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05/22/2020

WUTM 90.3 FM "The Hawk" | Award-Winning College Radio

At 9:00 UT Martin will hold its annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony. This year it's a virtual ceremony. WUTM is pleased to have been asked to carry the program in its entirety live. You can tune in at 90.3 FM or listen to our Internet stream at www.wutmradio.com. The ceremony can also be viewed on UTM Facebook Live and the university You Tube channel. Just another way that "The Hawk" is serving our campus and surrounding community. Just another reason why WUTM is your award-winning college radio station!

05/21/2020

UT System task force to issue fall 2020 plans

“The task force agrees with national experts that we will not return to campus life just as it was before.”

https://www.wutmradio.com/post/ut-system-task-force-to-issue-fall-2020-plans

The UT System said in a press release yesterday that each campus implemented a task force in April to look at needs returning to campus.

05/16/2020

Newly graduated program director of ‘The Hawk’ earns position at WPSD

We are so proud of our award-winning (former) program director Jillianne Moncrief for securing her spot at WPSD in Paducah! She just graduated, and she has a job in her field.

Jillianne, we will miss you so much at WUTM, and generations of staffers will remember all the work you have done.

https://www.utm.edu/news/2020/05/15/moncrief/

As she writes and edits newscasts to stream to the WPSD news website, Jillianne Moncrief understands the magnitude of the job she is responsible for as an associate news producer and social media manager. “I have to take emails, press releases, police reports, lawsuits, Facebook and Twitter posts ...

05/13/2020

Tennessee officials reject vote-by-mail system

Many states across the country have decided to implement vote-by-mail systems, but Tennessee leaders decided yesterday that voters would go to the polls in August.
http://ow.ly/konA50zFc3W

Tennessee officials decided yesterday that the state’s roughly 4 million registered voters will take to the polls in August.

05/12/2020

Really nice compliments from our Chancellor. Thank you, Dr. Carver, for your kind words about Kayla and your support of "The Hawk!"

Please allow me to brag on one of our students for a moment.

Kayla Brooks is a bright ray of sunshine from Dickson, Tennessee. She’s a senior studying communications and is a bundle of positive energy around the Department. Kayla hosts a radio show, is a fixture on campus television and also writes news articles. She’s served as an orientation leader (SOAR) and as a student pep leader too. In her spare time, Kayla teaches yoga for Campus Recreation.

She interviewed me today about the campus response to COVID-19. Despite all our current challenges, Kayla is working hard to keep her fellow students informed and enlightened. Even over Zoom, she was engaging and kept the conversation moving.

I’ve known Kayla since her freshman year. She’s just one of those people that enters your life and inspires you to be a better person.

Kayla plans to continue in journalism and be someone “who tells people’s stories.”

And that’s why I want to share her story.

Kayla- thanks for choosing us for your college home. You make me #UTMproud!

05/08/2020

The Hub - Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs at UT Martin

Catch up on the Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards!

Join us as we celebrate our amazing fraternity and sorority leaders and organizations!

Music: www.purpleplanet.com

05/06/2020

UT System President Randy Boyd says that administrators are planning for students' return to campus in the fall. He says they will continue to monitor the situation, but that they "will do everything possible to protect the health of our students, faculty and staff.”

05/05/2020

Baylor and USDA to provide meals the Weakley County

Baylor University and the USDA are working to bring Weakley County a new source of food assistance. Read more about who qualifies on the Daily Squawk. http://ow.ly/dsym50zxyYy

Weakley County has new food aid coming soon.

05/03/2020

Weakley County Press

A storm with strong winds caused downed trees and power outage in Martin earlier this afternoon

05/02/2020

When we were in New York City at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System competition, we gave Dr. Richard Robinson a trophy that says “Best Boss” because that’s what he is!

Dr. Robinson is WUTM’s faculty advisor, and he works alongside us to make sure we have the resources we need to succeed.

Today, he was honored with the TN Alumni Outstanding Teacher award. We appreciate everything Dr. Robinson does for us, and we congratulate him for the well-deserved recognition!

Dr. Robinson helps make WUTM the award-winning station it is!

05/02/2020

UTM class of 2020 honored in virtual commencement

UT Martin conferred over 700 degrees this morning in a virtual ceremony. Check out more about that on the Daily Squawk! (Includes a link to the YouTube video)
https://www.wutmradio.com/post/utm-class-of-2020-honored-in-virtual-commencement

The University of Tennessee at Martin conferred over 700 undergraduate and graduate degrees in a virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

05/02/2020

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Check out UT Martin's graduation livestream here!

Live from the University of Tennessee at Martin

05/02/2020

The UT Martin Department of Communications

WE ARE PLEASED to honor our spring graduates from the Department of Communications with Senior Spotlights. We continue with JILLIANNE MONCRIEF, along with a quote from one of her mentors and reflections from Jillianne. We are so proud of all of our graduates, especially for their resilience to finish strong under these challenging circumstances.

In Jillianne's own words:

What's next?
• "I will continue to work full-time at WPSD Local 6."

• About your journey...
"I knew that I wanted to go to UT Martin the moment I stepped on campus. The people were friendly, the quad was beautiful, and the radio station was award winning."

• Cherished memory?
"Every memory I have of being in the radio station is a cherished memory. I will forever remember the intro to the newscasts and my three-step method to producing ball games."

05/02/2020

The UT Martin Department of Communications

WE ARE PLEASED to honor our spring graduates from the Department of Communications with Senior Spotlights. We continue with TREVOR HOLCOMB, along with a quote from one of his mentors and reflections from Trevor. We are so proud of all of our graduates, especially for their resilience to finish strong under these challenging circumstances.

In Trevor's own words:

• What's next?
"Get a design job anywhere in Tennessee."

• About your journey here...
"The Comm Department helped me out exponentially in furthering my interest in design. Dr. Rutledge especially helped me learn a whole lot about the field."

• Favorite memory?
"My best memories from college hands down is being a Sigma Chi."

05/02/2020

The UT Martin Department of Communications

WE ARE PLEASED to honor our spring graduates from the Department of Communications with Senior Spotlights. We continue with JESSICA DAVIS, along with a quote from one of her mentors and reflections from Jessica. We are so proud of all of our graduates, especially for their resilience to finish strong under these challenging circumstances.

In Jessica's own words:

• What’s next?

"I’m currently planning to attend law school in the fall. I have not yet decided where I’m going, but I have been accepted."

• Reflections on your time at UTM:

"I couldn’t have asked for better professors or mentors than those found in the Comm. Dept. They’ve guided me with patience while being true masters of their craft. I would like to moreso thank those found at WUTM. Both Professor Freed and Dr. Robinson have given me mentorship and advice that I will carry throughout my life, and I couldn’t thank them more for investing in me not only as a student but as a person."

• Favorite memory?

"I have a very tight-knit group of friends, and all but one of them I met through the Comm. Dept. Every year in December we all pile into the biggest car we have and travel around to look at the Christmas lights for hours on end. We didn’t have to be talking about anything that really mattered because it was when we were just laughing and acting like kids again that we found true joy. I think it is those times that I will miss most about UTM because I’ve learned that you don’t have to spend a ton of money or go far away to find a new adventure as long as you have friends willing to go make one with you."

05/02/2020

The UT Martin Department of Communications

WE ARE PLEASED to honor our spring graduates from the Department of Communications with Senior Spotlights. We continue with EMMA BRUNER, along with a quote from one of her mentors and reflections from Emma.

We are so proud of all of our graduates, especially for their resilience to finish strong under these challenging circumstances.

In Emma's own words:

What's next?
"I have accepted a full-time position as social media manager at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tenn."

Your thoughts as you graduate?
"I couldn't have asked for a better group of professors and mentors. Their guidance both in the classroom and in the professional world has prepared me for a successful future."

Favorite memories?
"My cherished memories from UT Martin include travel. During my four years at UT Martin, I have been to New York City and California. The memories made on these trips will stay with me forever."

05/02/2020

The UT Martin Department of Communications

WE ARE PLEASED to honor our spring graduates from the Department of Communications with Senior Spotlights. We begin (alphabetically) with Brooke Boshers, along with a quote from one of her mentors. We are so proud of all of our graduates, especially for their resilience to finish strong under these challenging circumstances.

More from Brooke in her own words:

CAREER GOALS?
"After graduation, I plan to stick around campus to serve as the Communications Department's graduate assistant while completing my Master of Arts in Strategic Communication. After that, I hope to do integrated marketing communications in an agency setting."
About her UTM JOURNEY:
"The UT Martin Communications Department has given me lifelong friends, mentors, skills and memories. From Women in COMM tea parties to PRSSA breakfasts to COMM banquets, I will forever remember my place in this department and the mark it has made on my life."
FAVORITE MEMORY? "Although my time at UTM was filled with countless experiences, including international travel, I Heart UTM weeks, rodeo nights and homecoming events, my most cherished memory is travelling to California with my favorite professor and two best friends for a PRSSA conference."

05/01/2020

The Discovery Park of America is planning its return for June (and earlier than that for members)! Check out all of the details on the Daily Squawk.

https://www.wutmradio.com/post/discovery-park-of-america-plans-reopening-next-month

05/01/2020

WPSD-TV

We are so proud of our graduates, especially our seniors at WUTM. We know that this isn't the graduation you guys expected, but you are making it work and you will be remembered for it. Congratulations Graduates!

More than 700 students will be honored tomorrow in a virtual graduation ceremony at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. The University also says they will give special recognition to a student who died suddenly last week.

05/01/2020

We stopped by campus today to snap some photos! What do you miss most about UT Martin’s campus?

Visit wutmradio.com/dailysquawk for news updates! @ The University of Tennessee at Martin

04/30/2020

UT campuses to discuss tuition changes

UT System advisory boards have recommended a 0 percent tuition increase for the 2020-21 school year. If that happens, that would be the first time all four campuses (Martin, Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Health Science Center) see no tuition increase.

http://ow.ly/I6M950ztqoZ

All four UT Advisory Boards have proposed a 0% tuition increase.

04/30/2020

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will join President Donald Trump for a livestream at the White House today at 3 p.m. Click the link below to stream it!
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

04/28/2020

UT Martin officials to host virtual commencement

UT Martin has confirmed that there will be a virtual commencement on May 2, which has been in talks since March. Read what Dr. Carver and Dr. Lewter want students to know about this semester.

When in-person classes were cancelled, a lot of questions were up in the air, and one of those was graduation.

04/28/2020

UT Martin celebrates 25 years with "Captain Skyhawk"

UT Martin students, staff, alumni and community members are celebrating Captain Skyhawks 25th anniversary! For more information on the history of the Skyhawk and how UTM became the Skyhawk, click the link below.

http://ow.ly/hhyo50zr2uc

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin celebrated 25 years of being the Skyhawks on April 25. The logo and caricature were originally introduced to UT Martin in 1995, says University officials. UT Martin is the only Division I university represented by a Skyhawk. While a Skyhawk is ...

04/25/2020

Union City High School earns honors, even in hard times

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Union City High School as one of the "Best High Schools" for the fifth time in the last six years in its annual rankings of high schools across America.
http://ow.ly/sNXS50zo5Iq

Union City High School has earned ranks among the very best in schools in the nation and in Tennessee.

04/25/2020

UT Board of Trustees meet to talk about coronavirus crisis plans

“As leaders you’re navigating what we’ve never seen before. As we’ve often said, to have a strong state of Tennessee, you need a strong University of Tennessee," said UT System Board of Trustees Chair John Compton.

http://ow.ly/QevO50zo5eD

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees held a meeting Friday morning virtually to discuss the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

04/24/2020

We are so thankful that we've been able to stay on air, providing you current information. We hope we've been able deliver consistency in this confusing time.

Thank you to UTM University Relations for shedding light on the work WUTM is doing!

http://ow.ly/136j50znYbe

04/24/2020

Governor Bill Lee rolls out plan to reopen Tennessee

Many restaurants across Tennessee will be allowed to reopen on Monday at half occupancy, while retail stores can open Wednesday. Lee announced his plan this morning.

http://ow.ly/F8x150znI7b

Many restaurants across Tennessee will be allowed to reopen on Monday at half occupancy, while retail stores can open Wednesday.

04/24/2020

CDC confirms coronavirus cases before previously believed

A seemingly healthy California woman who died in early February is now the first known Coronavirus case in the US, suggesting the virus was lurking far earlier than assumed.

https://www.wutmradio.com/post/cdc-confirms-coronavirus-cases-before-previously-believed

A seemingly healthy California woman who died in early February is now the first known Coronavirus case in the US.

04/23/2020

The Bench

The last show for the year of "The Bench" is now live on Facebook! Don't miss it!

The Bench - Live! "The Last Dance" ... NFL Draft... Tiger Woods... and More!

04/23/2020

The Bench - Live! 4/23/2020

The Bench - Live! "The Last Dance" ... NFL Draft, Tiger Woods, and More!

04/22/2020

Devin Majors issues farewell to UTM students

Devin Majors, SGA President 2018-2020, has a message to UT Martin students. Check it out on the Daily Squawk!
http://ow.ly/am0v50zkSly

SGA President Devin Majors's farewell to the student body.

04/21/2020

Union City High School graduation will proceed as planned

Graduation commencement ceremonies for the Union City High School Class of 2020 will be held as originally scheduled. For more information about Union City schools, visit the Daily Squawk!

http://ow.ly/YKmA50zkI9u

Graduation commencement ceremonies for the Union City High School Class of 2020 will be held as originally scheduled.

04/21/2020

WPSD-TV

President Donald Trump says he is temporarily suspending immigration into the United States due to the Coronavirus.

BREAKING: "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!" President Donald Trump said tonight in a tweet.

04/20/2020

UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver

UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver