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December 19, 2018

Mark Lister invents spring-loaded poultry feeder

Mark Lister, a Martin resident and recent graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, has a patent pending for a spring-loaded…

(l-r) Tayh’lore Chism, Kendal Brookins, Chris Bass and Jason Andrews, all of Memphis, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Black Graduate Recognition Ceremony held Dec. 14.

December 18, 2018

UT Martin sees increase in minority enrollment

UT Martin saw an increase in enrollment for underrepresented students this past semester, with African-American, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian and Alaskan student…

Rachel Matlock is pictured during commencement Dec. 15.

December 18, 2018

Never give up: Rachel Matlock completes master’s degree

Rachel Matlock, originally from Camden, crossed the commencement stage Dec. 15 to receive her Master of Science degree in family and consumer…

Jim Tracy, UT Martin graduate and state director for USDA Rural Development, was the keynote speaker Dec. 15 during UT Martin's fall 2018 commencement ceremony.

December 17, 2018

Jim Tracy urges graduates to reach for greater things

Summer and fall graduates received degrees Dec. 15 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Jim Tracy, UT Martin graduate and state…

Ashley Jackson (center), of Jackson), crossed the commencement stage Dec. 15 to receive her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Jackson is a deaf-blind student and plans to use her degree to assist children and families with various disabilities. She is pictured shaking the hand of with the assistance of Lisa Cepparulo, an American Sign Language interpreter from the Jackson Star Center. Cepparulo and two other interpreters have worked with Jackson throughout her time at UT Martin.

December 17, 2018

Jackson dedicates career to helping young people overcome

Ashley Jackson, of Nashville, is dedicating her career to helping young people overcome life’s difficulties – something the deaf-blind professional knows well.…

John Abel (left), interim vice chancellor for student affairs, is pictured with Brady Brown (center) and Sydney Snider, the fall 2018 winners of the UT Martin Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Awards.

December 17, 2018

Brown, Snider receive Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Awards

Brady Brown, of Lawrenceburg, and Sydney Snider, of Lexington, received Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Awards during the University of Tennessee at…

December 10, 2018

USDA Director Jim Tracy to speak at UT Martin fall commencement

Jim Tracy, Tennessee’s state director for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, will serve as keynote speaker Dec. 15 during…