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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Graves (’95)
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.
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Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Reeves (’08)
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.
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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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News from UT Martin
- PULASKI, Tenn. — During its annual meeting June 29–30 on the UT Southern campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved a framework supporting the development of reduced-credit undergraduate degrees, positioning the UT System as an early leader in creating innovative academic pathways aligned with workforce needs. The post UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget appeared first […]
- FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Journalists, editors and designers from across Tennessee gathered June 25 for the annual Tennessee Press Association awards ceremony, which has been co-sponsored by the University of Tennessee System for 86 years. The post UT System Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its annual meetings June 29 and 30 in the Art Gallery of the Gault Fine Arts Center located on the UT Southern campus. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- The University of Tennessee has appointed longtime public servant and former university leader Jim Thomas as interim vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), effective Oct. 1, and launched a national search for the institute's next permanent leader. The post University of Tennessee Names Interim Vice President of the Institute […]
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In accordance with Tennessee law, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is providing notice that it will consider proposals to increase in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at certain UT campuses at the upcoming annual meeting on June 30. “UT remains committed to keeping college affordable while delivering a high-quality education […]
- Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) is inviting additional Tennessee counties to participate in the 2026-27 statewide rollout of STEMOVATE. The post Tennessee Schools Still Have Time to Join Free Statewide STEM Program for Sixth Graders appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- 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.