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UT Martin's Latest Graduates Encouraged to Embrace Challenges and Build Strong Relationships
At the University of Tennessee at Martin's spring commencement on May 4, 2024, Cary E. Vaughn, a distinguished alumnus and CEO of Love Worth Finding Ministries, spoke to the graduating class. The event took place at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Vaughn shared three key lessons in his speech: prepare early, embrace challenges, and lead with respect.
Enhance Your Teaching Skills Locally: UT Martin Offers Online ESL Certification Courses This Summer
This summer, UT Martin's College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences will offer online courses to train teachers in English as a Second Language (ESL) certification. Starting June 3, the graduate school will provide three Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) courses. Each course lasts five weeks and carries three credit hours.
Join the Skyhawk Regional Retention Summit at UT Martin This May
The third Skyhawk Regional Retention Summit will be held on May 22-23 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. This event, focusing on student retention and success in higher education, welcomes participants from public and private two- and four-year institutions in Tennessee and the southeast.
West Tennessee high school faces backlash after students with disabilities were isolated from graduating class
A West Tennessee school is facing backlash, including a petition to remove its principal, after three students were not allowed to sit with their classmates at graduation. During graduation last Friday, May 17, three students at Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Tenn., were told they would not be allowed to walk or join their classmates due to concerns over their disabilities. The students, Savannah Jenkins, Kennedy Lee and Chelsea Pence, had to sit separately from the rest...
Ripley Native Faith Pilkington Excels at UT Martin, Prepares for Law Career at Vanderbilt
Faith Pilkington, a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin), has completed her studies with significant achievements. Originally from Ripley, she earned degrees in political science and philosophy. Pilkington plans to attend Vanderbilt University Law School in the fall of 2024. She aims to specialize in civil litigation and advocate for those with limited access to legal representation. Pilkington hopes to continue her career in Tennessee, particularly in Nashville.
New Dual Admissions Pathway for JSCC and UT Martin Students Starting Fall 2024
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UTM Advisory Board to Convene This Friday: Public and Livestream Access Available
The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its summer meeting on Friday, May 17, 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Room 206AB of the Ed and Carolyn Boling University Center. It will be open to the public and available via livestream, with details on the university's official website.
Dresden's Own Jeanna Curtis-Swafford Appointed as UT Martin's Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
The University of Tennessee Foundation, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Martin, has named Jeanna Curtis-Swafford as the new Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UT Martin. Curtis-Swafford, who lives in Dresden, has held this position on an interim basis since December. She has over 30 years of experience in fundraising.
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