Cheers to 125 Years!
We’re celebrating 125 years of UT Martin spirit, tradition, and pride! UT Martin alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters are invited to join the celebration from October 5–12. Let’s come together to honor our past, celebrate the present, and cheer on the future of UT Martin!
CHEERS TO UTMComing soon!
Homecoming T-Shirts
To commemorate UT Martin’s 125th anniversary, show your UT Martin pride with the official 2025 Homecoming T-Shirt! Featuring a bold design with the university’s classic colors, it’s the perfect blend of tradition and celebration. Homecoming T-Shirts are presale ONLY and will be available soon!
Event Schedule
3–4 p.m. | ROTC Homecoming Hustle 5K | Brian Brown Memorial Trail | Registration Coming Soon!
3 p.m. | Vanguard Theatre presents: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Harriet Fulton Theatre—UTM Fine Arts Building
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Bracket #1) | Behind Campus Rec.
12 p.m. | Hawk Walk—History of UT Martin: Building Tour
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Bracket #2) | Behind Campus Rec.
7 p.m. | Flight Crew Lip Sync Contest | Festival Park—Downtown Martin
10 a.m.–6 p.m. SGA Homecoming Election Voting | Runway
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | SGA Homecoming Election Voting | Runway
4 p.m. Rope Pull (Alternative – Rain Date) | Behind Campus Rec.
10 a.m. | 125th Opening Ceremony | Watkins Auditorium
11:30 a.m. | 125th Opening Luncheon—Invitation Only | UC Ballroom
3 p.m. | Rope Pull (Championship) | Behind Campus Rec.
7 p.m. | Pyramid & Pep Rally Competition | Tom & Kathleen Elam Center
8–10 a.m. | 22nd Annual Empty Bowls | Martin Public Library Stage—Downtown Martin
9:15 a.m. | Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch & Alumni Awards Program—Invitation Only | Paul Meek Library
9–11 a.m. | Rotaract—Phi Eta Sigma—SGA Can Sculpture Contest | The Quad
10 a.m. 19th annual UTM Football Alumni Gathering | Bob Carroll Football Building—at the south end of the field
10:30 a.m. Quad City | The Quad
11 a.m. UTM Football Skyhawk Walk | The Quad
2 p.m. | UTM Football vs. Western Illinois University Homecoming Game | Hardy Graham Stadium | Purchase Tickets »
10:30 a.m. | UTM Homecoming Brunch | UTM Dining Hall—Boling University Center
Weeklong & Noteworthy Events
Banner Competition
UTM organizations will be decorating banners with orange, navy blue, & Skyhawks too—representing school pride proudly to cheers to 125 years of UT Martin! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Homecoming Banner on our Facebook page during our week-long celebration!
Cast your voteBaby Skyhawk Gear
Celebrate UTM’s 125th anniversary by sharing your family’s legacy and introducing the next generation of Skyhawks to the spirit and tradition of UT Martin! Order your exclusive Baby Skyhawk items now!
Shop for Baby Skyhawks
Local Lodging
Martin: Hampton Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham, Econo Lodge
Fulton: Meadows Hotel
Union City: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hampton Inn, MainStay Suites, Sleep Inn
Milan: Hampton Inn, Milan Inn & Suites
Paris: The Lodge at Paris Landing, Hampton Inn by Hilton
Airbnb Locations: Martin, Union City, McKenzie, and Paris
