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Scholarship Endowment Eases Path to Post-Grad Success
For many finance and accounting graduates, earning a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is the next critical step toward a successful career—but the cost of getting there can be a significant hurdle. From hundreds of dollars in exam fees to comprehensive review courses and study materials that can total thousands more, preparing for the CPA exam often places a heavy financial burden on recent graduates already navigating the transition from college to career. However, UT Martin accounting and finance graduates have access to fund assistance thanks to the Dr. Nell Gullett CBGA Enrichment Fund.
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Scholarship recipient shares importance of paying it forward
A native of Sharon, Tennessee, Noah Melton knew that given his multiple siblings, he would be responsible for financing his way through college. Early on, their parents instilled in them the importance of starting early and studying hard to earn good grades and in turn scholarships that would help ease the financial burden. Witnessing his two older siblings receive full rides through scholarships, Noah set his heart on following in their footsteps at UT Martin.
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Alumni Spotlight: April Armstrong (’04)
“My education at the University of Tennessee at Martin provided a strong foundation in business and analytical thinking that prepared me for my professional career,” says ’04 alumna April Armstrong, who earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing.
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Alumni Spotlight: Trey Warren (’17)
“Your work ethic and preparation will open doors long before titles or experience do,” said Trey Warren (’17), Senior Client Executive at Microsoft, when asked what advice he’d give to current students.
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Letter from the Vice Chancellor
As students return to campus to begin a new school year, our University Advancement team is reminded of the why behind what we do as fundraisers. Whether in the form of endowments, major gifts, or annual giving, every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff, and the region. We are thankful for our generous alumni and friends and the role they played in what has been a monumental year for our team.
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News from UT Martin
- The University of Tennessee System is aligning key functions to grow its impact for Tennessee through the creation of a new division that brings together public service, government relations and economic development efforts. The post University of Tennessee System Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact appeared first on The […]
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have named world-leading materials scientist Orlando Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials, strengthening Tennessee’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and advancing the nation’s growing bioeconomy. The post UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy appeared first on The University of […]
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Herb Byrd, vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), will retire Sept. 30 following 40 years of dedicated service to the University of Tennessee and the state. The post Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of Tennessee appeared first on The University […]
- The Executive Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT on May 4, with members participating virtually. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4 appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign. The post Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have jointly recruited Deep Jariwala, a nationally recognized leader in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-ORNL governor’s chair for quantum devices. The post UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire appeared first on The University of […]
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System has awarded six $50,000 grants, totaling $300,000, to help universities across Tennessee expand teacher preparation programs through the TeachBridge Implementation Project. The post University of Tennessee System Awards $50,000 Grants to Six Universities to Expand Teacher Preparation Pathways appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved the UT System’s five-year strategic plan, which provides a clear roadmap for advancing the mission of serving Tennesseans and beyond through education, discovery and outreach. The post Building on Momentum, […]
- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its winter meetings Feb. 26–27 in the Mooney Library located on the University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans. The post UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit appeared first on The University of Tennessee […]