\r\n\r\nWestTeach is a development program for teachers in the 21 counties of West Tennessee. The program allows teachers to learn more about economic needs and opportunities in West Tennessee, connect with industry and community leaders and get an out-of-the-classroom view of students’ lives from community child resource agents. The program begins Aug. 29-30 and ends Dec. 13 with a graduation ceremony in Jackson.\r\n\r\nThe WestTeach mission is to engage and equip West Tennessee teachers with tools and leadership skills for success in and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nTuition is $250 and must be paid by the participant or their school system before the first session begins Aug. 29-30. Upon graduation, each teacher will receive a $100 gift card to be used for their classroom.\r\n\r\nTo apply, visit utm.edu/westteach. For more information, contact Virginia Grimes, assistant director, at 731-881-7787.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Applications open for 2022 WestTeach Class','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach Program is currently accepting applications for its 2022 class.','inherit','closed','closed','','3879-revision-v1','','','2022-03-11 15:11:08','2022-03-11 21:11:08','',3879,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/03/11/3879-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3729,7,'2021-12-21 14:16:57','2021-12-21 20:16:57','JB Suiter teaches 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member. He’s also known for coaching high school sports, and the coaching side of his personality is evident when he talks about his experience as a member of the third WestTeach class, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program. Suiter was one of 15 class members who graduated Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Madison Downs Venue in Jackson. Class members represented 15 West Tennessee school districts.\r\n\r\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\r\n<blockquote>“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.”</blockquote>\r\n“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.” The informational sessions were made even more effective as he shared the experience with his fellow WestTeach educators whom he compared to having teammates.\r\n\r\n“Well, for me, I\'ve done a lot of coaching in my time, too, so it\'s like being on the same team and working towards some common goals,” he said. “We\'ve been able to discuss some difficulties of the classroom.\r\n\r\n“Here recently with the pandemic in mind, we\'ve been able to talk about some ideas and share some things that work and don\'t work in the classroom, but ultimately, it\'s been about being able to network with others outside of my school and being very beneficial to see what everyone else is doing.”\r\n\r\nAmong Suiter’s most valuable WestTeach takeaways was learning what’s available to students today that maybe wasn’t available to them 10 years ago. “When I came up in high school, we just had the notion of there being a four-year college and that being the only opportunity really, and that\'s not the case anymore,” he said. “Now students have the options that can fit into what works best for them, whether it be a four-year college, a trade school, or maybe even going directly into the workforce in some cases.”\r\n\r\nSuiter and his fellow WestTeach class members will have many opportunities to apply in their schools what they learned during the recent months. Given the challenges of keeping students engaged, what keeps this veteran educator motivated? “Seeing that student or group of students that kind of finally get it, and it\'s not always about whether or not they\'re going to have As and Bs, or whether or not they\'re going to get a 30 on the ACT,” he said. “But it\'s when they kind of finally see that light at the end of the tunnel and know that there\'s a spot for them after high school.”\r\n\r\nAmber Ryan, principal at Lakewood Elementary and Middle School in Henry County, was among several principals and superintendents who attended the WestTeach graduation to support their teachers in the program. Ryan nominated 6<sup>th</sup> grade Lakewood teacher Colby Prosser, and Prosser fit the WestTeach profile perfectly. “She is always looking for ways to make herself better so that she can be better for our school and for her students,” Ryan said. “She’s a teacher leader as she’s constantly looking for personal improvement.”\r\n<blockquote>“Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said.</blockquote>\r\nFor Ryan, supporting Prosser’s WestTeach participation not only benefits Prosser but also other educators around her. “Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said. “So that’s why I think it’s important that we give teachers the opportunity to get away from the classroom so that they can reflect, get stronger, get better, and then come back and then hopefully share that within the building as well – and the district.”\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal, secretary of the board for WestStar and UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement, presided over the event that welcomed approximately 60 attendees. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver as the event’s keynote speaker, who highlighted three “lessons from adversity” based on the life of James “Jimmy” Braddock. The famous boxer overcame poverty, tremendous adversity, and a severe boxing injury to win a heavyweight boxing title in 1935 and later earned success in the military and business. His life was the subject of the 2005 movie, Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard.\r\n\r\nCarver used challenges created by the pandemic to illustrate life’s peaks and valleys. “This has been one big valley,” he said of the pandemic. “But we\'ve had peaks and valleys within COVID-19 when you think about schools and education delivery, and just about the time that we think things are going to get a little better, here comes another variant, or here comes a new policy, or here comes a new obstacle with a student in school.” Braddock also experienced many peaks and valleys, losing fame and fortune on the way to gaining skills that eventually made him successful. “Things are going to get better, and I think that’s really important to remember when we’re in those valleys,” he said.\r\n\r\nCarver next urged the audience to learn from the challenges created by life’s peaks and valleys. Braddock emerged from major personal setbacks by adapting to his circumstances and eventually overcoming major challenges. In similar fashion, the pandemic led Carver to begin keeping a journal, and when he reviews his entries, he sees how adapting and changing during the pandemic have made him and others stronger and resilient. “I think we need to pause and reflect and think about, ‘What are the lessons that we\'re learning during these crazy times, and how can it make us better in the end?’” he said. “That\'s what Braddock did, and that\'s what we can do, too.”\r\n\r\nLastly Carver advised each person to “not forget where you started.” Following his military service, Braddock began a successful marine construction business and later repaid the Catholic Charities organization all of the assistance he had received at other times in his life. He even helped to raise money so that those experiencing tough times would have a source of assistance. “Braddock, at the height of his fame, never forgot what people had helped him, and I think at the core, that\'s what we\'ve got to do, too,” Carver said.\r\n\r\nDeal expressed his appreciation to the teachers and educators for their service. “These teachers are doing unbelievable work in the classroom,” he said to the audience. “It was a calling to go into education, and we appreciate you answering that call.”\r\n\r\nClass members were then recognized for completing the 2021 WestTeach program. Those receiving graduation plaques were:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jennifer Botticello, 8<sup>th</sup> grade algebra teacher, Munford Middle School, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Patrick Corbin, 6<sup>th</sup>-8<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, W.O. Inman Middle School, Paris Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Ben Di’Chiara, 9<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, Peabody High School, Trenton Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Brittany Ferrell, kindergarten teacher, Anderson Early Childhood Center; Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Beth Glover, reading intervention teacher and dyslexic screener, Milan Elementary School, Milan Special School District;</li>\r\n 	<li>Amanda Gober, 8<sup>th</sup> grade math teacher, Hardin County Middle School, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jill Huddleston, science teacher, Lexington Middle School, Lexington City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Kandace Jackson, transition case manager, Weakley County Schools;</li>\r\n 	<li>Austin Kissell, history teacher at Ripley High School, Lauderdale County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Jenna Leonard, 5<sup>th</sup> grade math and science teacher, Briarwood Elementary School, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tom Mathis, senior seminar teacher, Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Colby Prosser, 6<sup>th</sup> grade English language arts teacher, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li>JB Suiter, 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance teacher, Union City High School, Union City;</li>\r\n 	<li>Lalania Vaughn, fine arts director of choral and theatre, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li>David Westberry, algebra teacher, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, Jackson-Madison County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestTeach program honors class of 2021','JB Suiter teaches 10th grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member.','inherit','closed','closed','','3727-revision-v1','','','2021-12-21 14:16:57','2021-12-21 20:16:57','',3727,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2021/12/21/3727-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3730,7,'2021-12-21 14:17:54','2021-12-21 20:17:54','JB Suiter teaches 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member. He’s also known for coaching high school sports, and the coaching side of his personality is evident when he talks about his experience as a member of the third WestTeach class, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program. Suiter was one of 15 class members who graduated Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Madison Downs Venue in Jackson. Class members represented 15 West Tennessee school districts.\n\nProspective WestTeach participants must be K-12 teachers who want to remain in the classroom but also aspire to be leaders in their respective schools and communities. Program applicants must also be recommended by their principal, director of schools or superintendent, and only one teacher per school district is chosen to participate. Four WestTeach sessions held across West Tennessee from August through November covered topics in agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, education partnerships for economic development and building communities.\n<blockquote>“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.”</blockquote>\n“I’m always looking for new ideas to improve on what to do in the classroom,” Suiter said of the WestTeach experience. “If there’s info out there that can help me prepare my students for what’s after high school, then I want to be a part of it.” The informational sessions were made even more effective as he shared the experience with his fellow WestTeach educators whom he compared to having teammates.\n\n“Well, for me, I\'ve done a lot of coaching in my time, too, so it\'s like being on the same team and working towards some common goals,” he said. “We\'ve been able to discuss some difficulties of the classroom.\n\n“Here recently with the pandemic in mind, we\'ve been able to talk about some ideas and share some things that work and don\'t work in the classroom, but ultimately, it\'s been about being able to network with others outside of my school and being very beneficial to see what everyone else is doing.”\n\nAmong Suiter’s most valuable WestTeach takeaways was learning what’s available to students today that maybe wasn’t available to them 10 years ago. “When I came up in high school, we just had the notion of there being a four-year college and that being the only opportunity really, and that\'s not the case anymore,” he said. “Now students have the options that can fit into what works best for them, whether it be a four-year college, a trade school, or maybe even going directly into the workforce in some cases.”\n\nSuiter and his fellow WestTeach class members will have many opportunities to apply in their schools what they learned during the recent months. Given the challenges of keeping students engaged, what keeps this veteran educator motivated? “Seeing that student or group of students that kind of finally get it, and it\'s not always about whether or not they\'re going to have As and Bs, or whether or not they\'re going to get a 30 on the ACT,” he said. “But it\'s when they kind of finally see that light at the end of the tunnel and know that there\'s a spot for them after high school.”\n\nAmber Ryan, principal at Lakewood Elementary and Middle School in Henry County, was among several principals and superintendents who attended the WestTeach graduation to support their teachers in the program. Ryan nominated 6<sup>th</sup> grade Lakewood teacher Colby Prosser, and Prosser fit the WestTeach profile perfectly. “She is always looking for ways to make herself better so that she can be better for our school and for her students,” Ryan said. “She’s a teacher leader as she’s constantly looking for personal improvement.”\n<blockquote>“Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said.</blockquote>\nFor Ryan, supporting Prosser’s WestTeach participation not only benefits Prosser but also other educators around her. “Teachers learn best from other teachers, and so allowing them to collaborate and to learn from each other, there’s no professional development better than that,” Ryan said. “So that’s why I think it’s important that we give teachers the opportunity to get away from the classroom so that they can reflect, get stronger, get better, and then come back and then hopefully share that within the building as well – and the district.”\n\nDr. Charley Deal, secretary of the board for WestStar and UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement, presided over the event that welcomed approximately 60 attendees. He introduced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver as the event’s keynote speaker, who highlighted three “lessons from adversity” based on the life of James “Jimmy” Braddock. The famous boxer overcame poverty, tremendous adversity, and a severe boxing injury to win a heavyweight boxing title in 1935 and later earned success in the military and business. His life was the subject of the 2005 movie, Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard.\n\nCarver used challenges created by the pandemic to illustrate life’s peaks and valleys. “This has been one big valley,” he said of the pandemic. “But we\'ve had peaks and valleys within COVID-19 when you think about schools and education delivery, and just about the time that we think things are going to get a little better, here comes another variant, or here comes a new policy, or here comes a new obstacle with a student in school.” Braddock also experienced many peaks and valleys, losing fame and fortune on the way to gaining skills that eventually made him successful. “Things are going to get better, and I think that’s really important to remember when we’re in those valleys,” he said.\n\nCarver next urged the audience to learn from the challenges created by life’s peaks and valleys. Braddock emerged from major personal setbacks by adapting to his circumstances and eventually overcoming major challenges. In similar fashion, the pandemic led Carver to begin keeping a journal, and when he reviews his entries, he sees how adapting and changing during the pandemic have made him and others stronger and resilient. “I think we need to pause and reflect and think about, ‘What are the lessons that we\'re learning during these crazy times, and how can it make us better in the end?’” he said. “That\'s what Braddock did, and that\'s what we can do, too.”\n\nLastly Carver advised each person to “not forget where you started.” Following his military service, Braddock began a successful marine construction business and later repaid the Catholic Charities organization all of the assistance he had received at other times in his life. He even helped to raise money so that those experiencing tough times would have a source of assistance. “Braddock, at the height of his fame, never forgot what people had helped him, and I think at the core, that\'s what we\'ve got to do, too,” Carver said.\n\nDeal expressed his appreciation to the teachers and educators for their service. “These teachers are doing unbelievable work in the classroom,” he said to the audience. “It was a calling to go into education, and we appreciate you answering that call.”\n\nClass members were then recognized for completing the 2021 WestTeach program. Those receiving graduation plaques were:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Jennifer Botticello, 8<sup>th</sup> grade algebra teacher, Munford Middle School, Tipton County;</li>\n 	<li>Patrick Corbin, 6<sup>th</sup>-8<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, W.O. Inman Middle School, Paris Special School District;</li>\n 	<li>Ben Di’Chiara, 9<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup> grade STEM teacher, Peabody High School, Trenton Special School District;</li>\n 	<li>Brittany Ferrell, kindergarten teacher, Anderson Early Childhood Center; Haywood County;</li>\n 	<li>Beth Glover, reading intervention teacher and dyslexic screener, Milan Elementary School, Milan Special School District;</li>\n 	<li>Amanda Gober, 8<sup>th</sup> grade math teacher, Hardin County Middle School, Hardin County;</li>\n 	<li>Jill Huddleston, science teacher, Lexington Middle School, Lexington City;</li>\n 	<li>Kandace Jackson, transition case manager, Weakley County Schools;</li>\n 	<li>Austin Kissell, history teacher at Ripley High School, Lauderdale County;</li>\n 	<li>Jenna Leonard, 5<sup>th</sup> grade math and science teacher, Briarwood Elementary School, Benton County;</li>\n 	<li>Tom Mathis, senior seminar teacher, Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg City;</li>\n 	<li>Colby Prosser, 6<sup>th</sup> grade English language arts teacher, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, Henry County;</li>\n 	<li>JB Suiter, 10<sup>th</sup> grade geometry and personal finance teacher, Union City High School, Union City;</li>\n 	<li>Lalania Vaughn, fine arts director of choral and theatre, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Shelby County;</li>\n 	<li>David Westberry, algebra teacher, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, Jackson-Madison County.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestTeach program honors class of 2021','JB Suiter teaches 10th grade geometry and personal finance as a Union City High School faculty member.','inherit','closed','closed','','3727-autosave-v1','','','2021-12-21 14:17:54','2021-12-21 20:17:54','',3727,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2021/12/21/3727-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3731,7,'2021-12-21 16:25:57','2021-12-21 22:25:57','WUTM 90.3 “The Hawk”, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s award-winning campus radio station, has spent the fall 2021 semester celebrating its 50th anniversary the best way the station knows how: interacting with students and the Martin community.\r\n\r\nThe station had its humble start Sept. 15, 1971, in a small brick building on the corner of Hurt Street and Moody Avenue. The vision for the station was set forth by a group of students and Robert Todd, a professor of English and the station’s first faculty adviser. The students would use radio equipment that was donated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as well as equipment that was bought from the station’s starting money.\r\n<blockquote>“There’s nothing quite like starting a radio station from scratch,” Dave Nichols, retired radio and television broadcaster, said.</blockquote>\r\n“There’s nothing quite like starting a radio station from scratch,” Dave Nichols, retired radio and television broadcaster, said. During his time at WUTM, Nichols served as the station’s first music director, second program director and second student manager.\r\n\r\nAfter a few years of the station being housed under the umbrella of the Department of English, WUTM began to see some changes. Dr. Gary Steinke began his career at UT Martin and along with Dorotha Norton established in 1978 what is now the Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication. Steinke’s experience in the radio industry allowed him to incorporate WUTM into a curriculum specially created for broadcast radio.\r\n\r\nAlthough Steinke would be a faculty member at UT Martin until 2014, he passed the torch to Carla Gesell Streeter after 17 years as adviser. Streeter would serve as adviser for four years, after which Rodney Freed, instructor of MMSC, would take over. Freed would lead the station for two years until Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of MMSC and current faculty adviser, began his UT Martin career in 2001.\r\n\r\nDuring Robinson’s 20 years of service to UT Martin, WUTM’s students would win more than 300 awards, including the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Society’s Abraham and Borst award in 2012, which recognizes the best radio station overall, regardless of size.\r\n\r\nThe station began streaming online the next year, which allows anyone to listen to WUTM anytime from anywhere. The station has also begun calling Westview High School’s football and basketball games on top of their UT Martin sports coverage.  WUTM was chosen to broadcast the TSSAA Region 2A football championship game at Chattanooga on Dec. 4 for Westview.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first broadcast, WUTM’S current staff broadcasted live from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 17, at the Dunagan Alumni Center where they asked students, faculty and staff, alumni and the local community to drive by and receive a free T-shirt, register for prize giveaways and maybe be interviewed on the air. The staff also made appearances at Quad City during 2021 UT Martin Homecoming and the Paul Meek Library’s open house in September to meet students and faculty.\r\n\r\nThroughout all of the changes that the station has experienced during its 50 years, the intention behind its creation has stayed the same: to serve the community and prepare students for success in their career.\r\n<blockquote>“One of my favorite expressions is, ‘Don\'t just do what\'s required, do what’s necessary,’ and that\'s what I try to get these students to do. Don\'t just do the minimum; do everything you can and a little bit more and you\'ll see the benefit of it, now as well as later,” Robinson said.</blockquote>\r\n“One of my favorite expressions is, ‘Don\'t just do what\'s required, do what’s necessary,’ and that\'s what I try to get these students to do. 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The vision for the station was set forth by a group of students and Robert Todd, a professor of English and the station’s first faculty adviser. The students would use radio equipment that was donated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as well as equipment that was bought from the station’s starting money.\r\n<blockquote>“There’s nothing quite like starting a radio station from scratch,” Dave Nichols, retired radio and television broadcaster, said.</blockquote>\r\n“There’s nothing quite like starting a radio station from scratch,” Dave Nichols, retired radio and television broadcaster, said. During his time at WUTM, Nichols served as the station’s first music director, second program director and second student manager.\r\n\r\nAfter a few years of the station being housed under the umbrella of the Department of English, WUTM began to see some changes. Dr. Gary Steinke began his career at UT Martin and along with Dorotha Norton established in 1978 what is now the Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication. Steinke’s experience in the radio industry allowed him to incorporate WUTM into a curriculum specially created for broadcast radio.\r\n\r\nAlthough Steinke would be a faculty member at UT Martin until 2014, he passed the torch to Carla Gesell Streeter after 17 years as adviser. Streeter would serve as adviser for four years, after which Rodney Freed, instructor of MMSC, would take over. Freed would lead the station for two years until Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of MMSC and current faculty adviser, began his UT Martin career in 2001.\r\n\r\nDuring Robinson’s 20 years of service to UT Martin, WUTM’s students would win more than 300 awards, including the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Society’s Abraham and Borst award in 2012, which recognizes the best radio station overall, regardless of size.\r\n\r\nThe station began streaming online the next year, which allows anyone to listen to WUTM anytime from anywhere. The station has also begun calling Westview High School’s football and basketball games on top of their UT Martin sports coverage.  WUTM was chosen to broadcast the TSSAA Region 2A football championship game at Chattanooga on Dec. 4 for Westview.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first broadcast, WUTM’S current staff broadcasted live from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 17, at the Dunagan Alumni Center where they asked students, faculty and staff, alumni and the local community to drive by and receive a free T-shirt, register for prize giveaways and maybe be interviewed on the air. The staff also made appearances at Quad City during 2021 UT Martin Homecoming and the Paul Meek Library’s open house in September to meet students and faculty.\r\n\r\nThroughout all of the changes that the station has experienced during its 50 years, the intention behind its creation has stayed the same: to serve the community and prepare students for success in their career.\r\n<blockquote>“One of my favorite expressions is, ‘Don\'t just do what\'s required, do what’s necessary,’ and that\'s what I try to get these students to do. Don\'t just do the minimum; do everything you can and a little bit more and you\'ll see the benefit of it, now as well as later,” Robinson said.</blockquote>\r\n“One of my favorite expressions is, ‘Don\'t just do what\'s required, do what’s necessary,’ and that\'s what I try to get these students to do. 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The CEO/president of Love Worth Finding Ministries., Inc., a worldwide radio, TV and internet ministry reaching 196 countries, was recognized for his dedication and service in his community since graduating from Leadership Millington and the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program.\r\n\r\nVaughn is a longtime TACL member, is a past TACL board chair, and he continues to support TACL through scholarships and other service. He is a WestStar board member and a title sponsor for WestStar’s RisingStar Leadership Summit for high school juniors and seniors.\r\n\r\n“The height of effective leadership is a being a servant. TACL is a collective resource of leaders serving and making a difference in their communities and across our great state,” Vaughn said. “It is an honor and privilege to receive the Servant Leadership Award. TACL has always provided me the opportunity to jump in serve.”\r\n\r\nJudy Renshaw, TACL executive director, said that leadership-development programs are important to every community, and the annual TACL awards allow the organization to honor outstanding leaders. “We extend our congratulations to Cary who has made a major impact on his community and leadership programs he is involved in,” Renshaw said. “He exemplifies a community trustee/servant leader, investing back to make a positive difference.”\r\n\r\nTACL is a statewide association founded by Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin chancellor emeritus, and is housed at the university’s main campus. TACL became an official organization in 1997 and was created to assist community leadership-development programs. 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He is a WestStar board member and a title sponsor for WestStar’s RisingStar Leadership Summit for high school juniors and seniors.\r\n\r\n“The height of effective leadership is a being a servant. TACL is a collective resource of leaders serving and making a difference in their communities and across our great state,” Vaughn said. “It is an honor and privilege to receive the Servant Leadership Award. TACL has always provided me the opportunity to jump in serve.”\r\n\r\nJudy Renshaw, TACL executive director, said that leadership-development programs are important to every community, and the annual TACL awards allow the organization to honor outstanding leaders. “We extend our congratulations to Cary who has made a major impact on his community and leadership programs he is involved in,” Renshaw said. “He exemplifies a community trustee/servant leader, investing back to make a positive difference.”\r\n\r\nTACL is a statewide association founded by Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin chancellor emeritus, and is housed at the university’s main campus. TACL became an official organization in 1997 and was created to assist community leadership-development programs. 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A non-traditional student, from Pickwick, Tennessee, he has spent the last few years at the UT Martin Selmer Center working toward this goal.\r\n\r\nChilders joined the Savannah Police Department in 2006 and spent almost six years with the department before joining the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Even after years of service to his community and state, he wanted to keep doors open and be a positive influence for his three children.\r\n\r\nHe made the decision to return to school for his bachelor’s degree. “I think an education is a very good thing to have. I just thought I’d be setting a pretty good example for my kids, that if they do choose to attend college, that it’s better to get it done early than to procrastinate like their old dad did,” Childers said.\r\n<blockquote>“I think an education is a very good thing to have. I just thought I’d be setting a pretty good example for my kids, that if they do choose to attend college, that it’s better to get it done early than to procrastinate like their old dad did,” Childers said.</blockquote>\r\nBeing a non-traditional student, he knew earning his bachelor’s degree would look quite different from the typical college story. With a full-time job in law enforcement, he enrolled at the UT Martin McNairy County Center/Selmer and accessed the Tennessee state employee waiver fee to complete one class per semester. “UT Martin was very accessible to me in my area of work because I work in the Chester, McNairy and Hardin County area,” he recalled.\r\n\r\nBeing able to utilize the Selmer Center offered convenience for Childers while he continued to work. “Their classes were very convenient, and I personally knew some of the instructors,” he said. His high praise for the Selmer Center included how accommodating his faculty members were with his hectic work schedule. He valued the professor-student relationship he was able to establish while working toward his degree.\r\n\r\nChilders also had something to offer the Selmer Center. He brought real-world experience to the classroom. “There’s a generational gap between me and the customary college student, but I felt that I actually contributed a little to their learning experience,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe educational journey does not end here for Childers. He plans to enroll in the new criminal justice graduate program at UT Martin. “I feel like there’s more opportunity now for higher education than ever,” he said. 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Even after years of service to his community and state, he wanted to keep doors open and be a positive influence for his three children.\r\n\r\nHe made the decision to return to school for his bachelor’s degree. “I think an education is a very good thing to have. I just thought I’d be setting a pretty good example for my kids, that if they do choose to attend college, that it’s better to get it done early than to procrastinate like their old dad did,” Childers said.\r\n<blockquote>“I think an education is a very good thing to have. I just thought I’d be setting a pretty good example for my kids, that if they do choose to attend college, that it’s better to get it done early than to procrastinate like their old dad did,” Childers said.</blockquote>\r\nBeing a non-traditional student, he knew earning his bachelor’s degree would look quite different from the typical college story. With a full-time job in law enforcement, he enrolled at the UT Martin McNairy County Center/Selmer and accessed the Tennessee state employee waiver fee to complete one class per semester. “UT Martin was very accessible to me in my area of work because I work in the Chester, McNairy and Hardin County area,” he recalled.\r\n\r\nBeing able to utilize the Selmer Center offered convenience for Childers while he continued to work. “Their classes were very convenient, and I personally knew some of the instructors,” he said. His high praise for the Selmer Center included how accommodating his faculty members were with his hectic work schedule. He valued the professor-student relationship he was able to establish while working toward his degree.\r\n\r\nChilders also had something to offer the Selmer Center. He brought real-world experience to the classroom. “There’s a generational gap between me and the customary college student, but I felt that I actually contributed a little to their learning experience,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe educational journey does not end here for Childers. He plans to enroll in the new criminal justice graduate program at UT Martin. “I feel like there’s more opportunity now for higher education than ever,” he said. 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I just thought I’d be setting a pretty good example for my kids, that if they do choose to attend college, that it’s better to get it done early than to procrastinate like their old dad did,” Childers said.</blockquote>\r\nBeing a non-traditional student, he knew earning his bachelor’s degree would look quite different from the typical college story. With a full-time job in law enforcement, he enrolled at the UT Martin McNairy County Center/Selmer and accessed the Tennessee state employee waiver fee to complete one class per semester. “UT Martin was very accessible to me in my area of work because I work in the Chester, McNairy and Hardin County area,” he recalled.\r\n\r\nBeing able to utilize the Selmer Center offered convenience for Childers while he continued to work. “Their classes were very convenient, and I personally knew some of the instructors,” he said. His high praise for the Selmer Center included how accommodating his faculty members were with his hectic work schedule. He valued the professor-student relationship he was able to establish while working toward his degree.\r\n\r\nChilders also had something to offer the Selmer Center. He brought real-world experience to the classroom. “There’s a generational gap between me and the customary college student, but I felt that I actually contributed a little to their learning experience,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe educational journey does not end here for Childers. He plans to enroll in the new criminal justice graduate program at UT Martin. “I feel like there’s more opportunity now for higher education than ever,” he said. 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The UT Martin COVID-19 page at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a> offers updates on university conditions and links to the latest pandemic safety information.\r\n\r\nKey 2022 spring semester dates include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 5 – New Student Orientation for transfer and new students (virtual format).</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 13 – Classes begin all locations.</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observed (university closed).</li>\r\n 	<li>March 21-27 – Spring Break.</li>\r\n 	<li>April 29 – Classes end.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 2-6 – Final exams.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 7 – Commencement (additional details announced closer to the commencement date).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOpportunities for future students to learn about UT Martin are available throughout the spring. Prospective students and their families can register online to tour the main campus at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/tour\">www.utm.edu/tour</a>. Individual tours are also available at any of UT Martin’s five regional centers, and contact information for each of the centers is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/outreach\">www.utm.edu/outreach</a>.\r\n\r\nOther dates are set for future students to learn about the university. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-881-7020 or email <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a> for more information about the following events:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Future Skyhawk Admitted Student Receptions: Jan. 13, Nashville; Jan. 18, Jackson; Jan. 26, Memphis; Jan. 31, Martin; and Feb. 10, Dyersburg.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21 – Test Flight Academic Preview Day, main campus</li>\r\n 	<li>April 2 – Spring Preview Day, main campus.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUT Martin is a comprehensive regional institution in the University of Tennessee System offering 18 bachelor’s and five master’s degree programs. The main campus in Northwest Tennessee is one of five primary UT campuses. 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Students who have not previously registered for class can register Jan. 13-19.\r\n\r\nThe university encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, wearing masks indoors when physical distancing isn’t possible and other standard safety precautions related to the pandemic. The UT Martin COVID-19 page at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a> offers updates on university conditions and links to the latest pandemic safety information.\r\n\r\nKey 2022 spring semester dates include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 5 – New Student Orientation for transfer and new students (virtual format).</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 13 – Classes begin all locations.</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observed (university closed).</li>\r\n 	<li>March 21-27 – Spring Break.</li>\r\n 	<li>April 29 – Classes end.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 2-6 – Final exams.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 7 – Commencement (additional details announced closer to the commencement date).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOpportunities for future students to learn about UT Martin are available throughout the spring. Prospective students and their families can register online to tour the main campus at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/tour\">www.utm.edu/tour</a>. Individual tours are also available at any of UT Martin’s five regional centers, and contact information for each of the centers is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/outreach\">www.utm.edu/outreach</a>.\r\n\r\nOther dates are set for future students to learn about the university. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-881-7020 or email <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a> for more information about the following events:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Future Skyhawk Admitted Student Receptions: Jan. 10, Dyersburg; Jan. 13, Nashville; Jan. 18, Jackson; Jan. 26, Memphis; and Jan. 31, Martin.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21 – Test Flight Academic Preview Day, main campus</li>\r\n 	<li>April 2 – Spring Preview Day, main campus.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUT Martin is a comprehensive regional institution in the University of Tennessee System offering 18 bachelor’s and five master’s degree programs. The main campus in Northwest Tennessee is one of five primary UT campuses. 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Classes can be added until Jan. 19.\n\nThe university encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, wearing masks indoors when physical distancing isn’t possible and other standard safety precautions related to the pandemic. The UT Martin COVID-19 page at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a> offers updates on university conditions and links to the latest pandemic safety information.\n\nKey 2022 spring semester dates include:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Jan. 5 – New Student Orientation for transfer and new students (virtual format).</li>\n 	<li>Jan. 13 – Classes begin all locations.</li>\n 	<li>Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observed (university closed).</li>\n 	<li>March 21-27 – Spring Break.</li>\n 	<li>April 29 – Classes end.</li>\n 	<li>May 2-6 – Final exams.</li>\n 	<li>May 7 – Commencement (additional details announced closer to the commencement date).</li>\n</ul>\nOpportunities for future students to learn about UT Martin are available throughout the spring. Prospective students and their families can register online to tour the main campus at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/tour\">www.utm.edu/tour</a>. Individual tours are also available at any of UT Martin’s five regional centers, and contact information for each of the centers is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/outreach\">www.utm.edu/outreach</a>.\n\nOther dates are set for future students to learn about the university. 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Classes can be added until Jan. 19.\r\n\r\nThe university encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, wearing masks indoors when physical distancing isn’t possible and other standard safety precautions related to the pandemic. The UT Martin COVID-19 page at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a> offers updates on university conditions and links to the latest pandemic safety information.\r\n\r\nKey 2022 spring semester dates include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 5 – New Student Orientation for transfer and new students (virtual format).</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 13 – Classes begin all locations.</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observed (university closed).</li>\r\n 	<li>March 21-27 – Spring Break.</li>\r\n 	<li>April 29 – Classes end.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 2-6 – Final exams.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 7 – Commencement (additional details announced closer to the commencement date).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOpportunities for future students to learn about UT Martin are available throughout the spring. Prospective students and their families can register online to tour the main campus at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/tour\">www.utm.edu/tour</a>. Individual tours are also available at any of UT Martin’s five regional centers, and contact information for each of the centers is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/outreach\">www.utm.edu/outreach</a>.\r\n\r\nOther dates are set for future students to learn about the university. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-881-7020 or email <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a> for more information about the following events:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Future Skyhawk Admitted Student Receptions: Jan. 10, Dyersburg; Jan. 13, Nashville; Jan. 18, Jackson; Jan. 26, Memphis; and Jan. 31, Martin.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21 – Test Flight Academic Preview Day, main campus</li>\r\n 	<li>April 2 – Spring Preview Day, main campus.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUT Martin is a comprehensive regional institution in the University of Tennessee System offering 18 bachelor’s and five master’s degree programs. The main campus in Northwest Tennessee is one of five primary UT campuses. 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Classes can be added until Jan. 19.\r\n\r\nThe university encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, wearing masks indoors when physical distancing isn’t possible and other standard safety precautions related to the pandemic. The UT Martin COVID-19 page at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/coronavirus\">www.utm.edu/coronavirus</a> offers updates on university conditions and links to the latest pandemic safety information.\r\n\r\nKey 2022 spring semester dates include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 5 – New Student Orientation for transfer and new students (virtual format).</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 13 – Classes begin all locations.</li>\r\n 	<li>Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observed (university closed).</li>\r\n 	<li>March 21-27 – Spring Break.</li>\r\n 	<li>April 29 – Classes end.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 2-6 – Final exams.</li>\r\n 	<li>May 7 – Commencement (additional details announced closer to the commencement date).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOpportunities for future students to learn about UT Martin are available throughout the spring. Prospective students and their families can register online to tour the main campus at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/tour\">www.utm.edu/tour</a>. Individual tours are also available at any of UT Martin’s five regional centers, and contact information for each of the centers is available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/outreach\">www.utm.edu/outreach</a>.\r\n\r\nOther dates are set for future students to learn about the university. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-881-7020 or email <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a> for more information about the following events:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Future Skyhawk Admitted Student Receptions: Jan. 13, Nashville; Jan. 18, Jackson; Jan. 26, Memphis; Jan. 31, Martin; and Feb. 10, Dyersburg.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21 – Test Flight Academic Preview Day, main campus</li>\r\n 	<li>April 2 – Spring Preview Day, main campus.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUT Martin is a comprehensive regional institution in the University of Tennessee System offering 18 bachelor’s and five master’s degree programs. The main campus in Northwest Tennessee is one of five primary UT campuses. 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Born Dec. 28, 1930, in Sevierville, Tennessee, she graduated from the High School Department of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia, and in 1952 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While at UT, she met her husband, Lew Wallace Dougherty Jr., and they were married March 27, 1954. Lew, a dentist, died in November 2016.\r\n\r\nMary Jo was active in the community and was a member of the Camden Garden Club and the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, serving as an officer in both. She was an accredited flower show judge and judged shows for many years throughout the southeast. She was also interested in the arts and was a founding member of the Benton County Arts Council, a member of the UT Martin Arts Council board, the Northwest Tennessee Humanities Council, and was a supporter of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville.\r\n\r\nMary Jo and Lew began their support for the University of Tennessee in 1977. Since then, the Doughertys have donated $2.18 million to the UT System. Their contributions include supporting UT Martin’s University Scholars Program, the Paul Meek Library, athletics and the Department of Music. In addition to their generous donations, the couple spent countless hours building connections with students, faculty and staff across the system. They received the 1987 Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University from UT Knoxville and the 2004 Chancellor’s Award for University Service from UT Martin for dedication to their alma mater.\r\n\r\n“I always loved visiting their home in Camden,” said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. “One of my favorite things was seeing their photographs from their international trips. They loved traveling the world, and their hope was that their gifts would allow UTM students to see it, too.”\r\n\r\nThe Doughertys became particularly interested in the University Scholars Program after students gave a presentation at a development committee meeting. The presentation struck a chord with them, and they quickly became involved and formed bonds with the students in the program.\r\n\r\n“While they had no children, I would dare say that every year they\'ve got 30 new ones that can call them their parents,” said Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for university advancement. Deal originally met the couple while he worked in the Office of Alumni Relations and went on to serve with them on university fundraising campaigns. “They loved hearing from the students and seeing those students go through the program and graduate at the end. They often said that they would receive notes, handwritten notes from the students.”\r\n\r\nMary Jo was closely involved with numerous alumni associations across the UT System, and her passion was encouraging women to begin donating to their alma mater. Among her board appointments included serving as chair of the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council and as a member of the UTAA Board of Governors and its executive committee.\r\n\r\n“I think there have been a lot of women who have graduated from UT, and specifically UT Martin, that can look back and say, ‘Mary Jo Dougherty influenced my giving, my support, my thinking that I needed to support (my alma mater),’” Deal said.\r\n\r\nTo those close to her, Dougherty was known for her kindness and the strong love she shared with her husband. She supported his every endeavor, and the two were married for 62 years until his death.\r\n\r\n\"Lew and Mary Jo were among the first people I met when coming to work at UT Martin more than 29 years ago,” said Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for university advancement. “They were two of the very finest. Lew always said that the two great loves of his life were the University of Tennessee and Mary Jo – not necessarily in that order.\"\r\n\r\n“I remember this like it was yesterday, them walking out of the (Boling) University Center after one of our dinners, and they were holding hands, and they\'d been married 50-plus years at that point. That was the kind of love that they shared. And when he passed away in 2016, it left a very big void in her heart and her life. You could just tell it (their relationship) was meant to be,” Deal said. \"They would give advice, and when I got married, he always would give me advice about how to stay happy. Of course, I needed to listen, because at that point they\'d been married 40 years. They\'ve been married longer than I would have been alive.”\r\n\r\nAnother example of Mary Jo’s compassionate spirit came after Lew’s death. Deal and a mutual friend went to inquire about Lew’s convertible, which was incredibly valuable to him.\r\n\r\n“I called Mary Jo and the person that was helping her take care of his items at home, actually went up there, drove (Mary Jo) around and came back, and I told her to give me a price. She said, \'Well, I know I wasn\'t going to sell it to just anybody, but Lew really would really be smiling right now if he knew you had his car,’” Deal remembered.\r\n\r\n“On the way back from Camden, my wife discovered that there was a CD in the car that was Lew’s, and it had some Frank Sinatra, and he loved his music. I called (Mary Jo) and I said, ‘I\'ve got this CD, if you\'d like for me to bring it back,’ and she goes, ‘No, you just keep it. 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While at UT, she met her husband, Lew Wallace Dougherty Jr., and they were married March 27, 1954. Lew, a dentist, died in November 2016.\r\n\r\nMary Jo was active in the community and was a member of the Camden Garden Club and the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, serving as an officer in both. She was an accredited flower show judge and judged shows for many years throughout the southeast. She was also interested in the arts and was a founding member of the Benton County Arts Council, a member of the UT Martin Arts Council board, the Northwest Tennessee Humanities Council, and was a supporter of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville.\r\n\r\nMary Jo and Lew began their support for the University of Tennessee in 1977. Since then, the Doughertys have donated $2.18 million to the UT System. Their contributions include supporting UT Martin’s University Scholars Program, the Paul Meek Library, athletics and the Department of Music. In addition to their generous donations, the couple spent countless hours building connections with students, faculty and staff across the system. They received the 1987 Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University from UT Knoxville and the 2004 Chancellor’s Award for University Service from UT Martin for dedication to their alma mater.\r\n\r\n“I always loved visiting their home in Camden,” said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. “One of my favorite things was seeing their photographs from their international trips. They loved traveling the world, and their hope was that their gifts would allow UTM students to see it, too.”\r\n\r\nThe Doughertys became particularly interested in the University Scholars Program after students gave a presentation at a development committee meeting. The presentation struck a chord with them, and they quickly became involved and formed bonds with the students in the program.\r\n\r\n“While they had no children, I would dare say that every year they\'ve got 30 new ones that can call them their parents,” said Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for university advancement. Deal originally met the couple while he worked in the Office of Alumni Relations and went on to serve with them on university fundraising campaigns. “They loved hearing from the students and seeing those students go through the program and graduate at the end. They often said that they would receive notes, handwritten notes from the students.”\r\n\r\nMary Jo was closely involved with numerous alumni associations across the UT System, and her passion was encouraging women to begin donating to their alma mater. Among her board appointments included serving as chair of the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council and as a member of the UTAA Board of Governors and its executive committee.\r\n\r\n“I think there have been a lot of women who have graduated from UT, and specifically UT Martin, that can look back and say, ‘Mary Jo Dougherty influenced my giving, my support, my thinking that I needed to support (my alma mater),’” Deal said.\r\n\r\nTo those close to her, Dougherty was known for her kindness and the strong love she shared with her husband. She supported his every endeavor, and the two were married for 62 years until his death.\r\n\r\n\"Lew and Mary Jo were among the first people I met when coming to work at UT Martin more than 29 years ago,” said Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for university advancement. “They were two of the very finest. Lew always said that the two great loves of his life were the University of Tennessee and Mary Jo – not necessarily in that order.\"\r\n\r\n“I remember this like it was yesterday, them walking out of the (Boling) University Center after one of our dinners, and they were holding hands, and they\'d been married 50-plus years at that point. That was the kind of love that they shared. And when he passed away in 2016, it left a very big void in her heart and her life. You could just tell it (their relationship) was meant to be,” Deal said. \"They would give advice, and when I got married, he always would give me advice about how to stay happy. Of course, I needed to listen, because at that point they\'d been married 40 years. They\'ve been married longer than I would have been alive.”\r\n\r\nAnother example of Mary Jo’s compassionate spirit came after Lew’s death. Deal and a mutual friend went to inquire about Lew’s convertible, which was incredibly valuable to him.\r\n\r\n“I called Mary Jo and the person that was helping her take care of his items at home, actually went up there, drove (Mary Jo) around and came back, and I told her to give me a price. She said, \'Well, I know I wasn\'t going to sell it to just anybody, but Lew really would really be smiling right now if he knew you had his car,’” Deal remembered.\r\n\r\n“On the way back from Camden, my wife discovered that there was a CD in the car that was Lew’s, and it had some Frank Sinatra, and he loved his music. I called (Mary Jo) and I said, ‘I\'ve got this CD, if you\'d like for me to bring it back,’ and she goes, ‘No, you just keep it. You dance with your bride.’”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Mary Jo Dougherty remembered for her community involvement and generosity','Mary Jo Dougherty, longtime Camden, Tennessee, resident and University of Tennessee supporter, will be remembered for her community involvement and generosity. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3750-revision-v1','','','2022-01-04 16:35:11','2022-01-04 22:35:11','',3750,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/04/3750-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3759,7,'2022-01-04 17:23:39','2022-01-04 23:23:39','','DoughertyGraphic_SIZED','The late Mary Jo and Lew Dougherty are pictured on the fall 1998 cover of Campus Scene, UT Martin’s alumni magazine.','inherit','closed','closed','','doughertygraphic_sized','','','2022-01-04 17:24:13','2022-01-04 23:24:13','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoughertyGraphic_SIZED.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3760,7,'2022-01-04 17:24:16','2022-01-04 23:24:16','Mary Jo Dougherty, longtime Camden, Tennessee, resident and University of Tennessee supporter, will be remembered for her community involvement and generosity. She died Dec. 21, 2021, at the age of 90. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Sevierville, Tennessee, she graduated from the High School Department of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia, and in 1952 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While at UT, she met her husband, Lew Wallace Dougherty Jr., and they were married March 27, 1954. Lew, a dentist, died in November 2016.\r\n\r\nMary Jo was active in the community and was a member of the Camden Garden Club and the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, serving as an officer in both. She was an accredited flower show judge and judged shows for many years throughout the southeast. She was also interested in the arts and was a founding member of the Benton County Arts Council, a member of the UT Martin Arts Council board, the Northwest Tennessee Humanities Council, and was a supporter of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville.\r\n\r\nMary Jo and Lew began their support for the University of Tennessee in 1977. Since then, the Doughertys have donated $2.18 million to the UT System. Their contributions include supporting UT Martin’s University Scholars Program, the Paul Meek Library, athletics and the Department of Music. In addition to their generous donations, the couple spent countless hours building connections with students, faculty and staff across the system. They received the 1987 Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University from UT Knoxville and the 2004 Chancellor’s Award for University Service from UT Martin for dedication to their alma mater.\r\n\r\n“I always loved visiting their home in Camden,” said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. “One of my favorite things was seeing their photographs from their international trips. They loved traveling the world, and their hope was that their gifts would allow UTM students to see it, too.”\r\n\r\nThe Doughertys became particularly interested in the University Scholars Program after students gave a presentation at a development committee meeting. The presentation struck a chord with them, and they quickly became involved and formed bonds with the students in the program.\r\n\r\n“While they had no children, I would dare say that every year they\'ve got 30 new ones that can call them their parents,” said Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for university advancement. Deal originally met the couple while he worked in the Office of Alumni Relations and went on to serve with them on university fundraising campaigns. “They loved hearing from the students and seeing those students go through the program and graduate at the end. They often said that they would receive notes, handwritten notes from the students.”\r\n\r\nMary Jo was closely involved with numerous alumni associations across the UT System, and her passion was encouraging women to begin donating to their alma mater. Among her board appointments included serving as chair of the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council and as a member of the UTAA Board of Governors and its executive committee.\r\n\r\n“I think there have been a lot of women who have graduated from UT, and specifically UT Martin, that can look back and say, ‘Mary Jo Dougherty influenced my giving, my support, my thinking that I needed to support (my alma mater),’” Deal said.\r\n\r\nTo those close to her, Dougherty was known for her kindness and the strong love she shared with her husband. She supported his every endeavor, and the two were married for 62 years until his death.\r\n\r\n\"Lew and Mary Jo were among the first people I met when coming to work at UT Martin more than 29 years ago,” said Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for university advancement. “They were two of the very finest. Lew always said that the two great loves of his life were the University of Tennessee and Mary Jo – not necessarily in that order.\"\r\n\r\n“I remember this like it was yesterday, them walking out of the (Boling) University Center after one of our dinners, and they were holding hands, and they\'d been married 50-plus years at that point. That was the kind of love that they shared. And when he passed away in 2016, it left a very big void in her heart and her life. You could just tell it (their relationship) was meant to be,” Deal said. \"They would give advice, and when I got married, he always would give me advice about how to stay happy. Of course, I needed to listen, because at that point they\'d been married 40 years. They\'ve been married longer than I would have been alive.”\r\n\r\nAnother example of Mary Jo’s compassionate spirit came after Lew’s death. Deal and a mutual friend went to inquire about Lew’s convertible, which was incredibly valuable to him.\r\n\r\n“I called Mary Jo and the person that was helping her take care of his items at home, actually went up there, drove (Mary Jo) around and came back, and I told her to give me a price. She said, \'Well, I know I wasn\'t going to sell it to just anybody, but Lew really would really be smiling right now if he knew you had his car,’” Deal remembered.\r\n\r\n“On the way back from Camden, my wife discovered that there was a CD in the car that was Lew’s, and it had some Frank Sinatra, and he loved his music. I called (Mary Jo) and I said, ‘I\'ve got this CD, if you\'d like for me to bring it back,’ and she goes, ‘No, you just keep it. You dance with your bride.’”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Mary Jo Dougherty remembered for her community involvement and generosity','Mary Jo Dougherty, longtime Camden, Tennessee, resident and University of Tennessee supporter, will be remembered for her community involvement and generosity. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3750-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-04 17:24:16','2022-01-04 23:24:16','',3750,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/04/3750-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3765,2,'2022-01-07 12:37:40','2022-01-07 18:37:40','University Community:\r\n\r\nI hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. As you know, the Omicron variant is causing a surge in COVID cases, and safe operations are a priority.\r\n\r\nConsidering these conditions, the following information summarizes the university’s current plans:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Opening Face to Face:</strong> UT Martin’s main campus and five regional centers will open in person this spring as classes begin Thursday, January 13, 2022. Classes and offices will open face-to-face.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Masks and Social Distancing:</strong> Everyone is expected to protect others from the spread of COVID-19, and the university strongly recommends wearing masks in academic settings and administrative offices. Social distancing is also recommended, when possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>University Activities</strong>: Optional activities, including intercollegiate athletics, will proceed with recommended masking and social distancing, where practical.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Monitoring Conditions: </strong>The university will continue to monitor conditions and encourage safe learning and social environments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Vaccinations:</strong> Vaccination and booster shots for COVID-19 are highly encouraged for faculty, staff, and students. Vaccine is readily available at many county health departments and local pharmacies, including CVS, Walmart and Fast Pace Health in Martin.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Taking Care of Students:</strong> Although UT Martin is committed to hold in-person classes, academic areas will work to accommodate students who experience illness. It\'s imperative that our students have every opportunity to succeed.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease continue to monitor our <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">COVID-19 website</a> for university updates and FAQs. Town Hall gatherings for faculty, staff, students, and parents will resume this semester with both virtual and in-person options.\r\n\r\nInformation changes almost daily, and pandemic guidelines evolve from guidance from state, regional and federal authorities. We’ll continue to communicate with the University of Tennessee System office and the system’s COVID-19 Task Force for guidance and support. More guidance will be communicated as conditions warrant and new information is known.\r\n\r\nThe last 24 months have been difficult for all of us, and I’m grateful for all the support you’ve given your students and colleagues. I value each of you as part of the UT Martin family and thank you in advance for helping us to keep our university community safe for everyone. It\'s a great day to be a Skyhawk!\r\n\r\nAll the Best,\r\n\r\nKeith Carver, Chancellor','Chancellor’s Corner: Protecting Skyhawk Nation This Spring','','inherit','closed','closed','','3763-revision-v1','','','2022-01-07 12:37:40','2022-01-07 18:37:40','',3763,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/07/3763-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3761,7,'2022-01-04 18:34:12','2022-01-05 00:34:12','Mary Jo Dougherty, longtime Camden, Tennessee, resident and University of Tennessee supporter, will be remembered for her community involvement and generosity. She died Dec. 21, 2021, at the age of 90. Born Dec. 28, 1930, in Sevierville, Tennessee, she graduated from the High School Department of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia, and in 1952 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While at UT, she met her husband, Lew Wallace Dougherty Jr., and they were married March 27, 1954. Lew, a dentist, died in November 2016.\r\n\r\nMary Jo was active in the community and was a member of the Camden Garden Club and the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, serving as an officer in both. She was an accredited flower show judge and judged shows for many years throughout the southeast. She was also interested in the arts and was a founding member of the Benton County Arts Council, a member of the UT Martin Arts Council board, the Northwest Tennessee Humanities Council, and was a supporter of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville.\r\n\r\nMary Jo and Lew began their support for the University of Tennessee in 1977. Since then, the Doughertys have donated $2.18 million to the UT System. Their contributions include supporting UT Martin’s University Scholars Program, the Paul Meek Library, athletics and the Department of Music. In addition to their generous donations, the couple spent countless hours building connections with students, faculty and staff across the system. They received the 1987 Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University from UT Knoxville and the 2004 Chancellor’s Award for University Service from UT Martin for dedication to their alma mater.\r\n\r\n“I always loved visiting their home in Camden,” said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. “One of my favorite things was seeing their photographs from their international trips. They loved traveling the world, and their hope was that their gifts would allow UTM students to see it, too.”\r\n\r\nThe Doughertys became particularly interested in the University Scholars Program after students gave a presentation at a development committee meeting. The presentation struck a chord with them, and they quickly became involved and formed bonds with the students in the program.\r\n\r\n“While they had no children, I would dare say that every year they\'ve got 30 new ones that can call them their parents,” said Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for university advancement. Deal originally met the couple while he worked in the Office of Alumni Relations and went on to serve with them on university fundraising campaigns. “They loved hearing from the students and seeing those students go through the program and graduate at the end. They often said that they would receive notes, handwritten notes from the students.”\r\n\r\nMary Jo was closely involved with numerous alumni associations across the UT System, and her passion was encouraging women to begin donating to their alma mater. Among her board appointments included serving as chair of the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council and as a member of the UTAA Board of Governors and its executive committee.\r\n\r\n“I think there have been a lot of women who have graduated from UT, and specifically UT Martin, that can look back and say, ‘Mary Jo Dougherty influenced my giving, my support, my thinking that I needed to support (my alma mater),’” Deal said.\r\n\r\nTo those close to her, Dougherty was known for her kindness and the strong love she shared with her husband. She supported his every endeavor, and the two were married for 62 years until his death.\r\n\r\n\"Lew and Mary Jo were among the first people I met when coming to work at UT Martin more than 29 years ago,” said Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for university advancement. “They were two of the very finest. Lew always said that the two great loves of his life were the University of Tennessee and Mary Jo – not necessarily in that order.\"\r\n\r\n“I remember this like it was yesterday, them walking out of the (Boling) University Center after one of our dinners, and they were holding hands, and they\'d been married 50-plus years at that point. That was the kind of love that they shared. And when he passed away in 2016, it left a very big void in her heart and her life. You could just tell it (their relationship) was meant to be,” Deal said. \"They would give advice, and when I got married, he always would give me advice about how to stay happy. Of course, I needed to listen, because at that point they\'d been married 40 years. They\'ve been married longer than I would have been alive.”\r\n\r\nAnother example of Mary Jo’s compassionate spirit came after Lew’s death. Deal and a mutual friend went to inquire about Lew’s convertible, which was incredibly valuable to him.\r\n\r\n“I called Mary Jo and the person that was helping her take care of his items at home, actually went up there, drove (Mary Jo) around and came back, and I told her to give me a price. She said, \'Well, I know I wasn\'t going to sell it to just anybody, but Lew really would really be smiling right now if he knew you had his car,’” Deal remembered.\r\n\r\n“On the way back from Camden, my wife discovered that there was a CD in the car that was Lew’s, and it had some Frank Sinatra, and he loved his music. I called (Mary Jo) and I said, ‘I\'ve got this CD, if you\'d like for me to bring it back,’ and she goes, ‘No, you just keep it. You dance with your bride.’”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Mary Jo Dougherty remembered for her community involvement and generosity','Mary Jo Dougherty, longtime Camden, Tennessee, resident and University of Tennessee supporter, will be remembered for her community involvement and generosity. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3750-revision-v1','','','2022-01-04 18:34:12','2022-01-05 00:34:12','',3750,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/04/3750-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3772,7,'2022-01-18 08:37:43','2022-01-18 14:37:43','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center. The meeting will also be available for public viewing via livestream at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a> and archived for later viewing. Those attending in person are highly encouraged to wear a face covering.\r\n\r\nAgenda items include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Economic Forecast</li>\r\n 	<li>Government Relations and Advocacy Overview</li>\r\n 	<li>Title IX Update</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe full agenda and associated meeting materials are available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisoryboard\">www.utm.edu/advisoryboard</a>  or by contacting Bud Grimes, Office of University Relations, at <a href=\"mailto:rgrimes@utm.edu\">rgrimes@utm.edu</a> or call 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability or otherwise needing assistance in connection with this meeting may contact Grimes to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Jan. 19.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee at Martin also distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with providing adequate public notice.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board to meet January 21','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-advisory-board-to-meet-january-21','','','2022-01-18 08:38:55','2022-01-18 14:38:55','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3772',0,'post','',0),(3763,2,'2022-01-07 12:37:40','2022-01-07 18:37:40','University Community:\r\n\r\nI hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. As you know, the Omicron variant is causing a surge in COVID cases, and safe operations are a priority.\r\n\r\nConsidering these conditions, the following information summarizes the university’s current plans:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Opening Face to Face:</strong> UT Martin’s main campus and five regional centers will open in person this spring as classes begin Thursday, January 13, 2022. Classes and offices will open face-to-face.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Masks and Social Distancing:</strong> Everyone is expected to protect others from the spread of COVID-19, and the university strongly recommends wearing masks in academic settings and administrative offices. Social distancing is also recommended, when possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>University Activities</strong>: Optional activities, including intercollegiate athletics, will proceed with recommended masking and social distancing, where practical.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Monitoring Conditions: </strong>The university will continue to monitor conditions and encourage safe learning and social environments.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Vaccinations:</b> Vaccination and booster shots for COVID-19 are highly encouraged for faculty, staff, and students. Vaccine is readily available at many county health departments and local pharmacies. You can find COVID-19 vaccines and boosters <a href=\"https://www.vaccines.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">here</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Taking Care of Students:</strong> Although UT Martin is committed to hold in-person classes, academic areas will work to accommodate students who experience illness. It\'s imperative that our students have every opportunity to succeed.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease continue to monitor our <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">COVID-19 website</a> for university updates and FAQs. Town Hall gatherings for faculty, staff, students, and parents will resume this semester with both virtual and in-person options.\r\n\r\nInformation changes almost daily, and pandemic guidelines evolve from guidance from state, regional and federal authorities. We’ll continue to communicate with the University of Tennessee System office and the system’s COVID-19 Task Force for guidance and support. More guidance will be communicated as conditions warrant and new information is known.\r\n\r\nThe last 24 months have been difficult for all of us, and I’m grateful for all the support you’ve given your students and colleagues. I value each of you as part of the UT Martin family and thank you in advance for helping us to keep our university community safe for everyone. It\'s a great day to be a Skyhawk!\r\n\r\nAll the Best,\r\n\r\nKeith Carver, Chancellor','Chancellor’s Corner: Protecting Skyhawk Nation This Spring','I hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. 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As you know, the Omicron variant is causing a surge in COVID cases, and safe operations are a priority.\r\n\r\nConsidering these conditions, the following information summarizes the university’s current plans:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Opening Face to Face:</strong> UT Martin’s main campus and five regional centers will open in person this spring as classes begin Thursday, January 13, 2022. Classes and offices will open face-to-face.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Masks and Social Distancing:</strong> Everyone is expected to protect others from the spread of COVID-19, and the university strongly recommends wearing masks in academic settings and administrative offices. Social distancing is also recommended, when possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>University Activities</strong>: Optional activities, including intercollegiate athletics, will proceed with recommended masking and social distancing, where practical.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Monitoring Conditions: </strong>The university will continue to monitor conditions and encourage safe learning and social environments.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Vaccinations:</strong> Vaccination and booster shots for COVID-19 are highly encouraged for faculty, staff, and students. Vaccine is readily available at many county health departments and local pharmacies, including CVS, Walmart and Fast Pace Health in Martin.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Taking Care of Students:</strong> Although UT Martin is committed to hold in-person classes, academic areas will work to accommodate students who experience illness. It\'s imperative that our students have every opportunity to succeed.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease continue to monitor our <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">COVID-19 website</a> for university updates and FAQs. Town Hall gatherings for faculty, staff, students, and parents will resume this semester with both virtual and in-person options.\r\n\r\nInformation changes almost daily, and pandemic guidelines evolve from guidance from state, regional and federal authorities. We’ll continue to communicate with the University of Tennessee System office and the system’s COVID-19 Task Force for guidance and support. More guidance will be communicated as conditions warrant and new information is known.\r\n\r\nThe last 24 months have been difficult for all of us, and I’m grateful for all the support you’ve given your students and colleagues. I value each of you as part of the UT Martin family and thank you in advance for helping us to keep our university community safe for everyone. It\'s a great day to be a Skyhawk!\r\n\r\nAll the Best,\r\n\r\nKeith Carver, Chancellor','Chancellor’s Corner: Protecting Skyhawk Nation This Spring','I hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3763-revision-v1','','','2022-01-07 12:38:06','2022-01-07 18:38:06','',3763,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/07/3763-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3767,2,'2022-01-07 15:24:57','2022-01-07 21:24:57','University Community:\r\n\r\nI hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. As you know, the Omicron variant is causing a surge in COVID cases, and safe operations are a priority.\r\n\r\nConsidering these conditions, the following information summarizes the university’s current plans:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Opening Face to Face:</strong> UT Martin’s main campus and five regional centers will open in person this spring as classes begin Thursday, January 13, 2022. Classes and offices will open face-to-face.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Masks and Social Distancing:</strong> Everyone is expected to protect others from the spread of COVID-19, and the university strongly recommends wearing masks in academic settings and administrative offices. Social distancing is also recommended, when possible.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>University Activities</strong>: Optional activities, including intercollegiate athletics, will proceed with recommended masking and social distancing, where practical.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Monitoring Conditions: </strong>The university will continue to monitor conditions and encourage safe learning and social environments.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Vaccinations:</b> Vaccination and booster shots for COVID-19 are highly encouraged for faculty, staff, and students. Vaccine is readily available at many county health departments and local pharmacies. You can find COVID-19 vaccines and boosters <a href=\"https://www.vaccines.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">here</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Taking Care of Students:</strong> Although UT Martin is committed to hold in-person classes, academic areas will work to accommodate students who experience illness. It\'s imperative that our students have every opportunity to succeed.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease continue to monitor our <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/alerts/corona/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">COVID-19 website</a> for university updates and FAQs. Town Hall gatherings for faculty, staff, students, and parents will resume this semester with both virtual and in-person options.\r\n\r\nInformation changes almost daily, and pandemic guidelines evolve from guidance from state, regional and federal authorities. We’ll continue to communicate with the University of Tennessee System office and the system’s COVID-19 Task Force for guidance and support. More guidance will be communicated as conditions warrant and new information is known.\r\n\r\nThe last 24 months have been difficult for all of us, and I’m grateful for all the support you’ve given your students and colleagues. I value each of you as part of the UT Martin family and thank you in advance for helping us to keep our university community safe for everyone. It\'s a great day to be a Skyhawk!\r\n\r\nAll the Best,\r\n\r\nKeith Carver, Chancellor','Chancellor’s Corner: Protecting Skyhawk Nation This Spring','I hope that all of you were able to catch your breath over the long holiday break. As we begin a new semester, I want to provide some guidance as our university reopens for operations during the 2022 Spring Semester. 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This passion inspired him to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. As a first-generation college student, he became involved in the ROTC program and finished his degree as a distinguished military graduate.\r\n\r\nGresham came to UT Martin in 1973 after serving in the Army for four years and finishing his master’s degree and his doctorate in meat science at Oklahoma State University. Although he only planned to hold the position of assistant professor for three or four years, Gresham fell in love with UT Martin and served for 39 years until his retirement in spring 2013.\r\n\r\nDuring his time at UT Martin, Gresham served as the dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences until his retirement, and his strong ability to manage his budgets with what he liked to call “aggie math” allowed the university to further fund experiential opportunities for agricultural students, such as the UT Martin Teaching and Demonstration Farm. Gresham also received the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar award in 2003 and was named the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association Distinguished Service Professor in 2005.\r\n\r\nGresham supported the university during his lifetime, and his wife, Carolyn, has continued their philanthropy since his death in 2017. The Jerry and Carolyn Gresham Family Scholarship was endowed in their honor, and their two children, Darryl and Darcia, are UT Martin graduates. Over their years of support, the Gresham family has donated more than $115,000 to the UT Martin campus.\r\n\r\n“Jerry Gresham was a man\'s man. He was like a father to me,” Dr. Wes Totten, chair of the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources. “He was my mentor then and his spirit still mentors me today. I can\'t put a price or measure on the positive influence he has had on me, and I pray that everyone has a Jerry Gresham in their life.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for development and planned giving, at <a href=\"mailto:jcurtis@utm.edu\">jcurtis@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','University road to be named after Dr. Jerry D. 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','inherit','closed','closed','','04242019_advisoryboardmeeting015','','','2022-01-18 08:36:47','2022-01-18 14:36:47','',3772,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04242019_AdvisoryBoardMeeting015.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3774,7,'2022-01-18 08:37:43','2022-01-18 14:37:43','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center. The meeting will also be available for public viewing via livestream at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a> and archived for later viewing. Those attending in person are highly encouraged to wear a face covering.\r\n\r\nAgenda items include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Economic Forecast</li>\r\n 	<li>Government Relations and Advocacy Overview</li>\r\n 	<li>Title IX Update</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe full agenda and associated meeting materials are available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisoryboard\">www.utm.edu/advisoryboard</a>  or by contacting Bud Grimes, Office of University Relations, at <a href=\"mailto:rgrimes@utm.edu\">rgrimes@utm.edu</a> or call 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability or otherwise needing assistance in connection with this meeting may contact Grimes to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Jan. 19.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee at Martin also distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with providing adequate public notice.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board to meet January 21','','inherit','closed','closed','','3772-revision-v1','','','2022-01-18 08:37:43','2022-01-18 14:37:43','',3772,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/18/3772-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3775,7,'2022-01-18 08:38:04','2022-01-18 14:38:04','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center. The meeting will also be available for public viewing via livestream at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a> and archived for later viewing. Those attending in person are highly encouraged to wear a face covering.\n\nAgenda items include:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Economic Forecast</li>\n 	<li>Government Relations and Advocacy Overview</li>\n 	<li>Title IX Update</li>\n</ul>\nThe full agenda and associated meeting materials are available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisoryboard\">www.utm.edu/advisoryboard</a>  or by contacting Bud Grimes, Office of University Relations, at <a href=\"mailto:rgrimes@utm.edu\">rgrimes@utm.edu</a> or call 731-881-7615.\n\nAnyone with a disability or otherwise needing assistance in connection with this meeting may contact Grimes to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Jan. 19.\n\nThe University of Tennessee at Martin also distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with providing adequate public notice.\n\nFor more information, contact the Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board to meet January 21','','inherit','closed','closed','','3772-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-18 08:38:04','2022-01-18 14:38:04','',3772,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/18/3772-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3776,7,'2022-01-18 08:38:36','2022-01-18 14:38:36','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center. The meeting will also be available for public viewing via livestream at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a> and archived for later viewing. Those attending in person are highly encouraged to wear a face covering.\r\n\r\nAgenda items include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Economic Forecast</li>\r\n 	<li>Government Relations and Advocacy Overview</li>\r\n 	<li>Title IX Update</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe full agenda and associated meeting materials are available at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisoryboard\">www.utm.edu/advisoryboard</a>  or by contacting Bud Grimes, Office of University Relations, at <a href=\"mailto:rgrimes@utm.edu\">rgrimes@utm.edu</a> or call 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\nAnyone with a disability or otherwise needing assistance in connection with this meeting may contact Grimes to request auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate attendance. Contact may be made in person, by writing, by email, by telephone or otherwise and should be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Jan. 19.\r\n\r\nThe University of Tennessee at Martin also distributes this notice to all faculty and staff as part of its compliance with providing adequate public notice.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board to meet January 21','The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its annual winter meeting in person at 1 p.m. CDT, Friday, Jan. 21, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center.','inherit','closed','closed','','3772-revision-v1','','','2022-01-18 08:38:36','2022-01-18 14:38:36','',3772,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/18/3772-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3777,7,'2022-01-19 08:12:05','2022-01-19 14:12:05','The University of Tennessee at Martin will name the road leading to the Veterinary Technology Center “Walker Lane” in honor of the Walker family, who has donated more than $29,000 to UT Martin and is strongly connected to the main campus.\r\n\r\nJoe Walker was an employee of UT Martin for nearly 50 years. After serving in the Army and Air Force in World War II, Joe married his sweetheart, Verna, who he was married to for 69 years until her death in 2015. He worked at his family farm until 1951, when he began his work at UT Martin as the head of mechanical maintenance. He retired from his full-time position in 1985 and returned as a part-time employee until 2003, when he fully retired.\r\n\r\nJoe’s brother, Raphael Walker, worked for the 7-Up Bottling Co. from 1946-56 and for Universal Flavors from 1956-91, where he earned the Salesman of the Year award three times. Raphael was a military veteran; he served in the Korean War from 1948-49 and in the National Guard from 1950-1953. He served as an alderman for the city of Martin from 1974-76 and was an active member of the Martin Church of Christ for over 40 years. Raphael and his wife, Mildred, were married for 68 years, and were long-term partners with UT Martin, by renting their large farm located next to the campus to the university.\r\n\r\nRaphael’s son, Dr. Danny Walker, is an associate professor of veterinary health technology at UT Martin. Danny began teaching at UT Martin after 32 years in small-animal veterinary practice and serves as the lead professor in the Veterinary Health Technology program. He received the Elsevier Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017, which is a national award that honors educators who are recognized by their students and colleagues as exceptional instructors, and in 2019, he received the UTAA Outstanding Teacher Award. Danny has also served as the president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for development and planned giving, at jcurtis@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Road to Veterinary Technology Center to be named after Walker family','The University of Tennessee at Martin will name the road leading to the Veterinary Technology Center “Walker Lane” in honor of the Walker family, who has donated more than $29,000 to UT Martin and is strongly connected to the main campus.','publish','closed','closed','','road-to-veterinary-technology-center-to-be-named-after-walker-family','','','2022-01-19 08:12:15','2022-01-19 14:12:15','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3777',0,'post','',0),(3778,7,'2022-01-19 08:09:03','2022-01-19 14:09:03','','RoadNaming_Walker','','inherit','closed','closed','','roadnaming_walker','','','2022-01-19 08:09:03','2022-01-19 14:09:03','',3777,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RoadNaming_Walker.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3779,7,'2022-01-19 08:12:05','2022-01-19 14:12:05','The University of Tennessee at Martin will name the road leading to the Veterinary Technology Center “Walker Lane” in honor of the Walker family, who has donated more than $29,000 to UT Martin and is strongly connected to the main campus.\r\n\r\nJoe Walker was an employee of UT Martin for nearly 50 years. After serving in the Army and Air Force in World War II, Joe married his sweetheart, Verna, who he was married to for 69 years until her death in 2015. He worked at his family farm until 1951, when he began his work at UT Martin as the head of mechanical maintenance. He retired from his full-time position in 1985 and returned as a part-time employee until 2003, when he fully retired.\r\n\r\nJoe’s brother, Raphael Walker, worked for the 7-Up Bottling Co. from 1946-56 and for Universal Flavors from 1956-91, where he earned the Salesman of the Year award three times. Raphael was a military veteran; he served in the Korean War from 1948-49 and in the National Guard from 1950-1953. He served as an alderman for the city of Martin from 1974-76 and was an active member of the Martin Church of Christ for over 40 years. Raphael and his wife, Mildred, were married for 68 years, and were long-term partners with UT Martin, by renting their large farm located next to the campus to the university.\r\n\r\nRaphael’s son, Dr. Danny Walker, is an associate professor of veterinary health technology at UT Martin. Danny began teaching at UT Martin after 32 years in small-animal veterinary practice and serves as the lead professor in the Veterinary Health Technology program. He received the Elsevier Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017, which is a national award that honors educators who are recognized by their students and colleagues as exceptional instructors, and in 2019, he received the UTAA Outstanding Teacher Award. Danny has also served as the president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Jeanna Curtis-Swafford, associate vice chancellor for development and planned giving, at jcurtis@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Road to Veterinary Technology Center to be named after Walker family','The University of Tennessee at Martin will name the road leading to the Veterinary Technology Center “Walker Lane” in honor of the Walker family, who has donated more than $29,000 to UT Martin and is strongly connected to the main campus.','inherit','closed','closed','','3777-revision-v1','','','2022-01-19 08:12:05','2022-01-19 14:12:05','',3777,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/19/3777-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3780,7,'2022-01-19 09:33:25','2022-01-19 15:33:25','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago. Student portfolio managers enrolled in Finance 411, a class taught by finance professor Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, were recognized for their accomplishments Dec. 3 by the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The team received $1,000 for finishing the conference in first place.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin team earned a 24.61% return on the team’s portfolio during the fall semester for an annualized return of 28.23%. The UTM-TVA portfolio grew from $618,563.32 on Jan. 1, 2021, to $768,226.50 on Nov. 19, just short of its goal to outperform the S&amp;P 500 index by 250 basis points or 2.5%. Team members presented their TVA portfolio strategy at the SMIFC conference, which earned top honors.\r\n\r\nTVA’s Investment Challenge was established in 1998 and is a partnership between TVA and participating universities in its service territory. The challenge provides a real-world learning experience in portfolio management by allowing students to manage actual stock portfolios within TVA guidelines. In addition to TVA, other investment-team supporters include the family of Kelly Murray and FirstBank. Haddad said that preparation both in general courses and in the College of Business and Global Affairs was the key to the team’s success.\r\n<blockquote>“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said.</blockquote>\r\n“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said. Haddad added that this year for the first time the brokers and dealers who support the challenge allowed a portion of the investment returns to be used to offset related expenses for the participating students.\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, Tennessee, received the Kelly W. Murray Excellence in Portfolio Management award for the fall semester and his work with the team. The award, named for the late son of Dr. Sandra and Bill Murray, recognizes outstanding effort and dedication managing the UT Martin TVA stock portfolio with the TVA Investment Challenge. Sandra Murray is a retired UT Martin education faculty member.\r\n\r\nThe Kelly Murray Investment Management Room located in the Business Administration Building is named for Murray in recognition of his leadership of the investment team when he was a student. Among the room’s features are Bloomberg Terminals, a professional trading platform. FirstBank endowed the UTM-TVA program with 12 Bloomberg Terminals that students use to obtain financial data and become Bloomberg certified. Bloomberg Certification is an advantage for graduates seeking positions in the competitive finance field.\r\n\r\nThe TVA Investment Challenge’s performance report noted that the team’s all-equity portfolio focused on stocks in the communication, technology and material sectors and included both value and growth stocks. Portfolio managers used fundamental and technical analysis to monitor positions in the portfolio and analyze stocks to consider trading. The individual portfolio managers were responsible for staying current on economic events, news and using available resources to collect information that would positively influence portfolio performance.\r\n\r\nSector managers for the team, all senior finance majors at the time of the competition, were Alfano-Webb, technology and materials; Seth Bishop, of Adamsville, communication and utility; Alexzander Schell, of Madisonville, Kentucky, financials and real estate; Heath Hester, of Martin, consumer staples and health care; Brice Williams, of Dresden, energy and industrials; and Kyle Hart, of Union City, consumer discretionary.\r\n<blockquote>“He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said.</blockquote>\r\nAlfano-Webb noted several factors that contributed to the team’s success starting with finance professor Mahmoud Haddad who advised the team when asked for guidance and executed the stock trades based on team members’ buy-and-sell decisions. “He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said. “I can’t say enough. We went to the conference in Chicago, and everybody knew him there. I think that says a lot about his character and what he’s accomplished throughout his life.” He also credited the quality of his team’s conference presentation and the university’s TVA Investment Challenge history for laying the groundwork for success.\r\n\r\n“We presented in front of industry professionals and people with doctorates and other professors from other universities, and they were all very impressed with us,” he said. “This is long-lasting program at UTM – over two decades – so we had the blueprint for success. We decided to execute, and I believe we did it, and we did it well.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','TVA investment challenge team finishes first at conference','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago.','publish','closed','closed','','tva-investment-challenge-team-finishes-first-at-conference','','','2022-01-19 09:43:30','2022-01-19 15:43:30','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3780',0,'post','',0),(3781,7,'2022-01-19 09:29:56','2022-01-19 15:29:56','','12032021_TVAInvestmentChallenge001','The team received $1,000 for its first-place finish. Pictured in front of the Kelly Murray Investment Management Room at the recognition event are (front row, l-r) are Dr. Sandra Murray, mother of the late Kelly Murray; David Burden, community bank president, FirstBank; Haddad; Logan Alfano-Webb, investment team, Counce; Heath Hester, investment team, Martin; Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean, College of Business and Global Affairs; and Ryan Stover, Ameriprise Financial; (back row, l-r) William Murray, father of Kelly Murray; Jim Wingett, Wolf River Capital Management; Brice Williams, investment team, Dresden; Seth Bishop, investment team, Adamsville; Alexzander Schell, investment team, Madisonville, Kentucky; Kyle Hart, investment team, Union City; and Wib Evans, president, FirstBank Ventures. ','inherit','closed','closed','','12032021_tvainvestmentchallenge001','','','2022-01-19 09:32:22','2022-01-19 15:32:22','',3780,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12032021_TVAInvestmentChallenge001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3782,7,'2022-01-19 09:33:25','2022-01-19 15:33:25','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago. Student portfolio managers enrolled in Finance 411, a class taught by finance professor Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, were recognized for their accomplishments Dec. 3 by the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The team received $1,000 for finishing the conference in first place.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin team earned a 24.61% return on the team’s portfolio during the fall semester for an annualized return of 28.23%. The UTM-TVA portfolio grew from $618,563.32 on Jan. 1, 2021, to $768,226.50 on Nov. 19, just short of its goal to outperform the S&amp;P 500 index by 250 basis points or 2.5%. Team members presented their TVA portfolio strategy at the SMIFC conference, which earned top honors.\r\n\r\nTVA’s Investment Challenge was established in 1998 and is a partnership between TVA and participating universities in its service territory. The challenge provides a real-world learning experience in portfolio management by allowing students to manage actual stock portfolios within TVA guidelines. In addition to TVA, other investment-team supporters include the family of Kelly Murray and FirstBank. Haddad said that preparation both in general courses and in the College of Business and Global Affairs was the key to the team’s success.\r\n\r\n“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said. Haddad added that this year for the first time the brokers and dealers who support the challenge allowed a portion of the investment returns to be used to offset related expenses for the participating students.\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, Tennessee, received the Kelly W. Murray Excellence in Portfolio Management award for the fall semester and his work with the team. The award, named for the late son of Dr. Sandra and Bill Murray, recognizes outstanding effort and dedication managing the UT Martin TVA stock portfolio with the TVA Investment Challenge. Sandra Murray is a retired UT Martin education faculty member.\r\n\r\nThe Kelly Murray Investment Management Room located in the Business Administration Building is named for Murray in recognition of his leadership of the investment team when he was a student. Among the room’s features are Bloomberg Terminals, a professional trading platform. FirstBank endowed the UTM-TVA program with 12 Bloomberg Terminals that students use to obtain financial data and become Bloomberg certified. Bloomberg Certification is an advantage for graduates seeking positions in the competitive finance field.\r\n\r\nThe TVA Investment Challenge’s performance report noted that the team’s all-equity portfolio focused on stocks in the communication, technology and material sectors and included both value and growth stocks. Portfolio managers used fundamental and technical analysis to monitor positions in the portfolio and analyze stocks to consider trading. The individual portfolio managers were responsible for staying current on economic events, news and using available resources to collect information that would positively influence portfolio performance.\r\n\r\nSector managers for the team, all senior finance majors at the time of the competition, were Alfano-Webb, technology and materials; Seth Bishop, of Adamsville, communication and utility; Alexzander Schell, of Madisonville, Kentucky, financials and real estate; Heath Hester, of Martin, consumer staples and health care; Brice Williams, of Dresden, energy and industrials; and Kyle Hart, of Union City, consumer discretionary.\r\n\r\nAlfano-Webb noted several factors that contributed to the team’s success starting with finance professor Mahmoud Haddad who advised the team when asked for guidance and executed the stock trades based on team members’ buy-and-sell decisions. “He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said. “I can’t say enough. We went to the conference in Chicago, and everybody knew him there. I think that says a lot about his character and what he’s accomplished throughout his life.” He also credited the quality of his team’s conference presentation and the university’s TVA Investment Challenge history for laying the groundwork for success.\r\n\r\n“We presented in front of industry professionals and people with doctorates and other professors from other universities, and they were all very impressed with us,” he said. “This is long-lasting program at UTM – over two decades – so we had the blueprint for success. We decided to execute, and I believe we did it, and we did it well.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','TVA investment challenge team finishes first at conference','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago.','inherit','closed','closed','','3780-revision-v1','','','2022-01-19 09:33:25','2022-01-19 15:33:25','',3780,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/19/3780-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3783,7,'2022-01-19 09:42:23','2022-01-19 15:42:23','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago. Student portfolio managers enrolled in Finance 411, a class taught by finance professor Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, were recognized for their accomplishments Dec. 3 by the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The team received $1,000 for finishing the conference in first place.\n\nThe UT Martin team earned a 24.61% return on the team’s portfolio during the fall semester for an annualized return of 28.23%. The UTM-TVA portfolio grew from $618,563.32 on Jan. 1, 2021, to $768,226.50 on Nov. 19, just short of its goal to outperform the S&amp;P 500 index by 250 basis points or 2.5%. Team members presented their TVA portfolio strategy at the SMIFC conference, which earned top honors.\n\nTVA’s Investment Challenge was established in 1998 and is a partnership between TVA and participating universities in its service territory. The challenge provides a real-world learning experience in portfolio management by allowing students to manage actual stock portfolios within TVA guidelines. In addition to TVA, other investment-team supporters include the family of Kelly Murray and FirstBank. Haddad said that preparation both in general courses and in the College of Business and Global Affairs was the key to the team’s success.\n<blockquote>“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said.</blockquote>\n“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said. Haddad added that this year for the first time the brokers and dealers who support the challenge allowed a portion of the investment returns to be used to offset related expenses for the participating students.\n\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, Tennessee, received the Kelly W. Murray Excellence in Portfolio Management award for the fall semester and his work with the team. The award, named for the late son of Dr. Sandra and Bill Murray, recognizes outstanding effort and dedication managing the UT Martin TVA stock portfolio with the TVA Investment Challenge. Sandra Murray is a retired UT Martin education faculty member.\n\nThe Kelly Murray Investment Management Room located in the Business Administration Building is named for Murray in recognition of his leadership of the investment team when he was a student. Among the room’s features are Bloomberg Terminals, a professional trading platform. FirstBank endowed the UTM-TVA program with 12 Bloomberg Terminals that students use to obtain financial data and become Bloomberg certified. Bloomberg Certification is an advantage for graduates seeking positions in the competitive finance field.\n\nThe TVA Investment Challenge’s performance report noted that the team’s all-equity portfolio focused on stocks in the communication, technology and material sectors and included both value and growth stocks. Portfolio managers used fundamental and technical analysis to monitor positions in the portfolio and analyze stocks to consider trading. The individual portfolio managers were responsible for staying current on economic events, news and using available resources to collect information that would positively influence portfolio performance.\n\nSector managers for the team, all senior finance majors at the time of the competition, were Alfano-Webb, technology and materials; Seth Bishop, of Adamsville, communication and utility; Alexzander Schell, of Madisonville, Kentucky, financials and real estate; Heath Hester, of Martin, consumer staples and health care; Brice Williams, of Dresden, energy and industrials; and Kyle Hart, of Union City, consumer discretionary.\n<blockquote>“He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said.</blockquote>\nAlfano-Webb noted several factors that contributed to the team’s success starting with finance professor Mahmoud Haddad who advised the team when asked for guidance and executed the stock trades based on team members’ buy-and-sell decisions. “He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said. “I can’t say enough. We went to the conference in Chicago, and everybody knew him there. I think that says a lot about his character and what he’s accomplished throughout his life.” He also credited the quality of his team’s conference presentation and the university’s TVA Investment Challenge history for laying the groundwork for success.\n\n“We presented in front of industry professionals and people with doctorates and other professors from other universities, and they were all very impressed with us,” he said. “This is long-lasting program at UTM – over two decades – so we had the blueprint for success. We decided to execute, and I believe we did it, and we did it well.”\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','TVA investment challenge team finishes first at conference','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago.','inherit','closed','closed','','3780-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-19 09:42:23','2022-01-19 15:42:23','',3780,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/19/3780-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3784,7,'2022-01-19 09:43:30','2022-01-19 15:43:30','Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin-TVA Investment Challenge team finished first among 27 universities competing in the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium held Oct. 28-29, 2021, in Chicago. Student portfolio managers enrolled in Finance 411, a class taught by finance professor Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, were recognized for their accomplishments Dec. 3 by the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs. The team received $1,000 for finishing the conference in first place.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin team earned a 24.61% return on the team’s portfolio during the fall semester for an annualized return of 28.23%. The UTM-TVA portfolio grew from $618,563.32 on Jan. 1, 2021, to $768,226.50 on Nov. 19, just short of its goal to outperform the S&amp;P 500 index by 250 basis points or 2.5%. Team members presented their TVA portfolio strategy at the SMIFC conference, which earned top honors.\r\n\r\nTVA’s Investment Challenge was established in 1998 and is a partnership between TVA and participating universities in its service territory. The challenge provides a real-world learning experience in portfolio management by allowing students to manage actual stock portfolios within TVA guidelines. In addition to TVA, other investment-team supporters include the family of Kelly Murray and FirstBank. Haddad said that preparation both in general courses and in the College of Business and Global Affairs was the key to the team’s success.\r\n<blockquote>“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said.</blockquote>\r\n“The basic and core courses that we teach in the College of Business and at the university in general are a strong foundation to make our students in the top of their career and the top of their performance among 27 different universities,” he said. Haddad added that this year for the first time the brokers and dealers who support the challenge allowed a portion of the investment returns to be used to offset related expenses for the participating students.\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, Tennessee, received the Kelly W. Murray Excellence in Portfolio Management award for the fall semester and his work with the team. The award, named for the late son of Dr. Sandra and Bill Murray, recognizes outstanding effort and dedication managing the UT Martin TVA stock portfolio with the TVA Investment Challenge. Sandra Murray is a retired UT Martin education faculty member.\r\n\r\nThe Kelly Murray Investment Management Room located in the Business Administration Building is named for Murray in recognition of his leadership of the investment team when he was a student. Among the room’s features are Bloomberg Terminals, a professional trading platform. FirstBank endowed the UTM-TVA program with 12 Bloomberg Terminals that students use to obtain financial data and become Bloomberg certified. Bloomberg Certification is an advantage for graduates seeking positions in the competitive finance field.\r\n\r\nThe TVA Investment Challenge’s performance report noted that the team’s all-equity portfolio focused on stocks in the communication, technology and material sectors and included both value and growth stocks. Portfolio managers used fundamental and technical analysis to monitor positions in the portfolio and analyze stocks to consider trading. The individual portfolio managers were responsible for staying current on economic events, news and using available resources to collect information that would positively influence portfolio performance.\r\n\r\nSector managers for the team, all senior finance majors at the time of the competition, were Alfano-Webb, technology and materials; Seth Bishop, of Adamsville, communication and utility; Alexzander Schell, of Madisonville, Kentucky, financials and real estate; Heath Hester, of Martin, consumer staples and health care; Brice Williams, of Dresden, energy and industrials; and Kyle Hart, of Union City, consumer discretionary.\r\n<blockquote>“He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said.</blockquote>\r\nAlfano-Webb noted several factors that contributed to the team’s success starting with finance professor Mahmoud Haddad who advised the team when asked for guidance and executed the stock trades based on team members’ buy-and-sell decisions. “He (Haddad) may be one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and especially when it comes to financial markets,” he said. “I can’t say enough. We went to the conference in Chicago, and everybody knew him there. I think that says a lot about his character and what he’s accomplished throughout his life.” He also credited the quality of his team’s conference presentation and the university’s TVA Investment Challenge history for laying the groundwork for success.\r\n\r\n“We presented in front of industry professionals and people with doctorates and other professors from other universities, and they were all very impressed with us,” he said. “This is long-lasting program at UTM – over two decades – so we had the blueprint for success. 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The course teaches photo editing using the latest version of PhotoShop and costs $145. The course will be taught by Dr. Tom Gallien.</li>\r\n 	<li>Water aerobics sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from Jan. 24- March 7; 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 25- March 8; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from March 9- April 27; and 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from March 10- April 28. Each session costs $45, and anyone interested can save $10 by registering for January and March sessions at the same time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWater aerobics is a low-impact fitness class recommended for those with joint pain or chronic pain, as well as those recovering from injuries. The course builds cardiovascular stamina and circulation, strength, flexibility, balance, and helps burn body fat.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Beginner and intermediate courses about the Korean language and culture will be held Mondays, Jan. 24- May 20. Those taking the beginner level courses will meet from 5-6 p.m., and those taking the intermediate courses will meet from 6-7 p.m. Registration is $30 per person.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe courses, taught by Jisun Collier, focus on the Korean alphabet and basic conversational skills. Students will also be able to attend the annual Korean New Year party and Kimchi Festival.\r\n\r\nOnline registration and payment are required for all courses. Visit <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php\">utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php</a> for information on how to register for each individual course. 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All courses are enrolling now and are open for registration on a first-come, first-served basis.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>An Adobe PhotoShop course will be offered 6-9 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 24- Feb. 28. The course teaches photo editing using the latest version of PhotoShop and costs $145. The course will be taught by Dr. Tom Gallien.</li>\r\n 	<li>Water aerobics sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from Jan. 24- March 7; 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 25- March 8; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from March 9- April 27; and 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from March 10- April 28. Each session costs $45, and anyone interested can save $10 by registering for January and March sessions at the same time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWater aerobics is a low-impact fitness class recommended for those with joint pain or chronic pain, as well as those recovering from injuries. The course builds cardiovascular stamina and circulation, strength, flexibility, balance, and helps burn body fat.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Beginner and intermediate courses about the Korean language and culture will be held Mondays, Jan. 24- May 20. Those taking the beginner level courses will meet from 5-6 p.m., and those taking the intermediate courses will meet from 6-7 p.m. Registration is $30 per person.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe courses, taught by Jisun Collier, focus on the Korean alphabet and basic conversational skills. Students will also be able to attend the annual Korean New Year party and Kimchi Festival.\r\n\r\nOnline registration and payment are required for all courses. Visit utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php for information on how to register for each individual course. 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The course will be taught by Dr. Tom Gallien.</li>\r\n 	<li>Water aerobics sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from Jan. 24- March 7; 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 25- March 8; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from March 9- April 27; and 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from March 10- April 28. Each session costs $45, and anyone interested can save $10 by registering for January and March sessions at the same time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWater aerobics is a low-impact fitness class recommended for those with joint pain or chronic pain, as well as those recovering from injuries. The course builds cardiovascular stamina and circulation, strength, flexibility, balance, and helps burn body fat.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Beginner and intermediate courses about the Korean language and culture will be held Mondays, Jan. 24- May 20. Those taking the beginner level courses will meet from 5-6 p.m., and those taking the intermediate courses will meet from 6-7 p.m. Registration is $30 per person.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe courses, taught by Jisun Collier, focus on the Korean alphabet and basic conversational skills. Students will also be able to attend the annual Korean New Year party and Kimchi Festival.\r\n\r\nOnline registration and payment are required for all courses. Visit <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php\">utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php</a> for information on how to register for each individual course. For more information, contact Jennifer Cooper at jlcooper@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','University Outreach offers non-degree courses','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of University Outreach has scheduled four community courses for the spring 2022 semester.','inherit','closed','closed','','3785-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-20 08:20:11','2022-01-20 14:20:11','',3785,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/20/3785-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3789,7,'2022-01-20 08:20:22','2022-01-20 14:20:22','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of University Outreach has scheduled four community courses for the spring 2022 semester. All courses are enrolling now and are open for registration on a first-come, first-served basis.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>An Adobe PhotoShop course will be offered 6-9 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 24- Feb. 28. The course teaches photo editing using the latest version of PhotoShop and costs $145. The course will be taught by Dr. Tom Gallien.</li>\r\n 	<li>Water aerobics sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from Jan. 24- March 7; 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 25- March 8; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, from March 9- April 27; and 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, from March 10- April 28. Each session costs $45, and anyone interested can save $10 by registering for January and March sessions at the same time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWater aerobics is a low-impact fitness class recommended for those with joint pain or chronic pain, as well as those recovering from injuries. The course builds cardiovascular stamina and circulation, strength, flexibility, balance, and helps burn body fat.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Beginner and intermediate courses about the Korean language and culture will be held Mondays, Jan. 24- May 20. Those taking the beginner level courses will meet from 5-6 p.m., and those taking the intermediate courses will meet from 6-7 p.m. Registration is $30 per person.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe courses, taught by Jisun Collier, focus on the Korean alphabet and basic conversational skills. Students will also be able to attend the annual Korean New Year party and Kimchi Festival.\r\n\r\nOnline registration and payment are required for all courses. Visit <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php\">utm.edu/departments/nondegree/martin.php</a> for information on how to register for each individual course. For more information, contact Jennifer Cooper at jlcooper@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','University Outreach offers non-degree courses','The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of University Outreach has scheduled four community courses for the spring 2022 semester.','inherit','closed','closed','','3785-revision-v1','','','2022-01-20 08:20:22','2022-01-20 14:20:22','',3785,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/20/3785-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3791,7,'2022-01-24 16:38:49','2022-01-24 22:38:49','The College of Business and Global Affairs and Tom E. Hendrix Chair of Free Enterprise will offer the Fifth Annual Skyhawk Entrepreneurship Workshop Series at the University of Tennessee at Martin beginning February 3. The series will continue every Thursday night through March 10. Each workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 33 of the Business Administration Building.\r\n\r\nAll six workshops are free of charge and open to the public. Each session is designed to help potential and current entrepreneurs gain a more comprehensive understanding of how to create a sustainable and growing business.\r\n\r\nOver the span of six meetings, participants will learn from expert presentations. Topics will include how to turn an idea into a functioning business by identifying the target market, branding the organization and much more. “So many people wonder if they can start and own their own firm. The speakers in this series will give ideas about how to be more creative and successful in business ventures,” said Dr. Tommy Cates, Tom E. Hendrix Chair of Excellence and professor of management.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Cates at <a href=\"mailto:tcates@utm.edu\">tcates@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Skyhawk Entrepreneurship Workshop Series begins Feb. 3','The College of Business and Global Affairs and Tom E. 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Each workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 33 of the Business Administration Building.\r\n\r\nAll six workshops are free of charge and open to the public. Each session is designed to help potential and current entrepreneurs gain a more comprehensive understanding of how to create a sustainable and growing business.\r\n\r\nOver the span of six meetings, participants will learn from expert presentations. Topics will include how to turn an idea into a functioning business by identifying the target market, branding the organization and much more. “So many people wonder if they can start and own their own firm. The speakers in this series will give ideas about how to be more creative and successful in business ventures,” said Dr. Tommy Cates, Tom E. Hendrix Chair of Excellence and professor of management.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Cates at <a href=\"mailto:tcates@utm.edu\">tcates@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Skyhawk Entrepreneurship Workshop Series begins Feb. 3','','inherit','closed','closed','','3791-revision-v1','','','2022-01-24 16:38:49','2022-01-24 22:38:49','',3791,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/24/3791-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3794,7,'2022-01-24 16:40:15','2022-01-24 22:40:15','The College of Business and Global Affairs and Tom E. Hendrix Chair of Free Enterprise will offer the Fifth Annual Skyhawk Entrepreneurship Workshop Series at the University of Tennessee at Martin beginning February 3. The series will continue every Thursday night through March 10. Each workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 33 of the Business Administration Building.\r\n\r\nAll six workshops are free of charge and open to the public. Each session is designed to help potential and current entrepreneurs gain a more comprehensive understanding of how to create a sustainable and growing business.\r\n\r\nOver the span of six meetings, participants will learn from expert presentations. Topics will include how to turn an idea into a functioning business by identifying the target market, branding the organization and much more. “So many people wonder if they can start and own their own firm. The speakers in this series will give ideas about how to be more creative and successful in business ventures,” said Dr. Tommy Cates, Tom E. Hendrix Chair of Excellence and professor of management.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Cates at <a href=\"mailto:tcates@utm.edu\">tcates@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Skyhawk Entrepreneurship Workshop Series begins Feb. 3','The College of Business and Global Affairs and Tom E. 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Sparks and Wells were recently reappointed for additional four-year terms on the board by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and await legislative confirmation.\r\n\r\nAll agenda presentations were delivered virtually to the board and opened with Dr. Bill Fox providing an overview of the current economic situation in Tennessee. Fox is the Randy and Jenny Boyd Professor in the UT Knoxville Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. His presentation covered four key disrupters – public revenues, economic transitions, new and emerging technologies, and demographics – that are affecting higher education and how universities must change to meet the needs of current and future students. He also talked about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy and the related impact on higher education’s future.\r\n\r\nCary Whitworth, UT vice president of government relations and advocacy, followed Fox with a review of the 2021 legislative session and a preview of the current session. Her presentation highlighted historic investment last year in higher education and the University of Tennessee, full passage of the UT policy agenda and strong state revenues. The current legislative session is underway ahead of Gov. Lee’s “State of the State Address” on Jan. 31 when the governor’s budget proposal is released. Whitworth expects a quick legislative session in this election year that could result in mid-April adjournment.\r\n\r\nA UT legislative agenda item potentially impacting UT Martin is the TEST Hub, which was approved in 2021 by the UT Board of Trustees and remains a UT capital project priority. The $17.5 million, 50,000-square-foot Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Hub is a joint effort by UT Martin, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College to support and expand workforce and economic development in rural Northwest Tennessee. Also in line for possible funding is the demolition of the university’s Grove Apartments.\r\n\r\nAshley Blamey, UT System Title IX coordinator, completed the formal agenda presentations with a Title IX update. She reviewed the purpose of Title IX using a graphic that read, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Blamey recalled the history of Title IX, discussed her related work with the UT Martin case review team, and complimented the university’s progress with its Title IX policy and transparency. A permanent Title IX director will be named to fill the university’s current vacant position in the coming months.\r\n<blockquote>“I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face,” said Carver.</blockquote>\r\nCarver completed the meeting by thanking the board members for their service to the board and then provided university highlights. He began with a COVID-19 update and reported the high number of current university cases. “The good news is fortunately, our cases, we have not so far had any that we would classify in our student population as severe,” he said, adding, “I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face.” To keep the university community safe, he said that mask wearing is highly recommended for indoor facilities where social distancing isn’t possible.\r\n\r\nCarver discussed university enrollment by first referencing a recent report that said about one million fewer students are attending college nationwide this semester compared to January 2020, a factor that has impacted UT Martin. Approximately 350 fewer students are enrolled at UT Martin from fall to spring, but enrollment indicators for summer and fall are positive. He reported that housing applications are up 54% compared to a year ago and completed FAFSAs among applicants stand at 53% compared to 49% last year. Completion of the FAFSA is required to apply for federal student aid and for students receiving state grants and scholarships.\r\n\r\nAnother positive indicator for future enrollment is favorable attendance at Future Skyhawk Receptions, which are informational events for prospective students and their families being held in Nashville, Jackson, Memphis, Martin and Dyersburg. “Our deans have been great about coming out talking to students and parents,” he said. “Many (students and families) are coming and just want to find out more about the financial aid (package) or more information on the residence hall rooms,” he said. “Some are undecided.” He told about the recent Jackson reception where one student he talked with decided to attend UT Martin following the event. “I’m not sure if the yield event helped with that one, but it did not hurt.”\r\n<blockquote>“We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.”</blockquote>\r\nHe next talked about the university’s master plan, which outlines the university’s development plans for the next five to 10 years. This involves reviewing existing and future facility needs and enrollment trends that drive those needs. In discussions so far with students, faculty, staff and other groups, he said people are saying, “We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.” He expects that a master plan report will likely be made this fall to the advisory board.\r\n\r\nCarver previewed the university’s long-running Civil Rights Conference in February and highlighted the appearance Feb. 12 by Cyntoia Brown who was granted clemency in 2019 by then Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. Brown was a teenage sex-trafficking victim who was serving a long prison sentence for killing a man in a situation that she said was self-defense. She will be joined by well-known Covington trial attorney and UT Martin graduate Houston Gordon for the visit. Gordon was one of the attorneys who represented Brown.\r\n\r\nCarver also commended the university’s student athletes who continue to excel academically and in competition. Student athletes have exceeded their cumulative grade-point average for four consecutive semesters and captured 2021 regular-season Ohio Valley Conference championships in women’s basketball, golf, soccer and football. “Right now, we’re number one in the Ohio Valley Conference in terms of the Commissioner’s Cup, in terms of our all-sports performance,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe closed by reporting the university’s hiring of its first-ever student-retention director who will join UT Martin in February, the university’s educational role supporting Ford’s Blue Oval City all-electric truck manufacturing campus development in West Tennessee, and the success of the current UT Martin RISE Campaign. Caver reported that $158 million has already been raised of the $175 million RISE fundraising goal that was announced last year. “It truly is remarkable the support that we have,” he said, thanking the advisory board for their part in the university’s fundraising success.\r\n\r\nThe full advisory board meeting is archived at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a>. The next UT Martin Advisory Board meeting will be held Friday, May 20, at the main campus.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board hears university overview at winter meeting','An economic forecast, a preview of the current Tennessee legislative session, a Title IX update and a UT Martin update from Chancellor Keith Carver were presented during the winter meeting of the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board held Friday, Jan. 21, in the Boling University Center.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-advisory-board-hears-university-overview-at-winter-meeting','','','2022-01-31 15:40:18','2022-01-31 21:40:18','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3795',0,'post','',0),(3796,7,'2022-01-25 08:14:20','2022-01-25 14:14:20','','01212022_Advisory035','Chancellor Keith Carver addresses UT Martin Advisory Board members Jan. 21 during the board’s winter meeting in the Boling University Center. ','inherit','closed','closed','','01212022_advisory035','','','2022-01-25 08:14:46','2022-01-25 14:14:46','',3795,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01212022_Advisory035.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3797,7,'2022-01-25 08:20:01','2022-01-25 14:20:01','An economic forecast, a preview of the current Tennessee legislative session, a Title IX update and a UT Martin update from Chancellor Keith Carver were presented during the winter meeting of the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board held Friday, Jan. 21, in the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nArt Sparks, of Union City, chairs the seven-member advisory board that includes Hal Bynum, Sharon; Dr. Philip Smartt, faculty member, Dresden; Kelsea Koonce, student member, Newbern; Monice Hagler, Memphis; Julia Wells, Jackson; and Johnny Woolfolk, Madison County. Sparks and Wells were recently reappointed for additional four-year terms on the board by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and await legislative confirmation.\r\n\r\nAll agenda presentations were delivered virtually to the board and opened with Dr. Bill Fox providing an overview of the current economic situation in Tennessee. Fox is the Randy and Jenny Boyd Professor in the UT Knoxville Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. His presentation covered four key disrupters – public revenues, economic transitions, new and emerging technologies, and demographics – that are affecting higher education and how universities must change to meet the needs of current and future students. He also talked about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy and the related impact on higher education’s future.\r\n\r\nCary Whitworth, UT vice president of government relations and advocacy, followed Fox with a review of the 2021 legislative session and a preview of the current session. Her presentation highlighted historic investment last year in higher education and the University of Tennessee, full passage of the UT policy agenda and strong state revenues. The current legislative session is underway ahead of Gov. Lee’s “State of the State Address” on Jan. 31 when the governor’s budget proposal is released. Whitworth expects a quick legislative session in this election year that could result in mid-April adjournment.\r\n\r\nA UT legislative agenda item potentially impacting UT Martin is the TEST Hub, which was approved in 2021 by the UT Board of Trustees and remains a UT capital project priority. The $17.5 million, 50,000-square-foot Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Hub is a joint effort by UT Martin, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College to support and expand workforce and economic development in rural Northwest Tennessee. Also in line for possible funding is the demolition of the university’s Grove Apartments.\r\n\r\nAshley Blamey, UT System Title IX coordinator, completed the formal agenda presentations with a Title IX update. She reviewed the purpose of Title IX using a graphic that read, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Blamey recalled the history of Title IX, discussed her related work with the UT Martin case review team, and complimented the university’s progress with its Title IX policy and transparency. A permanent Title IX director will be named to fill the university’s current vacant position in the coming months.\r\n<blockquote>“I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face,” said Carver.</blockquote>\r\nCarver completed the meeting by thanking the board members for their service to the board and then provided university highlights. He began with a COVID-19 update and reported the high number of current university cases. “The good news is fortunately, our cases, we have not so far had any that we would classify in our student population as severe,” he said, adding, “I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face.” To keep the university community safe, he said that mask wearing is highly recommended for indoor facilities where social distancing isn’t possible.\r\n\r\nCarver discussed university enrollment by first referencing a recent report that said about one million fewer students are attending college nationwide this semester compared to January 2020, a factor that has impacted UT Martin. Approximately 350 fewer students are enrolled at UT Martin from fall to spring, but enrollment indicators for summer and fall are positive. He reported that housing applications are up 54% compared to a year ago and completed FAFSAs among applicants stand at 53% compared to 49% last year. Completion of the FAFSA is required to apply for federal student aid and for students receiving state grants and scholarships.\r\n\r\nAnother positive indicator for future enrollment is favorable attendance at Future Skyhawk Receptions, which are informational events for prospective students and their families being held in Nashville, Jackson, Memphis, Martin and Dyersburg. “Our deans have been great about coming out talking to students and parents,” he said. “Many (students and families) are coming and just want to find out more about the financial aid (package) or more information on the residence hall rooms,” he said. “Some are undecided.” He told about the recent Jackson reception where one student he talked with decided to attend UT Martin following the event. “I’m not sure if the yield event helped with that one, but it did not hurt.”\r\n<blockquote>“We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.”</blockquote>\r\nHe next talked about the university’s master plan, which outlines the university’s development plans for the next five to 10 years. This involves reviewing existing and future facility needs and enrollment trends that drive those needs. In discussions so far with students, faculty, staff and other groups, he said people are saying, “We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.” He expects that a master plan report will likely be made this fall to the advisory board.\r\n\r\nCarver previewed the university’s long-running Civil Rights Conference in February and highlighted the appearance Feb. 12 by Cyntoia Brown who was granted clemency in 2019 by then Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. Brown was a teenage sex-trafficking victim who was serving a long prison sentence for killing a man in a situation that she said was self-defense. She will be joined by well-known Covington trial attorney and UT Martin graduate Houston Gordon for the visit. Gordon was one of the attorneys who represented Brown.\r\n\r\nCarver also commended the university’s student athletes who continue to excel academically and in competition. Student athletes have exceeded their cumulative grade-point average for four consecutive semesters and captured 2021 regular-season Ohio Valley Conference championships in women’s basketball, golf, soccer and football. “Right now, we’re number one in the Ohio Valley Conference in terms of the Commissioner’s Cup, in terms of our all-sports performance,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe closed by reporting the university’s hiring of its first-ever student-retention director who will join UT Martin in February, the university’s educational role supporting Ford’s Blue Oval City all-electric truck manufacturing campus development in West Tennessee, and the success of the current UT Martin RISE Campaign. Caver reported that $158 million has already been raised of the $175 million RISE fundraising goal that was announced last year. “It truly is remarkable the support that we have,” he said, thanking the advisory board for their part in the university’s fundraising success.\r\n\r\nThe full advisory board meeting is archived at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a>. The next UT Martin Advisory Board meeting will be held Friday, May 20, at the main campus.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board hears university overview at winter meeting','','inherit','closed','closed','','3795-revision-v1','','','2022-01-25 08:20:01','2022-01-25 14:20:01','',3795,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/25/3795-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3798,7,'2022-01-25 08:21:40','2022-01-25 14:21:40','An economic forecast, a preview of the current Tennessee legislative session, a Title IX update and a UT Martin update from Chancellor Keith Carver were presented during the winter meeting of the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board held Friday, Jan. 21, in the Boling University Center.\r\n\r\nArt Sparks, of Union City, chairs the seven-member advisory board that includes Hal Bynum, Sharon; Dr. Philip Smartt, faculty member, Dresden; Kelsea Koonce, student member, Newbern; Monice Hagler, Memphis; Julia Wells, Jackson; and Johnny Woolfolk, Madison County. Sparks and Wells were recently reappointed for additional four-year terms on the board by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and await legislative confirmation.\r\n\r\nAll agenda presentations were delivered virtually to the board and opened with Dr. Bill Fox providing an overview of the current economic situation in Tennessee. Fox is the Randy and Jenny Boyd Professor in the UT Knoxville Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. His presentation covered four key disrupters – public revenues, economic transitions, new and emerging technologies, and demographics – that are affecting higher education and how universities must change to meet the needs of current and future students. He also talked about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy and the related impact on higher education’s future.\r\n\r\nCary Whitworth, UT vice president of government relations and advocacy, followed Fox with a review of the 2021 legislative session and a preview of the current session. Her presentation highlighted historic investment last year in higher education and the University of Tennessee, full passage of the UT policy agenda and strong state revenues. The current legislative session is underway ahead of Gov. Lee’s “State of the State Address” on Jan. 31 when the governor’s budget proposal is released. Whitworth expects a quick legislative session in this election year that could result in mid-April adjournment.\r\n\r\nA UT legislative agenda item potentially impacting UT Martin is the TEST Hub, which was approved in 2021 by the UT Board of Trustees and remains a UT capital project priority. The $17.5 million, 50,000-square-foot Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Hub is a joint effort by UT Martin, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College to support and expand workforce and economic development in rural Northwest Tennessee. Also in line for possible funding is the demolition of the university’s Grove Apartments.\r\n\r\nAshley Blamey, UT System Title IX coordinator, completed the formal agenda presentations with a Title IX update. She reviewed the purpose of Title IX using a graphic that read, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Blamey recalled the history of Title IX, discussed her related work with the UT Martin case review team, and complimented the university’s progress with its Title IX policy and transparency. A permanent Title IX director will be named to fill the university’s current vacant position in the coming months.\r\n<blockquote>“I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face,” said Carver.</blockquote>\r\nCarver completed the meeting by thanking the board members for their service to the board and then provided university highlights. He began with a COVID-19 update and reported the high number of current university cases. “The good news is fortunately, our cases, we have not so far had any that we would classify in our student population as severe,” he said, adding, “I really want to pause and thank our faculty and our staff for being back (following the holiday break) working through this face to face.” To keep the university community safe, he said that mask wearing is highly recommended for indoor facilities where social distancing isn’t possible.\r\n\r\nCarver discussed university enrollment by first referencing a recent report that said about one million fewer students are attending college nationwide this semester compared to January 2020, a factor that has impacted UT Martin. Approximately 350 fewer students are enrolled at UT Martin from fall to spring, but enrollment indicators for summer and fall are positive. He reported that housing applications are up 54% compared to a year ago and completed FAFSAs among applicants stand at 53% compared to 49% last year. Completion of the FAFSA is required to apply for federal student aid and for students receiving state grants and scholarships.\r\n\r\nAnother positive indicator for future enrollment is favorable attendance at Future Skyhawk Receptions, which are informational events for prospective students and their families being held in Nashville, Jackson, Memphis, Martin and Dyersburg. “Our deans have been great about coming out talking to students and parents,” he said. “Many (students and families) are coming and just want to find out more about the financial aid (package) or more information on the residence hall rooms,” he said. “Some are undecided.” He told about the recent Jackson reception where one student he talked with decided to attend UT Martin following the event. “I’m not sure if the yield event helped with that one, but it did not hurt.”\r\n<blockquote>“We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.”</blockquote>\r\nHe next talked about the university’s master plan, which outlines the university’s development plans for the next five to 10 years. This involves reviewing existing and future facility needs and enrollment trends that drive those needs. In discussions so far with students, faculty, staff and other groups, he said people are saying, “We want to make our campus more user-friendly, functional, inviting to the community but also inviting for students and bringing on new faculty and staff.” He expects that a master plan report will likely be made this fall to the advisory board.\r\n\r\nCarver previewed the university’s long-running Civil Rights Conference in February and highlighted the appearance Feb. 12 by Cyntoia Brown who was granted clemency in 2019 by then Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. Brown was a teenage sex-trafficking victim who was serving a long prison sentence for killing a man in a situation that she said was self-defense. She will be joined by well-known Covington trial attorney and UT Martin graduate Houston Gordon for the visit. Gordon was one of the attorneys who represented Brown.\r\n\r\nCarver also commended the university’s student athletes who continue to excel academically and in competition. Student athletes have exceeded their cumulative grade-point average for four consecutive semesters and captured 2021 regular-season Ohio Valley Conference championships in women’s basketball, golf, soccer and football. “Right now, we’re number one in the Ohio Valley Conference in terms of the Commissioner’s Cup, in terms of our all-sports performance,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe closed by reporting the university’s hiring of its first-ever student-retention director who will join UT Martin in February, the university’s educational role supporting Ford’s Blue Oval City all-electric truck manufacturing campus development in West Tennessee, and the success of the current UT Martin RISE Campaign. Caver reported that $158 million has already been raised of the $175 million RISE fundraising goal that was announced last year. “It truly is remarkable the support that we have,” he said, thanking the advisory board for their part in the university’s fundraising success.\r\n\r\nThe full advisory board meeting is archived at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisory\">www.utm.edu/advisory</a>. The next UT Martin Advisory Board meeting will be held Friday, May 20, at the main campus.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Advisory Board hears university overview at winter meeting','An economic forecast, a preview of the current Tennessee legislative session, a Title IX update and a UT Martin update from Chancellor Keith Carver were presented during the winter meeting of the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board held Friday, Jan. 21, in the Boling University Center.','inherit','closed','closed','','3795-revision-v1','','','2022-01-25 08:21:40','2022-01-25 14:21:40','',3795,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/25/3795-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3799,7,'2022-01-27 17:01:08','2022-01-27 23:01:08','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\r\n\r\nRegistration for SOAR opens Tuesday, Feb. 1, and is required for all incoming freshmen. Students can register for SOAR through the myUTMartin portal and must upload immunization records or immunization exemption documentation via Med+Proctor before attending.\r\n\r\nIn-person orientation dates will be held in the Boling University Center, while online sessions will be held over Zoom. To best protect participants, in-person events are subject to change according to university policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health pandemic recommendations.\r\n\r\nIn-person orientation dates are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Friday, April 22 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, May 23 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesday, May 24 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, June 9 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Friday, June 10 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, June 20 ­– SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, July 11 ­– SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesday, July 13 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, July 25 – SOAR</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVirtual orientation dates are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Wednesday, June 22 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Friday, Aug. 5 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information, contact Destin Tucker, director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, at dtucke13@utm.edu, or admissions at <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin sets 2022 summer orientation and registration dates','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\r\n\r\n','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-sets-2022-summer-orientation-and-registration-dates','','','2022-01-31 15:38:27','2022-01-31 21:38:27','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3799',0,'post','',0),(3800,7,'2022-01-27 17:00:29','2022-01-27 23:00:29','','SOAR_UT Martin 2022',' Pictured is UT Martin student Blaine McDonald, of Martin, a recent SOAR leader.','inherit','closed','closed','','soar_ut-martin-2022','','','2022-01-27 17:01:02','2022-01-27 23:01:02','',3799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOAR_UT-Martin-2022.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3801,7,'2022-01-27 17:01:08','2022-01-27 23:01:08','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\r\n\r\nRegistration for SOAR opens Tuesday, Feb. 1, and is required for all incoming freshmen. Students can register for SOAR through the myUTMartin portal and must upload immunization records or immunization exemption documentation via Med+Proctor before attending.\r\n\r\nIn-person orientation dates will be held in the Boling University Center, while online sessions will be held over Zoom. To best protect participants, in-person events are subject to change according to university policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health pandemic recommendations.\r\n\r\nIn-person orientation dates are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Friday, April 22 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, May 23 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesday, May 24 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, June 9 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Friday, June 10 – SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, June 20 ­– SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, July 11 ­– SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesday, July 13 – Transfer Orientation</li>\r\n 	<li>Monday, July 25 – SOAR</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVirtual orientation dates are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Wednesday, June 22 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\r\n 	<li>Friday, Aug. 5 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information, contact Destin Tucker, director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, at dtucke13@utm.edu, or admissions at <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin sets 2022 summer orientation and registration dates','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\r\n\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','3799-revision-v1','','','2022-01-27 17:01:08','2022-01-27 23:01:08','',3799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/27/3799-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3802,7,'2022-01-27 17:02:00','2022-01-27 23:02:00','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\n\nRegistration for SOAR opens Tuesday, Feb. 1, and is required for all incoming freshmen. Students can register for SOAR through the myUTMartin portal and must upload immunization records or immunization exemption documentation via Med+Proctor before attending.\n\nIn-person orientation dates will be held in the Boling University Center, while online sessions will be held over Zoom. To best protect participants, in-person events are subject to change according to university policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health pandemic recommendations.\n\nIn-person orientation dates are as follows:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Friday, April 22 – Transfer Orientation</li>\n 	<li>Monday, May 23 – SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Tuesday, May 24 – SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Thursday, June 9 – Transfer Orientation</li>\n 	<li>Friday, June 10 – SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Monday, June 20 ­– SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Monday, July 11 ­– SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Wednesday, July 13 – Transfer Orientation</li>\n 	<li>Monday, July 25 – SOAR</li>\n</ul>\nVirtual orientation dates are as follows:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Wednesday, June 22 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\n 	<li>Friday, Aug. 5 – Transfer Orientation, SOAR</li>\n</ul>\nFor more information, contact Destin Tucker, director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, at dtucke13@utm.edu, or admissions at <a href=\"mailto:admitme@utm.edu\">admitme@utm.edu</a>.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin sets 2022 summer orientation and registration dates','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and Transfer Orientation sessions both virtually and in person starting in April at the main campus.\n\n','inherit','closed','closed','','3799-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-27 17:02:00','2022-01-27 23:02:00','',3799,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/27/3799-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3803,7,'2022-01-31 10:42:51','2022-01-31 16:42:51','The 22<sup>nd</sup> annual Civil Rights Conference, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin, will feature in-person and virtual events throughout the month of February, including a presentation from Cyntoia Brown Long titled “My Journey to Redemption.” The 2022 Civil Rights Conference is sponsored by the university’s Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs. All registrations and virtual events can be accessed at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a>.\r\n<blockquote>“We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”</blockquote>\r\n“We are excited about creating a space for healthy dialogue and discussion during this year’s conference,” said Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs. “We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”\r\n\r\nFour scheduled speakers are featured during the conference along with panels, trivia events and other student activities. LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of the Black Votes Matter Fund, will kick off the expert speaker sessions with a virtual discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 7, Cyntoia Brown Long, an author, speaker and advocate for criminal justice reform and victim of trafficking, will share her story at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Long is a victim of trafficking and was convicted of murder. While serving a life sentence, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and she is now using her platform to shine a light on injustice.\r\n\r\nHannibal Johnson, an attorney, author and independent consultant, will discuss his book “Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Watkins Auditorium. In his book, he follows the history of Tulsa’s African American community.\r\n\r\nTim Wise, an activist and writer, will address the topic “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Watkins Auditorium. Wise was an adviser to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville and now regularly appears on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues.\r\n\r\nMore events scheduled for the 2022 Civil Rights Conference include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 1: Alumni Engagement Panel, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 9: Braver Angels’ “Bridge Builders Across Differences” Workshop, 2 p.m. in Boling University Center 206; registration required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 10: “Critical Race Theory: What it is and what it isn’t,” Weakley County Reconciliation Project, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 16: “Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South,” Mike Selby, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21: “Farming as a Revolutionary Act of Food Sovereignty,” The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 25: Free Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 27: “Music of Black Composers,” INCLUDE UTM, 3 p.m., Fine Arts Building 122</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 28: “Nothing to Debate: The Confederate Flag and Other Symbols of Hate in the Age of Trump,” Dr. David Coffey, UT Martin professor and department chair of history and philosophy, 5 p.m., Watkins Auditorium.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a> to download the full schedule of events. Lindsay Anderson, an associate professor of sociology, and Henri Giles, a lecturer of communications, along with Prewitt, are co-chairs of this year’s conference. 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All registrations and virtual events can be accessed at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a>.\r\n\r\n“We are excited about creating a space for healthy dialogue and discussion during this year’s conference,” said Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs. “We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”\r\n\r\nFour scheduled speakers are featured during the conference along with panels, trivia events and other student activities. LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of the Black Votes Matter Fund, will kick off the expert speaker sessions with a virtual discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 7, Cyntoia Brown Long, an author, speaker and advocate for criminal justice reform and victim of trafficking, will share her story at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Long is a victim of trafficking and was convicted of murder. While serving a life sentence, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and she is now using her platform to inspire and shine a light on injustice.\r\n\r\nHannibal Johnson, an attorney, author and independent consultant, will discuss his book “Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Watkins Auditorium. In his book, he follows the history of Tulsa’s African American community.\r\n\r\nTim Wise, an activist and writer, will address the topic “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Watkins Auditorium. Wise was an adviser to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville and now regularly appears on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues.\r\n\r\nMore events scheduled for the 2022 Civil Rights Conference include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>1: Alumni Engagement Panel, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>9: Braver Angels’ “Bridge Builders Across Differences” Workshop, 2 p.m. in Boling University Center 206; registration required.</li>\r\n 	<li>10: “Critical Race Theory: What it is and what it isn’t,” Weakley County Reconciliation Project, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>16: “Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South,” Mike Selby, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>21: “Farming as a Revolutionary Act of Food Sovereignty,” The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>25: Free Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom</li>\r\n 	<li>27: “Music of Black Composers,” INCLUDE UTM, 3 p.m., Fine Arts Building 122</li>\r\n 	<li>28: “Nothing to Debate: The Confederate Flag and Other Symbols of Hate in the Age of Trump,” Dr. David Coffey, UT Martin professor and department chair of history and philosophy, 5 p.m., Watkins Auditorium.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a> to download the full schedule of events. Lindsay Anderson, an associate professor of sociology, and Henri Giles, a lecturer of communications, along with Prewitt, are co-chairs of this year’s conference. 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All registrations and virtual events can be accessed at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a>.\r\n<blockquote>“We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”</blockquote>\r\n“We are excited about creating a space for healthy dialogue and discussion during this year’s conference,” said Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs. “We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”\r\n\r\nFour scheduled speakers are featured during the conference along with panels, trivia events and other student activities. LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of the Black Votes Matter Fund, will kick off the expert speaker sessions with a virtual discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 7, Cyntoia Brown Long, an author, speaker and advocate for criminal justice reform and victim of trafficking, will share her story at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Long is a victim of trafficking and was convicted of murder. While serving a life sentence, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and she is now using her platform to shine a light on injustice.\r\n\r\nHannibal Johnson, an attorney, author and independent consultant, will discuss his book “Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Watkins Auditorium. In his book, he follows the history of Tulsa’s African American community.\r\n\r\nTim Wise, an activist and writer, will address the topic “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Watkins Auditorium. Wise was an adviser to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville and now regularly appears on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues.\r\n\r\nMore events scheduled for the 2022 Civil Rights Conference include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 1: Alumni Engagement Panel, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 9: Braver Angels’ “Bridge Builders Across Differences” Workshop, 2 p.m. in Boling University Center 206; registration required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 10: “Critical Race Theory: What it is and what it isn’t,” Weakley County Reconciliation Project, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 16: “Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South,” Mike Selby, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21: “Farming as a Revolutionary Act of Food Sovereignty,” The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 25: Free Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 27: “Music of Black Composers,” INCLUDE UTM, 3 p.m., Fine Arts Building 122</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 28: “Nothing to Debate: The Confederate Flag and Other Symbols of Hate in the Age of Trump,” Dr. David Coffey, UT Martin professor and department chair of history and philosophy, 5 p.m., Watkins Auditorium.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a> to download the full schedule of events. Lindsay Anderson, an associate professor of sociology, and Henri Giles, a lecturer of communications, along with Prewitt, are co-chairs of this year’s conference. 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All registrations and virtual events can be accessed at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a>.\r\n<blockquote>“We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”</blockquote>\r\n“We are excited about creating a space for healthy dialogue and discussion during this year’s conference,” said Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs. “We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”\r\n\r\nFour scheduled speakers are featured during the conference along with panels, trivia events and other student activities. LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of the Black Votes Matter Fund, will kick off the expert speaker sessions with a virtual discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 7, Cyntoia Brown Long, an author, speaker and advocate for criminal justice reform and victim of trafficking, will share her story at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Long is a victim of trafficking and was convicted of murder. While serving a life sentence, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and she is now using her platform to shine a light on injustice.\r\n\r\nHannibal Johnson, an attorney, author and independent consultant, will discuss his book “Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Watkins Auditorium. In his book, he follows the history of Tulsa’s African American community.\r\n\r\nTim Wise, an activist and writer, will address the topic “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Watkins Auditorium. Wise was an adviser to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville and now regularly appears on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues.\r\n\r\nMore events scheduled for the 2022 Civil Rights Conference include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 1: Alumni Engagement Panel, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 9: Braver Angels’ “Bridge Builders Across Differences” Workshop, 2 p.m. in Boling University Center 206; registration required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 10: “Critical Race Theory: What it is and what it isn’t,” Weakley County Reconciliation Project, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 16: “Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South,” Mike Selby, 7 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 21: “Farming as a Revolutionary Act of Food Sovereignty,” The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network, 6 p.m. (virtual)</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 25: Free Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 27: “Music of Black Composers,” INCLUDE UTM, 3 p.m., Fine Arts Building 122</li>\r\n 	<li>Feb. 28: “Nothing to Debate: The Confederate Flag and Other Symbols of Hate in the Age of Trump,” Dr. David Coffey, UT Martin professor and department chair of history and philosophy, 5 p.m., Watkins Auditorium.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a> to download the full schedule of events. Lindsay Anderson, an associate professor of sociology, and Henri Giles, a lecturer of communications, along with Prewitt, are co-chairs of this year’s conference. For more information about the Civil Rights Conference, contact Prewitt at <a href=\"mailto:aprewitt@utm.edu\">aprewitt@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference','','inherit','closed','closed','','3803-revision-v1','','','2022-01-31 11:58:40','2022-01-31 17:58:40','',3803,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/01/31/3803-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3846,2,'2022-02-08 07:14:49','2022-02-08 13:14:49','Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of the bucket list for many people. This year, 12 University of Tennessee at Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAlong with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, students will assist the local organizing committee at the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-8, and on-location experiences personnel at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Feb. 8-13. The group will spend these two weeks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles assisting in hospitality at the games, touring various facilities, and networking with industry professionals. This year’s trip to the Super Bowl will be the ninth in UT Martin history, but this is the first year that UT Martin students have worked at the NHL All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nDavis began supervising trips to the Super Bowl around 17 years ago, when a colleague who worked for the Miami Dolphins invited him to bring students to help with Super Bowl Week activities. His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n<blockquote>“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.</blockquote>\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. \"This year, I hope to further expand this knowledge and be able to apply what I learned from the prior year.”\r\n\r\nWhen not working at the games, students will be able to meet with industry professionals, tour various universities’ athletic facilities and enjoy nearby cities and tourist attractions. While in Los Angeles, students will attend a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a trip to the Hoover Dam is also planned. Through these opportunities, students will get to experience another part of the country.\r\n<blockquote>“Some of these kids may never get the opportunity to go back to Los Angeles, so we want to try to make it a complete opportunity for them,” Davis said.</blockquote>\r\nThrough this two-week long trip, Davis builds relationships with his students.\r\n\r\n“It\'s fun getting to know these kids and developing the relationships. Every night, we go out to dinner, and I say, ‘What\'d you learn today?’ and it\'s fun to hear what they learned. 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This year, 12 University of Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','3824-revision-v1','','','2022-02-08 07:14:49','2022-02-08 13:14:49','',3824,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/08/3824-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3811,7,'2022-01-31 12:26:47','2022-01-31 18:26:47','The 22<sup>nd</sup> annual Civil Rights Conference, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin, will feature in-person and virtual events throughout the month of February, including a presentation from Cyntoia Brown Long titled “My Journey to Redemption.” The 2022 Civil Rights Conference is sponsored by the university’s Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs. All registrations and virtual events can be accessed at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/civilrights\">www.utm.edu/civilrights</a>.\r\n<blockquote>“We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”</blockquote>\r\n“We are excited about creating a space for healthy dialogue and discussion during this year’s conference,” said Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs. “We have some dynamic speakers, engaging topics and panels, and we look forward to creating opportunities for broadening horizons intellectually.”\r\n\r\nFour scheduled speakers are featured during the conference along with panels, trivia events and other student activities. LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of the Black Votes Matter Fund, will kick off the expert speaker sessions with a virtual discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 7, Cyntoia Brown Long, an author, speaker and advocate for criminal justice reform and victim of trafficking, will share her story at 6 p.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Long is a victim of trafficking and was convicted of murder. While serving a life sentence, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and she is now using her platform to shine a light on injustice.\r\n\r\nHannibal Johnson, an attorney, author and independent consultant, will discuss his book “Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Watkins Auditorium. In his book, he follows the history of Tulsa’s African American community.\r\n\r\nTim Wise, an activist and writer, will address the topic “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Watkins Auditorium. 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Lindsay Anderson, an associate professor of sociology, and Henri Giles, a lecturer of communications, along with Prewitt, are co-chairs of this year’s conference. 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The $50 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.</span>\r\n\r\nThe theme of this year’s conference is “Every day is GAME DAY” and features sessions such as “Practice, Practice, Practice” and “Tackling Conflict.” Lisa Smartt, owner of Smartt Speaking, will give the keynote address. <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional conference speakers include Tara Tansil-Gentry, M.A., UT Martin health and human performance lecturer; Merry Brown, workplace conflict restoration services consultant and UT Martin philosophy instructor; Bettye Giles, retired UT Martin director of women’s athletics; Julia Brundige, owner of Westwood Townhouses; Nancy Bramlett, freelance Christian author; Dr. Cheryl Brown, retired physician; Drs. 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The MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the Online MBA is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. The program is designed to be completed in as few as 18 months.\r\n<blockquote>“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean.</blockquote>\r\n“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “I am inspired by the news and proud of our outstanding team of faculty and staff, as well as our students, for their commitment to continuously enhance the reputation of our university.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s online bachelor’s degree programs <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-3531/bachelors\">tied for 101 out of 363 ranked universities</a> in the report, and the online Master’s in Education also made the list by <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OEDU0726/education\">tying for 192 out of 327 universities</a>.\r\n\r\n“We are proud of the efforts our faculty and staff take to engage students and ensure they receive a high-quality education,” Dr. Adam Wilson, UT Martin Online director, said. “Our online programs enable students to be successful and earn an affordable degree on their schedule.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin online degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/onlinestudies\">www.utm.edu/onlinestudies</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin online programs receive national rankings','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-online-programs-receive-national-rankings','','','2022-02-14 14:53:53','2022-02-14 20:53:53','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3848',0,'post','',0),(3824,7,'2022-02-02 08:57:20','2022-02-02 14:57:20','Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of the bucket list for many people. This year, 12 University of Tennessee at Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAlong with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, students will assist the local organizing committee at the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-8, and on-location experiences personnel at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Feb. 8-13. The group will spend these two weeks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles assisting in hospitality at the games, touring various facilities, and networking with industry professionals. This year’s trip to the Super Bowl will be the ninth in UT Martin history, but this is the first year that UT Martin students have worked at the NHL All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nDavis began supervising trips to the Super Bowl around 17 years ago, when a colleague who worked for the Miami Dolphins invited him to bring students to help with Super Bowl Week activities. His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n<blockquote>“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.</blockquote>\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. \"This year, I hope to further expand this knowledge and be able to apply what I learned from the prior year.”\r\n\r\nWhen not working at the games, students will be able to meet with industry professionals, tour various universities’ athletic facilities and enjoy nearby cities and tourist attractions. While in Los Angeles, students will attend a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a trip to the Hoover Dam is also planned. Through these opportunities, students will get to experience another part of the country.\r\n<blockquote>“Some of these kids may never get the opportunity to go back to Los Angeles, so we want to try to make it a complete opportunity for them,” Davis said.</blockquote>\r\nThrough this two-week long trip, Davis builds relationships with his students.\r\n\r\n“It\'s fun getting to know these kids and developing the relationships. Every night, we go out to dinner, and I say, ‘What\'d you learn today?’ and it\'s fun to hear what they learned. 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His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n\r\n“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.\r\n\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. 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This year, 12 University of Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAlong with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, students will assist the local organizing committee at the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-8, and on-location experiences personnel at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Feb. 8-13. The group will spend these two weeks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles assisting in hospitality at the games, touring various facilities, and networking with industry professionals. This year’s trip to the Super Bowl will be the ninth in UT Martin history, but this is the first year that UT Martin students have worked at the NHL All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nDavis began supervising trips to the Super Bowl around 17 years ago, when a colleague who worked for the Miami Dolphins invited him to bring students to help with Super Bowl Week activities. His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n<blockquote>“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.</blockquote>\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. \"This year, I hope to further expand this knowledge and be able to apply what I learned from the prior year.”\r\n\r\nWhen not working at the games, students will be able to meet with industry professionals, tour various universities’ athletic facilities and enjoy nearby cities and tourist attractions. While in Los Angeles, students will attend a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a trip to the Hoover Dam is also planned. Through these opportunities, students will get to experience another part of the country.\r\n<blockquote>“Some of these kids may never get the opportunity to go back to Los Angeles, so we want to try to make it a complete opportunity for them,” Davis said.</blockquote>\r\nThrough this two-week long trip, Davis builds relationships with his students.\r\n\r\n“It\'s fun getting to know these kids and developing the relationships. Every night, we go out to dinner, and I say, ‘What\'d you learn today?’ and it\'s fun to hear what they learned. One of the things about learning is you’ve got to reflect on the experience,” Davis said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the trip or the UT Martin Sport Business Program, contact Davis at <a href=\"mailto:ddavis78@utm.edu\">ddavis78@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Ninth UT Martin cohort to work Super Bowl LVI','','inherit','closed','closed','','3824-autosave-v1','','','2022-02-02 08:58:34','2022-02-02 14:58:34','',3824,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/02/3824-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3828,7,'2022-02-02 08:58:48','2022-02-02 14:58:48','Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of the bucket list for many people. This year, 12 University of Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAlong with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, students will assist the local organizing committee at the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-8, and on-location experiences personnel at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Feb. 8-13. The group will spend these two weeks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles assisting in hospitality at the games, touring various facilities, and networking with industry professionals. This year’s trip to the Super Bowl will be the ninth in UT Martin history, but this is the first year that UT Martin students have worked at the NHL All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nDavis began supervising trips to the Super Bowl around 17 years ago, when a colleague who worked for the Miami Dolphins invited him to bring students to help with Super Bowl Week activities. His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n<blockquote>“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.</blockquote>\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. \"This year, I hope to further expand this knowledge and be able to apply what I learned from the prior year.”\r\n\r\nWhen not working at the games, students will be able to meet with industry professionals, tour various universities’ athletic facilities and enjoy nearby cities and tourist attractions. While in Los Angeles, students will attend a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a trip to the Hoover Dam is also planned. Through these opportunities, students will get to experience another part of the country.\r\n<blockquote>“Some of these kids may never get the opportunity to go back to Los Angeles, so we want to try to make it a complete opportunity for them,” Davis said.</blockquote>\r\nThrough this two-week long trip, Davis builds relationships with his students.\r\n\r\n“It\'s fun getting to know these kids and developing the relationships. Every night, we go out to dinner, and I say, ‘What\'d you learn today?’ and it\'s fun to hear what they learned. One of the things about learning is you’ve got to reflect on the experience,” Davis said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the trip or the UT Martin Sport Business Program, contact Davis at <a href=\"mailto:ddavis78@utm.edu\">ddavis78@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Ninth UT Martin cohort to work Super Bowl LVI','','inherit','closed','closed','','3824-revision-v1','','','2022-02-02 08:58:48','2022-02-02 14:58:48','',3824,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/02/3824-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3829,7,'2022-02-02 08:59:51','2022-02-02 14:59:51','Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of the bucket list for many people. This year, 12 University of Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAlong with Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, students will assist the local organizing committee at the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-8, and on-location experiences personnel at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Feb. 8-13. The group will spend these two weeks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles assisting in hospitality at the games, touring various facilities, and networking with industry professionals. This year’s trip to the Super Bowl will be the ninth in UT Martin history, but this is the first year that UT Martin students have worked at the NHL All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nDavis began supervising trips to the Super Bowl around 17 years ago, when a colleague who worked for the Miami Dolphins invited him to bring students to help with Super Bowl Week activities. His group of seven Niagara University students, where he taught at the time, made such a strong impression on the event’s coordinators that Davis was invited to bring students again the next year. When Davis started teaching at UT Martin in 2013, he continued these trips and eight cohorts later, UT Martin students have built a reputation of their own.\r\n<blockquote>“It\'s all a reflection on how good our students are,” Davis said while discussing the opportunities provided by the NFL.</blockquote>\r\nWhile looking into working at other sporting events, Davis was informed that the NHL was looking for assistance with its annual All-Star Game. After reaching out to a contact from past Super Bowls, Davis was able to get his students involved.\r\n\r\nAt the Super Bowl, students transport celebrities, current and retired players and NFL Hall of Famers from one pre-game event to another. The students have the opportunity to learn the most efficient routes to get each person where they need to be, and their experience translates into diplomacy and time-management skills, because they must assure that everyone arrives promptly as well as tactfully answer questions and demands from fans.\r\n\r\nThe students’ responsibilities at the NHL All-Star game will be more focused on the NHL Fan Fair, which is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where fans enjoy hockey-related exhibits and activities, and take photos with the Stanley Cup trophy. Students will also be helping with volunteer orientation sessions.\r\n\r\nThrough taking on these duties, students will not only apply what they know, but also expand their knowledge by experiencing the hustle and bustle of some of the country’s largest sporting events.\r\n\r\n“They\'re going to be in the stadium early on Sunday (for the Super Bowl), and they\'re going to see everything from when it opens up and the staff start coming in, to when the gates open and fans start coming in, to when the game is over and fans are leaving,” Davis said. “They\'re going to see all of the different elements of this major sporting event and how it occurs, and no matter how hard you try in a classroom, you can\'t describe the magnitude of that event without being at that event.”\r\n\r\nLogan Alfano-Webb, a senior double major in finance and economics from Counce, is participating for the second year.\r\n\r\n“Last year, I gained a great understanding on the amount of effort needed behind the scenes to make sure the biggest sporting event of the year runs smoothly,” he said. \"This year, I hope to further expand this knowledge and be able to apply what I learned from the prior year.”\r\n\r\nWhen not working at the games, students will be able to meet with industry professionals, tour various universities’ athletic facilities and enjoy nearby cities and tourist attractions. While in Los Angeles, students will attend a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a trip to the Hoover Dam is also planned. Through these opportunities, students will get to experience another part of the country.\r\n<blockquote>“Some of these kids may never get the opportunity to go back to Los Angeles, so we want to try to make it a complete opportunity for them,” Davis said.</blockquote>\r\nThrough this two-week long trip, Davis builds relationships with his students.\r\n\r\n“It\'s fun getting to know these kids and developing the relationships. Every night, we go out to dinner, and I say, ‘What\'d you learn today?’ and it\'s fun to hear what they learned. One of the things about learning is you’ve got to reflect on the experience,” Davis said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the trip or the UT Martin Sport Business Program, contact Davis at <a href=\"mailto:ddavis78@utm.edu\">ddavis78@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Ninth UT Martin cohort to work Super Bowl LVI','Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of the bucket list for many people. This year, 12 University of Martin students will not only get to cross that entry off but will also get to experience the event from behind the scenes.\r\n\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','3824-revision-v1','','','2022-02-02 08:59:51','2022-02-02 14:59:51','',3824,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/02/3824-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3830,2,'2022-02-02 14:25:58','2022-02-02 20:25:58','','SuperBowlGroup2022_FINAL_WEB','UT Martin students will work behind the scenes during both the NHL All-Star Game on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas and Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. 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Students pictured in this year’s cohort are (l, r) Parker Kendall, Hornbeak; Quinn Reed, Batavia, Ohio; Morgan Summerlin, Crestview, Florida; Audrey Myers, Union City; Macy Rippy, Clarksville; Rosalinda Alvarado, Loretto; Dr. Dexter Davis; Logan Alfano-Webb, Counce; Lila Lampley, Bon Aqua; Lena Lacey, Memphis; John Ford, Nashville; Seth Bishop, Adamsville; and Caitlin Pierce, Dickson.','inherit','closed','closed','','superbowlgroup2022_final_web','','','2022-02-02 14:27:42','2022-02-02 20:27:42','',3824,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SuperBowlGroup2022_FINAL_WEB.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3831,7,'2022-02-03 12:58:26','2022-02-03 18:58:26','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature a keynote address from Cyntoia Brown-Long at 6 p.m., Feb. 7, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Brown-Long is an advocate for criminal justice reform and the ending of human trafficking. She will be accompanied by her attorneys, Charles Bone and J. Houston Gordon, a graduate of UT Martin.\r\n\r\nAt the age of 16, she was sentenced to life for killing a man in self-defense. Fifteen years later, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency and called her circumstance a “tragic and complex case.” She is now using her platform to educate others about criminal justice reform.\r\n\r\nDuring her visit to the UT Martin campus, she will participate in a virtual session with a documentary film class and hold a Q&amp;A session with mass media and strategic communications students. Brown-Long, Bone and Gordon will also be guest lecturers in the introduction to criminal justice class. She will share about the experience she had with the criminal justice system, and her attorneys will give their perspectives.\r\n\r\nA book signing will be held in Watkins Auditorium following the keynote address.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs, at aprewitt@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Civil Rights Conference features Cyntoia Brown-Long','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature a keynote address from Cyntoia Brown-Long at 6 p.m., Feb. 7, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-civil-rights-conference-features-cyntoia-brown-long','','','2022-02-04 14:49:11','2022-02-04 20:49:11','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3831',0,'post','',0),(3832,7,'2022-02-03 12:56:19','2022-02-03 18:56:19','','CyntoiaBrownGraphic','','inherit','closed','closed','','cyntoiabrowngraphic','','','2022-02-03 12:56:19','2022-02-03 18:56:19','',3831,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CyntoiaBrownGraphic.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3833,7,'2022-02-03 12:58:26','2022-02-03 18:58:26','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature a keynote address from Cyntoia Brown-Long at 6 p.m., Feb. 7, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Brown-Long is an advocate for criminal justice reform and the ending of human trafficking. She will be accompanied by her attorneys, Charles Bone and J. Houston Gordon, a graduate of UT Martin.\r\n\r\nAt the age of 16, she was sentenced to life for killing a man in self-defense. Fifteen years later, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted her clemency and called her circumstance a “tragic and complex case.” She is now using her platform to educate others about criminal justice reform.\r\n\r\nDuring her visit to the UT Martin campus, she will participate in a virtual session with a documentary film class and hold a Q&amp;A session with mass media and strategic communications students. Brown-Long, Bone and Gordon will also be guest lecturers in the introduction to criminal justice class. She will share about the experience she had with the criminal justice system, and her attorneys will give their perspectives.\r\n\r\nA book signing will be held in Watkins Auditorium following the keynote address.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Anthony Prewitt, co-interim director for student life and multicultural affairs, at aprewitt@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Civil Rights Conference features Cyntoia Brown-Long','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature a keynote address from Cyntoia Brown-Long at 6 p.m., Feb. 7, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium.','inherit','closed','closed','','3831-revision-v1','','','2022-02-03 12:58:26','2022-02-03 18:58:26','',3831,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/03/3831-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3885,7,'2022-03-17 09:13:08','2022-03-17 14:13:08','','04172021_RodeoSaturdayNight038','','inherit','closed','closed','','04172021_rodeosaturdaynight038','','','2022-03-17 09:13:08','2022-03-17 14:13:08','',3884,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/04172021_RodeoSaturdayNight038.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3886,7,'2022-03-17 09:15:00','2022-03-17 14:15:00','<div></div>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Fans can now purchase tickets for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 54<sup>th</sup> annual Spring College Rodeo. This year’s highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, April 7, through Saturday, April 9, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Because of high demand, fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early as a sellout crowd is once again expected this year. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Performances each night will start at 7:30 p.m. All seats are reserved as ticket prices are $12 for Thursday night’s session and $15 for both Friday and Saturday nights. Ages five and under receive free admission but must sit in an adult’s lap.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For the second straight year, the performance portions of each night will be streamed online for $10 per session. Streaming access can also be purchased at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Annually one of the biggest events on campus, UT Martin has been spotlighted as “Rodeo of the Year” by the Ozark Region 13 times in a 14-year span. Head coach John Luthi, who recently announced his intent to retire following a remarkable 25-year career at the helm, has led the rodeo program to 19 total Ozark Region championships (14 men’s, five women’s) and a national men’s team championship in 2014.</p>','Advance tickets on sale for 54th Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo','Fans can now purchase tickets for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 54th annual Spring College Rodeo. 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Applicants must be K-12 teachers who want to serve as leaders in their schools while staying in the classroom. They must submit their application with a letter of recommendation from their principal and director/superintendent of schools. One teacher per school district will be selected with a maximum of 30 members per class.\r\n\r\nWestTeach is a development program for teachers in the 21 counties of West Tennessee. The program allows teachers to learn more about economic needs and opportunities in West Tennessee, connect with industry and community leaders and get an out-of-the-classroom view of students’ lives from community child resource agents. The program begins Aug. 29-30 and ends Dec. 13 with a graduation ceremony in Jackson.\r\n\r\nThe WestTeach mission is to engage and equip West Tennessee teachers with tools and leadership skills for success in and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nTuition is $250 and must be paid by the participant or their school system before the first session begins Aug. 29-30. Upon graduation, each teacher will receive a $100 gift card to be used for their classroom.\r\n\r\nTo apply, visit utm.edu/westteach. For more information, contact Virginia Grimes, assistant director, at 731-881-7787.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Applications open for 2022 WestTeach Class','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach Program is currently accepting applications for its 2022 class.','inherit','closed','closed','','3879-autosave-v1','','','2022-03-11 15:10:54','2022-03-11 21:10:54','',3879,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/03/11/3879-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3884,7,'2022-03-17 09:15:00','2022-03-17 14:15:00','<div></div>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Fans can now purchase tickets for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 54<sup>th</sup> annual Spring College Rodeo. This year’s highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, April 7, through Saturday, April 9, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Because of high demand, fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early as a sellout crowd is once again expected this year. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Performances each night will start at 7:30 p.m. All seats are reserved as ticket prices are $12 for Thursday night’s session and $15 for both Friday and Saturday nights. Ages five and under receive free admission but must sit in an adult’s lap.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For the second straight year, the performance portions of each night will be streamed online for $10 per session. Streaming access can also be purchased at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Annually one of the biggest events on campus, UT Martin has been spotlighted as “Rodeo of the Year” by the Ozark Region 13 times in a 14-year span. Head coach John Luthi, who recently announced his intent to retire following a remarkable 25-year career at the helm, has led the rodeo program to 19 total Ozark Region championships (14 men’s, five women’s) and a national men’s team championship in 2014.</p>','Advance tickets on sale for 54th Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo','Fans can now purchase tickets for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 54th annual Spring College Rodeo. 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One teacher per school district will be selected with a maximum of 30 members per class.\r\n\r\nWestTeach is a development program for teachers in the 21 counties of West Tennessee. The program allows teachers to learn more about economic needs and opportunities in West Tennessee, connect with industry and community leaders and get an out-of-the-classroom view of students’ lives from community child resource agents. The program begins Aug. 29-30 and ends Dec. 13 with a graduation ceremony in Jackson.\r\n\r\nThe WestTeach mission is to engage and equip West Tennessee teachers with tools and leadership skills for success in and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nTuition is $250 and must be paid by the participant or their school system before the first session begins Aug. 29-30. Upon graduation, each teacher will receive a $100 gift card to be used for their classroom.\r\n\r\nTo apply, visit utm.edu/westteach. 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One teacher per school district will be selected with a maximum of 30 members per class.\r\n\r\nWestTeach is a development program for teachers in the 21 counties of West Tennessee. The program allows teachers to learn more about economic needs and opportunities in West Tennessee, connect with industry and community leaders and get an out-of-the-classroom view of students’ lives from community child resource agents. The program begins Aug. 29-30 and ends Dec. 13 with a graduation ceremony in Jackson.\r\n\r\nThe WestTeach mission is to engage and equip West Tennessee teachers with tools and leadership skills for success in and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nTuition is $250 and must be paid by the participant or their school system before the first session begins Aug. 29-30. Upon graduation, each teacher will receive a $100 gift card to be used for their classroom.\r\n\r\nTo apply, visit utm.edu/westteach. 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She is on target to graduate from TCAT Crump’s Farming Operations Technology program in August and will immediately begin classes at UT Martin for an animal science degree.\r\n\r\n“I think it is pretty exciting for the future students who get this opportunity,” said Isbell.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the agreement, contact Erica Bell, director of regional centers and online programs at UT Martin, at ebell3@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin signs first statewide articulation agreement with TCAT','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-signs-first-statewide-articulation-agreement-with-tcat','','','2022-02-04 14:56:20','2022-02-04 20:56:20','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3839',0,'post','',0),(3840,7,'2022-02-04 14:53:58','2022-02-04 20:53:58','','01312022_CrumpAgreement054','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31 with TCAT Crump students present. Pictured (front row, l to r) are Carver, Stephen Scott, Miranda Green, Makaela Pulley, Paige Isbell and Milligan; (back row, l to r) Dr. Todd Winters, dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Peyton Parrish, Samuel Hastings, Clayton Brown, Noah Griffin and Jarrett Coker.','inherit','closed','closed','','01312022_crumpagreement054','','','2022-02-04 14:54:43','2022-02-04 20:54:43','',3839,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/01312022_CrumpAgreement054.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3841,7,'2022-02-04 14:55:03','2022-02-04 20:55:03','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.\r\n\r\n“I am extremely excited about UT Martin’s new pathway in partnership with TCAT Crump,” said Carver. “This arrangement will allow greater access to higher education for Tennesseans and promote the importance of agriculture to our region.”\r\n\r\nAccording to the partnership agreement, students who complete the Farming Operations Technology program at TCAT Crump, can receive up to 30 credit hours at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nThe Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education Grant, which works to improve the region’s economy and support local industry partners by preparing students to perform in highly skilled workforce, funded the partnership.\r\n\r\nPaige Isbell, from Bethel Springs, will be the first TCAT Crump student to take advantage of this partnership. She is on target to graduate from TCAT Crump’s Farming Operations Technology program in August and will immediately begin classes at UT Martin for an animal science degree.\r\n\r\n“I think it is pretty exciting for the future students who get this opportunity,” said Isbell.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the agreement, contact Erica Bell, director of regional centers and online programs at UT Martin, at ebell3@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin signs first statewide articulation agreement with TCAT','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.','inherit','closed','closed','','3839-revision-v1','','','2022-02-04 14:55:03','2022-02-04 20:55:03','',3839,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/04/3839-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3842,7,'2022-02-04 14:56:01','2022-02-04 20:56:01','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.\n<blockquote>“This arrangement will allow greater access to higher education for Tennesseans and promote the importance of agriculture to our region.”</blockquote>\n“I am extremely excited about UT Martin’s new pathway in partnership with TCAT Crump,” said Carver. “This arrangement will allow greater access to higher education for Tennesseans and promote the importance of agriculture to our region.”\n\nAccording to the partnership agreement, students who complete the Farming Operations Technology program at TCAT Crump, can receive up to 30 credit hours at UT Martin.\n\nThe Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education Grant, which works to improve the region’s economy and support local industry partners by preparing students to perform in highly skilled workforce, funded the partnership.\n\nPaige Isbell, from Bethel Springs, will be the first TCAT Crump student to take advantage of this partnership. She is on target to graduate from TCAT Crump’s Farming Operations Technology program in August and will immediately begin classes at UT Martin for an animal science degree.\n\n“I think it is pretty exciting for the future students who get this opportunity,” said Isbell.\n\nFor more information about the agreement, contact Erica Bell, director of regional centers and online programs at UT Martin, at ebell3@utm.edu.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin signs first statewide articulation agreement with TCAT','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.','inherit','closed','closed','','3839-autosave-v1','','','2022-02-04 14:56:01','2022-02-04 20:56:01','',3839,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/04/3839-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3843,7,'2022-02-04 14:56:20','2022-02-04 20:56:20','Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen Milligan, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, signed the first statewide articulation agreement between a TCAT and a university on January 31.\r\n<blockquote>“This arrangement will allow greater access to higher education for Tennesseans and promote the importance of agriculture to our region.”</blockquote>\r\n“I am extremely excited about UT Martin’s new pathway in partnership with TCAT Crump,” said Carver. “This arrangement will allow greater access to higher education for Tennesseans and promote the importance of agriculture to our region.”\r\n\r\nAccording to the partnership agreement, students who complete the Farming Operations Technology program at TCAT Crump, can receive up to 30 credit hours at UT Martin.\r\n\r\nThe Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education Grant, which works to improve the region’s economy and support local industry partners by preparing students to perform in highly skilled workforce, funded the partnership.\r\n\r\nPaige Isbell, from Bethel Springs, will be the first TCAT Crump student to take advantage of this partnership. 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Houston Gordon Museum, located in the University of Tennessee at Martin Paul Meek Library, will feature “The Other Freedom Summer,” an exhibit beginning Feb. 7 that documents the work of New York college students to register voters in Fayette County. The exhibit is included in UT Martin’s annual Civil Rights Conference and will be available for viewing until April 29.\r\n\r\nThe exhibit showcases photos from Nick Lawrence, a photographer and Cornell University student involved in Fayette County voter registration and education drives in 1964. During this time, over 68% of Fayette County’s population was African American, but this majority population accounted for less than 7% of its registered voters. Lawrence’s photographs document the resolve and strength of hard-working rural residents in advancing their right to vote.\r\n\r\nActivists were paired off and assigned one of Fayette County’s 15 election districts to travel to individual farms and smallholdings, where they would encourage adults to register to vote. They were housed with local families, who were paid a small stipend to subsidize boarding their guests.\r\n\r\n“Living in the North,” Lawrence recalled, “I could participate in the struggle for racial equality by attending demonstrations like the March on Washington and many local showings of support. When the opportunity arose to join the Cornell project, go to the South and directly participate in the movement, I jumped on it.”\r\n\r\nThe museum is open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no admission fee. Visitors are encouraged to wear cloth face coverings inside the library.\r\n\r\nParking for the reception will be in the Paul Meek Library parking lot on Wayne Fisher Drive off Mt. Pelia Road. Parking permits are available online at www.utm.edu/departments/publicsafety by selecting the “Online Visitor Parking Permit” link.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sam Richardson, head of special collections and archives, at 731-881-7094.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','J. Houston Gordon Museum features voter registration exhibit','The J. 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The exhibit is included in UT Martin’s annual Civil Rights Conference and will be available for viewing until April 29.\r\n\r\nThe exhibit showcases photos from Nick Lawrence, a photographer and Cornell University student involved in Fayette County voter registration and education drives in 1964. During this time, over 68% of Fayette County’s population was African American, but this majority population accounted for less than 7% of its registered voters. Lawrence’s photographs document the resolve and strength of hard-working rural residents in advancing their right to vote.\r\n\r\nActivists were paired off and assigned one of Fayette County’s 15 election districts to travel to individual farms and smallholdings, where they would encourage adults to register to vote. They were housed with local families, who were paid a small stipend to subsidize boarding their guests.\r\n\r\n“Living in the North,” Lawrence recalled, “I could participate in the struggle for racial equality by attending demonstrations like the March on Washington and many local showings of support. When the opportunity arose to join the Cornell project, go to the South and directly participate in the movement, I jumped on it.”\r\n\r\nThe museum is open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no admission fee. Visitors are encouraged to wear cloth face coverings inside the library.\r\n\r\nParking for the reception will be in the Paul Meek Library parking lot on Wayne Fisher Drive off Mt. Pelia Road. Parking permits are available online at www.utm.edu/departments/publicsafety by selecting the “Online Visitor Parking Permit” link.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sam Richardson, head of special collections and archives, at 731-881-7094.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','J. Houston Gordon Museum features voter registration exhibit','The J. 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The MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the Online MBA is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. The program is designed to be completed in as few as 18 months.\r\n\r\n“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “I am inspired by the news and proud of our outstanding team of faculty and staff, as well as our students, for their commitment to continuously enhance the reputation of our university.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s online bachelor’s degree programs <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-3531/bachelors\">tied for 101 out of 363 ranked universities</a> in the report, and the online Master’s in Education also made the list by <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OEDU0726/education\">tying for 192 out of 327 universities</a>.\r\n\r\n“We are proud of the efforts our faculty and staff take to engage students and ensure they receive a high-quality education,” Dr. Adam Wilson, UT Martin Online director, said. “Our online programs enable students to be successful and earn an affordable degree on their schedule.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin online degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/onlinestudies\">www.utm.edu/onlinestudies</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin online programs receive national rankings','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.','inherit','closed','closed','','3848-revision-v1','','','2022-02-14 14:53:20','2022-02-14 20:53:20','',3848,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/14/3848-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3851,7,'2022-02-14 14:53:43','2022-02-14 20:53:43','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.\r\n\r\nU.S. News and World Report ranks academic programs based on the excellence of students, graduation rates and instructor credentials.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin Online MBA program <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OBUS0776/mba\">tied 42nd out of 331 universities nationally</a>. The MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the Online MBA is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. The program is designed to be completed in as few as 18 months.\r\n<blockquote>“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean.</blockquote>\r\n“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “I am inspired by the news and proud of our outstanding team of faculty and staff, as well as our students, for their commitment to continuously enhance the reputation of our university.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s online bachelor’s degree programs <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-3531/bachelors\">tied for 101 out of 363 ranked universities</a> in the report, and the online Master’s in Education also made the list by <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OEDU0726/education\">tying for 192 out of 327 universities</a>.\r\n\r\n“We are proud of the efforts our faculty and staff take to engage students and ensure they receive a high-quality education,” Dr. Adam Wilson, UT Martin Online director, said. “Our online programs enable students to be successful and earn an affordable degree on their schedule.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin online degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/onlinestudies\">www.utm.edu/onlinestudies</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin online programs receive national rankings','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.','inherit','closed','closed','','3848-autosave-v1','','','2022-02-14 14:53:43','2022-02-14 20:53:43','',3848,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/14/3848-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3852,7,'2022-02-14 14:53:53','2022-02-14 20:53:53','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.\r\n\r\nU.S. News and World Report ranks academic programs based on the excellence of students, graduation rates and instructor credentials.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin Online MBA program <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OBUS0776/mba\">tied 42nd out of 331 universities nationally</a>. The MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the Online MBA is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. The program is designed to be completed in as few as 18 months.\r\n<blockquote>“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean.</blockquote>\r\n“I was extremely pleased to hear about our Online MBA program being ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> in the nation and one of the top programs in the state of Tennessee,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “I am inspired by the news and proud of our outstanding team of faculty and staff, as well as our students, for their commitment to continuously enhance the reputation of our university.”\r\n\r\nUT Martin’s online bachelor’s degree programs <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-3531/bachelors\">tied for 101 out of 363 ranked universities</a> in the report, and the online Master’s in Education also made the list by <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-tennessee-martin-OEDU0726/education\">tying for 192 out of 327 universities</a>.\r\n\r\n“We are proud of the efforts our faculty and staff take to engage students and ensure they receive a high-quality education,” Dr. Adam Wilson, UT Martin Online director, said. “Our online programs enable students to be successful and earn an affordable degree on their schedule.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin online degree programs, visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/onlinestudies\">www.utm.edu/onlinestudies</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin online programs receive national rankings','The University of Tennessee at Martin received national accolades from the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Online Programs, including a top-50 ranking for the online Master of Business Administration program.','inherit','closed','closed','','3848-revision-v1','','','2022-02-14 14:53:53','2022-02-14 20:53:53','',3848,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/14/3848-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3853,7,'2022-02-15 11:06:55','2022-02-15 17:06:55','The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold a Test Flight Academic Preview Day beginning at 8 a.m., Feb. 21 at the main campus. High school juniors and seniors are invited to tour the campus, meet with faculty members and students in areas of interest, and learn about what college life has to offer.\r\n\r\nCheck-in begins at 8 a.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium with an official welcome following at 8:45. An administrative fair featuring representatives from the offices of undergraduate admissions, financial aid and scholarships, housing and others will be open during the registration period.\r\n\r\nStudents will tour the campus at 9:30 and at 11, attend a tour of an academic department of interest and meet with faculty in that field of study.\r\n\r\nThere is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required. 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High school juniors and seniors are invited to tour the campus, meet with faculty members and students in areas of interest, and learn about what college life has to offer.\r\n\r\nCheck-in begins at 8 a.m. in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium with an official welcome following at 8:45. An administrative fair featuring representatives from the offices of undergraduate admissions, financial aid and scholarships, housing and others will be open during the registration period.\r\n\r\nStudents will tour the campus at 9:30 and at 11, attend a tour of an academic department of interest and meet with faculty in that field of study.\r\n\r\nThere is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required. 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This summit was started as a class project by the WestTeach Class of 2019 and is being continued by the class of 2021.\r\n\r\nThis summit will focus on facilitating change in curriculum to enhance workforce development. A panel of teachers, superintendents, private business owners, school board members and legislators will discuss challenges faced in the classroom. The program will conclude with an update on the Blue Oval City project.\r\n\r\n“The summit allows us to bring together stakeholders in the community to have a conversation about how we can work together to ensure we are setting our students up to be successful,” said Kandace Jackson, a transition case manager for Weakley County Schools and WestTeach graduate.\r\n\r\nThose involved in workforce development and education are invited to attend. Registration is free, but individuals must pre-register by March 1 at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">www.utm.edu/weststar</a>. For more information about this event, contact Virginia Grimes, WestStar assistant director, at 731-881-7787 or <a href=\"mailto:vgrimes@utm.edu\">vgrimes@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestTeach Program to host West Tennessee Education Summit on March 4','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8-11:45 a.m., March 4, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research & Education Center in Jackson.','publish','closed','closed','','westteach-program-to-host-west-tennessee-education-summit-on-march-4','','','2022-02-21 17:26:42','2022-02-21 23:26:42','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3856',0,'post','',0),(3857,7,'2022-02-21 17:25:12','2022-02-21 23:25:12','','West TN Education Summit - 2020','Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for University Advancement, welcomed guests to the West Tennessee Education Summit in 2020. Pictured on the panel (l to r) are former Tennessee State Senator Dolores Gresham and Tennessee State Representatives Mark White and Debra Moody. ','inherit','closed','closed','','west-tn-education-summit-2020','','','2022-02-21 17:25:48','2022-02-21 23:25:48','',3856,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/West-TN-Education-Summit-2020.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3858,7,'2022-02-21 17:25:51','2022-02-21 23:25:51','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8-11:45 a.m., March 4, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research &amp; Education Center in Jackson. This summit was started as a class project by the WestTeach Class of 2019 and is being continued by the class of 2021.\r\n\r\nThis summit will focus on facilitating change in curriculum to enhance workforce development. A panel of teachers, superintendents, private business owners, school board members and legislators will discuss challenges faced in the classroom. The program will conclude with an update on the Blue Oval City project.\r\n\r\n“The summit allows us to bring together stakeholders in the community to have a conversation about how we can work together to ensure we are setting our students up to be successful,” said Kandace Jackson, a transition case manager for Weakley County Schools and WestTeach graduate.\r\n\r\nThose involved in workforce development and education are invited to attend. Registration is free, but individuals must pre-register by March 1 at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">www.utm.edu/weststar</a>. For more information about this event, contact Virginia Grimes, WestStar assistant director, at 731-881-7787 or <a href=\"mailto:vgrimes@utm.edu\">vgrimes@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8-11:45 a.m., March 4, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research & Education Center in Jackson.','inherit','closed','closed','','3856-revision-v1','','','2022-02-21 17:25:51','2022-02-21 23:25:51','',3856,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/21/3856-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3859,7,'2022-02-21 17:26:20','2022-02-21 23:26:20','The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8-11:45 a.m., March 4, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research &amp; Education Center in Jackson. This summit was started as a class project by the WestTeach Class of 2019 and is being continued by the class of 2021.\r\n\r\nThis summit will focus on facilitating change in curriculum to enhance workforce development. A panel of teachers, superintendents, private business owners, school board members and legislators will discuss challenges faced in the classroom. The program will conclude with an update on the Blue Oval City project.\r\n\r\n“The summit allows us to bring together stakeholders in the community to have a conversation about how we can work together to ensure we are setting our students up to be successful,” said Kandace Jackson, a transition case manager for Weakley County Schools and WestTeach graduate.\r\n\r\nThose involved in workforce development and education are invited to attend. Registration is free, but individuals must pre-register by March 1 at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">www.utm.edu/weststar</a>. 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This summit was started as a class project by the WestTeach Class of 2019 and is being continued by the class of 2021.\r\n\r\nThis summit will focus on facilitating change in curriculum to enhance workforce development. A panel of teachers, superintendents, private business owners, school board members and legislators will discuss challenges faced in the classroom. The program will conclude with an update on the Blue Oval City project.\r\n\r\n“The summit allows us to bring together stakeholders in the community to have a conversation about how we can work together to ensure we are setting our students up to be successful,” said Kandace Jackson, a transition case manager for Weakley County Schools and WestTeach graduate.\r\n\r\nThose involved in workforce development and education are invited to attend. Registration is free, but individuals must pre-register by March 1 at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">www.utm.edu/weststar</a>. 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The following class participants are noted with the business or organization affiliation and home county:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kevin Adelsberger</strong>, founder and managing partner at Adelsberger Marketing, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Sabrina Blue</strong>, CEO and founder of Helping Hands of Tennessee, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Gene Bowden</strong>, mayor of Whiteville, Hardeman County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Stephanie Chapman-Washam</strong>, mayor of Brighton, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tory Daughrity</strong>, director of marketing and public relations at Henry County Medical Center, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Toni Eubanks</strong>, executive director of human resources for the Haywood County Board of Education, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lauren Fletcher</strong>, executive director of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Joshua Filtz</strong>, owner and founder of Magnolia Mercantile Co., Carroll County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>William Franklin</strong>, vice president of PATH Co., Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tina Glover</strong>, president of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Jennifer Hedge</strong>, assistant district attorney general for the 24<sup>th</sup> Judicial District and Benton County chief prosecutor, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Dob Johnson Jr.</strong>, vice president and commercial lender for First Citizens National Bank, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Ben Jones</strong>, director of development for UT Martin, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kimberly Jones</strong>, controller for West Tennessee Healthcare, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mary Lonon</strong>, circuit court clerk of Haywood County, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shane Lynch</strong>, lead appraiser for Humphreys Associates, Inc., Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hadley Malone</strong>, manager of Obion County Farm Bureau, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Matthew Marshall</strong>, president/CEO of the United Way of West Tennessee, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Petra McPhearson</strong>, senior vice chancellor for finance and administration at UT Martin, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Amber Mills</strong>, Shelby County Commissioner of District One, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kasey Meunch</strong>, community relations director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Seela Newbill</strong>, instructional supervisor for Dyersburg City Schools, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Adam November</strong>, engineer and project manager at TLM Associates, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Charles Peery</strong>, CPA and manager at Alexander Thompson Arnold CPA firm, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Renee Phelps</strong>, IRA administrator of FirstBank, Chester County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Jan Reid-Bunch</strong>, vice president for the college at Dyersburg State Community College, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>LaRae Smiley-Sliger</strong>, deputy emergency management director for the Hardin County Fire Department, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Laura Todd</strong>, owner of Downtown District Consulting, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Leah Watkins</strong>, director of schools for the Henry County School System, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Cody Wood</strong>, city recorder and chief financial officer of the City of Lexington, Henderson County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipants attend a series of sessions held through June focusing on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology. 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The following class participants are noted with the business or organization affiliation and home county:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kevin Adelsberger</strong>, founder and managing partner at Adelsberger Marketing, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Sabrina Blue</strong>, CEO and founder of Helping Hands of Tennessee, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Gene Bowden</strong>, mayor of Whiteville, Hardeman County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Stephanie Chapman-Washam</strong>, mayor of Brighton, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tory Daughrity</strong>, director of marketing and public relations at Henry County Medical Center, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Toni Eubanks</strong>, executive director of human resources for the Haywood County Board of Education, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lauren Fletcher</strong>, executive director of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, Tipton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Joshua Filtz</strong>, owner and founder of Magnolia Mercantile Co., Carroll County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>William Franklin</strong>, vice president of PATH Co., Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tina Glover</strong>, president of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Fayette County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Jennifer Hedge</strong>, assistant district attorney general for the 24<sup>th</sup> Judicial District and Benton County chief prosecutor, Benton County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Dob Johnson Jr.</strong>, vice president and commercial lender for First Citizens National Bank, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Ben Jones</strong>, director of development for UT Martin, Weakley County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kimberly Jones</strong>, controller for West Tennessee Healthcare, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mary Lonon</strong>, circuit court clerk of Haywood County, Haywood County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shane Lynch</strong>, lead appraiser for Humphreys Associates, Inc., Gibson County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hadley Malone</strong>, manager of Obion County Farm Bureau, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Matthew Marshall</strong>, president/CEO of the United Way of West Tennessee, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Petra McPhearson</strong>, senior vice chancellor for finance and administration at UT Martin, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Amber Mills</strong>, Shelby County Commissioner of District One, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Kasey Meunch</strong>, community relations director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Seela Newbill</strong>, instructional supervisor for Dyersburg City Schools, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Adam November</strong>, engineer and project manager at TLM Associates, Madison County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Charles Peery</strong>, CPA and manager at Alexander Thompson Arnold CPA firm, Obion County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Renee Phelps</strong>, IRA administrator of FirstBank, Chester County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Jan Reid-Bunch</strong>, vice president for the college at Dyersburg State Community College, Dyer County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>LaRae Smiley-Sliger</strong>, deputy emergency management director for the Hardin County Fire Department, Hardin County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Laura Todd</strong>, owner of Downtown District Consulting, Shelby County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Leah Watkins</strong>, director of schools for the Henry County School System, Henry County;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Cody Wood</strong>, city recorder and chief financial officer of the City of Lexington, Henderson County.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipants attend a series of sessions held through June focusing on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology. The WestStar Leadership Program was founded at UT Martin in 1989 and is the state’s oldest and largest regional leadership program. The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. The program also provides members with a growing network of community-minded people committed to serving the area.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, assistant director, at 731-881-7298.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestStar Leadership Program announces class of 2022','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program class of 2022 includes 30 business and education leaders from 17 West Tennessee counties. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3862-revision-v1','','','2022-02-24 12:24:48','2022-02-24 18:24:48','',3862,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/02/24/3862-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3870,7,'2022-03-03 16:11:50','2022-03-03 22:11:50','Dr. Rachna Tewari, associate professor of agricultural economics, has been named the University of Tennessee at Martin Featured Faculty Scholar for the spring 2022 semester. Tewari will be honored with a reception at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Paul Meek Library, and examples of her research will be displayed in a case near the library’s main entrance. Her name will also be added to a plaque permanently displayed in the library.\r\n\r\nThe Featured Faculty Scholar award, instituted during the 1996-97 academic year, recognizes faculty members whose research and creative works are judged to be among the most prestigious of those produced by individuals in the UT Martin academic community.\r\n\r\nTewari began her career at UT Martin in 2013 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in Hyderabad, India, master’s degrees from Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and West Texas A&amp;M University and a doctoral degree from Texas Technical University.\r\n\r\nTewari was a recipient of the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award. The award was established in 1993 by James R. 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Tewari will be honored with a reception at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Paul Meek Library, and examples of her research will be displayed in a case near the library’s main entrance. Her name will also be added to a plaque permanently displayed in the library.\r\n\r\nThe Featured Faculty Scholar award, instituted during the 1996-97 academic year, recognizes faculty members whose research and creative works are judged to be among the most prestigious of those produced by individuals in the UT Martin academic community.\r\n\r\nTewari began her career at UT Martin in 2013 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in Hyderabad, India, master’s degrees from Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and West Texas A&amp;M University and a doctoral degree from Texas Technical University.\r\n\r\nTewari was a recipient of the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award. 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Tewari will be honored with a reception at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Paul Meek Library, and examples of her research will be displayed in a case near the library’s main entrance. Her name will also be added to a plaque permanently displayed in the library.\r\n\r\nThe Featured Faculty Scholar award, instituted during the 1996-97 academic year, recognizes faculty members whose research and creative works are judged to be among the most prestigious of those produced by individuals in the UT Martin academic community.\r\n\r\nTewari began her career at UT Martin in 2013 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in Hyderabad, India, master’s degrees from Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and West Texas A&amp;M University and a doctoral degree from Texas Technical University.\r\n\r\nTewari was a recipient of the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award. 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Tewari will be honored with a reception at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Paul Meek Library, and examples of her research will be displayed in a case near the library’s main entrance. Her name will also be added to a plaque permanently displayed in the library.\r\n\r\nThe Featured Faculty Scholar award, instituted during the 1996-97 academic year, recognizes faculty members whose research and creative works are judged to be among the most prestigious of those produced by individuals in the UT Martin academic community.\r\n\r\nTewari began her career at UT Martin in 2013 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in Hyderabad, India, master’s degrees from Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and West Texas A&amp;M University and a doctoral degree from Texas Technical University.\r\n\r\nTewari was a recipient of the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award. 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The series, co-sponsored by the university’s College of Business and Global Affairs and the Paul Meek Library, is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nThe panel discussion will present different views from UT Martin experts about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and will seek to offer a complete picture about the current situation. Scheduled to appear are Drs. Philip Acree Cavalier, university provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs; Chara Van Horn, associate professor of communications; Alice-Catherine Carls, Tom Elam Distinguished Professor of History; Carrie Humphreys, assistant professor of political science; and Adnan Rasool, assistant professor of political science. Josh Thompson, a senior political science major from Union City, will moderate the panel.\r\n\r\nForum parking will be available in the Paul Meek Library parking lot on Wayne Fisher Drive off Mt. Pelia Road. Parking permits are available at www.utm.edu/departments/publicsafety by selecting the “Online Visitor Parking Permit” link. For more information, contact Dr. Adnan Rasool at arasool1@utm.edu or Dr. Carrie Humphreys at chumph16@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','March 9 forum to address crisis in Ukraine','The ongoing crisis in Ukraine will be discussed during the first Global Affairs Forum set for 5 p.m., Wed., March 9, in the North Reading Room of the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Martin Paul Meek Library.','publish','closed','closed','','march-9-forum-to-address-crisis-in-ukraine','','','2022-03-05 08:47:04','2022-03-05 14:47:04','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3875',0,'post','',0),(3876,7,'2022-03-05 08:44:23','2022-03-05 14:44:23','','TN State Capitol Building','This photo shows the Tennessee State Capitol illuminated in Ukraine’s colors signifying the Volunteer State’s support for the nation. (Photo courtesy Tennessee Secretary of State)','inherit','closed','closed','','outlook-2bwwkj1m','','','2022-03-05 08:44:53','2022-03-05 14:44:53','',3875,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Outlook-2bwwkj1m.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3877,7,'2022-03-05 08:46:30','2022-03-05 14:46:30','The ongoing crisis in Ukraine will be discussed during the first Global Affairs Forum set for 5 p.m., Wed., March 9, in the North Reading Room of the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Martin Paul Meek Library. The new forum series features expert analysis about current events and issues. The series, co-sponsored by the university’s College of Business and Global Affairs and the Paul Meek Library, is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nThe panel discussion will present different views from UT Martin experts about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and will seek to offer a complete picture about the current situation. Scheduled to appear are Drs. 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This year’s highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, April 7, through Saturday, April 9, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex.</p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Because of high demand, fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early as a sellout crowd is once again expected this year. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Performances each night will start at 7:30 p.m. All seats are reserved as ticket prices are $12 for Thursday night’s session and $15 for both Friday and Saturday nights. Ages five and under receive free admission but must sit in an adult’s lap.</p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For the second straight year, the performance portions of each night will be streamed online for $10 per session. Streaming access can also be purchased at <a href=\"http://www.utmsports.com/RodeoTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">www.UTMSports.com/RodeoTickets</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Annually one of the biggest events on campus, UT Martin has been spotlighted as “Rodeo of the Year” by the Ozark Region 13 times in a 14-year span. Head coach John Luthi, who recently announced his intent to retire following a remarkable 25-year career at the helm, has led the rodeo program to 19 total Ozark Region championships (14 men’s, five women’s) and a national men’s team championship in 2014.</p>','Advance tickets on sale for 54th annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo','Fans can now purchase tickets for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 54th annual Spring College Rodeo. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3884-autosave-v1','','','2022-03-17 09:15:40','2022-03-17 14:15:40','',3884,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/03/17/3884-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3889,7,'2022-03-24 12:50:43','2022-03-24 17:50:43','Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people, will be the featured speaker for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, via Zoom. Those wanting to attend should register in advance at <a href=\"http://bit.ly/36kcL4B\">bit.ly/36kcL4B</a>.\r\n\r\nThis seminar is presented by the UT Martin College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences and made possible through an endowment given by Newell and Bettie Graham of Union City. The Bettie Graham Seminar Series on Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Learning Difficulties features topics and speakers that explore the importance of early childhood education.\r\n\r\nHeumann was instrumental in developing and implementing key legislation for persons with disabilities, including Section 504, the Individuals with Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” co-authored by Kristen Joiner, was published in 2020. 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Those wanting to attend should register in advance at bit.ly/36kcL4B.\r\n\r\nThis seminar is presented by the UT Martin College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences and made possible through an endowment given by Newell and Bettie Graham of Union City. The Bettie Graham Seminar Series on Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Learning Difficulties features topics and speakers that explore the importance of early childhood education.\r\n\r\nHeumann was instrumental in developing and implementing key legislation for persons with disabilities, including Section 504, the Individuals with Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” co-authored by Kristen Joiner, was published in 2020. 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Those wanting to attend should register in advance at <a href=\"http://bit.ly/36kcL4B\">bit.ly/36kcL4B</a>.\r\n\r\nThis seminar is presented by the UT Martin College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences and made possible through an endowment given by Newell and Bettie Graham of Union City. The Bettie Graham Seminar Series on Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Learning Difficulties features topics and speakers that explore the importance of early childhood education.\r\n\r\nHeumann was instrumental in developing and implementing key legislation for persons with disabilities, including Section 504, the Individuals with Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” co-authored by Kristen Joiner, was published in 2020. 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Those wanting to attend should register in advance at <a href=\"http://bit.ly/36kcL4B\">bit.ly/36kcL4B</a>.\r\n\r\nThis seminar is presented by the UT Martin College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences and made possible through an endowment given by Newell and Bettie Graham of Union City. The Bettie Graham Seminar Series on Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Learning Difficulties features topics and speakers that explore the importance of early childhood education.\r\n\r\nHeumann was instrumental in developing and implementing key legislation for persons with disabilities, including Section 504, the Individuals with Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” co-authored by Kristen Joiner, was published in 2020. Before starting Judith Heumann LLC, she served in the Bill Clinton and Barack Obama administrations.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the speaker series, contact Dr. Clinton Smith, associate professor of special education, at 731-881-7193 or <a href=\"mailto:csmit279@utm.edu\">csmit279@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar to feature advocate for persons with disabilities','Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people, will be the featured speaker for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, via Zoom.','inherit','closed','closed','','3889-revision-v1','','','2022-03-24 12:52:27','2022-03-24 17:52:27','',3889,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/03/24/3889-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3894,7,'2022-03-25 14:34:33','2022-03-25 19:34:33','Randy Boyd clearly enjoys leading the University of Tennessee System as president, and his history of public service and run for governor in 2018 set the stage for his current leadership role. Boyd shared his experiences running for the state’s highest office and encouraged others to pursue public-service opportunities during a WestStar Lunch Learn Leadership program March 23 at Central Distributors in Jackson. The programs are offered to UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program alumni and current class members. The audience included current elected officials and potential office seekers.\r\n\r\nBoyd was appointed the UT System’s 26th president by the UT Board of Trustees on March 27, 2020, following 16 months as interim president after the retirement of Dr. Joe DiPietro. The longtime businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist is the founder of Radio Systems Corp., a Knoxville-based, pet-related products business. He also chairs Boyd Sports and is owner of the Tennessee Smokies, Johnson City Doughboys, Greeneville Flyboys, Kingsport Axmen and Elizabethton River Riders baseball teams. He also is part owner of the Memphis Redbirds.\r\n<blockquote>“It taught me that if you really want to make a difference in the world, you can do a lot as a philanthropist, you can do a lot as a businessperson, but if you really want to make an impact, the best place is in public service.”</blockquote>\r\nBoyd’s extensive public-service resume includes chairing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and serving as Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner. He also served as Gov. Bill Haslam’s special adviser for higher education, led creation of the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55, and was the founder and chairman of Tennessee Achieves. Each of these initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Tennesseans with post-secondary degrees. Boyd said about his year as special adviser to the governor, “It taught me that if you really want to make a difference in the world, you can do a lot as a philanthropist, you can do a lot as a businessperson, but if you really want to make an impact, the best place is in public service.”\r\n\r\nWhile serving in the Haslam administration, Boyd made the decision in 2017 to enter the governor’s race and later lost his bid for the GOP nomination to Gov. Bill Lee, but what Boyd learned on the long campaign trail provided wisdom to share about seeking elected office. First, important to know as a candidate is that people know surprisingly little about government or their elected officials. “We have a country that has incredibly low civic engagement,” he said. “We know that through our voter turnout.” At the state level, Tennessee’s voter turnout needs to improve, and he sees the state’s 4-H program as one important avenue to involve young people in the election process and government through activities such as Tennessee and National 4-H Congress.\r\n\r\nBoyd told about different campaign experiences, which generated audience questions, including his thoughts on campaign must-haves and pitfalls. Articulating a passion for why you’re running for office and expressing this passion in 60 seconds or less are key first steps. “Nobody\'s going to listen to you for very long, and they\'ll remember even less. … Why is it I want to do this? Why do you care?” he said. “And then try to find a way to put it in as short of phrase as you possibly can that you repeat over and over and over.”\r\n\r\nNext, he said that a person running for office must be prepared to make a sacrifice. Political campaigns mean hard work and long hours whether running locally or for statewide office. “Most often the people that win are the people that work the hardest, and it’s just a lot of work,” he said, adding that choosing the right people to work with is important, especially when seeking higher-level positions. “Selecting the right team is critical, making sure that you have people that not only know what they\'re doing and are good at it, but that you\'re compatible with because you\'re going to spend a lot of time with them,” he said. “I can say I spent more, way more time with my campaign manager over those 18 months that I did with my wife by a long shot.”\r\n\r\nBoyd also stated his dislike for negative campaigning, explained the hard work of campaign fundraising and talked about the need to remain humble throughout the process. Given his experiences in business, government and higher education, Boyd was asked to comment on the strengths of his leadership style.\r\n<blockquote>“First have a mission, something that\'s aspiring, inspiring, something that encourages people to want to do better, to try to make a difference that pulls them together, and a great mission lives between the probable and the impossible,” he said.</blockquote>\r\n“First have a mission, something that\'s aspiring, inspiring, something that encourages people to want to do better, to try to make a difference that pulls them together, and a great mission lives between the probable and the impossible,” he said. Effective leaders must also surround themselves with great people, create an achievable strategy and have a set of values. Once these four things are in place, Boyd stressed the importance of being a leader who listens, is transparent and collaborative, which are qualities that have guided him in his many leadership roles.\r\n\r\nOthers attending the WestStar session included UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, businessman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, and Dr. Charley Deal, UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement. 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The audience included current elected officials and potential office seekers.\r\n\r\nBoyd was appointed the UT System’s 26th president by the UT Board of Trustees on March 27, 2020, following 16 months as interim president after the retirement of Dr. Joe DiPietro. The longtime businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist is the founder of Radio Systems Corp., a Knoxville-based, pet-related products business. He also chairs Boyd Sports and is owner of the Tennessee Smokies, Johnson City Doughboys, Greeneville Flyboys, Kingsport Axmen and Elizabethton River Riders baseball teams. He also is part owner of the Memphis Redbirds.\r\n\r\nBoyd’s extensive public-service resume includes chairing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and serving as Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner. He also served as Gov. 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First, important to know as a candidate is that people know surprisingly little about government or their elected officials. “We have a country that has incredibly low civic engagement,” he said. “We know that through our voter turnout.” At the state level, Tennessee’s voter turnout needs to improve, and he sees the state’s 4-H program as one important avenue to involve young people in the election process and government through activities such as Tennessee and National 4-H Congress.\r\n\r\nBoyd told about different campaign experiences, which generated audience questions, including his thoughts on campaign must-haves and pitfalls. Articulating a passion for why you’re running for office and expressing this passion in 60 seconds or less are key first steps. “Nobody\'s going to listen to you for very long, and they\'ll remember even less. … Why is it I want to do this? Why do you care?” he said. “And then try to find a way to put it in as short of phrase as you possibly can that you repeat over and over and over.”\r\n\r\nNext, he said that a person running for office must be prepared to make a sacrifice. Political campaigns mean hard work and long hours whether running locally or for statewide office. “Most often the people that win are the people that work the hardest, and it’s just a lot of work,” he said, adding that choosing the right people to work with is important, especially when seeking higher-level positions. “Selecting the right team is critical, making sure that you have people that not only know what they\'re doing and are good at it, but that you\'re compatible with because you\'re going to spend a lot of time with them,” he said. “I can say I spent more, way more time with my campaign manager over those 18 months that I did with my wife by a long shot.”\r\n\r\nBoyd also stated his dislike for negative campaigning, explained the hard work of campaign fundraising and talked about the need to remain humble throughout the process. Given his experiences in business, government and higher education, Boyd was asked to comment on the strengths of his leadership style.\r\n\r\n“First have a mission, something that\'s aspiring, inspiring, something that encourages people to want to do better, to try to make a difference that pulls them together, and a great mission lives between the probable and the impossible,” he said. Effective leaders must also surround themselves with great people, create an achievable strategy and have a set of values. Once these four things are in place, Boyd stressed the importance of being a leader who listens, is transparent and collaborative, which are qualities that have guided him in his many leadership roles.\r\n\r\nOthers attending the WestStar session included UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, businessman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, and Dr. Charley Deal, UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement. 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Boyd shared his experiences running for the state’s highest office and encouraged others to pursue public-service opportunities during a WestStar Lunch Learn Leadership program March 23 at Central Distributors in Jackson. The programs are offered to UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program alumni and current class members. The audience included current elected officials and potential office seekers.\r\n\r\nBoyd was appointed the UT System’s 26th president by the UT Board of Trustees on March 27, 2020, following 16 months as interim president after the retirement of Dr. Joe DiPietro. The longtime businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist is the founder of Radio Systems Corp., a Knoxville-based, pet-related products business. He also chairs Boyd Sports and is owner of the Tennessee Smokies, Johnson City Doughboys, Greeneville Flyboys, Kingsport Axmen and Elizabethton River Riders baseball teams. He also is part owner of the Memphis Redbirds.\r\n<blockquote>“It taught me that if you really want to make a difference in the world, you can do a lot as a philanthropist, you can do a lot as a businessperson, but if you really want to make an impact, the best place is in public service.”</blockquote>\r\nBoyd’s extensive public-service resume includes chairing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and serving as Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner. He also served as Gov. Bill Haslam’s special adviser for higher education, led creation of the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55, and was the founder and chairman of Tennessee Achieves. Each of these initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Tennesseans with post-secondary degrees. Boyd said about his year as special adviser to the governor, “It taught me that if you really want to make a difference in the world, you can do a lot as a philanthropist, you can do a lot as a businessperson, but if you really want to make an impact, the best place is in public service.”\r\n\r\nWhile serving in the Haslam administration, Boyd made the decision in 2017 to enter the governor’s race and later lost his bid for the GOP nomination to Gov. Bill Lee, but what Boyd learned on the long campaign trail provided wisdom to share about seeking elected office. First, important to know as a candidate is that people know surprisingly little about government or their elected officials. “We have a country that has incredibly low civic engagement,” he said. “We know that through our voter turnout.” At the state level, Tennessee’s voter turnout needs to improve, and he sees the state’s 4-H program as one important avenue to involve young people in the election process and government through activities such as Tennessee and National 4-H Congress.\r\n\r\nBoyd told about different campaign experiences, which generated audience questions, including his thoughts on campaign must-haves and pitfalls. Articulating a passion for why you’re running for office and expressing this passion in 60 seconds or less are key first steps. “Nobody\'s going to listen to you for very long, and they\'ll remember even less. … Why is it I want to do this? Why do you care?” he said. “And then try to find a way to put it in as short of phrase as you possibly can that you repeat over and over and over.”\r\n\r\nNext, he said that a person running for office must be prepared to make a sacrifice. Political campaigns mean hard work and long hours whether running locally or for statewide office. “Most often the people that win are the people that work the hardest, and it’s just a lot of work,” he said, adding that choosing the right people to work with is important, especially when seeking higher-level positions. “Selecting the right team is critical, making sure that you have people that not only know what they\'re doing and are good at it, but that you\'re compatible with because you\'re going to spend a lot of time with them,” he said. “I can say I spent more, way more time with my campaign manager over those 18 months that I did with my wife by a long shot.”\r\n\r\nBoyd also stated his dislike for negative campaigning, explained the hard work of campaign fundraising and talked about the need to remain humble throughout the process. 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Boyd shared his experiences running for the state’s highest office and encouraged others to pursue public-service opportunities during a WestStar Lunch Learn Leadership program March 23 at Central Distributors in Jackson. The programs are offered to UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program alumni and current class members. The audience included current elected officials and potential office seekers.\r\n\r\nBoyd was appointed the UT System’s 26th president by the UT Board of Trustees on March 27, 2020, following 16 months as interim president after the retirement of Dr. Joe DiPietro. The longtime businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist is the founder of Radio Systems Corp., a Knoxville-based, pet-related products business. He also chairs Boyd Sports and is owner of the Tennessee Smokies, Johnson City Doughboys, Greeneville Flyboys, Kingsport Axmen and Elizabethton River Riders baseball teams. He also is part owner of the Memphis Redbirds.\r\n<blockquote>“It taught me that if you really want to make a difference in the world, you can do a lot as a philanthropist, you can do a lot as a businessperson, but if you really want to make an impact, the best place is in public service.”</blockquote>\r\nBoyd’s extensive public-service resume includes chairing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and serving as Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner. He also served as Gov. Bill Haslam’s special adviser for higher education, led creation of the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55, and was the founder and chairman of Tennessee Achieves. Each of these initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Tennesseans with post-secondary degrees. 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First, important to know as a candidate is that people know surprisingly little about government or their elected officials. “We have a country that has incredibly low civic engagement,” he said. “We know that through our voter turnout.” At the state level, Tennessee’s voter turnout needs to improve, and he sees the state’s 4-H program as one important avenue to involve young people in the election process and government through activities such as Tennessee and National 4-H Congress.\r\n\r\nBoyd told about different campaign experiences, which generated audience questions, including his thoughts on campaign must-haves and pitfalls. Articulating a passion for why you’re running for office and expressing this passion in 60 seconds or less are key first steps. “Nobody\'s going to listen to you for very long, and they\'ll remember even less. … Why is it I want to do this? 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Political campaigns mean hard work and long hours whether running locally or for statewide office. “Most often the people that win are the people that work the hardest, and it’s just a lot of work,” he said, adding that choosing the right people to work with is important, especially when seeking higher-level positions. “Selecting the right team is critical, making sure that you have people that not only know what they\'re doing and are good at it, but that you\'re compatible with because you\'re going to spend a lot of time with them,” he said. “I can say I spent more, way more time with my campaign manager over those 18 months that I did with my wife by a long shot.”\r\n\r\nBoyd also stated his dislike for negative campaigning, explained the hard work of campaign fundraising and talked about the need to remain humble throughout the process. 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The trio consists of Dr. Liz Aleksander, associate professor of music; Charles Lewis, lecturer of music; and Dr. Doug Owens, professor of music. The presentation will also be livestreamed at <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/live/trio\">https://www.utm.edu/live/trio</a>.\r\n\r\nThe discussion will explore how UT Martin music faculty compose and perform music as part of their research agenda and will include performances of selected works.\r\n\r\nThe LCD Woodwind Trio was formed in 2013 and consists of the flute, clarinet and saxophone. They have appeared in several notable conventions, including the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest and the College Music Society’s Southern Regional Conference. The group seeks to inspire audiences of all ages through performances and master classes.\r\n\r\nThis event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. 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The presentation will also be livestreamed at <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/live/trio\">https://www.utm.edu/live/trio</a>.\r\n\r\nThe discussion will explore how UT Martin music faculty compose and perform music as part of their research agenda and will include performances of selected works.\r\n\r\nThe LCD Woodwind Trio was formed in 2013 and consists of the flute, clarinet and saxophone. They have appeared in several notable conventions, including the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest and the College Music Society’s Southern Regional Conference. The group seeks to inspire audiences of all ages through performances and master classes.\r\n\r\nThis event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Parking for the event will be in the Paul Meek Library parking lot on Wayne Fisher Drive off Mt. Pelia Road. 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Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students, and children 10 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 6 p.m. on the night of the performance. You can also purchase tickets online at www.utm.edu/departments/finearts/tickets.php beginning Monday, April 4.\r\n\r\nThe 2022 spring showcase centered around a single theme will feature works choreographed by both UT Martin students and faculty as well as paintings by Lane Last, UT Martin professor of art, which will be projected during each performance. Student choreographers include Marlee Scott, a freshman fine and performing arts major from Thompson’s Station; Damien Hanks, a freshman fine and performing arts major from Brighton; Brittney Lacy, a sophomore health and human performance major from Decaturville; and Jasmine Wilkes, a junior family and consumer sciences major from Bolivar. Sarah McCormick, professor of dance, director of ensemble and coordinator of the K-12 dance education licensure program choreographed three of the showcase’s seven sections.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the ensemble, contact McCormick at <a href=\"mailto:smccorm6@utm.edu\">smccorm6@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Dance Ensemble to perform spring showcase April 7-8','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Dance Ensemble will perform the 2022 spring showcase “Mitosis” at 7 p.m., April 7-8, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building. ','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-dance-ensemble-to-perform-spring-showcase-april-7-8','','','2022-03-28 12:27:23','2022-03-28 17:27:23','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3906',0,'post','',0),(3907,7,'2022-03-28 12:23:46','2022-03-28 17:23:46','','03242022_DanceRelease001','Marlee Scott, freshman dance education major from Thompson’s Station, performs during the 2021 fall showcase in the Harriet Fulton Theatre.','inherit','closed','closed','','03242022_dancerelease001','','','2022-03-28 12:26:59','2022-03-28 17:26:59','',3906,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03242022_DanceRelease001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3908,7,'2022-03-28 12:27:02','2022-03-28 17:27:02','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Dance Ensemble will perform the 2022 spring showcase “Mitosis” at 7 p.m., April 7-8, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students, and children 10 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 6 p.m. on the night of the performance. You can also purchase tickets online at www.utm.edu/departments/finearts/tickets.php beginning Monday, April 4.\r\n\r\nThe 2022 spring showcase centered around a single theme will feature works choreographed by both UT Martin students and faculty as well as paintings by Lane Last, UT Martin professor of art, which will be projected during each performance. Student choreographers include Marlee Scott, a freshman fine and performing arts major from Thompson’s Station; Damien Hanks, a freshman fine and performing arts major from Brighton; Brittney Lacy, a sophomore health and human performance major from Decaturville; and Jasmine Wilkes, a junior family and consumer sciences major from Bolivar. Sarah McCormick, professor of dance, director of ensemble and coordinator of the K-12 dance education licensure program choreographed three of the showcase’s seven sections.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the ensemble, contact McCormick at <a href=\"mailto:smccorm6@utm.edu\">smccorm6@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Dance Ensemble to perform spring showcase April 7-8','The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Dance Ensemble will perform the 2022 spring showcase “Mitosis” at 7 p.m., April 7-8, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3906-revision-v1','','','2022-03-28 12:27:02','2022-03-28 17:27:02','',3906,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/03/28/3906-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3985,7,'2022-05-03 12:49:03','2022-05-03 17:49:03','','10262019_MBACandids085','A file photo shows UT Martin students enrolled in the online MBA program. ','inherit','closed','closed','','10262019_mbacandids085','','','2022-05-03 12:50:35','2022-05-03 17:50:35','',3984,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/10262019_MBACandids085.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3986,7,'2022-05-03 12:50:49','2022-05-03 17:50:49','<a href=\"https://fortune.com/education/business/mba/rankings/best-online-mba-programs/\">Fortune.com</a> ranked the University of Tennessee at Martin’s online MBA program 68<sup>th</sup> nationally in their “Best Online MBA Programs in 2022” list. UT Martin was the highest-ranked Tennessee university included on the list.\r\n\r\nDue to the rise in online education during the pandemic, Fortune released its first-ever ranking of online MBA programs in 2021. April 2022 marked Fortune’s second year to release the “Best Online MBA Programs” list. The programs were ranked based on three components: Program Score, Fortune 1000 Score and Brand Score. The final ranking was determined by submitted questionnaires and data collected from companies and executives.\r\n\r\n“The recent news about our MBA program’s ranking brought excitement and joy to our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “It reflects our collective commitment to the quality program and is a tribute to our faculty, staff and students for their dedication to preserve the program’s reputation.”\r\n\r\nThe MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the program is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. 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UT Martin was the highest-ranked Tennessee university included on the list.','inherit','closed','closed','','3984-revision-v1','','','2022-05-03 12:50:49','2022-05-03 17:50:49','',3984,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/05/03/3984-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3973,7,'2022-04-28 13:53:49','2022-04-28 18:53:49','CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – It came down to the final hole and final pairing of both matches on the final day of the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Dalhousie Golf Club as the University of Tennessee at Martin pulled through in a pair of 3-2 decisions for its second consecutive league title.\r\n\r\nThe Skyhawks\' fifth tournament victory of the season did not come easy but just as it has all season, UT Martin relied on the strong depth. Each of the five members of the Skyhawk lineup scored a victory today over the two matches.\r\n\r\nWith that said, it was the clutch play of senior <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2477\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2477\">Tate Chumley</a></dfn> that helped carry UT Martin across the finish line. Having been crowned as an OVC All-Tournament selection on Tuesday, Chumley saved his best heroics for last today. With the semifinal matchup against Morehead State even at 2-all, the Murfreesboro, Tenn. native produced back-to-back birdies to wrap up the round, outlasting 2022 OVC Championships medalist Joe Muschong in an instant classic to send the Skyhawks into the championship showdown against top-seeded Tennessee Tech.\r\n\r\nThe title match was once again knotted at 2-2 as Chumley held off a ferocious rally from Nick Sutton. Chumley was 3-up through 14 holes but Sutton charged back to win Holes No. 16 and No. 17, applying pressure to the UT Martin senior. With a potential playoff looming, Chumley calmly smoked a picture-perfect drive right down the middle of the fairway and reached the green in two shots on the par-5, 523-yard hole. After Sutton holed out on a chip shot from 20 yards off the green, Chumley needed a three-putt to clinch the title for the Skyhawks. He rolled his second putt to within a foot of the cup and the hole was conceded, handing UT Martin its third OVC golf championship in school history (also winning in 2016 and 2021).\r\n\r\n\"We knew these would be two tough teams we were playing today – it was a battle all day long,\" second-year Skyhawk head coach <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=443\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"443\">Austin Swafford</a></dfn> said. \"I\'m so proud of our guys – they competed every hole for 36 holes after a long week of stroke play. For Tate to come out and play the way he did today in both matches – not only for himself but for the team – it was just so special to watch and be a part of. Our message all year has been to play for one another – play for UT Martin – and whatever you want to accomplish individually will take care of itself. I can\'t put this feeling into words.\"\r\n\r\nAgainst No. 3 seed Morehead State, <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2481\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2481\">Jacob Uehlein</a></dfn> produced the most commanding victory – defeating his counterpart by a 4&amp;3 margin. <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2483\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2483\">Garrett Chumley</a></dfn> also added a 1-up victory before <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2477\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2477\">Tate Chumley\'s</a></dfn> 1-up thriller sent the Skyhawks one step closer to a conference championship.\r\n\r\nUT Martin then capped off its successful week with the triumph over Tennessee Tech, who had won the 54-hole stroke play portion of the event by five shots. <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2478\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2478\">Bryson Morrell</a></dfn> and <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2482\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2482\">Jonathan Xoinis</a></dfn> each carded sizeable 5&amp;4 victories before <dfn><a href=\"https://utmsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2477\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"2477\">Tate Chumley</a></dfn> sealed the win on the final hole.\r\n\r\nThe NCAA Regionals on May 16-18 are next on tap for the Skyhawks, who will be assigned to one of six locations: Bryan, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; New Haven, Conn.; Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Stockton, Calif. or Tuscaloosa, Ala. A watch party to celebrate the 2022 OVC champion UT Martin squad will take place on Wednesday, May 4 at the Champion\'s Club level of the Hardy Graham Stadium pressbox. 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UT Martin was the highest-ranked Tennessee university included on the list.\r\n\r\nDue to the rise in online education during the pandemic, Fortune released its first-ever ranking of online MBA programs in 2021. April 2022 marked Fortune’s second year to release the “Best Online MBA Programs” list. The programs were ranked based on three components: Program Score, Fortune 1000 Score and Brand Score. The final ranking was determined by submitted questionnaires and data collected from companies and executives.\r\n\r\n“The recent news about our MBA program’s ranking brought excitement and joy to our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, College of Business and Global Affairs dean. “It reflects our collective commitment to the quality program and is a tribute to our faculty, staff and students for their dedication to preserve the program’s reputation.”\r\n\r\nThe MBA program is housed in the College of Business and Global Affairs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International. Open to students in all fields, the program is cohort-based, with approximately 25 students per cohort. 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UT Martin’s College Panhellenic Council will receive $1,500 to spend on setting up recycling bins in Sorority Village, which is the location for the university’s sorority houses.\r\n\r\nCampus Sustainability Grants are awarded yearly to the student group with the strongest proposal for a sustainability-related project on campus. Applications for next year’s grants are due by March 1, 2023, and projects must be carried out during the 2023-2024 academic year. The application can be found at <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php\">https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php</a>.\r\n\r\n“Since our first Campus Sustainability Grants were awarded in 2019, over $19,000 have been awarded to student groups for innovative projects to improve the sustainability of our campus and its operations.  Kudos to these groups for their motivation and leadership; I look forward to seeing what great ideas are funded in the coming years,” said Dr. Eric Pelren, professor of wildlife biology and coordinator of the UT Martin Center for Sustainability.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Pelren at epelren@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Center for Sustainability provides grants for campus recycling initiatives','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-center-for-sustainability-provides-grants-for-campus-recycling-initiatives','','','2022-04-01 08:13:22','2022-04-01 13:13:22','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3912',0,'post','',0),(3913,7,'2022-04-01 08:11:30','2022-04-01 13:11:30','','01142017_StudentOrganizationsDayOfService11','','inherit','closed','closed','','01142017_studentorganizationsdayofservice11','','','2022-04-01 08:12:11','2022-04-01 13:12:11','',3912,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/01142017_StudentOrganizationsDayOfService11.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3914,7,'2022-04-01 08:12:19','2022-04-01 13:12:19','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin chapter of Psi Chi Honor Society will receive $4,000 to replace the current bins at the Recycling Facility, which will make the process of sorting recyclable materials safer and more efficient. UT Martin’s College Panhellenic Council will receive $1,500 to spend on setting up recycling bins in Sorority Village, which is the location for the university’s sorority houses.\r\n\r\nCampus Sustainability Grants are awarded yearly to the student group with the strongest proposal for a sustainability-related project on campus. Applications for next year’s grants are due by March 1, 2023, and projects must be carried out during the 2023-2024 academic year. The application can be found at <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php\">https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php</a>.\r\n\r\n“Since our first Campus Sustainability Grants were awarded in 2019, over $19,000 have been awarded to student groups for innovative projects to improve the sustainability of our campus and its operations.  Kudos to these groups for their motivation and leadership; I look forward to seeing what great ideas are funded in the coming years,” said Dr. Eric Pelren, professor of wildlife biology and coordinator of the UT Martin Center for Sustainability.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Pelren at epelren@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.','inherit','closed','closed','','3912-revision-v1','','','2022-04-01 08:12:19','2022-04-01 13:12:19','',3912,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/01/3912-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3915,7,'2022-04-01 08:13:01','2022-04-01 13:13:01','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin chapter of Psi Chi Honor Society will receive $4,000 to replace the current bins at the Recycling Facility, which will make the process of sorting recyclable materials safer and more efficient. 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The application can be found at <a href=\"https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php\">https://www.utm.edu/sustainability/grantprogram.php</a>.\r\n\r\n“Since our first Campus Sustainability Grants were awarded in 2019, over $19,000 have been awarded to student groups for innovative projects to improve the sustainability of our campus and its operations.  Kudos to these groups for their motivation and leadership; I look forward to seeing what great ideas are funded in the coming years,” said Dr. Eric Pelren, professor of wildlife biology and coordinator of the UT Martin Center for Sustainability.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Pelren at epelren@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Center for Sustainability provides grants for campus recycling initiatives','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.','inherit','closed','closed','','3912-autosave-v1','','','2022-04-01 08:13:01','2022-04-01 13:13:01','',3912,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/01/3912-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3916,7,'2022-04-01 08:13:22','2022-04-01 13:13:22','The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Center for Sustainability will award two Campus Sustainability Grants to campus organizations looking to improve the Recycling Facility and to expand the range of accessible recycling bins on campus.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin chapter of Psi Chi Honor Society will receive $4,000 to replace the current bins at the Recycling Facility, which will make the process of sorting recyclable materials safer and more efficient. 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This year, eight fashion merchandising students from the University of Tennessee at Martin made their first trip and met with brand representatives, attended educational sessions and got a first look at the upcoming fashion trends.\r\n\r\nThe trade show, which was held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, featured three different halls: one dedicated to the brands’ booths and educational sessions, one dedicated to men’s wear and streetwear and one dedicated to materials and sustainability. Students visited booths belonging to established and up-and-coming brands such as Pura Vida, Ugg, and Wasabi + Mint, networked with brand representatives and learned about topics important to their studies, such as perfecting their brand pitch and forecasting upcoming trends.\r\n\r\nWhen Peyton Ross, a senior from Caruthersville, Missouri, began studying fashion merchandising, she never expected to meet a personality from one of her favorite television shows, let alone receive professional advice from one.\r\n\r\n“I actually got to meet one of the Real Housewives from New Jersey, Melissa Gorga, and I got to take a picture with her. I kind of fangirled over that a little bit, just because anyone who knows me, I\'m always watching any of (the cast members), doesn\'t matter which one,” Ross said. “I know she has a big platform, but she still knows how to utilize that and talk about her platform, and she knows how to pitch very well. You have to be able to pitch something, and you have to be able to perfect it, and she can do that.”\r\n\r\nOutside of the trade show, students visited various boutiques and did assignments for various courses based on their observations. For example, students in the visual merchandising course paid attention to the displays and cleanliness of the stores, and students in the ready-to-wear clothing course took note of individual garments, their production and care instructions. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy the city by shopping at local boutiques and having dinner at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen.\r\n\r\nAlthough Ross had an interest in fashion and a drive to keep up with trends, fashion did not come to her as an immediate major choice. It wasn’t until she found out about UT Martin’s fashion merchandising program that she considered a career in fashion.\r\n\r\n“I was just struggling so hard to figure out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life that wouldn’t feel like a chore, and I wouldn\'t get tired of going to work,” Ross said. “I saw that Martin had a fashion program, and I was like, ‘This is perfect. I love what I\'m gonna do. I will never get tired of it.’ There\'s something new every single day being invented in fashion that people don\'t even realize with fabrics or anything like that.”\r\n\r\nThe trip was an opportunity for Ross to learn more about the industry she is passionate about and prepare for her future career in fashion forecasting. Fashion forecasters analyze popular forms of media, interior design and architecture to try to forecast what colors and styles will be on trend for the next year.\r\n\r\n“Seeing (industry professionals) and the fashion forecasters and the other speakers talk, it just made me love fashion even more, and it makes me so excited about graduating college and getting started into the industry,” Ross said.\r\n\r\nBecause of the outcome of this year’s trip, other yearly trips will be planned for students to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally.\r\n\r\n“I am a strong proponent of experiential learning, and travel aids the learning process,” Dr. Dr. Mercan Derafshi, assistant professor of fashion merchandising and organizer of the trip, said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin’s fashion merchandising program, contact Derafshi at mderafsh@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Fashion Merchandising students attend Las Vegas MagicMart Trade Show','MagicMart, located in Las Vegas, is the most comprehensive fashion trade show in the country. 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Students visited booths belonging to established and up-and-coming brands such as Pura Vida, Ugg, and Wasabi + Mint, networked with brand representatives and learned about topics important to their studies, such as perfecting their brand pitch and forecasting upcoming trends.\r\n\r\nWhen Peyton Ross, a senior from Caruthersville, Missouri, began studying fashion merchandising, she never expected to meet a personality from one of her favorite television shows, let alone receive professional advice from one.\r\n\r\n“I actually got to meet one of the Real Housewives from New Jersey, Melissa Gorga, and I got to take a picture with her. I kind of fangirled over that a little bit, just because anyone who knows me, I\'m always watching any of (the cast members), doesn\'t matter which one,” Ross said. “I know she has a big platform, but she still knows how to utilize that and talk about her platform, and she knows how to pitch very well. You have to be able to pitch something, and you have to be able to perfect it, and she can do that.”\r\n\r\nOutside of the trade show, students visited various boutiques and did assignments for various courses based on their observations. For example, students in the visual merchandising course paid attention to the displays and cleanliness of the stores, and students in the ready-to-wear clothing course took note of individual garments, their production and care instructions. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy the city by shopping at local boutiques and having dinner at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen.\r\n\r\nAlthough Ross had an interest in fashion and a drive to keep up with trends, fashion did not come to her as an immediate major choice. It wasn’t until she found out about UT Martin’s fashion merchandising program that she considered a career in fashion.\r\n\r\n“I was just struggling so hard to figure out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life that wouldn’t feel like a chore, and I wouldn\'t get tired of going to work,” Ross said. “I saw that Martin had a fashion program, and I was like, ‘This is perfect. I love what I\'m gonna do. I will never get tired of it.’ There\'s something new every single day being invented in fashion that people don\'t even realize with fabrics or anything like that.”\r\n\r\nThe trip was an opportunity for Ross to learn more about the industry she is passionate about and prepare for her future career in fashion forecasting. Fashion forecasters analyze popular forms of media, interior design and architecture to try to forecast what colors and styles will be on trend for the next year.\r\n\r\n“Seeing (industry professionals) and the fashion forecasters and the other speakers talk, it just made me love fashion even more, and it makes me so excited about graduating college and getting started into the industry,” Ross said.\r\n\r\nBecause of the outcome of this year’s trip, other yearly trips will be planned for students to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally.\r\n\r\n“I am a strong proponent of experiential learning, and travel aids the learning process,” Dr. Dr. Mercan Derafshi, assistant professor of fashion merchandising and organizer of the trip, said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about UT Martin’s fashion merchandising program, contact Derafshi at mderafsh@utm.edu.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Fashion Merchandising students attend Las Vegas MagicMart Trade Show','MagicMart, located in Las Vegas, is the most comprehensive fashion trade show in the country. 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The records were achieved in fewer that 24 hours, which left plenty of time for Captain to make it back to his residence hall room before anyone realized he had taken the day off.\r\n\r\nThis year’s Captain’s Challenge theme was based on the popular 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Viewers saw Captain Skyhawk fake an illness to get out of attending a home Skyhawk game so he could fundraise for Captain’s Challenge instead. With the help of two students, Captain went door to door searching for donors. Through these efforts and the help of the UT Martin community and alumni, the goal of $400,000 was exceeded with more than five hours remaining in the day.\r\n\r\n“The generosity of Skyhawk alumni and friends touched every corner of campus, from academics to athletics, student life to scholarships—even the Margaret N. Perry Children’s Center,” said Matt Borden, associate director of annual giving.\r\n\r\nThe UT Martin Office of Alumni Relations begins searching for matching donors in the fall semester ahead of the spring event. On April 6, the office tracked donations made by students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members at <a href=\"https://challenge.utm.edu\">https://challenge.utm.edu</a>.\r\n\r\n“For the past eight years, UT Martin alumni and friends have increased their level of support year after year,” said Jackie Johnson, assistant vice chancellor of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. “Through Captain’s Challenge, it’s evident the level of care our alumni have in regard to their alma mater.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Alumni Relations at 731-881-7610 or <a href=\"mailto:alumni@utm.edu\">alumni@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin achieves new record for Captain\'s Challenge','The University of Tennessee at Martin set new records of $470,000 raised and approximately 1,400 gifts for the eighth annual “Captain’s Challenge—Captain Skyhawk’s Day Off” in less than 24 hours on April 6.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-achieves-new-record-for-captains-challenge','','','2022-04-12 08:08:29','2022-04-12 13:08:29','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3921',0,'post','',0),(3922,7,'2022-04-12 08:06:24','2022-04-12 13:06:24','','03182022_CaptainsChallengeStills003','','inherit','closed','closed','','03182022_captainschallengestills003','','','2022-04-12 08:06:24','2022-04-12 13:06:24','',3921,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/03182022_CaptainsChallengeStills003.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3923,7,'2022-04-12 08:08:06','2022-04-12 13:08:06','The University of Tennessee at Martin set new records of $470,000 raised and approximately 1,400 gifts for the eighth annual “Captain’s Challenge—Captain Skyhawk’s Day Off” in less than 24 hours on April 6. The records were achieved in fewer that 24 hours, which left plenty of time for Captain to make it back to his residence hall room before anyone realized he had taken the day off.\r\n\r\nThis year’s Captain’s Challenge theme was based on the popular 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Viewers saw Captain Skyhawk fake an illness to get out of attending a home Skyhawk game so he could fundraise for Captain’s Challenge instead. With the help of two students, Captain went door to door searching for donors. Through these efforts and the help of the UT Martin community and alumni, the goal of $400,000 was exceeded with more than five hours remaining in the day.\r\n\r\n“The generosity of Skyhawk alumni and friends touched every corner of campus, from academics to athletics, student life to scholarships—even the Margaret N. 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On April 6, the office tracked donations made by students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members at <a href=\"https://challenge.utm.edu\">https://challenge.utm.edu</a>.\r\n\r\n“For the past eight years, UT Martin alumni and friends have increased their level of support year after year,” said Jackie Johnson, assistant vice chancellor of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. “Through Captain’s Challenge, it’s evident the level of care our alumni have in regard to their alma mater.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Alumni Relations at 731-881-7610 or <a href=\"mailto:alumni@utm.edu\">alumni@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin achieves new record for Captain\'s Challenge','The University of Tennessee at Martin set new records of $470,000 raised and approximately 1,400 gifts for the eighth annual “Captain’s Challenge—Captain Skyhawk’s Day Off” in less than 24 hours on April 6.','inherit','closed','closed','','3921-revision-v1','','','2022-04-12 08:08:06','2022-04-12 13:08:06','',3921,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/12/3921-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3924,7,'2022-04-13 09:00:16','2022-04-13 14:00:16','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support. Events throughout the week will feature prizes, free food and opportunities for students to thank alumni, donors and faculty members.\r\n\r\n“I Heart UTM” week is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Council. Several events are co-sponsored by UTM Flight Crew, the Office of Housing, Student Government Association and the Care Team.\r\n\r\nMonday, April 18:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Donuts for Donors: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students who write thank-you cards to UT Martin donors can receive a donut, as well as “I Heart UTM” swag.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game: 6 p.m., Bettye Giles Field. The SGA will host a Faculty/Staff vs. Students softball game.</li>\r\n 	<li>Movie Night at Cine: 9:45 p.m., Cine movie theatre. Flight Crew is hosting a free viewing of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” for UT Martin students.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTuesday, April 19:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Props for Profs: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students are encouraged to write their favorite faculty member a note of thanks that will be hand delivered with a cookie.</li>\r\n 	<li>Dog Days: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. UT Martin Police Chief Monte Belew and service dog Morton will be handing out personalized dog bandanas. Alumni Relations and SAC will be serving hot dogs and drinks.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team – UTM Remembers: 7:30 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host a candlelight ceremony to honor recently deceased students and those who struggled or experienced tragedy due to tornadoes, floods and COVID-19.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWednesday, April 20:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petting Zoo: noon-3 p.m., Quad. UT Martin campus community members are invited to visit the petting zoo hosted in the quad. SAC members will be serving tea and lemonade.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Outdoor Adventures with TWRA: 3 p.m.; Pacer Pond. Students are encouraged to meet at Pacer Pond for a fishing derby and kayaking.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Charity Glow Casino: 6-9 p.m., Duncan Ballroom, Boling University Center. The SGA is hosting a night with casino games, free food and prizes. Admission is two non-perishable items to support Captain’s Pantry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThursday, April 21:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Senior Drive-Thru: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunagan Alumni Center. Seniors who plan to graduate in both May and December can pick up a cookie and alumni swag. Giving cords can also be picked up at this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Residence Life Crawfish Boil: 5-8 p.m., University Village. The Office of Housing will host a crawfish and shrimp boil between University Village Phase I and Phase II.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Comedy Show with Rob Ward: 9 p.m., Watkins Auditorium. Flight Crew will host a free comedy show featuring college comedian Rob Ward.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFriday, April 22:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Day: Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to show their Skyhawk pride by wearing UT Martin colors or the “I Heart UTM” shirt. Everyone is encouraged to tag @utmartinalumni on social media for a reshare.</li>\r\n 	<li>Crumbl Cookies at the UC: 11 a.m., Boling University Center north patio. Crumbl cookies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The SAC and Flight Crew are sponsoring music and lawn games.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host an Earth Day Celebration during this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Concert featuring Yung Gravy: 7 p.m., Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The week’s festivities will end with a concert featuring popular rapper Yung Gravy. This event is free and for UT Martin students only.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about “I Heart UTM” week, visit <a href=\"http://alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm?fbclid=IwAR06osDAB7oya95ufX5ISRNM2xfYVR2KDaUg8-XC6NlqzvIGyKQgXYfEQC8\">alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm</a> or contact Bethany Hart, associate director of alumni programs, at 731-881-3613.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host eighth \'I Heart UTM\' week April 18-22','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-to-host-eighth-i-heart-utm-week-april-18-22','','','2022-04-13 11:31:02','2022-04-13 16:31:02','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3924',0,'post','',0),(3925,7,'2022-04-13 08:56:49','2022-04-13 13:56:49','','202203160008','','inherit','closed','closed','','202203160008','','','2022-04-13 08:56:49','2022-04-13 13:56:49','',3924,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/202203160008.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3926,7,'2022-04-13 08:58:12','2022-04-13 13:58:12','','202203160002','Pictured (l,r) are Michael Armour, of Brighton; Ren Cook, of Memphis; Sloan Bearden, of Union City; Carter Vandrasik, of Kingston Springs; and Caroline Gurton, of Paris. ','inherit','closed','closed','','202203160002','','','2022-04-13 09:00:13','2022-04-13 14:00:13','',3924,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/202203160002.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3927,7,'2022-04-13 09:00:16','2022-04-13 14:00:16','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support. Events throughout the week will feature prizes, free food and opportunities for students to thank alumni, donors and faculty members.\r\n\r\n“I Heart UTM” week is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Council. Several events are co-sponsored by UTM Flight Crew, the Office of Housing, Student Government Association and the Care Team.\r\n\r\nMonday, April 18:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Donuts for Donors: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students who write thank-you cards to UT Martin donors can receive a donut, as well as “I Heart UTM” swag.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game: 6 p.m., Bettye Giles Field. The SGA will host a Faculty/Staff vs. Students softball game.</li>\r\n 	<li>Movie Night at Cine: 9:45 p.m., Cine movie theatre. Flight Crew is hosting a free viewing of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTuesday, April 19:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Props for Profs: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students are encouraged to write their favorite faculty member a note of thanks that will be hand delivered with a cookie.</li>\r\n 	<li>Dog Days: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. UT Martin Police Chief Monte Belew and service dog Morton will be handing out personalized dog bandanas. Alumni Relations and SAC will be serving hot dogs and drinks.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team – UTM Remembers: 7:30 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host a candlelight ceremony to honor recently deceased students and those who struggled or experienced tragedy due to tornadoes, floods and COVID-19.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWednesday, April 20:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petting Zoo: noon-3 p.m., Quad. UT Martin campus community members can ride camels and visit the petting zoo hosted in the quad. SAC members will be serving tea and lemonade.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Outdoor Adventures with TWRA: 3 p.m.; Pacer Pond. Students are encouraged to meet at Pacer Pond for a fishing derby and kayaking.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Charity Glow Casino: 6-9 p.m., Duncan Ballroom, Boling University Center. The SGA is hosting a night with casino games, free food and prizes. Admission is two non-perishable items to support Captain’s Pantry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThursday, April 21:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Senior Drive-Thru: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunagan Alumni Center. Seniors who plan to graduate in both May and December can pick up a cookie and alumni swag. Giving cords can also be picked up at this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Residence Life Crawfish Boil: 5-8 p.m., University Village. The Office of Housing will host a crawfish and shrimp boil between University Village Phase I and Phase II.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Comedy Show with Rob Ward: 9 p.m., Watkins Auditorium. Flight Crew will host a free comedy show featuring college comedian Rob Ward.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFriday, April 22:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Day: Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to show their Skyhawk pride by wearing UT Martin colors or the “I Heart UTM” shirt. Everyone is encouraged to tag @utmartinalumni on social media for a reshare.</li>\r\n 	<li>Crumbl Cookies at the UC: 11 a.m., Boling University Center north patio. Crumbl cookies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The SAC and Flight Crew are sponsoring music and lawn games.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host an Earth Day Celebration during this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Concert featuring Yung Gravy: 7 p.m., Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The week’s festivities will end with a concert featuring popular rapper Yung Gravy. This event is free and for UT Martin students only.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about “I Heart UTM” week, visit <a href=\"http://alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm?fbclid=IwAR06osDAB7oya95ufX5ISRNM2xfYVR2KDaUg8-XC6NlqzvIGyKQgXYfEQC8\">alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm</a> or contact Bethany Hart, associate director of alumni programs, at 731-881-3613.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host eighth \'I Heart UTM\' week April 18-22','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support.','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-revision-v1','','','2022-04-13 09:00:16','2022-04-13 14:00:16','',3924,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/13/3924-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3928,7,'2022-04-13 11:29:01','2022-04-13 16:29:01','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support. Events throughout the week will feature prizes, free food and opportunities for students to thank alumni, donors and faculty members.\r\n\r\n“I Heart UTM” week is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Council. Several events are co-sponsored by UTM Flight Crew, the Office of Housing, Student Government Association and the Care Team.\r\n\r\nMonday, April 18:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Donuts for Donors: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students who write thank-you cards to UT Martin donors can receive a donut, as well as “I Heart UTM” swag.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game: 6 p.m., Bettye Giles Field. The SGA will host a Faculty/Staff vs. Students softball game.</li>\r\n 	<li>Movie Night at Cine: 9:45 p.m., Cine movie theatre. Flight Crew is hosting a free viewing of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” for UT Martin students.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTuesday, April 19:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Props for Profs: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students are encouraged to write their favorite faculty member a note of thanks that will be hand delivered with a cookie.</li>\r\n 	<li>Dog Days: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. UT Martin Police Chief Monte Belew and service dog Morton will be handing out personalized dog bandanas. Alumni Relations and SAC will be serving hot dogs and drinks.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team – UTM Remembers: 7:30 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host a candlelight ceremony to honor recently deceased students and those who struggled or experienced tragedy due to tornadoes, floods and COVID-19.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWednesday, April 20:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petting Zoo: noon-3 p.m., Quad. UT Martin campus community members can ride camels and visit the petting zoo hosted in the quad. SAC members will be serving tea and lemonade.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Outdoor Adventures with TWRA: 3 p.m.; Pacer Pond. Students are encouraged to meet at Pacer Pond for a fishing derby and kayaking.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Charity Glow Casino: 6-9 p.m., Duncan Ballroom, Boling University Center. The SGA is hosting a night with casino games, free food and prizes. Admission is two non-perishable items to support Captain’s Pantry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThursday, April 21:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Senior Drive-Thru: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunagan Alumni Center. Seniors who plan to graduate in both May and December can pick up a cookie and alumni swag. Giving cords can also be picked up at this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Residence Life Crawfish Boil: 5-8 p.m., University Village. The Office of Housing will host a crawfish and shrimp boil between University Village Phase I and Phase II.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Comedy Show with Rob Ward: 9 p.m., Watkins Auditorium. Flight Crew will host a free comedy show featuring college comedian Rob Ward.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFriday, April 22:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Day: Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to show their Skyhawk pride by wearing UT Martin colors or the “I Heart UTM” shirt. Everyone is encouraged to tag @utmartinalumni on social media for a reshare.</li>\r\n 	<li>Crumbl Cookies at the UC: 11 a.m., Boling University Center north patio. Crumbl cookies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The SAC and Flight Crew are sponsoring music and lawn games.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host an Earth Day Celebration during this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Concert featuring Yung Gravy: 7 p.m., Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The week’s festivities will end with a concert featuring popular rapper Yung Gravy. This event is free and for UT Martin students only.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about “I Heart UTM” week, visit <a href=\"http://alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm?fbclid=IwAR06osDAB7oya95ufX5ISRNM2xfYVR2KDaUg8-XC6NlqzvIGyKQgXYfEQC8\">alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm</a> or contact Bethany Hart, associate director of alumni programs, at 731-881-3613.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host eighth \'I Heart UTM\' week April 18-22','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support.','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-revision-v1','','','2022-04-13 11:29:01','2022-04-13 16:29:01','',3924,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/13/3924-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3929,7,'2022-04-13 11:31:02','2022-04-13 16:31:02','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support. Events throughout the week will feature prizes, free food and opportunities for students to thank alumni, donors and faculty members.\r\n\r\n“I Heart UTM” week is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Council. Several events are co-sponsored by UTM Flight Crew, the Office of Housing, Student Government Association and the Care Team.\r\n\r\nMonday, April 18:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Donuts for Donors: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students who write thank-you cards to UT Martin donors can receive a donut, as well as “I Heart UTM” swag.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game: 6 p.m., Bettye Giles Field. The SGA will host a Faculty/Staff vs. Students softball game.</li>\r\n 	<li>Movie Night at Cine: 9:45 p.m., Cine movie theatre. Flight Crew is hosting a free viewing of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” for UT Martin students.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTuesday, April 19:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Props for Profs: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center. Students are encouraged to write their favorite faculty member a note of thanks that will be hand delivered with a cookie.</li>\r\n 	<li>Dog Days: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. UT Martin Police Chief Monte Belew and service dog Morton will be handing out personalized dog bandanas. Alumni Relations and SAC will be serving hot dogs and drinks.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team – UTM Remembers: 7:30 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host a candlelight ceremony to honor recently deceased students and those who struggled or experienced tragedy due to tornadoes, floods and COVID-19.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWednesday, April 20:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Petting Zoo: noon-3 p.m., Quad. UT Martin campus community members are invited to visit the petting zoo hosted in the quad. SAC members will be serving tea and lemonade.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Outdoor Adventures with TWRA: 3 p.m.; Pacer Pond. Students are encouraged to meet at Pacer Pond for a fishing derby and kayaking.</li>\r\n 	<li>SGA Charity Glow Casino: 6-9 p.m., Duncan Ballroom, Boling University Center. The SGA is hosting a night with casino games, free food and prizes. Admission is two non-perishable items to support Captain’s Pantry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThursday, April 21:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Senior Drive-Thru: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunagan Alumni Center. Seniors who plan to graduate in both May and December can pick up a cookie and alumni swag. Giving cords can also be picked up at this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Residence Life Crawfish Boil: 5-8 p.m., University Village. The Office of Housing will host a crawfish and shrimp boil between University Village Phase I and Phase II.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Comedy Show with Rob Ward: 9 p.m., Watkins Auditorium. Flight Crew will host a free comedy show featuring college comedian Rob Ward.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFriday, April 22:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Community Day: Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to show their Skyhawk pride by wearing UT Martin colors or the “I Heart UTM” shirt. Everyone is encouraged to tag @utmartinalumni on social media for a reshare.</li>\r\n 	<li>Crumbl Cookies at the UC: 11 a.m., Boling University Center north patio. Crumbl cookies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The SAC and Flight Crew are sponsoring music and lawn games.</li>\r\n 	<li>Care Team Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boling University Center north patio. The Care Team will host an Earth Day Celebration during this time.</li>\r\n 	<li>Flight Crew Concert featuring Yung Gravy: 7 p.m., Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The week’s festivities will end with a concert featuring popular rapper Yung Gravy. This event is free and for UT Martin students only.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information about “I Heart UTM” week, visit <a href=\"http://alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm?fbclid=IwAR06osDAB7oya95ufX5ISRNM2xfYVR2KDaUg8-XC6NlqzvIGyKQgXYfEQC8\">alumni.utm.edu/iheartutm</a> or contact Bethany Hart, associate director of alumni programs, at 731-881-3613.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host eighth \'I Heart UTM\' week April 18-22','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the eighth annual “I Heart UTM” week April 18-22 to celebrate Skyhawk pride and community support.','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-revision-v1','','','2022-04-13 11:31:02','2022-04-13 16:31:02','',3924,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/13/3924-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3930,7,'2022-04-13 13:32:20','2022-04-13 18:32:20','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program is hosting the 23rd African American Leadership Conference, themed “Challenges and Opportunities,” from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 26, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research and Education Center in Jackson. The conference will also be livestreamed.\r\n\r\nEvelyn Robertson Jr., a member of the Memphis Regional Megasite Authority Board, will serve as the conference’s emcee. Robertson previously worked as a teacher, educational administrator, behavioral health administrator and economic and community development administrator. Robertson has also written two books titled “Education and the American Dream: The Allen-White School Story” and “The Robertson Family.”\r\n\r\nThe African American Leadership Conference will feature presentations by Marcus Heaston, middle and high school supervisor, Tipton County Schools; James Farmer, career pathways coordinator, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jackson; Dr. Andre Temple, solutions consultant, UT Center for Industrial Services; Mark Reid, executive director, Jackson Housing Authority; Harold Nance, executive director, Jonah Affordable Housing Authority; Frank Stevenson, associate vice president of student activities, Tennessee State University; Evelyn Lake-Harris, adult-care nurse practitioner; Tonia Moss, options counselor, Southwest Tennessee Development District; Kichisa McGoughy, assistant public conservator, Southwest Tennessee Development District; and Andrea Bond Johnson, CEO, Golden Circle Insurance Agency.\r\n\r\nThe African American Leadership Conference is sponsored by the WestStar Leadership Program, the UT Institute for Public Service, the Cities of Brownsville and Covington, Conner Real Estate, Crockett County, the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, Jonah Affordable Housing Authority, Simmons Bank, TRANE of West Tennessee, and Mark Heaston and Mary Jones.\r\n\r\nCost of in-person attendance for this year’s conference is $40 per person, and attendance via livestream costs $20. The deadline to register is April 19. Visit <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/weststar\">www.utm.edu/weststar</a> to register for the conference.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For more information, contact Virginia Grimes, assistant director of the WestStar Leadership Program, at 731-881-7787 or <a href=\"mailto:vgrimes@utm.edu\">vgrimes@utm.edu</a>.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','WestStar Leadership Program hosts 23rd African American Leadership Conference April 26','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program is hosting the 23rd African American Leadership Conference, themed “Challenges and Opportunities,” from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 26, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research and Education Center in Jackson.','publish','closed','closed','','weststar-leadership-program-hosts-23rd-african-american-leadership-conference-april-26','','','2022-04-13 13:35:38','2022-04-13 18:35:38','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3930',0,'post','',0),(3931,7,'2022-04-13 13:08:52','2022-04-13 18:08:52','','WestStar_AALC_2022','','inherit','closed','closed','','weststar_aalc_2022','','','2022-04-13 13:08:52','2022-04-13 18:08:52','',3930,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WestStar_AALC_2022.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3932,7,'2022-04-13 13:32:20','2022-04-13 18:32:20','The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program is hosting the 23rd African American Leadership Conference, themed “Challenges and Opportunities,” from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 26, at the West Tennessee Agriculture Research and Education Center in Jackson. The conference will also be livestreamed.\r\n\r\nEvelyn Robertson Jr., a member of the Memphis Regional Megasite Authority Board, will serve as the conference’s emcee. Robertson previously worked as a teacher, educational administrator, behavioral health administrator and economic and community development administrator. Robertson has also written two books titled “Education and the American Dream: The Allen-White School Story” and “The Robertson Family.”\r\n\r\nThe African American Leadership Conference will feature presentations by Marcus Heaston, middle and high school supervisor, Tipton County Schools; James Farmer, career pathways coordinator, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jackson; Dr. Andre Temple, solutions consultant, UT Center for Industrial Services; Mark Reid, executive director, Jackson Housing Authority; Harold Nance, executive director, Jonah Affordable Housing Authority; Frank Stevenson, associate vice president of student activities, Tennessee State University; Evelyn Lake-Harris, adult-care nurse practitioner; Tonia Moss, options counselor, Southwest Tennessee Development District; Kichisa McGoughy, assistant public conservator, Southwest Tennessee Development District; and Andrea Bond Johnson, CEO, Golden Circle Insurance Agency.\r\n\r\nThe African American Leadership Conference is sponsored by the WestStar Leadership Program, the UT Institute for Public Service, the Cities of Brownsville and Covington, Conner Real Estate, Crockett County, the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, Jonah Affordable Housing Authority, Simmons Bank, TRANE of West Tennessee, and Mark Heaston and Mary Jones.\r\n\r\nCost of in-person attendance for this year’s conference is $40 per person, and attendance via livestream costs $20. 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Chancellor Keith Carver will join Mike Keith, “Voice of the Titans,” and Amie Wells, Titans broadcasting manager, when the podcast originates from the Champions Club in Hardy M. Graham Stadium. Appearances are also planned by Titans mascot T-Rac, Titans Cheer and other special guests. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. Guests should RSVP at the <a href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/audio/podcasts/the-otp/\">Tennessee Titans website</a>.\r\n\r\n“Connecting with Titans fans across the state is a core reason we do the OTP,” Keith said. “Hearing their questions, opinions and excitement for the season only further motivates our drive towards the 2022 NFL Draft and season. Amie and I can’t wait to hit the road and join our ‘OTPeople’ in celebrating an exciting season ahead.”\r\n\r\n“Engaging our young fans across the entire state is a huge priority for us at the Tennessee Titans, and bringing T-Rac along to visit local schools was a natural fit for this tour,” said Kate Guerra, Titans vice president, marketing and communications. “We know many of our fans bring their families to us on Sundays during the season, so we value any opportunity to engage with them in their own backyard.”\r\n\r\nThe 2022 NFL Draft takes place April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\r\n\r\nThe OTP Live Tour is sponsored by Farm Bureau Health Plans (FBHP.com) and backed by venue sponsors with in-kind donations of space to host the events. For more information and to RSVP, visit <a href=\"http://www.tennesseetitans.com/audio/podcasts/the-otp/\">www.tennesseetitans.com/audio/podcasts/the-otp/</a> or contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615.\r\n\r\n###','Official Titans Podcast tour makes final stop April 14 at UT Martin','The Official Titans Podcast Live Tour makes its final stop in a six-city tour from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, April 14, at the University of Tennessee at Martin. 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Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. Guests should RSVP at the <a href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/audio/podcasts/the-otp/\">Tennessee Titans website</a>.\r\n\r\n“Connecting with Titans fans across the state is a core reason we do the OTP,” Keith said. “Hearing their questions, opinions and excitement for the season only further motivates our drive towards the 2022 NFL Draft and season. Amie and I can’t wait to hit the road and join our ‘OTPeople’ in celebrating an exciting season ahead.”\r\n\r\n“Engaging our young fans across the entire state is a huge priority for us at the Tennessee Titans, and bringing T-Rac along to visit local schools was a natural fit for this tour,” said Kate Guerra, Titans vice president, marketing and communications. “We know many of our fans bring their families to us on Sundays during the season, so we value any opportunity to engage with them in their own backyard.”\r\n\r\nThe 2022 NFL Draft takes place April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\r\n\r\nThe OTP Live Tour is sponsored by Farm Bureau Health Plans (FBHP.com) and backed by venue sponsors with in-kind donations of space to host the events. 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','inherit','closed','closed','','2587','','','2022-04-13 14:06:18','2022-04-13 19:06:18','',3933,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2587.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3939,7,'2022-04-18 16:46:26','2022-04-18 21:46:26','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. The court will hear oral arguments in three cases beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Proceedings are open to the public, but entry and exit will be limited between cases.\r\n\r\nThe state of Tennessee has two intermediate-level appellate courts, the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court of Criminal Appeals, created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1967, hears trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three and meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. The court may meet in alternate locations.\r\n\r\nCourt of Criminal Appeals hearings do not include witnesses, juries or testimonies. Instead, attorneys from both sides present either oral or written arguments. On April 20, participating attorneys in each case will have 20 minutes to present oral arguments, and the remainder of each hour has been allotted to answer questions from UT Martin students.\r\n\r\nThe panel meeting on the UT Martin campus will include Judge John Everett Williams, Judge Camille R. McMullen and Judge J. Ross Dyer from the Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Williams is a UT Martin graduate.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the court’s on-campus session, contact Dr. Justin Martin, associate professor of sociology, at 731-881-7519 or email <a href=\"mailto:jmart140@utm.edu\">jmart140@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals April 20','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. ','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-to-host-tennessee-court-of-criminal-appeals-april-20','','','2022-04-21 09:22:54','2022-04-21 14:22:54','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3939',0,'post','',0),(3940,7,'2022-04-18 16:42:47','2022-04-18 21:42:47','','04042017_CourtofAppeals018','Pictured (l,r) is former Appellate Judge Brandon Gibson, Judge Steven Stafford and Circuit Judge Jeff Parham at the 2017 Court of Appeals session held at the University of Tennessee at Martin. ','inherit','closed','closed','','04042017_courtofappeals018','','','2022-04-18 16:46:03','2022-04-18 21:46:03','',3939,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/04042017_CourtofAppeals018.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3941,7,'2022-04-18 16:46:26','2022-04-18 21:46:26','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. The court will hear oral arguments in three cases beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Proceedings are open to the public, but entry and exit will be limited between cases.\r\n\r\nThe state of Tennessee has two intermediate-level appellate courts, the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court of Criminal Appeals, created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1967, hears trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three and meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. The court may meet in alternate locations.\r\n\r\nCourt of Criminal Appeals hearings do not include witnesses, juries or testimonies. Instead, attorneys from both sides present either oral or written arguments. On April 20, participating attorneys in each case will have 20 minutes to present oral arguments, and the remainder of each hour has been allotted to answer questions from UT Martin students.\r\n\r\nThe panel meeting on the UT Martin campus will include Judge John Everett Williams, Judge Camille R. McMullen and Judge J. Ross Dyer from the Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Williams is a UT Martin graduate.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the court’s on-campus session, contact Dr. Justin Martin, associate professor of sociology, at 731-881-7519 or email <a href=\"mailto:jmart140@utm.edu\">jmart140@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host Tennessee Court of Appeals April 20','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3939-revision-v1','','','2022-04-18 16:46:26','2022-04-18 21:46:26','',3939,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/18/3939-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3942,7,'2022-04-21 09:25:33','2022-04-21 14:25:33','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. The court will hear oral arguments in three cases beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Proceedings are open to the public, but entry and exit will be limited between cases.\r\n\r\nThe state of Tennessee has two intermediate-level appellate courts, the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court of Criminal Appeals, created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1967, hears trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three and meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. The court may meet in alternate locations.\r\n\r\nCourt of Criminal Appeals hearings do not include witnesses, juries or testimonies. Instead, attorneys from both sides present either oral or written arguments. On April 20, participating attorneys in each case will have 20 minutes to present oral arguments, and the remainder of each hour has been allotted to answer questions from UT Martin students.\r\n\r\nThe panel meeting on the UT Martin campus will include Judge John Everett Williams, Judge Camille R. McMullen and Judge J. Ross Dyer from the Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Williams is a UT Martin graduate.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the court’s on-campus session, contact Dr. Justin Martin, associate professor of sociology, at 731-881-7519 or email <a href=\"mailto:jmart140@utm.edu\">jmart140@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals April 20','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3939-autosave-v1','','','2022-04-21 09:25:33','2022-04-21 14:25:33','',3939,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/18/3939-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3943,7,'2022-04-18 16:49:26','2022-04-18 21:49:26','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. The court will hear oral arguments in three cases beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Proceedings are open to the public, but entry and exit will be limited between cases.\r\n\r\nThe state of Tennessee has two intermediate-level appellate courts, the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court of Criminal Appeals, created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1967, hears trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three and meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. 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Judge Williams is a UT Martin graduate.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the court’s on-campus session, contact Dr. Justin Martin, associate professor of sociology, at 731-881-7519 or email <a href=\"mailto:jmart140@utm.edu\">jmart140@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin to host Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals April 20','The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, April 20, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. ','inherit','closed','closed','','3939-revision-v1','','','2022-04-18 16:49:26','2022-04-18 21:49:26','',3939,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/18/3939-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4017,7,'2022-05-23 15:02:50','2022-05-23 20:02:50','Recommendations for no tuition or mandatory fee increases highlighted the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 2022-23 proposed budget that was presented and approved during the UT Martin Advisory Board summer meeting held May 20 in the Boling University Center. The proposed budget now goes to the UT Board of Trustees for consideration at the annual meeting June 23-24 in Knoxville. The advisory board meets three times annually and advises the university’s chancellor regarding operations and budget.\r\n\r\nPetra McPhearson, senior vice chancellor for finance and administration, presented budget information that proposes $107.5 million in unrestricted budget funds and a total operating fund budget of $152.2 million. The funding includes a $4.6 million increase in state appropriations. This is the third year that no mandatory fee increases are recommended for UT Martin students.\r\n<blockquote>“Our scholarship program is something that we need to ensure that we fund and continue to provide affordability for our students to be here at the university,” McPhearson said.</blockquote>\r\nIn addition to the state’s funding support, McPhearson said that the university’s scholarship program is another key to controlling costs for students attending UT Martin. “Our scholarship program is something that we need to ensure that we fund and continue to provide affordability for our students to be here at the university,” McPhearson said.\r\n\r\nIn other business, the 10-year UT Martin Campus Master Plan was presented by DLR Group, an architecture and engineering design firm. Appearing via Zoom, DLR representatives previewed the plan for board members that will next go to the UT Board of Trustees for final review and approval. The plan addresses space needs and future development on the Martin campus. The plan was created through engagement and visioning meetings with students, faculty and staff as well as using information gathered from a campus-wide survey.\r\n\r\nDr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for university advancement, presented a fundraising report and recalled major accomplishments since his last presentation to the board in May 2021, which included acquisition of Wildwood Farm in Shelby County, the largest commitment in UT System history. He also noted the announcement of the university’s “RISE” capital fundraising campaign in September 2021 to raise $175 million. To date, the RISE Campaign has reached almost 92% of its goal through 12,832 donors with the campaign set to conclude June 30, 2023. “It’s been an exciting 26 months for me to be vice chancellor for university advancement, and we’re just getting started,” he said. “and you just saw the master plan that is going to be our foundation for the next 10 years as we are looking forward to our next campaign after ‘RISE.’”\r\n<blockquote>“When we look at the future of UT Martin … and the outlook for West Tennessee – I just think it’s really bright when we think about all these new jobs and new people that are going to be coming into this area for those jobs,” Carver said.</blockquote>\r\nChancellor Keith Carver closed the meeting by reminding board members about the recent funding of UT Martin’s proposed TEST Hub by the Tennessee General Assembly, which he connected to the Blue Oval City development by Ford Motor Co. as a primary reason for legislative support of the project. The $18 million TEST Hub will be located on the west side of the main campus and combine educational facilities, entrepreneurial centers and manufacturing workshops surrounding a shared industrial maker space. “When we look at the future of UT Martin … and the outlook for West Tennessee – I just think it’s really bright when we think about all these new jobs and new people that are going to be coming into this area for those jobs,” Carver said.\r\n\r\nArt Sparks, of Union City, chairs the seven-member board and was reelected during the meeting to his third term as chair. In other board-member updates, Dr. Anderson Starling will succeed Dr. Philip Smartt, professor of natural resources management, as faculty representative to the board. Starling is associate professor of political science and interim chair for the Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Political Science.\r\n\r\nAlso, Iman Ahmed, a junior political science major from Cordova, will follow Kelsea Koonce as the UT Martin student representative to the board. Koonce is a senior in agriculture business major from Newbern. The remaining board members are Hal Bynum, Sharon; Monice Hagler, Memphis; Julia Wells, Jackson; and Johnny Woolfolk, Madison County.\r\n\r\nArchived meeting agendas, minutes and meeting webcasts, including the May 20 meeting webcast, are found at <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/advisoryboard\">www.utm.edu/advisoryboard</a>. Select the “Agenda and Meeting Materials” menu link for archived content. Call the UT Martin Office of University Relations at 731-881-7615 for additional assistance or information.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UTM Advisory Board meeting covers FY \'23 budget, fundraising and master plan','Recommendations for no tuition or mandatory fee increases highlighted the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 2022-23 proposed budget that was presented and approved during the UT Martin Advisory Board summer meeting held May 20 in the Boling University Center.','publish','closed','closed','','utm-advisory-board-meeting-covers-fy-23-budget-fundraising-and-master-plan','','','2022-05-24 16:07:45','2022-05-24 21:07:45','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=4017',0,'post','',0),(3946,7,'2022-04-21 10:06:47','2022-04-21 15:06:47','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.\r\n\r\nTatum Baldwin, a senior from Manchester, won first place for best radio journalist, and Davis Gregory, a junior from Knoxville, won third place for best radio news reporter. Jared Jordan, a 2021 graduate from Bruceton, also won third place for best data journalist.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3950\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"504\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3950 size-full\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pacer-BeanSwitch.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.\" width=\"504\" height=\"331\" /> Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” UT Martin’s student-run campus radio station, ranked first in the “Best College Radio Station” category. This marks the 10th time in 16 years that the station earned top honors. The station has also been ranked in the top three for best college radio station for 16 years. Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of mass media and strategic communication, is the station’s faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nBest of the South rankings are based on work previously submitted by students. Participants represent more than 30 colleges and universities from seven southeastern states.\r\n\r\nFor more information about SEJC, contact Tomi McCutchen, instructor of mass media and strategic communication and SEJC delegate for UT Martin, at <a href=\"mailto:tmccutch@utm.edu\">tmccutch@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Mass Media and Strategic Communications students recognized during SEJC 2022','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.','publish','closed','closed','','ut-martin-mass-media-and-strategic-communications-students-recognized-during-sejc-2022','','','2022-04-21 12:10:12','2022-04-21 17:10:12','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3946',0,'post','',0),(3947,7,'2022-04-21 09:26:51','2022-04-21 14:26:51','','09282021_WUTM009 (1)','WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” UT Martin’s student-run campus radio station, ranked first in the “Best College Radio Station” category. 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Jared Jordan, a 2021 graduate from Bruceton, also won third place for best data journalist.\r\n\r\nWUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” UT Martin’s student-run campus radio station, ranked first in the “Best College Radio Station” category. This marks the 10th time in 16 years that the station earned top honors. The station has also been ranked in the top three for best college radio station for 16 years. Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of mass media and strategic communication, is the station’s faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nBest of the South rankings are based on work previously submitted by students. Participants represent more than 30 colleges and universities from seven southeastern states.\r\n\r\nFor more information about SEJC, contact Tomi McCutchen, instructor of mass media and strategic communication and SEJC delegate for UT Martin, at <a href=\"mailto:tmccutch@utm.edu\">tmccutch@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.','inherit','closed','closed','','3946-revision-v1','','','2022-04-21 10:06:47','2022-04-21 15:06:47','',3946,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/21/3946-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3949,7,'2022-04-21 12:09:18','2022-04-21 17:09:18','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.\r\n\r\nTatum Baldwin, a senior from Manchester, won first place for best radio journalist, and Davis Gregory, a junior from Knoxville, won third place for best radio news reporter. Jared Jordan, a 2021 graduate from Bruceton, also won third place for best data journalist.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3950\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"504\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3950 size-full\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pacer-BeanSwitch.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.\" width=\"504\" height=\"331\" /> Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” UT Martin’s student-run campus radio station, ranked first in the “Best College Radio Station” category. This marks the 10th time in 16 years that the station earned top honors. The station has also been ranked in the top three for best college radio station for 16 years. Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of mass media and strategic communication, is the station’s faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nBest of the South rankings are based on work previously submitted by students. Participants represent more than 30 colleges and universities from seven southeastern states.\r\n\r\nFor more information about SEJC, contact Tomi McCutchen, instructor of mass media and strategic communication and SEJC delegate for UT Martin, at <a href=\"mailto:tmccutch@utm.edu\">tmccutch@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Mass Media and Strategic Communications students recognized during SEJC 2022','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.','inherit','closed','closed','','3946-autosave-v1','','','2022-04-21 12:09:18','2022-04-21 17:09:18','',3946,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/21/3946-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3950,7,'2022-04-21 12:00:48','2022-04-21 17:00:48','Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.','Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.','Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.','inherit','closed','closed','','pacer-beanswitch','','','2022-04-21 12:06:29','2022-04-21 17:06:29','',3946,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pacer-BeanSwitch.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3951,7,'2022-04-21 12:10:12','2022-04-21 17:10:12','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.\r\n\r\nTatum Baldwin, a senior from Manchester, won first place for best radio journalist, and Davis Gregory, a junior from Knoxville, won third place for best radio news reporter. Jared Jordan, a 2021 graduate from Bruceton, also won third place for best data journalist.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3950\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"504\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3950 size-full\" src=\"https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pacer-BeanSwitch.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.\" width=\"504\" height=\"331\" /> Pictured (front row, l,r) are Tomi McCutchen, adviser; Jae Williams, Student Publications; Antonia Steele, Clarissa Spitzley and Sarah Johnson, The Pacer; (back row, l, r) Sarah Cornwell and Trenton Michon, The Pacer; Zhariah Peaks, BeanSwitch; and Ryann Mushkin and Daniel Schaefer, The Pacer.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” UT Martin’s student-run campus radio station, ranked first in the “Best College Radio Station” category. This marks the 10th time in 16 years that the station earned top honors. The station has also been ranked in the top three for best college radio station for 16 years. Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of mass media and strategic communication, is the station’s faculty adviser.\r\n\r\nBest of the South rankings are based on work previously submitted by students. Participants represent more than 30 colleges and universities from seven southeastern states.\r\n\r\nFor more information about SEJC, contact Tomi McCutchen, instructor of mass media and strategic communication and SEJC delegate for UT Martin, at <a href=\"mailto:tmccutch@utm.edu\">tmccutch@utm.edu</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','UT Martin Mass Media and Strategic Communications students recognized during SEJC 2022','Several students from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication were honored with Best of the South contest awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference’s virtual awards ceremony held March 26.','inherit','closed','closed','','3946-revision-v1','','','2022-04-21 12:10:12','2022-04-21 17:10:12','',3946,'https://www.utm.edu/news/2022/04/21/3946-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3979,7,'2022-04-30 09:20:31','2022-04-30 14:20:31','The University of Tennessee at Martin was recognized April 27 for its support of the Red Cross following the Dec. 10, 2021, tornado outbreak in Northwest Tennessee. The American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee presented its 2022 Outstanding Community Partner Award to the university during the annual Heroes Luncheon held April 27 in Jackson at Union University’s Carl Grant Events Center. The annual event honors local individuals and organizations for service and raises funds to support the Red Cross. UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, an American Red Cross Mid-West Tennessee board member, was the keynote speaker.\r\n\r\nThe Outstanding Community Partner Award honored the university’s support for the agency during initial recovery efforts from tornadoes that caused widespread devastation in Dresden, Kenton, Samburg and other areas. David Hicks, American Red Cross Mid-West Tennessee executive director, said that community partners are important to the Red Cross and the organization’s ability to deliver services when needed.\r\n<blockquote>“The partnership that we coordinated with UTM in the aftermath of those storms was one of the most beneficial I’ve experienced in my six years serving as a Red Cross executive director,” Hicks said.</blockquote>\r\n“The partnership that we coordinated with UTM in the aftermath of those storms was one of the most beneficial I’ve experienced in my six years serving as a Red Cross executive director,” Hicks said. “Any self-serving agendas were all put aside for the benefit of aiding deeply hurting communities of people. It made me proud to serve my organization and to be associated with UTM.”\r\n<blockquote>“It (the award) was a surprise to us. … We just did what any neighbor would do and tried to help,” he said.</blockquote>\r\nCarver announced the award to the UT Martin community April 28 during a virtual town hall attended by more than 100 university faculty and staff members. “It (the award) was a surprise to us. … We just did what any neighbor would do and tried to help,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe Red Cross contacted Carver the day following the outbreak and requested space to house trucks and supplies. The university found ways to do much more and provided space in the Boling University Center for an emergency command center, housed volunteers in a residence hall, and provided the requested space for vehicles and supplies. “We did also have some groups who went out and helped the Red Cross,” Carver said, and he thanked student housing, the physical plant, public safety, and other university areas and individuals who made the arrangements with the Red Cross possible.\r\n\r\nThe Red Cross continued operations at UT Martin through December and served Dresden, Kenton, Samburg and Tiptonville. “They (the Red Cross) were great partners,” Carver said. “They left things better than they found them, and we were just happy to be able to help in some way.”\r\n\r\nThe American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee serves Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Madison, McNairy and Weakley counties. For more information, contact Hicks at 901-208-0152 or email <a href=\"mailto:david.hicks2@redcross.org\">david.hicks2@redcross.org</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###</p>','Red Cross honors UT Martin with Outstanding Community Partner Award','The University of Tennessee at Martin was recognized April 27 for its support of the Red Cross following the Dec. 10, 2021, tornado outbreak in Northwest Tennessee. ','publish','closed','closed','','red-cross-honors-ut-martin-with-outstanding-community-partner-award','','','2022-04-30 09:22:07','2022-04-30 14:22:07','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3979',0,'post','',0),(3954,2,'2022-04-22 08:48:42','2022-04-22 13:48:42','The proposed Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology (TEST) Hub at the University of Tennessee at Martin took a major step forward Thursday when the Tennessee General Assembly completely funded the $18 million facility in a budget appropriations amendment. Once completed, the TEST Hub will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering education and a regional innovation hub that will support workforce and economic development for future generations. Sen. John Stevens (R-Huntingdon), Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston), House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Rep. Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) filed the budget item and advocated for the project. Stevens, Yager and Darby are UT Martin graduates.\r\n\r\nThe TEST Hub will be located on the west side of the UT Martin main campus and combine educational facilities, entrepreneurial centers and manufacturing workshops surrounding a shared industrial maker space. Through partnership with the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College, the facility will offer educational opportunities at the certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree levels, as well as career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for the region’s high schools.\r\n\r\nThe concept for the facility was introduced in 2016 under then UT Martin interim chancellor Dr. Bob Smith and unveiled in a student-design project that was initially named The Garage. In a 2016 message in the university’s <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/campusscene/\">Campus Scene alumni magazine</a>, Smith wrote that the planned Latimer Engineering and Science Building, a $65 million project made possible by a $6.5 million gift from Union City’s Bill Latimer now set to open in fall 2022, and the proposed Garage would become transformational projects for workforce development. “These new facilities will give our graduates a leg up on the competition with high-tech training and hands-on, real-world experience working with local industry leaders,” he wrote.\r\n<blockquote>\"These new facilities will give our graduates a leg up on the competition with high-tech training and hands-on, real-world experience working with local industry leaders.” – Dr. Bob Smith</blockquote>\r\nDr. Keith Carver became UT Martin chancellor in January 2017, and along with industry representatives, donors and UT System President Randy Boyd, continued to seek support for the project that was renamed the TEST Hub in June 2021. Dr. Shadow Robinson, UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences dean, wrote about the project’s significance in a letter to university supporters. “This project is not only a top educational priority for the University of Tennessee at Martin, but also a top priority for future economic and workforce development for the region we serve,” he wrote.\r\n<blockquote>“This project is not only a top educational priority for the University of Tennessee at Martin, but also a top priority for future economic and workforce development for the region we serve.” – Dr. Shadow Robinson</blockquote>\r\nIn the same letter, Robinson explained the reasoning behind the new name.\r\n\r\n“The (TEST Hub) captures the nature of the facility as one where the future economic- and-workforce development partners with the educational offerings of a strong university,” Robinson wrote. “Our marketing contacts are excited about this change and believe it will strengthen our ability to support industry recruitment into the region.”\r\n\r\nFunding for the TEST Hub comes at a key time for support of the Ford Motor Company’s Blue Oval City development at the Memphis Regional Megasite. The $5.6 billion dollar investment by Ford and SK Innovation was announced in September 2021 by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. The facility will produce the first all-electric F-Series trucks. The educational partnerships in the TEST Hub will be crucial in supporting the university’s existing industrial partners, such as Williams Sausage and Stanley Black &amp; Decker, and the new Ford facility and suppliers it will bring to the region.\r\n\r\n“The Tennessee General Assembly’s funding of the TEST Hub adds a critical piece to UT Martin’s role in Blue Oval City’s future success. Along with the Latimer Engineering and Science Building, the university is positioned to be a major partner in a project that will change lives for the better in West Tennessee,” Carver said. “We’re grateful to members of the Senate and House across the state and to UT President Randy Boyd who share our vision for the region’s future.”\r\n<blockquote>“The Tennessee General Assembly’s funding of the TEST Hub adds a critical piece to UT Martin’s role in Blue Oval City’s future success. Along with the Latimer Engineering and Science Building, the university is positioned to be a major partner in a project that will change lives for the better in West Tennessee.” – Dr. Keith Carver</blockquote>\r\nMore information about the proposed TEST Hub, the Latimer Engineering and Science Building and UT Martin STEM programs is available by contacting Robinson at <a href=\"mailto:srobin47@utm.edu\">srobin47@utm.edu</a> or call 731-881-7380.','Tennessee General Assembly fully funds UT Martin ‘TEST Hub’','The proposed Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology (TEST) Hub at the University of Tennessee at Martin took a major step forward Thursday when the Tennessee General Assembly completely funded the $18 million facility in a budget appropriations amendment.','publish','closed','closed','','tennessee-general-assembly-fully-funds-ut-martin-test-hub','','','2022-04-22 08:58:49','2022-04-22 13:58:49','',0,'https://www.utm.edu/news/?p=3954',0,'post','',0),(3955,2,'2022-04-22 08:38:45','2022-04-22 13:38:45','','TEST Hub_UTM 2021','This artist rendering of UT Martin’s proposed TEST Hub shows potential uses of space for engineering and other projects. The facility is a joint effort by UT Martin, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College to support and expand workforce and economic development in rural Northwest Tennessee.','inherit','closed','closed','','test-hub_utm-2021-2','','','2022-04-22 08:40:42','2022-04-22 13:40:42','',3954,'https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TEST-Hub_UTM-2021.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3956,2,'2022-04-22 08:48:42','2022-04-22 13:48:42','The proposed Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology (TEST) Hub at the University of Tennessee at Martin took a major step forward Thursday when the Tennessee General Assembly completely funded the $18 million facility in a budget appropriations amendment. Once completed, the TEST Hub will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering education and a regional innovation hub that will support workforce and economic development for future generations. Sen. John Stevens (R-Huntingdon), Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston), House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Rep. Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) filed the budget item and advocated for the project. Stevens, Yager and Darby are UT Martin graduates.\r\n\r\nThe TEST Hub will be located on the west side of the UT Martin main campus and combine educational facilities, entrepreneurial centers and manufacturing workshops surrounding a shared industrial maker space. Through partnership with the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College, the facility will offer educational opportunities at the certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree levels, as well as career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for the region’s high schools.\r\n\r\nThe concept for the facility was introduced in 2016 under then UT Martin interim chancellor Dr. Bob Smith and unveiled in a student-design project that was initially named The Garage. In a 2016 message in the university’s <a href=\"http://www.utm.edu/campusscene/\">Campus Scene alumni magazine</a>, Smith wrote that the planned Latimer Engineering and Science Building, a $65 million project made possible by a $6.5 million gift from Union City’s Bill Latimer now set to open in fall 2022, and the proposed Garage would become transformational projects for workforce development. “These new facilities will give our graduates a leg up on the competition with high-tech training and hands-on, real-world experience working with local industry leaders,” he wrote.\r\n<blockquote>\"These new facilities will give our graduates a leg up on the competition with high-tech training and hands-on, real-world experience working with local industry leaders.” – Dr. Bob Smith</blockquote>\r\nDr. Keith Carver became UT Martin chancellor in January 2017, and along with industry representatives, donors and UT System President Randy Boyd, continued to seek support for the project that was renamed the TEST Hub in June 2021. Dr. Shadow Robinson, UT Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences dean, wrote about the project’s significance in a letter to university supporters. “This project is not only a top educational priority for the University of Tennessee at Martin, but also a top priority for future economic and workforce development for the region we serve,” he wrote.\r\n<blockquote>“This project is not only a top educational priority for the University of Tennessee at Martin, but also a top priority for future economic and workforce development for the region we serve.” – Dr. Shadow Robinson</blockquote>\r\nIn the same letter, Robinson explained the reasoning behind the new name.\r\n\r\n“The (TEST Hub) captures the nature of the facility as one where the future economic- and-workforce development partners with the educational offerings of a strong university,” Robinson wrote. “Our marketing contacts are excited about this change and believe it will strengthen our ability to support industry recruitment into the region.”\r\n\r\nFunding for the TEST Hub comes at a key time for support of the Ford Motor Company’s Blue Oval City development at the Memphis Regional Megasite. The $5.6 billion dollar investment by Ford and SK Innovation was announced in September 2021 by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. The facility will produce the first all-electric F-Series trucks. The educational partnerships in the TEST Hub will be crucial in supporting the university’s existing industrial partners, such as Williams Sausage and Stanley Black &amp; Decker, and the new Ford facility and suppliers it will bring to the region.\r\n\r\n“The Tennessee General Assembly’s funding of the TEST Hub adds a critical piece to UT Martin’s role in Blue Oval City’s future success. Along with the Latimer Engineering and Science Building, the university is positioned to be a major partner in a project that will change lives for the better in West Tennessee,” Carver said. “We’re grateful to members of the Senate and House across the state and to UT President Randy Boyd who share our vision for the region’s future.”\r\n<blockquote>“The Tennessee General Assembly’s funding of the TEST Hub adds a critical piece to UT Martin’s role in Blue Oval City’s future success. 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