Skyhawk Notes
Did you get a promotion, receive special recognition, get married, publish a book, or travel the world? Let your fellow alumni know what you’ve been up to by submitting a Skyhawk Note!
Share Your UpdateCheers to
125 years
From Hall-Moody to the University of Tennessee at Martin…
Join us as we celebrate the milestones of our last 125 years and look ahead to continuing to build upon our legacy.
Calendar of Events
Check out a full year of events to commemorate our milestone anniversary. We hope to see you back in Martin!
Our Timeline
Learn about key campus milestones, from the founding of the Hall-Moody Institute in 1900 to our first rodeo in 1969 to the selection of Yancy Freeman as chancellor in 2023.
Review our historySkyhawk Luminaries
UT Martin has been led by a series of distinguished chancellors who have each contributed to the institution’s growth and development.
Read about our leadershipGive Early
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The Alumni Influence
UTM Alumni plays a vital role in shaping our community and beyond. Check out the University Advancement staff and alumni who are creating lasting impact, inspiring current students and fostering a legacy of excellence and innovation!
Blazing Trails
Through his experiences post-grad, Mark Joyner has come to appreciate the caliber of education he received at UT Martin — through lessons taught in classrooms as well as those built on shared life experiences.
Read Mark’s Story
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Graves (’95)
Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Reeves (’08)
Alumni Spotlight: April Armstrong (’04)
Being part of UT Martin Alumni is a communal bind that ties us all together! Once a Skyhawk, always a Skyhawk!”
Shelby Vannoy (’18)
B.S. in Agriculture Business
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Alumni Events Calendar
August
6
2026 Dyer County Skyhawk Send-Off
3 p.m. CT | The Mill Workspace, 217 S Mill Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Calling all soon-to-be Skyhawks—before you head to campus to start your fall semester, join us for a special celebration! Meet other incoming freshmen, connect with current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and start building your Skyhawk community before move-in day. Enjoy food, games, giveaways, and everything you need to kick off your college journey with confidence.
Register for the Send-offAugust
20
2026 Legacy Luncheon
12 p.m. CT | Paul Meek Library, 10 Wayne Fisher Drive, Martin, TN 38238
The Legacy Luncheon is a special event to honor incoming Skyhawks who are continuing a proud family tradition by attending UT Martin.
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