1900–2025

Cheers 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.

Order UTM’s new history book

Plan a trip to Martin, TN

Submit a Skyhawk Note

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 125th CELEBRATION
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Calendar of Events

Check out a full year of events to commemorate our milestone anniversary. We hope to see you back in Martin!

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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 history

Skyhawk 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 leadership
Captain’s Challenge | April 1, 2026

Give Early

Captain’s Challenge is a 24-hour opportunity for alumni, friends, faculty, and staff to come together and make a collective impact on both current and future Skyhawks. Join us on April 1 and your gift will make double the impact with match money!

Gifts of any size strengthen our campus

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Captain’s Challenge
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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
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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

Welcome, Skyhawks.
We’re glad you’re here!

Alumni Events Calendar

June

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UTAA: The Human Side of AI Webinar

10 a.m. CT | Virtual Webinar

Explore what AI can and can’t do, why human experiences and knowledge remain at the heart of technology, and what this means for our future. Through conversation, audience participation, and Q&A, attendees will leave with a better understanding of AI and a reminder that people remain the most important part of the equation.

Register for the Webinar

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!

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Note from the VC

Read our Vice Chancellor for University Advancement’s note about the influence UT Martin alumni creates to help our university and students soar to great heights!

Read the note
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Alumni Spotlight

For nearly 30 years, Michael Graves (’95) has built a successful career in the banking industry, currently serving as Chief Fiduciary and Operating Officer of the Trust Division at First Horizon Bank. But long before he reached the executive level, he was a student on the UT Martin campus learning lessons that would shape both his career and his life.

Meet Michael
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Alumni Spotlight

For Melissa Reeves, a passion for helping others has always been at the heart of her career. Today, that passion is evident in her work as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Renew Medical Spa in downtown Union City, Tennessee, where she combines her healthcare expertise with a commitment to helping patients feel confident and healthy.

Meet Melissa

Elevate Your Impact

From networking to career advancement to mentorship and more, ConnectUT can offer numerous opportunities. Create an account now and become part of our distinguished alumni network!