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Smartt and Patterson Receive UTAA Outstanding Teacher Award
The University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA) announced its 2025 faculty award winners. UT Martin’s Dr. Philip Smartt, professor of natural resources management in the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources, and Dr. Tammie Patterson, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, received the Outstanding Teacher Award.
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Sidney Church (’22, ’23) Honors Late Father with Chemo Care Kits
McKenzie Foster’s time at the College of Business and Global Affairs not only prepared her for her role as project coordinator, but also helped her discover a passion for event planning
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Note from the Vice Chancellor
We hope to see more of you create and elevate your impact with your alma mater. Together, we can help UT Martin continue to SOAR!
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Jeanna Curtis-Swafford Appointed Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Dr. Vincent Robinson, class of 1973, has reached his Golden Grad anniversary with the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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News from UT Martin
- Thanks to the vision and leadership of Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman, the iconic water tower in McNairy County now proudly bears the 65th “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural. The post Selmer Water Tower Becomes Latest Landmark in ‘Everywhere You Look, UT’ Mural Campaign appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will consider proposals to increase undergraduate in-state tuition and mandatory fees at certain UT campuses during its annual meeting on July 1. “The proposed tuition and fee rates continue our long-standing efforts to reduce financial barriers for students and families while delivering a high-value education that prepares graduates […]
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three University of Tennessee campuses—UT Knoxville, UT Martin and the UT Health Science Center—have been selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to receive Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grants, designed to address critical health care workforce shortages in rural communities across the state. The combined investment of more than $5 […]
- Uncertainty can feel overwhelming—especially during times of transition like May. But small, intentional actions can ease anxiety and help us regain a sense of calm and control. The post Reply Hazy? Finding Clarity in Uncertainty appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- A special meeting of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees was held at 9 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. CDT on May 16, with members participating virtually. The post Haslam Appointed to UT Board of Trustees, New Chancellors for UT Chattanooga, UT Southern Approved appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- A special meeting of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will be held at 9 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. CDT on May 16, with members participating virtually. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting on May 16 appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lori Mann Bruce, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Tennessee Technological University, will be recommended by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd to the UT Board of Trustees as the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The post Bruce to Be Recommended as Next Chancellor of […]
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Melinda Arnold, special assistant to the president at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, will be recommended by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee Southern. The post Dr. Melinda Arnold to be Recommended as Next Chancellor of UT Southern appeared first on […]
- Finalists have been selected in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The post Save the Date: UT Chattanooga Chancellor Finalists to Participate in Public Forums appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has ranked No. 71 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024. The post UT Research Foundation Ranks 71st on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024 appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.