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81 \I-{DILYN PEAY Soybean Association. Special to The Press The contest is an exten- The Northwest Tennes-, sion of the related Student see Entrepreneur Center Innovation Contest that r\TEC.) and the UTM has been going on for the College of Agriculture and past two years; this one \pplied Sciences are paft- is unique in that all of the nering u'ith the Tennessee ideas must be related to Sovbean Festival to spon- soybeans in order to match sor inausural Soybean In- the theme of the Soybean nor.ation Competition. This Festival. The contest is also c0ntest is meant to invite relatsd to NextFarm Agri- ::ims of undersraduate and cultural Innovation Accel- *araduate students to de- erator, a program through relop neu products, tech- NTEC meant to encourage

::ques. and social ideas us- agricultural innovation by Director of the Northwest even invited to work with ir-! strrbeans. Teams from allowing entrepreneurs to Tennessee Entrepreneur NTEC to develop the ::arbr unir ersities such collaborate. Center. team's new product into a r-i L-TlI. \lurral State, "Some of the major mo- The contest encourages business. NTEC offers a \fTSL. and Southeast tivations for holding the students to cooperate and variety of educational pro- \li..ouri State have been contest are to bring people develop those ideas and grams to suppofi entrepre- .r.r ited to compete in the in to think about entrepre- provides students with an neurs as they build a new Competition scheduled for neurship and new ideas. oppotunity to pitch the business. Programs include S:otember 9th in the UTM University students are not completed project to pro- information about market- L nir ersitr Center. The always sure what to do af- fessional. ing, accounting, branding 'i r:runs teruTl recelves a ter graduation, but a lot of "Participants wil I receive products, and raising start rrnze oi 5750 and the expe- new creatir,'e ideas tend to on the spot feedback from up capital among others. r :'rJ3 ,t- a new Presentlng come out of a college cam- business people," says One of the Student Inno- rrlilles( iJea. The prize is pus," says Carol Reed, who Reed. vation contest parlicipants urnished br the Tennessee supervises the event and is Some of the teams are SrE SoynreN, Pecr 2

Fnou Pecr 1 The Northwest Ten- will introduce a "flex nessee Entrepreneur roller crimper" that al- Center is a nonprofit or- lows farmers to removc ganization meant to sup- cover crops and plant pon small businesses in new crops at the same the community. time, without the use of "I enjoy watching the herbicides typically and helping people live used to remove cover out their dream to build a crops. Someone has also business. It is excitinob developed a product and fun helping all these called VQ, a vegetarian people wanting to make a BBQ sauce using soy- difference in the world,', beans, rvhich will could says Reed. one day be a staple of Hopefully the nexr a Yegetanan restaurant world changing idea will menu. come out of West Ten- nessee. rHE coMMERctAL AppEAL ( wednesday, August 5, 2Ol5

Effective advocacy essential for UT

ByJoe DiPletro government priorities. higher education at our Special to Viewpoint While it also risks your camPuses. university getting caught Beyond change within More than 60 officials in a political battle, some- UT, there has to be cul- from 33 universitiei came times, that's where the big- ture change involving to Nashville in fuly for gest impact is made. That state support for public a national conference doesn't mean we race to higher education. The lat- hosted by the University join the fight on every is- ter couldn't happen with- of Tennessee. All oversee sue, but on the ones that out our advocates. Tough grass-roots political ad- matter at the core of choices and hard decisions vocacy on behalf of their who we -are or in the best willbe part ofthe process, institutions, interests of the university and informed advocates all of which we shouldn't shy away. willhelp us make our case. are pub- - I'm proud of how we're As the Public Higher lic sector engaging advocates at Education Legislative Ad- and facing UT, including one of our vocacy Professionals we a rapidly boldest and most visible hosted know: Tennessee's changing efforts: re-evaluating our same funding challenges landscape. entire business model. are happening nationwide. Mean- and passion. Advocacy is Higher edu,cation's busi- Joe ingful, ef- addressed in one of our ness model is at a cross- DiPietro fective ad- five strategic goals mak- roads. There's rapid turn- vocacy is ing it intentional, measur-- over in elected officials in critical to apublic univer- able, and apriorityfor our come of which included state governments. Out-of- sity in enabling speaking entire statewide system. future t:lirection for me in state interests are Srow- with one voice to elected This focus led to creation two optitrns: rest on mY ing, along with PACs and officials and in delivering of our UT Advocacy Net- laurels- or iril'est good will super PACs. Lawmakers advocacv messages. UT's :work, run out of our gov- more frequently dive into advocacy network is built ernment relations office mafters traditionally left to on a strong core of pas- in partnership with our universities. sionate alumni and friends alumni association. As times change, so who insisted on more op- Our government rela- finding sustainable, lorrg- must we. University pres- portunities to advocate for tions team is empowered termfunding. the university in political and encouraged to speak Midway through 2014,I circles. frankly with advocates, outlined our broken busi- Passionate, energetic which establishes cred- ness model and projected alumni are agift. Effective ibitity with alumni and lO-year funding gap of engagement helps achieve friends. If a call to action $377 million. To avert that good outcomes. That en- on key political issues is gap, we're maximizing gagement involves a few necessary, our advocates effectiveness, efficiency vital ingredients UT is understand it's an urgent and excellence, and being the lives of Tennesseans,' fortunate to have: matter for the University. more entrepreneurial. To and when the university's University leadership Higher ed doesn't com- keep tuition increases at best interests call for en- support, strong govern- monly engage supporters 3O-year record lows like gaging advocates, we can ment relations tearq strong so visibly and actively on this year, we must either fi nd them in every political alumnirelations, andtrain- political issues, but I be- cut costs or increase rev- district ofthe state. ing and regular communi- lieve we must. It's neces- enue outside annual tu- cation with advocates. sary to put public higher ed ition increases. Solving Joe DiPietro is president of the At UT, we embrace our on eYen footing with spe- the problem should secure statewide University of Tennes- alumni and friends' energy cial interests or competing affordability of a public see System. TRpNroN Gazprre Wednesday, August 5, 2015

UTM offers new dual enrollment program The University of Ten- nessee at Martin will offer eligible high school juniors and seniors the oPPortu- nity to take uP to two dual enrollment courses at no additional cost in the 2015- 16 academic year. Students must qualif' for the Dual Enrollment Grant offered through the Tennessee Stu- dent Assistance Program. TSAC provides high school juniors with two $500 Dual Enrollment Grants for the first two courses and one $200 grant for a third course. Tuition for juniors will be $500 for two cours- es, providing the courses are the first two dual enrollment courses taken, during the ENROLLMENT UT Martin will offer eligible high school jury919 anq 2015-2016 school Year. DUAL - can re- *-r* tl" .'r',,.ortunity-201t-i t" tut un to two dual enrollm":t Senior students " tudents must qualify"?Yf:t:1["^"*ltji$:t for the Dual En- ceive $300 per course for courses within the ssee Student Assistance Program' For four offered Dual En- Program, call.Jackie guidelines of the more information about the UT Martin Dual Enrollment Grant. UT Martin Pictured is Tim iollment fonrror at 731-88l-:OSq ot email [email protected] tuition for seniors will be English for ii""f."i, Uf Martin nnglish instructor, who teaches dual enrollment $300 for two courses. Tu- the university. ition above these courses will be charged at the regu- t lar dual enrollment rate. UT Martin offers high- quality dual enrollment courses that PrePare students for rigorous college classes. General education courses offered for dual enrollment students include English, rnatheqratics, agriculfure, economics, geologY, Per- sonal finance and inforrna- tion systems. Students can take courses in a traditional classroom setting, online, at the main campus, or at one of the four UT Martin cen- ters located Jackson, Par- sons, Selmer and RiPleY. For more information about the UT Martin Dual Enrollment Program, call Jackie Johnson at 731-881- 3089 or ernail dualenroll- ment(@utm.edu. At the college level

An Obion County student has been awarded scholar- ships for the 2015-16 aca- demic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin. Chelsea Deann Souther- land, daughter of Gary and Danah Southerland of Obion, received the Culley Pre-Dental Scholarship and the Chancellor's Award Year 4. She will be a senlor. UTM students visit JaPan to learn innovative skills Five senior students from the University of Tennessee at Martin traveled to JaPan recently as part of an inter- national experience with of Mr. Japanese Bilingual the Ned Ray McWherter City in March. Recruiters, and Ashton lnstitute of Collaboration 'The overall purpose of Jennings. interim director and Innovation. the trip was to Put us in of the McWherter Institute. Summer BradleY, an situations which were unfa- The students were given art education major from miliar and to teach us to a list of locations and sPe- Medina; Chase HaYnes, overcome such obstacles. cific items to find and Pho- a chemistry major from Every situation we were tograph without the use of MarYanna placed in was relatable electronic resources. Columbia; climbed McClure, an animal science to some type of business- The group also major from DYersburg; related problem," HaYnes Mt. Fuji and attended a UT Martin Caroline Parish, a Politi- said. reception for cal science major from While on the triP, the alumni living in JaPan. Huntingdon; and John students were "exPected to Hyde estimates there are in Sellers, a psychologY stu- gain knowledge about how close to 2,000 alumni dent from Henderson, olher countries, such as the country, including Par- in ticipated in the exPerience. Japan, pafticipate in busi- those who particiPated The McWherter Institute ness, how they use innova- an international exchange seeks to foster a sPirit of tion in their dailY lives and program. innovation and entrePre- how our cultures differ," Ten UT Martin stu- neurship among UT Martin Ms. Parish said. dents are selected each students and residents of They were able to visit year to particiPate in the northwest Tennessee' significant tourist sites as McWherter Institute, which hopes to incorPorate furlher Student "innovators" Par- well as meet with local ticipate in travel opportu- business leaders and ambas- international travel into the nities through the institute sadors, including Caroline program's curriculum. For how to strengthen Kennedy, U.S. ambassador more information or ity to adapt t to Japan. to apply, contact Jennings situations and The group also partici- at (731) 88 1-3620. UT-Martin AD Talks Skyhawks Sports

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A large crowd of people came to Watkins Auditorium on the UT- Martin campus Tuesday afternoon, to hear the status of athletics at the university

Athletic Director Julio Freire addressed those attending on various subjects, which included revenue generation, student fees, athletic facilities and recent coaching changes

During the nearly one hour presentation, which included audience participation, Freire highlighted in detail how UT-Martin has lagged financially behind other schools within the Ohio Valle,v Conference

When presenting a graph of other conference universities, and their total spending on athletic programs, Freire showed where UT-Martin was actually ranked at the bottom of the chart

The AD told those attending that work is continuing to improve the economy of athletics, and said a big step to financial parity would come with a larger enrcllment of students

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in around 50 percent CRAIG THOMAS rruch," Freire said. told the'crowd next Year fered no deadline for a came beyond what the school cthomas2@jacksonsun com The most significant he expects UTM to make conference title. chant4es occurred with the semifinals of the OVC "I think that Jackson- expected, and thus UTM keep the exist- MARTIN Julio Freire msR's tournament a round ville State and Eastern decided to - - West grandstand and stood at a podium TiresdaY Sirgd generally dominated bY Kentucky are so far ahead ing a perspec- simplify the academic night at tJT Martin, and $200,0 Belmont, Eastern Ken- from financial athletic director ad- what tucky, Morehead State tive in football, those area of the new stadium the lower costs. dressed severalaspects of James made. and Murray State. would be unfair expecta- building to department's Freire With baseball coach tions," Freire said. "That's Three contractors are bid- the athletic Thesday, project, and front of em- sllowed a picture on a Rick Robinson Present, not to say that I don't be- ding on the finances in described ployees and UTM sup- sl:ide of the couches in the Freire also Promised the lieve Jason can win, be- though Freire basketball team's lounge first winning season for cause Jason has won and several existing uncer- porters. as he ex- he also got around w'hen he first arrived in UTM baseball in its Divi can win a conference tainties "scary" But pressed confidence the tosomebetween-the-lines e;ar'\y 2E!4, which were sion I era. championship again." project be comPlete analysis in order to give b,a. and had not Asked after the session The stadium renova- will ques- next football season. sense of what he b intained. if he had a similar expec- tion drew the most by fans a e, an fans should opinion, this tation for the football tions from a crowd of sev- UTM is also taking and UTM ex- "Ir my per semester pect from the school's w';l: ihe team, Freire said UTM eral dozen. (Phil Dane, the extra $50 ic director, from each student in stu- teams. rt teir's i; should finish at least .500 prev the year, w€ vrsq lri"" he said. in conference plaY (as it aske question.) dent fees, explaining it "Through approximatelY we went through a lot. You first team has generally done under F reire said the original creates -ecirr*yer's contractors the school needs could argue it was too !l'on 21. games, but Freire Jason Simpson) but of- bid from $500,000 THE JACKSON SUN . WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5,2015

to accou;t for enrol[rnent decreases in recent Years. UTM's 2014-15 budget was a bit over $L0 million, over half of which comes from a universitY subsidY' Its budget three Years ago lowest among foot- was THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS ball-playing OVC schools. UTM currentlY sPends about $1.9 million on "sports operations," the tasks necessarilY to field teams comPetitivelY, so it's an area toward wliich Freire is eager to d:rect TIIURSDAY, AUGUST 6,4J1- future revenue. "I promise You that's not enough, not in this con- ference," Freire said.

UT Martin student award renamed in honor of retired faculty member

AWARD RENAMED - Jenna Wright ership in the department and at the uni- (right), associate professor and chair, versity. Wright has been involved with Department of English and Modern the English program at UT Martin for 37 Foreign Languages at the University years and served as department chair of Tennessee at Martin, retired earlier since 2010. She also co-coordinated this summer. Dr. David Carithers (left), the Hortense Parrish Writing Center associate professor and incoming de- and held many university-wide and UT partment chair, presented her with a System-wide leadership roles. "l would framed proclamation during a reception like to personally thank Jenna for her held in June. The proclamation officially leadership in our department," said renames the departmental student lit- Carithers. "We will miss her. Her excel- erary award in shorrt fiction, now called lent work sets the mark quite high for the Jenna S. Wright Literary Award in me." Carithers assumed his new duties the Shorl Story, to honor Wright's lead- as department chair July 1. THE WEAKI,EY COUNTY PRESS

TIIURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2OI5 State proclamation honors [.fTM's Oelrich for GRAMMY nomination

GRAMMY QUARTERFINALIST GRAMMY Foundation and The Re- State Rep. Andy Holt (right) recenlty cording Academy. Oelrich is one of 213 visited the University of Tennessee at music teachers from 42 states to ad- Martin to recognize Dr. John Oelrich, vance to the quarterfinals; finalists will assistant professor of music, for his be notified by the end of the year. Holt status. as a quiarterfinalist' fbr the:201 6 'presented Oelrich with an official proc- 'Educator .Award;'o given by the .famation in honor of this achievement. Music' '

Benton County student receives scholarship to attend UT Martin

A Benton Coun(y student has been awarded a scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Brandy Cartrnell, Interim Executive Director, Student Engagement. Devin Love, daughter of Michael and Dena Love, of Camden, will be a sophomore. She received the Elam Transfer Scholarship. corn http : //www.thunderboltradio'

Awards Three UTM teams earn OVC Academic Achievement

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UT-MartinhasproducedthreedifferentathleticprogramswhobroughthometheoVCTeamAcademicAchievementAwards.

is presented annually in each Conference- programs each won the prestigious award, which The Skyhawk rifle, softball and volleyball sponsoredSporttothememberinstitution'steamWiththegreatestpercentageofitseligiblestudent-athleteswhoachieveda325 Grade Point Average or higher

UTM'sthreesportwinnerstiedforthesecond-mostintheleaguewithBelmontEasternlllinoisclaimedanoVC-bestfourawards

on the oVC Commissioneds Honor Roll GpA and ta'ied 14 out of a possibre 20 members The skyhawk rifle team boasted a 3 20 team this past season

possible 19 studenlathletes on the oVC team GPA and landed 15 out of a The uT Martin softball program recorded a 3 58 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2014-15 pasl the oVC Commissioner's Honor Rorr this team GpA and saw at 13 of its members on The skyhawk voreyba, team posted a 3 70 season THEPARISP0ST-INIELLIGENCER iUiii)AY,Alilrif lr ;.1l'l

UT MARTIN PHOIO Attend UT Martin bash Several Henry CountY residents attended the End of Summer Bash at the Univer- sitv of Tennessee at Martin on Jufy 31. High school students weie able to tour the camPus and particiPate in an academ- ic fair and student recreation m

e Michael St. Claire, a senior at Henry CountY High School; Rob Pennington, a soPho- more homeschool student; Elijah Bruce, elementarY scfiool; JennY Bruce, motheri Samuel Bruce, elementarY school; Donna Pennington, motheri nington I student UT Martin is available at www.utm.edu or bY calling the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 73 I -881 -702O' The McKenzie Banner. McKenzie,Tennessee 'TuesdaY, August 11' 2015

Sendoff Planned for Miss Tennessee on SundaY Hannah Robison, a native of associate of the Bank of Glea- Henry County, will be honored son. Mr. Robison was a 1953' with a sencl-off Party Sunday, graduate of McKenzie High August 16, 2:00 to 4:00 P.m. at School. Buchanan Resort on the Ken- Hannah resides at the fam- tucky Lake. ily-ownerl Buchanan Resort. The event is scheduled at She has two older sisters, Leah the Annabel Room, 785 Bu- of Nashville, and Rachel, a chanan Resort Road, SPring- recent UT-Martin graduate. ville. The public is invited to She is related to Tom and attend the event and offer well Kim Wilson. Kim is a cousin wishes. Pam. Tom 2l-Year-old to Hannah's mom, Robison is the Andy, oPer- Rusty and Pam and his brother, daughter of the family-owned Carroll Robison. Rusty is a Gleason ate native and the manager of County Lumber Company in Buchanan Resort. She is the McKenzie. granddaughter of the late Robison will advance to Buddy Robison, a Pharmacist the Miss America Fageant, at Gleason CitY Drugs, and held Sept. 13 in Atlantic CitY, Bobbye Robison, a long-time New JerseSr INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2015 ranked llth nationall By Erin Chesnut University of Tennessee - Martin

for affordability (average cost per course hour), academic prestige (based on other prominent emphis was the closest Tennessee university,

"UT Martin's gly af- fordable," said D ss-and Globa]Affairs. "It The UT Marti Colle-. giate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more information, contact the college of Business and Global Affairs at 7 3I -BBl -7 2OB or bagrad@utm. edu. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . AUGUST 12,2015 Soybean UT Martin receives Talent grant for scholarships Show set for September 7

On September 7, 2Ol5 rhe annual Soybean Talent Show sponsored by WCMT and the Westview High School Key Club begins at 5PM with the 8 and under age Division, and the Junior Division for 9 to 12 age Division. At 7PM the Mid-South Preliminary Di- vision begins for contestants between the ages of 13 and 2I years of age, followed by the 22 and older age catego- Entrrr foqlg arere availableava at the Soybean

beanfestival.org) or from Lin- da Ramsey, Show Coordina- tor, at [email protected]. The Soybean Talent Show will be located at the Big Stage downtown. If it rains, it will be at the

enefit Club. email THE PARIS POST-I]'ITETLIGEN(ER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 Robis n getting ig sendoff

Friends and family will have Atlantic City, N.J., tobegin three years, she previously an opportunity to say farewell preparing to compete in next won the swimsuit preliminary and good luck to Miss Tennes- month's Miss America Pag- award andwas placed as sec- see 2015, Hannah Robison of eant, which will be televised at ond runner-up overall in zor3. Henry County, before hertrip 8 p.m.Sept.rg onABC. Her platform is "Campaign to the Miss America pageant. Robison won her crou.n Against Pain: Arthritis Aware- There's a sendoff planned for June 18 at the Miss Tennessee ness." Robison hosted a fish Robison from z- 4 p.m. Sunday Scholarship Pageant in the fry fu ndraiser for her arthritis at Buchanan Resort on Ken- Jackson Civic Center. awareness campaign June z3 tucky Lake. A contestant in the Miss atthe HenryCountyFair- llannah Robison Shet about to leave for Tennessee pageant for the past grounds.

UT Martin receives grant to fund STEM education The National Science nation's future." want to r,nake sure theY are Foundation has awarded The funds will be used prepared to be successful in the University of Tennessee to help students lighten the a STEM field." at Marlin a $586,000 grant burden of educational loans Students will also have to fund scholarships and and outside jobs and allow increased opportunities to academic supporl for stu- them to focus on their stud- participate in undergradu- dents studying in science. ies. Incoming freshmen ate research and field-spe- technology. engineering planning to major specifi- cific internships. and mathematics-based cally in chemistry. engi- Interested students must areas. neering, geology, computer submit two letters of rec- The five-year grant science and mathematics ommendation from high is funded through the can apply for the grant school teachers. one of Division of Undergraduate scholarships beginning in which is frcim a STEM Education: Scholarships the spring 2016 semester. area; an essay outlining in Science, Technology, The first awards will be their interest and career Engineering and Mathe- distributed the following plans in a STEM areai a matics Program. fall. minimum ACT score of 24 "I am excited about the "One of our main goals is and a minimum high school opportunities this grant to increase retention," said grade point average of 3.0. will create for our students, Montgomery, associate Students must also have and I certainly appreciate professor of chemistry and taken high school biol- the work of Dr. (Robbie) one of five faculty mem- ogy, chemistry and Algebra Montgomery and her facul- bers listed on the grant Pro- I and II; those who have ty colleagues who prePared posal. "We're implement- completed calculus are pre- this winning proposal," ing a STEM Academy over ferred. said Dr. Jerald Ogg, pro- thesummer- atwo-week Transfer students will vost and vice chancellor for period where students will also be considered if they academic affairs. get extra help in course- have enough college credits "These innovative pro- work to fill any gaps in the to qualify for junior class grams will mean better-Pre- academic areas. ... We're status. pared students graduating trying to create a cohort For more informa- with less debt, and I am of students to go through tion, contact MontgomerY pleased the NSF evalua- together so theY have the by phone at (731) 881- tors agreed this would be support not only of faculty 1445 or by email at a smart investment in our but of other students. We [email protected]. TWffittfr ,swyt6,ount!fr .etrg Thursday, August 13, 2Ol5

Onlinecours erep ort. com prominent rankings). The "UT Martin's online MBA has ranked the University University of Memphis was program is highly regarded of Tennessee at Martin's the closest Tennessee univer- and surprisingly affordable," online Master of Business sity, coming in at number 16. said Dr. Ross Dickens, pro- Administration program I lth This recognition follows fessor and dean, College of nationally on its most recent others earned earlier this Business and Global Affairs. top-50 list. UT Martin is year, including a tie for lSth "It is an excellent combina- the highest-ranked program place for best online pro- tion of quality and value." in Tennessee. grams overall and a l6th- The UT Martin program is Onlinecoursereport. com place ranking for best online accredited by the Association used three factors to deter- programs for veterans, both to Advance Collegiate Schools mine each institution's rank. from U.S. News & World of Business (AACSB). Each school was evaluated for Report. The program is also For more information, con- affordability (average cost per ranked l5th in the South, tact the College of Business course hour), flexibility (pro- 33rd among public schools and Global Affairs at 73I- grarii design) and academ- and 39th oyerall by onlinem- 88I-7208 or bagrad@utm. ic prestige (based on other bareport.com. edu.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2OI5

The American Volleyball in the classroom during the Coaches Association has school year by maintaining UTM volleyball squad announced that the UT at least a 3.30 cumulative Martin volleyball team team GPA on a 4.0 scale. earned a Team Academic This marks the fifth con- grabs academic honor Award for its 3.70 team secutive season that the Grade Point Average in Skyhawk volleyball pro- 2014-t5. gram has been recognized This announcement by the AVCA for its aca- comes just two days after demic prowess. the Skyhawk volleyball Chelsea Bowles and Lael team was recognized with Ceriani each earned an the 2OI4-15 Ohio Valley OVC Medal of Honor for Conference TeamAcademic a perfect 4.0 GPA through- Achievement Award for the out the 2014-15 academ- highest percentage of stu- ic year. Emily Keaton, dent-athletes with at least a Colleen Larson, Madison 3.25 GPA. Wessling, Allie Whimpey All 13 of UT Martin's and Madison Bergren each volleyball student-athletes earned 4.0 GPA's in the achieved the impressive 2015 spring semester. feat last season. UT Martin officially In all, 148 NCAA opens the 2015 campaign Division I women's vol- with a two-day, four-match leyball teams achieved an tournament at Georgia AVCA Team Academic Tech on Aug. 28-29. That Award, which was initi- tournament will mark the ated during the 1992-93 Skyhawk debut of head academic year. The award coach Jaclynn Yocum, who honors collegiate and high took over as the seventh school volleyball teams head coach in program his- that displayed excellence tory on May 11. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015

UT Martin receives grant to fund STEM education scholarships The National Science The funds will be used be successful in a STEM Foundation has awarded to help students lighten the field." the University of Tennes- burden of educational loans Students will also have see at Martin a $586,000 and outside jobs and al- increased opportunities to grant to fund scholarshiPs low them to focus on their participate in undergradu- and academic support for studies. Incoming freshmen ate research and field-spe- students studying in sci- planning to major specifi- cific intemships. ence, technology, engineer- cally in chemistry. engi- Interested students must ing and mathematics-based neering, geology, computer submit two letters of rec- areas. The five-year grant science and mathematics ommendation from high is funded through the Di- can apply for the grant school teachers, one of vision of Undergraduate scholarships beginning in which is from a STEM Education: Scholarships in the spring 2016 semester. area: an essay outlining Science, Technology, En- The first awards will be dis- their interest and career gineering and Mathematics tributed the following fall. plans in a STEM area; a Program. "One of our main goals is minimum ACT score of "I am excited about the to increase retention," said 24 and a minimum high opportunities this grant will Montgomery, assoclate school grade point average create for our students, and professor of chemistrY and of 3.0. Students must also I certainly appreciate the one of five faculty members have taken high school bi- work of Dr. (Robbie) Mottt- listed on the grant ProPosal. ology, chemistry, and al- gomery and her faculty col- "We're implementing a gebra I and II; those who leagues who prepared this STEM Academy over the have completed calculus winning proposal," said summer-atwo-weekPe- are preferred. Dr. Jerald Ogg, provost and riod where students will get Transfer students will vice chancellor for academ- extra help in coursework to also be considered if they ic affairs. "These innovative fill any gaps in the academ- have enough college cred- programs will mean better- ic areas. ... We're trying to its to qualify for junior prepared students graduat- create a cohort of students class status. ing with less debt, and I to go through together so For more information, HANDS ON- Dr. Robbie Montgomery, associate professor learn- am pleased the NSF evalu- they have the supPort not contact MontgomerY at of chemistry teaches her -on ators agreed this would be only of faculty but of other 13I-881-1445 or by email ing. A recent grant from oundation in a smart investment in our students. We want to make at rmontgomery@utm. will allow students at UT studies nation's future." sure they are prePared to edu. STEM areas and alleviate the stress ofeducational loans. http ://www.thunderboltradio. com/

New ROTC Leader for UT+vtartin

Posled of Auqust 14 2015 by Charles Choate in Local News

The U S Army has assigned a new leader for the ROTC program at Ui-Martin.

Lt col Lowell HowardJr.will serveastheprofessorofmilitaryscience,andwill lead the Reserve corps Training program as commanding officer for the skyhawk Battalion

Howard holds a BA in communications from washington state University, a Master of Science in logistics from Florida Tech anci a Master's degree in military art and science from the U S Army Command and General Staff College

During his career, Howard has served in Kuwait, lraq and Afghanistan, and has been awarded numerous medals, including the Bronze star and the Meritorious service Medal

An Rorc unit was first established at UT-Martin in 1952, with a four year program established in 1964 @

Lt Col Lowell Howard Jr

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npplications accepted for Soybean Talent Show in Martin, TN

Pcil.dr lug i 6, )at1 ! 8 4A Pll aD I Urii\11..1 ilu! i t,2115'tC:)6 /\'t1 al.1l Written by Blittany HaIry it at the Soybean Ta|ent show MARTIN, TN (KFVS) - Do you have a special talent? ShoW off at the Tennessee Soybean Festival in Martin, Tenn' Weswiew High School Key The al Soybean Talent Strow sponsored by WCN/T and the a junior division ciro n, ,t's p.,-n. on Sept. z wiirr the 8 and-under age division and the for 9 to 12 age division. AtTp'm.theMid-southPreliminaryDivisionbeginsforcontestantsbetweentheagesof older age category' thirteen and tvventy-one years of age followed by the twenty-two and or from Linda Entrv forms are available either on line at the sQybean Festivalwebsite namiey, Show Coordinator, at lramsey@utm edu' ThcsovheanTalentShowwillbelocatedattheBigstaSedowntown.lfitrains,itwillbeat at in" Wrlfi"t nrJ,toiirm in the BolinS University Center at The University of Tennessee Martin. There will be a keyboard available group' or variety categories' The entry fee is $25 per act, and anyone can enter the solo' The deadline for entries is Sept. 5. ompletedeneltherViaemailorbyscanningtheform-an.d.attaching to lramsey@ or by mailing the fo-rfn to Linda Ramsey' 986 Adams TN 38237-bY line, SePtember 5' 20'l 5' proceeds,will All contestantsshouldcheck-inanhourbeforetheshowbegins.All .. Club and the Martin Oenetii ieaAersnlp training and service projects of the Westview Key Kiwanis Club. THE JACKSON SUN ' SUNDAY, AUG. 16,2015

UT Martin rious Service Medal' Reserve An ROTC unit was Officers first established at UT Thaining Martin in 1952, followed Corps pro- bv the start of a four-Year gram as RbTC program in 1964. command- The program has com- as Lt. Col. Lowell ing officer missioned 671 cadets in the E. Howard Jr. for the second lieutenants Skyhawk regular ArmY, U'S. ArmY Battalion. Reserve and Tennessee Army National Guard since its beginnings. For more information, contact the DePartment and 1995 as a transportation of MilitarY Science (731) coros officer. He holds a LeadershiP at 881- Baihelor of Arts in com- 7682orbY email at army- munication, a Master of [email protected]. lcs man- master's Y art and science. Howard has served in- ternational assignments Lt. Col. Howard to lead UT Martin ROTC The United States De- oartment of the ArmY has 'assigned Lt. Col. Lowell Kansas and Virginia. He E. Howard Jr. to serve as holds a varietY of Per- orofessor of militarY sci- sonal and unit-level ^ence at the UniversitY of awards. including the Tennessee at Martin. Bronze Star, the Defense Howard began his duties Meritorious Service in Juty and will lead the Medal and the Merito-

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UTM on "Best in the Southeast" Iist by Princeton Review

Posled on Alq!st 1 7 2il1 5 by Steve James I Local News

The Princeion Review has named UT-Martin one of the "Best in the Southeast" among its 2016 Best Colleges: Region by Region list

The Southeast list includes 140 "regional best" insiitutions. ln total, 649 schools are rncluded in the feature, representing only 25- percent of the nation's four-year colleges and universities lnstitutions receive ratings based on six categories: academics, admissions selectivity, financial aid, fire safety, quality of life and environmental awareness

"UT-Martin is an affordable regional schocl with smaller classes, a significant selection of online courses and a down-hcme atmosphere," wrote editors at The Princeton Review The institution's inclusion in the listing is based on a variety of factors, including student-professor ratios, campus life activities, availability of scholarship funding and the average test scores of the entering freshman class. Roger Wiltiams named from page l) Pride of that time of Ob and presid ongo- a Union By GLENDACAUDLE ing series ptill- member. Special Features Editor ments rhal iffe.r he has h When Roger Williams the lives of students and nity to disc tackles a job he goes about their families. community, it with skill, commitment Other Obion Countians becomefam and intelligence. But it's who saw his interest in the to meet th the warm smile on his face county's future and rec- Rotarians ha and the friendly way he ognized his commitment theY value lnteracts with both friends and strangers that makes him noticeable first. The 2015 Pride of Obion County son of William Foundation. He has served highest hon e gradu_ on these boards, along As a County wirh the Commercial Banf invested hool in ROGER WILLIAMS Community Bank Board in one of th 1917 and earned a degree ory council in accounting, with magna icial Disrrict cum laude attached, frbm Court, for the University of Tennessee at Martin. In 1982, he obtained the Certified Public Accountant Union Church in the Crystal license and started work community. Williams is a in the c lifelong member of the con- Williams grggation and is a Sunday that his school teacher and member from scratch. By 1992, he of the church session. had assumed the role of They now h ht- president. The company. ful year-old ld, under his leadership, his Maris Claire to e has recom_ almost tripled the number add to the family mix. lso with the of employees to more than A few years ago, this s set and the year's Pride winner, whose t he has pro_ faith undergirds all the sonal level. commitments that made lliams found him an obvious choice for forefront of this year's award, found his of fellow status as a father, an alum- ans who are nus savvy ommon goal bus n eye of cancer. As prise that markets 56 mil- on work cer sulvlvof. lion pounds of good eating force led him to a major many & vear. service commitment. He ant lap The 2015 Pride of Obion ran for a spot on the county Hometown County is a committed fam, school board and served e fundraiser ill man. from 1993 ro 2010, using He married the former Juli his leadership skills to lead rian and for_ Iones in that busv vear of the board as chairman for and the Union Ciry High mer Pride ol Obion County 1982 and ttrey "fiittr"futty (See' Page.5, Col. 5) School and OCCHS ba;d honoree Clay Woods was programs. delighted to learn of his friend's selection for this year's ComFest honor. "I can attest to his wor_ thiness to be the next pride of Obion County. I would THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015

Skyhawk Battalion has new commander Lt. Col. Howard to lead ROTC program at UTM The United States De- partrnent of the Army has assigned Lt. Col. tpwell E. Howard Jr. to serve as pro- fessor of military science at UT Martin. Howard be- gan his duties July and will Hownno lead the UT Martin Reserve Officers Training Corps established at UT Martin in progam as commanding 1952, followed by the start officer for the Skyhawk of a four-year ROTC pro- Battalion. gram in 1964.T\e program Howard completed the has commissioned 671 ca- ROTC program at Wash- dets as second lieutenants ington State Universiry in in the regular Army, U.S. AG FINANCE CONFERENCE dersons; Dr. Steve lsaacs, University Pullman, Wash., and was Army Reserve and Tennes- Selected speakers participated in an of Kentucky College of Agriculture; commissioned in 1995 as a see Army National Guard expert panel Q&A at the annual Mid- Dr. Freddie Barnard, Purdue Uni- transportation corps officer. since its beginnings. South Agricultural Finance Confer- versity Depaftment of Agricultural He holds a Bachelor of Arts The UT Martin military/ ence held earlier this month in the Economics; and Dr. David Kohl, Vir- in communication from science prograrn, of which University of Tennessee at Martin ginia Tech. The conference provided Washington State Univer- ROTC is a parf, includes Boling University Center. Pictured practical information for lenders, sity. a Master of Science in Bethel Universiq, in McK- are (from left) Richard Brock, Brock farmers and other farm-related busi- logistics management from enzie; Freed-Hardeman Associates; Bruce Williams, The An- ness owners. Florida Tech University, and University in Henderson; a master's degree in mili- and Jackson State Commu- tary art and science from the nity College, Lane College U.S. Army Command and and Union University in General StaffCollege. Jacksoq. A recent agreement Howard has served in- also adds Murray State Uni- ternational assignments in versity in Murray, Ky., to Germany, the Balkans, Ku- the program, strengthening wait, Afghanistan and Iraq the relationship between and held multiple domes- these institutions and allow- tic posts, including South ing Skyhawk Battalion to Carolina, Texas, Kansas recruit the best and brightest and Virginia. He holds a cadets from these areas. variety ofpersonal and unit- The UT Martin program level awards, including the was recently retained by Bronze Star, the Defense the U.S. Department of the Meritorious Service Medal Army after being notified and the Meritorious Service in 2013 of possible closure Medal. during the fall2015 semes- An ROTC unit was first ter. 2015 THt PARIs P05T-INTEILIGENCER wEDNEsDAY' AUGUST 19'

Local UTM students receive honors Four Henry County students (pass-fail not included), and highest honors (9.8-+.o). attending the University of achieve a a.z (B) or higher CodyA. Marshall and Chris- Tennessee in Martin were grade-point average, based on topher D. Owen, both of Paris, listed on the summer semester a 4.o scale. and Margaret E. Fuson of Chancellor's Honor Roll. Shrdents can make the Springville all received highest To be eligible, students must list with honors (3.2-3.49), honors, while BradleyA. Ow- take at least 1z hours of credit high honors (g.S-g.Zg) or ens ofParis received honors.

Miss America pageant has online voting opportunity

wrnsflolulrs with those votes counting

P()5T]I{TTTLIGTMER toward "America's Choice." To vote for Robison, the Supporters of Miss Tennes- HenryCountywomanwho is see Hannah Robison are ask- Miss Tennessee, type "Tennes- ing HenryCountians - and see #MissAmericaVote" once everyone else - to voteforher a day on either a Facebook or now as "America's Choice" for TWitter account to make the MissAmerica. vote count. The Miss America Competi- Public voting began Aug. ro. tion, established in r9zr, has andwill continue until rr:59 developed a votrng strategy p.m. Sept. ro. Voting for her for the public on social media will give Robison the opportu- through Facebook and Tkitter. nity to be'America's Choice" Fans canvote once a dayfor for Miss America zot6, and their choice in the pageant, help her reach the semi-finals. THE JACKSON SUN ' WEDNESDAY, AUG. '19' 2015

UT GIVES COUNSELORS A LOOK AT PROGRAMS KATHERINE BURGESS kburgess@jacksonsun com

High school guidance counselors took notes and gathered college "swag" at the Jackson Chamber Tiresday morning. LateS they will take those notes back to their stu- dents, sharing information about the Uni- versity of Tennessee campuses. "Every year, schools make changes, and so we try to get those out as soon as possible so students can start their preparations," said Carol Ryan, a counselor at University School of Jackson. The Conference for Counselors is held throughout the state by the University of Tennessee. Employees come from the three UT campuses to present reports on changes at their schools and give general informa- tion. This year, the conference also focused on the honors programs. Ryan said she has attended the confer- ence before. Last year, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville changed the way they provide scholarships information she learned at the conference,- she said. The conference provided counselors with bags, coffee mugs, flash drives and more with school logos and mascots. Ryan said she will keep this "swag" in a drawer at USJ. The first student who applies to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga might get a Chattanooga Mocs item, she University of Tennessee Martin Admissions Counselor Myoshi Brooks speaks at the UT's Conference ol said, or she may hold a raffle for the coffee Counselors program at the Jackson Chamber Tuesday morning. mug. She also plans to email parents, juniors and seniors the information she learns. spoke for the University of Tennessee at "You're not always going to have your Missy Jenkins, administrative coordina- Martin. She went over details about life on best work all on the same day," Broadhead tor for the vice president of academic af- campus including the costs of housing said. "That's a high expectation." fairs and student success at UT, said the in- and meals- and spoke about new and Emily Pierce, a counselor at Big Sandy formation shared makes counselors' jobs unique majors- ranging from dance educa- School, had alegalpad filled with notes half- easier when speaking with students inter- tion to meteorology. way through the morning. She said she ested in UT campuses. Tom Broadhead, director of undergradu- could name specific students who have ben- Jason Lyon, associate director of admis- ate academic advancement at UTK, spoke efited from information she learned at the sions and systems at UTC, spoke about his about the new SAT, which will come out in conference in the past. "Our students typi- campus, explaining that a new online appli March. He said the new test will be more cally want to stay in state, and they like cation is being worked on. The application curricular based. those UT schools," she said. will include an inquiry card and the ability For 2016 applicants who may take both to pay an application fee after closing the the old and new SATs, UTK will look at the Reach Katherine at(7311 425-9748. Follow her on Twitter: window. best subscore overall, creating a new com- @kathsburgess Admissions counselor Miyoshi Brooks posite score. Reading clinics set for grades 2-12 The University of fen- and reading comprehenston nessee at Martin Reading before being placed into a Clinic will again offer read- course of study to build ing support for students skills and fill gaps. in grades 2-12 on the UT Advance registration is Martin main campus. required. The course fee is Students meet twice Per $100 per session (not per week for one hour each day meeting), plus an additional on a pre-determined sched- $25 to purchase a course ule. Sessions are open frorn workbook. Aug. 31-Sept . 28; Sept. 29- For more information Nov.4; and Nov. 5-Dec.7. or to register, call the UT Experienced reading pro- Martin Office of Extended fessionals provide sequen- Campus and Online Studies tial, intensive instruction at (131) 88 1-7082. for students who need extra The registrant's name will be provided to the program director, who will then schedule a testing specific needs in phonics appointment.

UTM names military science professor The U.S. Department Iraq and held multiple Hardeman University in of the Army has assigned domestic posts, includ- Henderson; and Jackson Lt. Col. Lowell E. Howard ing South Carolina, Texas, State Community College, Jr. to serve as professor Kansas and Virginia. Lane College and Union of military science at the He holds' a variety of University, all in Jackson. University of Tennessee at personal and unit-level A recent agreement also Martin. awards, including the adds Murray (Ky.) State Howard began his duties Bronze Star, the Defense University to the program, July 2015 and will lead the Meritorious Service Medal strengthening the relation- UT Martin Reserve Officers and the Meritorious Service ship between these institu- Training Corps program as Medal. tions and allowing Skyhawk commanding officer for the An ROTC unit was first Battalion to recruit the best Skyhawk Battalion. established at UT Marrin and brightest cadets from Howard completed the in 1952, followed by the these' areas. ROTC program at Wash- start of a four-year ROTC The UT Martin program ington State University in program tn 1964. The pro- was recently retained by Pullman, Wash., and was gram has commissioned the U.S. Department of the commissioned in 1995 as 671 cadets as second lieu- Army after being notified 2013 possible clo- a transportation corps offi- LT. COL. HOWARD tenants in the regular Army, in of cer. He holds a bachelor of U.S. Army Reserye and sure during the fall 2015 arts degree in communica- art and science from the Tennessee Army National semester. tion from Washington State U.S. Army Command and Guard since its beginnings. For more information, University, a master of General Staff College. The UT Martin mili- contact the Department science degree in logistics Howard has served tary science program, of of Military Science and management from Florida international assignments which ROTC is a part, Leadership at (73 1) Tech University and a in Germany, the Balkans, includes Bethel University 881-7682 or by email at master's degree in military Kuwait, Afghanistan and in McKenzie; Freed- [email protected]. Korean language uT Martin ranks focus of UTM class among the best Students and commu- writing, speaking, listening nity members interested and reading skills in modern in the Southeast also in Korean language and Korean. Students will The Princeton Review ing only 25 percent of the culture are encouraged to learn cultural background has named the University of nation's four-year colleges attend a course offered on and experience cultural tra- Tennessee at Martin one of and universities. Mondays,from Aug. 31 to ditions. Jisun Collier, UT the "Best in the Southeast,, Institutions receive rat- Dec.7 on the University of Martin teaching associate, as ,part of the company's ings based on six catego- Tennessee at Martin main will instruct the course. website feature "2016 ries: academics, admissions campus. Advanced registration is Best Colleges: Region by selectivity, financial aid, Classes are available for required and the course fee Region," published onlin-e fire safety. quality of lite beginning, intermediate and is $30 per person, which Aug.5. and environmental aware- advanced-level students. includes a textbook. "For 13 consecutive NCSS. The course for beginners For more information or years, UT Martin students 'fUT Martin is an afford- will be held from 5:30-6:30 to register, contact the UT surveyed by The Princeton able regional school with p.m.; intermediate students Martin Office of Extended Review have placed us smaller classes, a signifi- will meet from 6:30-7:30 Campus and Online Studies among the elite public uni- cant selection of online p.m.; and advanced stu- at (731) 881-7082 or reg- versities in the Southeast," courses and a down-home dents will have, class from ister online at www.utm. said Dr. Robert Smith, atmosphere." wrote editors 7:30-8:30 p.m. edu/departments/ecos/non- interim UT Martin chancel- at The Princeton Review. All classes will focus on degree.php. lor. "Having that testimony The instirution's inclusion from our students about the in the listing is based on a quality of their education variety of factors, including is indeed an honor. As we student-professor ratios-, look to the 2016-Il year, campus life activities, ur stu_ availability of scholarship living- funding and the average test scores of the entering The Southeast list freshman class. "resional includes 140 ete list may best" institutions. ln"total, line at http:/i 649 schools are included nreview.com/ in the feature, represent- college-rankings. 2015 The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, August 19' Laquinta Davis Lawson makes honor ro11 at UT makes com/' Martin http : //www.thedailYtimes' UTM Story Commenb Print Font Sia ' Pojtrrd \\'.d rcsrla \Ngost 1.,1 :?or:r 1:t:oo rI honor roll Fr onl StllT Ilepor[s o colrments

Lawson makes honor roll at UT Martin The outstandiqg academic achievements of undergrad- Sarah L. Lawson, of Marywille, has made the chancellor's honor roll at the University of uate students' at the Tennessee at Martin for summer semester. To be eligible, a student must take at least Univerbiry of Tennessee at rz hours of credit and achieve a 3.2 grade point average based on a 4.o scale. Martin have been honored 'with publication of the Students can make the chancellor's honor roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high Summer 2015 Chancellor's honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.o). Honor Rolls for the College l,awson earned highest honors. of Agriculture and APPlied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, dnd Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natuial Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Artsfln To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin' a student must takb at least 12 hours of credit (Pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a3.2 (B) grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor's Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honort (1'5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.0). Laquinta S. Davis of Henning received High Honors. UT Martin is a comPrehen- sive public universitY that maintains an excellent rePu- tation for its high-qualitY undergraduate Programs, its beautiful camPus and caring professors. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Wednesday,August 19, 2015

UT Martin Receives Grant To Fund Stem Education Scholarships The National Science Foun- increase retention," said Mont- dation has awarded the Uni- gomery, associate professor of versity of Tennessee at Martin chemistry and one of five facul- ty members listed on the grant proposal. "We're implement- ing a STEM Academy over the summer - a two-week period where get extra r grant is funded help in o fill any Division of Un- gaps in areas. ... Education: Schol- We're trying to create a cohort arships in Science, Technology, of students to go through to- Engineering and Mathematics gether so they have the support not only of faculty but of other students. We want to make sure i.lJ_ they are prepared to be success- cer- Jason Sullivan Kyle Lusby I ful in a STEM fieldl' tainly appreciate the of work Students will also have in- UT Martin Reed Genter Offers creased opportunities to partic- ipate in undergraduate research Small Business Boot Gamp and fi eld-specifi c internships. Interested students must sub- MARTIN, Tenn. Kyle Lus- Leadership - board of directors. mit two letters of recommenda- by and fason Sullivan,'both of Sullivan is the assistant affairs. "These innovative pro- athlet- tion from high school teachers, Weakley County, graduated ic director for development grams will mean better-pre- at one of which is from a STEM )une l8 as members of the Uni- the University of Tennessee at pared students graduating with area; an essay outlining their versity of Tennessee at Martin Martin and a small business less debt, and I am pleased the interest and career plans a WestStar Leadership Program's owner. He of NSF evaluators agreed this in e STEM area; a minimum 2015 class. This v6ar's iohort Leadership unty would be a smart investment in ACT score of 24 and a minimum included 29 members from L7 and serves Fel- our nationt future." high school grade West Tennessee counties, who lowship of Christian Athletes The funds will be point aver- now join more than 700 pro- board of directors. students lighten th age of 3.0. Students must also gram alumni. For more information about educational loans have taken high Lusby is a staff pharmacist the WestStar jobs and allow them to focus on chemistry, and a at Evans Drug Company in Program, conta those who have Fulton, Ky. He is a Leadership Grimes, program culus are preferred. Weakley County graduate ani at 731-88L-7298 or by email at Transfer students will also be serves on the Weakley County [email protected]. considered ifthey have enough college credits to qualify for ju- nior class status. For more information, con- tact Montgomery at 731-881- the following fall. 7445 or by email at rmontgom- "One of our main goals is to [email protected]. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Wednesday, August 19' 2015

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MARTIN, Tenn., fuly 14,2Ol5 - HELPING STUDENTS - A new scholarship established by UT Martin alum and Obion County lative M-artfa Edinger honors her parents, Carolyn and Kenneth Coleman (center). Th dents who come from family far-m back- grouids. )ameson S;rith [eft), senior agriculture business major from Cr- (right), sophomore agriculture business major from Weakley County, are the first to receive the Kenneth and Carolyn Coleman Scholarship. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . AUGUST 19, 2015

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brr Coleman ScholarshiP, which is riamed for Martha's parents. Kenneth and Carolyn were raised in Tennessee and Missouri respectively and met near Detroit. He wanted to return to Tennessee

be hard at times to continue to go throueh school, iust with all the dren tuitioi and booki and all that, and is bo and buildings that house an antique tractor collection, advertising $ H":$: ered over the years. Martha att6nded Obion Central Hish School. eraduated in 1984 wiih a historv deeree from UT Martin and thdn ear-ned her law de-

ricultural sales but has also consid- also started a scholarship in his par- ered becoming an agriculture loan ents'honor at Stetson University in officer at abanlc Florida. Martha split "When I went to school, I their time and worked and p Sarasota, F their and took out sto Zac and spend a little less time worrying about paying for a college educa- tion. UTM grantto fun STEM scholarships TnENron GazsrrP Students will also have The National Scienoe increased opportunities to Wednesday, August 19, 20 15 Foundation has awarded the participate in undergraduate University of Tennessee at research and field-specific Martin a $586,000 grant to i4temships. fund scholarships and aca- Interested sfudents must demic support for students submit two letters of recom- studying in science, tech- mendation from high school nology, engineering and teachers, one of which is mathematics-based arcas. from a STEM area; an es- The five-year grant is fund- say outlining their interest ed through the Division of and career plans in a STEM LoCal studCnts namCd Undergraduate Education: area; a minimum ACT score Scholarships in Science, of 24 and a minimum high to UTM Honor Roll Technology, Engineering school grade point average and Mathematics Program. of 3.0. Students must also outstanding aca- based on a 4.0 scale. Stu- "I am excited about the The have taken high school biol- can make the Chan- opporhrnities this grant will demic achievements of dents ogy, chemistry, and algebra undergraduate students at cellor's Honor Roll with create for our students, and I and II; those who have the University Tennes- honors (3.2 through 3.49), I certainly appreciate the of completed calculus are pre- been high honors (3.5 through work of Dr. (Robbie) Mont see at Martin have ferred. publication 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 gomery and her faculty col- honored with Transfer students will 2015 Chan- through 4.0). leagues who prepared this of the Summer also be considered if they cellor's Honor Rolls for the Included are: winning proposal," said have enough college credits College of Agriculture and .Trenton: Logan E. Bates, Dr. Jerald Ogg, provost and to qualify for junior class Sciences, College High Honors, and Bethany vice chancellor for academ- Applied status. of Business and Global L. Cobb, Honors; ic affairs. "These innovative Af- For more information; fairs. College of Education. .Humboldt: Mallory E. programs will mean better- contact Montgomery at Health, and Behavioral Sci- Blake, Honors; prepared students graduat- 731-881-7445 or by email ences, College of Engineer- .Medina: Heather L. ing with less debt, and I am Sciences Morris, High Honors; pleased the NSF evaluators ing and Natural 1,T"i*"1ev@u{1du. and the College of Humani- .Milan LaurenN. Hughes, agreed this would be a smart Arts. Highest Honors. investment in our hation's ties and Fine fufure." To be eligible for Chan- UT Martin is a compre- cellor's Honor Rol I recogni- hensive public university The funds will be used at UT Martin, a student that maintains an excellent to help students lighten the tion must tak'e atledst'l 2 hows of reputation fof its high-qual- burden of educational loans credit (pass-fail courses are ity undergraduate programs, and outside jotrs and al- not included) and achieve a beautiful campus and low them to focus on their its 3.2 (B) grade point average caring professors. studies. Incoming freshmen planning to major specifl- cally in chemistry. engi- neering, geology, computer science and mathematics can apply for the grant scholarships beginning in the spring 2016 semester. The first awards will be dis- tributed the following fall. "One of our main goals is to increase retention," said Montgomery associate professor of chemistry and HANDS-ON LEARN- one of five faculty members iflc Dr. Robbie listed on the grant proposal. Montgomery. associ- "We're implementing a ate professor of chemis- STEM Academy over the try teaches her sfudents summer-a two-week period through hands-on learn- where students will get ex- ing. A recent grant from tra help in coursework to fill the National Science any gaps in the academic Foundation will allow areas... We're trying to cre- students at UT Martin to ate a cohort of students to srudies in go through together so they' focus on their have the support not only of STEM areas and alleviate faculty but ofother students. the stress of educational We want to make sure they loans. are prepared to be success- tul in a STEM field." THE FAYETTE FATCON Wednesday August 19, 2015

Dr. Tom4y cates of UT Mariln (teft) and Ms. Moily Mccartey of the Fayette county career center.(rlght), wetcome Dr. Adam il llson (center) as intlrlm dlrector of the UT Martin-Somervllle operailons. Wilson Named lnterim Director of UT Martin Somerville Operations Dr, Adam Wilson, of es, distance learning and dents today, " said Dr. Arlington, has been named high school dual enrollment Tommy Cates, executive di- interim director of the opportunities in the Fayette rector, UT Martin Extended University of Tennessee at County area. Campus and Online Studies. Martin Somerville opera- "Dr. Wilson has four years "He lives in Arlington and tions, effective Aug. 17. of experience teaching and has taught classes through Wilson joins the Somerville advising UT Marlin students the Somerville operation operation in its second full and was a UT Martin strident already, so he is a good fit for year of programming, which himself, so he understands the program and the area." includes face-to-face cours- the challenges facing stu- Continued on Page 3A

Wilson Named thiS past June. degree classes for individuals joined'the Continued from Page 1A Wilson UT interested in continuing their Martin Wilson, a Martin native, faculty in 2011 and education without complet- received a Bachelor of has since taught classes at the ing full degree requirements. Science degree in history UT Martin centers in All classes are also available Jackson, Ripley, Parsons frorn UT Martin in 2005 and and for audit- attendance without Selmer. a Master of Arts and doctoral He began teaching grade- and Tennessee resi- degree in history from the night classes at the dents over the age of 60 may University of Mississippi in Somerville operation this audit any course free of past 2007 and 2012, respectively. spring. charge. The UT He specializes in 20th centu- Martin operations "UT Martin's vision for Somerville ry American history, the in and Fayette Somerville is to provide edu- County provide Civil War and Reconshuc- students the cational opportunities to a tion and African-American opportunity to complete wide range of individuals in bachelor's history. His first book, degrees in several Southwest Tennessee, from "African-American majors, including criminal recent high school graduates Army justice, Officers of World War I: A education, history, and individuals seeking to psychology, social Vanguard of Equality in War work and complete degrees started at a and Beyond," was published interdisciplinary studies. The community college or other operation also offers non- institution, to people interest- ed in expanding their knowl- edge of a particular subject or achieving a certihcation," said Cates. THE FAYETTE FALCON Wednesday August 19, 2015

High school juniors and "UT Martin currently offers be housed inside Somerville tact Wilson at 90l-465-7313 seniors at FaYette-Ware both face-to-face classes and City Hall until renovations to or by email at awilson9@- Comprehensive High distance-learning courses the Methodist Fayette hospi- utm.edu. School, Fayette AcademY from its operations in the tal building are complete. and Rossville Christian Career Center on West Court For more information, con- Academy also have new Square," said Cates. "Re- opportunities to particiPate in cently the Methodist Fayefte , dual enrollment courses and hospital was given to the earn university credit before town of Somerville, and high school graduation. future plans state that the These courses challenge stu- building will be converted dents to perform at the uni- into a multipurpose facility versity level while providing and provide UT Martin with an early start on a baccalau- a physical presence in reate degree. Students regis- Fayette County for years to ter for these courses through come." UT Martin and receive the The UT Martin Somerville same benefits as traditional operations are currentlY college students. Students located at l2l West Court may then choose to continue Square. Wilson's office will their education at UT Martin or transfer earned credits to another institution after high school graduation.'

Thursday, August 20, 2015

UT Martin names local students to sum(ner semester Chancellor's r Roll The outstanding aca- To be eligible for Chancellor's 'China L. florton, demic achievements of Honor Roll recognition at Michie, TN , High Honors undergraduate students al UT Martin, a student must 'Hannah D. fohnson, the University of Tennessee take at least 12 hours of Selmer, TN, Highest Honors at Martin have been hon- credit (pass-fail courses are 'Hunter f. Steele, Selmer, ored with publication of the not included) and achieve a TN, Honors Summer 2015 Chancellor's 3.2 (B) grade point average .Elizabeth P. Beene, Honor Rolls for the College based on a 4.0 scale. Students Starkville, MS, Honors of Agriculture and Applied can make the Chancellor's Sciences, College of Business Honor Roll with honors (3.2 UT Martin is a comPre- and Global Affairs, College through 3.49), high honors hensive public universitY that of Education, Health, and (3.5 through 3.79) or highest maintains an excellent reP- Behavioral Sciences, College honors (3.8 through 4.0). utation for its high-qualitY of Engineering and Natural undergraduate programs, its Sciences and the College of .fessica A. Crowe, Bethel beautiful campus and caring Flumanities and Fiire Arts. Springs, TN, Highest Honors professors. Stu dents Stu dy DNA

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STUDENTS of the University of Tennessee at Mdrtin, including Alan Friend, a junior from Memphis; Jessica Hargrove, a junior from Waynesboro; Joe Hudgins, a senior from Sardis; Jason Klutts, a junior from Halls; Christian McAlister, a junior from Creenfield; Dustin Menzies, a senior from Parsons; and Ashley Neumair, a junior from Paris, spend the month of July processing fingerprints, blood spatter patterns, DNA evidence and ballistic data as part of the National Forensic Academy Collegiate Program held in Oak Ridge. All the students are criminal justice majors except Klutts, who is an integrated studies major. The three-week program, established in 201 2, is an abbreviated version .1O-week of the National Forensic Academy for current law enforcement pro- fessionals. Both programs are conducted by the UT Law Enforcement lnno- vation Center. Eighty-five students have participated over the last four years, -lB representing all three University of Tennessee campuses and colleges and .10 universities from other states, as well as Australia. "The progra.m was developed in response to the increasing demand for higher education to produce graduates with real workforce skills," said Dr. Brian Donavant, associate professor of criminal justice at UT Martin and instructor of record for the collegiate academy. "Historically, students have often needed to major in chemistry and then work for several years.in law enforcement just to get their foot in the door. This program enables us to provide an unparalleled practical experience for our students that will rnake them more competitive as they seek jobs in this growing area." Donavant coordinates the program's academic components, including course design, delivery, assignments and assessment. All students participat- ing in the program must enroll at UT Martin for the summer semester and will earn nine course hours in return fortheir involvement. "This is the only higher education program endorsed by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, and all member agencies give hiring preference to our graduates," Donavant explained. All academy instructors are law enforcement profes- sionals and some of the most renowned experts in their respective fields. According to Donavant, 84 percent of program graduates are employed full- time within their first year. The 2015 program session concluded with a graduation ceremony July 31 recognizing 1B students for their participation. Nine UT Martin studen-ts attended this session; alongside two students each from UT -Chattano and Tennessee Technological University, and one student each from University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Dyersburg State Community College; Eureka College in lllinois; Campbell University in North Carolina; and the University of Western Sydney in Australia. -I.HE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE,

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Drugs' pre- MARK BOWERS, left, owner of Ripley Culver' for ;;; it't-. *""[ty donation to Texas M"rtin Ripley Center as qalt o'f the "52 il'U1 Ripley W"att pf Civingl' program' The UT Martin offering Programs erdale, DYer' TiP nties in 2005' lt an , as well as a varietY of ge raduate courses' RiPleY communiti^es local -burin"rr",an .and provide more than $50'000 in scholar- "This Center is truly a great asset ffi;;ilents' Bowers' in Lauderdale Countv'" said .;;;;t;;;; call731- iio, .or" information about the Center' 221-8778. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

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FORENSICS ACADEMY - An instructor at the Na- boro; Joe Hudgins, a senior from Sardis; Jason Klutts, tional Forensic Academy Collegiate Program (center) a junior from Halls; Danielle Mansfield, a senior from demonstrates a processing technique for the 2015 Arlington; Christian McAlister, a junior from Green- collegiate program class. Nine students from the Uni- field; Dustin Menzies, a senior from Parsons; and versity of Tennessee at Martin attended this summer's Ashley Neumair, ,a junior from Paris. Attendees spent session. Participating students were Kaylee Cook, a the month of July processing fingerprints, blood spat- senior frorn Cornersville; Alan Friend, a junior from ter patterns, DNA evidence and ballistic data as part Memphis; Jessica Hargrove, a junior from Waynes- of the annual program, held in Oak Ridge. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

UT Martin students attend National Forensic Academy Gollegiate Program

Nine students from the University of education program endorsed by the lington. Mansfield benefitted most from Tennessee at Martin spent the month of Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Po- the opportunity to attend an autopsy at July processing fingerprints, blood spal lice, and all member agencies give hir- the Knoxville Regional Forensic Cen- ter paltems, DNA evidence and ballistic ing preference to our graduates," Dona- ter, where she leamed how to approach data as part of the National Forensic vant explained. All academy instructors the gritty details of forensic work with Academy Collegiate Program held in are law enforcement professionals and an objective viewpoint. "This experi- Oak Ridge. some of the most renowned experts in ence tested my ability to separate my- The three-week program, established theirrespective fields. According to Do- self from the situation. You have to be in20l2, is an abbreviated version of the navant, 84 percent of program gradu- able to take yourself out of a situation l0-week National Forensic Academy ates are employed full-time within their emotionally in order to examine the de- for current law enforcement profes- first year. tails with an open, unbiased mind," she sionals. Both programs are conducted The 2015 program session concluded explained. by the UT Law Enforcement Innova- with a graduation ceremony July 31 rec- "This program sets me apalt from the tion Center. Eighty-five students have ognizing 18 students for their participa- thousands of criminal justice majors out panicipated ou.r ihe lasi four years. tion. Nine UT Martin students attended there. It provides the students the hands- representing all three University ofTen- this session, alongside two students on experience that agencies are look- nessee campuses and 18 colleges and each from UT Chattanooga and Ten- ing for during the interview process," universities from 10 other states, as well nessee Technological University, and Mansfield said. "Instead of coming out as Australia. one student each from the University of of college without any real experience, "The program was developed in re- Tennessee, Knoxville; Dyersburg State this program allows us to get our hands sponse to the increasing demand for Community College; Eureka College in dirty and to use some of the equipment higher education to produce graduates Illinois; Campbell University in Nonh and techniques that we will utilize in the with real workforce skills," said Dr. Carolina; and the University of Westem field." Brian Donavant, associate professor of Sydney in Australia. Mansfield plans to pursue a career criminal justice at UT Martin and in- Kaylee Cook, a senior from Comers- in blood spatter or fingerprint analysis structor ofrecord for the collegiate acad- ville, found a new passion while at the and ultimately work for the FBI. Cook emy. "Historically, students have often academy, and hopes the experience will hopes to experience a little of every- needed to major in chemistry and then set her apart from otherjob applicants. thing by working her way through basic work for several years in law enforce- "My favorite portion was the latent fin- patrol, K-9 and SWAT units, eventually ment just to get their foot in the door. gerprint labs. ... The instructors we had becoming a special investigator for the This program enables us to provide an were great and taught me more than I TBI. unparalleled practical experience for could have imagined. I loved the hands- Other UT Martin students participat- our students that will make them more on labs; we were actually dusting and ing this year were Alan Friend, a junior competitive as they seek jobs in this lifting prints," she said. "I feel that the from Memphis; Jessica Hargrove, a ju- growing area." experience and information I leamed nior from Waynesboro; Joe Hudgins, a Donavant coordinates the program's will set me apart from other potential senior from Sardis; Jason Klutts, a ju- academic components, including course cahdidates. I leamed so much and made nior from Halls; Christian McAlister, design, delivery, assignments and as- so many great connections there to help a junior from Greenfield; Dustin Men- sessment. All students participating in me with my job hunt." zies, a senior from Parsons; and Ashley the program must enroll at UT Martin "I'm a senior this year and wanted Neumair, a junior from Paris. All the for the summer semester and will eam to prove to myself that I can do all the students are criminal justice majors ex- nine course hours in return for their things that this course offered," said cept Klutts, who is an integrated studies involvement. "This is the only higher Danielle Mansfield. a senior from Ar- maJor. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

Prenatal and newborn services offered through Child and Family Grant

ByYOULANDAALLEN Death Syndrome (SIDS). lays. Three months before Special to the Press Once a child is born, the the child turns three years counselor makes sure that of age, developmental The first months and the baby has a doctor, gets therapist begins to transi- years of a child's devel- immunizations, and gets tion the children into the opment are crucial to his/ check-ups until three years school system. This pro- her health and happiness. of age. After three years of gram serves families in Keeping this in.mind, Ten- age. they help transition Weakley, Lake, Obion, nessee has several pro- the children into daycare Carroll; Benton, and Hen- grams to ensure that the or pre-school programs. ry County. children here can have a Funded by the Tennes- ln2Ol4, the lnFant Stim- healthy star1. see Department of Heaith, ulation Program became a "There are three pro- Healthy Starl also provides first time recipient of the grams right here in Mar- assessments and screen- Lion's Club Telethon and tin, and the service is vol- ings for mom's health, will receive funding from unteer and free of charge," depression, home environ- the telethon in November said Sharon Waterfield, di- ment, and safety after the of2015, also. rector of Child and Family baby is born. If you or anyone that you Grant Program. "We have Another grant offered know is interested in re- the Healthy Start, Healthy through the grant program, ceiving assistance through Beginnings, and Infant Healthy Beginnings was the Child and Family grant Stimulation Program avail- instituted in 2Ol2 and is program, you may contact able to serve families right very similar to the Healthy Sharon Waterfield at: 7 3I- here in Weakley County Start program, Also fund- 881-791-5. as well as other surround- ed . by the department of ing counties in the state of health, the program of- Tennessee." lers home visits up to six Healthy Start serves first months for once a week af- time parents and moms ter baby is born. After six under the age of 21 with months, the visits go down multiple children. This to twice a month. Counties program provides once-a- serviced by this program week home visits to pro- are: Lake, Lauderdale, and vide support for prenatal Dyer. This program along mothers or mothers with with Healthy Start, use a babies three months or curriculum called growing' younger. Counselors from great kids. This curriculum the program assist expect- goes over early childhood ing mothers with issues product demonstrations such as: proper prenatal by using what families care, getting to doctor's have in the home to help visits, and providing ne. develop early motor skills cessities that baby may and other developmental' need before its arrival. If functions. the parents are not able The third program fund- to afford these necessi- ed under the grant program ties, then the program will is the lnfant Stimulation help provide them at no Program. This program, cost. They also teach the funded by the department parents about proper bed- of education, offers home ding, stuffed animals, the visits to children from in- correct way to lay a baby fants up to three years old down for bed. and mea- with special needs, such sures that can be taken as diagnostic conditions to prevent Sudden Infant and developmental de- http : //www.bulletintimesnews.com/

UT MARTIN NAMES ALLEN TO SUMMER SEMESTER CHANCELLOR'S HONOR ROLL

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Judy B Allen, Bolivar, High Honors was named to uT NIaTtin s summer chancellor's Honor Roll The at I\,4artin outstanding acacjemic achievements of undergraduate students at the univefsity of Tennessee of have been honored with publiction of the summer 201 5 Chancellods Honor Rolls for the college of Education, Health' and Agricutiure and Applied sciences, college oi Business and Global Affairs college Behavioralscien@s'collegeofEngineeringandNatura|sciencesandthecolegeofHumanitiesandFine Arts must take at least 1 2 hours To be e igible for Chancelior's Honor Roll recognition at UT N/lartin, a student grade point based on a 4 0 scale of credrt (pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a 3 2 (B) average honors (3 5 through Students mn make the Chancellois Honor Roll with honors (3 2 through 3 49), high 3 79) or highest honors (3 8 through 4 0) for its high-quality uT [/artin is a comprehensive public university that ma niains an excellent reputation undergraduate programs, its beautiful campus and caring professors The McKenzie Banner. McKenzie,Tennessee.Tuesday, August 25, 2015

local Students Attend UIl'l UT MARTIN FALL CLASS. to study business management. ES BEGIN - MARTIN (August A freshman class of more than 24) - Alexis Reynolds, of Bru- 1,000 students began arriving ceton, and Daniel Calderon, August 21 to participate in the of McKenzie, pause on cam- university's First-Year Initia- pus during the first day of fall classes at the University of tive Welcome Weekend, an ori- program prepares Tennessee at Martin. Reynolds entation that is a freshman planning to major students to navigate the univer- in veterinary science and Cal- sity environment. .A,ll day and deron is a freshman planning evening classes began Monday.

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sity of lbnnessee at Mar- tin's First-Year lnitiative Welcome Weekend, an crientation program that UT Martin fall prepares students to navi- classes begin gate the university envi- ronment. A freshman class of All day and evening more than 1.,000 students classes began Monday. began arriving FridaY to participate in the Univer- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY. AUGUST 25. 2OI5

(lTM faculty member co-authored book Timothy T. (Ty) Perry, a and Minnesota. Currently, Nathan Dunnavant is a UT-Martin faculty member he is an assistant professor native of Pulaski. lnter- in the College of Business of finance in the College of ested in art since child- and Global Affairs, has co- Business and Global Af- hood, he is a 2015 honors authored a children's book, fairs at the UTM. graduate of the University "What Do Kids Need to He has had articles pub- of Tennessee Martin where Know About Finance?" lished in the "Journal of he took art classes and also Illustrations for the book Trading." the ''Review prepared for a'career as a were created by Nathan of Futures Markets," the teacher of special needs Dunnavant, a senior special "Journal of Internation- children. "What Do Kids education major at UTM al Finance Studies."" the Need to Know About Fi- who is currently student "Global Business and Fi- nance?" is his first chil- teaching and will graduate nance Review." and the dren's book. in December, 2015. The "Journal of Alternative In- He took numerous art paperback book is avail- vestments. " classes at UTM and had able on Amazon.com. Dr. Leslie Anne Peny, a this to say about incor- This book provides a former elementary teacher, porating art in his future concise and informative is a ptofessor emerita in the classroorn, "Art is crucial introduction to finance for Clemmer College of Edu- in education, especially children. It focuses on rele- cation at East Tennessee Special Education. I plan to vant and timely topics such State University, where she have my students use art in as: spending money, needs taught children's literature some way during each les- and language arts classes son. By incorporating art in and wants, saving money, TYPERRY banks, interest, checks and for twenty years. She is the the classroom we are able debit cards, credit cards, author or co-author of four to enhance our students' investing, money prob- Dr. Perry has worked in traditionally published imaginations and creativ- lems, and financial health. the field of finance-first print books, nine self-pub- ity while heightening their fac- A glossary with 30 well- as a studenl, then as a lished e-books, two tests, inferest in other subjects. selected entries extends ulty member at universities and sixty-eight articles in I think it is something we and enhances the book's in North Carolina, Tennes- fifty-eight different jour- desperately need more of content. see. Texas. Mississippi. nals and magazines. in the classroom." DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . August 26, 2015

uT |llartl4_lnglyded ol List* r'Best ln The SoutheastD The Princeton Review has tions. In total,649 schools are named the University of Ten- included in the feature, repre- nessee at Martin one of the senting only 25 percent of the "Best in the Southeast" as nation's four-year colleges and universities. Institutions re- ceive ratings based on six cate- ions fire nvi- "UT Martin is an affordable Clinical Medical Assistant Certification placed us among the elite pub- regional school with smaller lic universities in the South- classes, a significant selection Training Now Available At UT Martin eastj' said Dr. Robert Smith, of online courses and a down- A clinical medical assistant the legal aspects ofhealth care, interim UT Martin chancellor. home atmosphere," wrote edi- training program is available and workplace behavior and tors at The Princeton Review. through the University of Ten- ethics. The institutiont inclusion in nessee at Martin. The 140- The program includes 140 the listing is based on a vari- hour course will be held from hours classroom lecture honor. As we look to the 2016- ety of factors, including stu- of !7 year, we are promising our ratios, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, and hands-on laboratory ex- ient-professor campus Sept. 12-Feb. 27. Tlne students an evin better" liv- life activities, availability- of enroll- perience, as well as a clinical ment per person ing-learning experience." scholarship funding and the and laboratory The Southeast list includes average test scores of the en- oks. 140 "regional best" institu- tering freshman class. suppl Students will be instructed in patient preparation, routine laboratory procedures and di- agnostic testing. Participants rotations. will also cover the cardiac Students who complete this UT Martin Reed Genter Offers li spects of program will be eligible to sit p armacol- for the National Healthcareer Small Business Boot Gamp o and ad- Association certified clinical ministration of medications, medical assistant national ex- A four-week small business fessionals. documentation of vital signs, amination. boot camp for aspiring entre- "The small business boot preneurs and new small busi- camp was a very informative ness owners will be offered and enjoyable four-week ex- perience," said Paula Boucher, camp attendee. "It has given me even more motivation to begin my adventure into own- ing my own business." Course participation is $25 Registration is available per person. There will be no on a first-come, first-served class Sept. 8. basis up until the first session. Participants will be intro- For more information or to duced to a variety of topics, register, contact the UT Mar- including how to write a Susi- tin REED Center at 73I-587- ness plan, business financing, 7333 or register how to pitch an idea to,a lend- . online at www.tsbdc.org/ er and small business market- training. The UT Martin REED Center is located at 406 South Lindell Street in Martin. The business owners about their small business boot camp is personal experiences and re- co-sponsored by the Tennes- ceive legal and accounting in- see Small Business Develop- formation from licensed pro- ment Center. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . AUGUST 26, 2015

Class begins at UT Martin After enjoying summer break, University of Tennessee at Martin students returned to their classes this week. These two individuals give one another a high-five to show their support for the Skyhawks sports team, which is gearing up for another exciting season on the gridiron.

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BUY PHOTOS AT WWWPARISPI.NET Bttt liccur(HE0N I P-l All about credit card chips Brandy Mitchell (right) of theTennessee Sinall Businesg Development Center.a! UT Martin answers a question from Polly Gallamoie (not seen) following Tuesday's seminar on credit card-chips. About two dozen people attended. UTM honor roll told The outstanding at Martin have been Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, August 26, 2O1 5 academic achievements of honored with publication undergraduate students at of the surnmer 2015 the University of Tennessee chancellor's honor rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. To be eligible for chancellor's honor roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours ofcredit (pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the chancellor's honor roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through

3 .7 9) or highest honors (3 . 8 through 4.0). .Mallory E. Blake, Humboldt, Tenn., honors .Heather L.' Morris, Medina, Tenn., high honors Local students achieve UTM honor roll status The outstanding academic Chancellor's Honor Roll with achievements of undergraduate honors (3.2 through 3.49), high students at the University of honors (3.5 through 3.79) or Tennessee at Martin have been highest honors (3.8 through THU Furrou Lreos& Aucusr 26,2075 honored with publication of 4.0). the Summer 2015 Chancellor's Those locally included on Honor Rolls for the College the Chancellor's Honor Roll of Agriculture and Applied included, Lindsey C. Breeden, Sciences, College of Business of Rlves, Tenn., High Honors; and Global Affairs, College Summer D. Frields, of South of Education, Health, and Fulton, Highest Honors; Angela Behavioral Sciences, College N. Mathina, of Union City, of Engineering and Natural Tenn., Honors; Alyxandra B. Sciences and the College of Nunnelee, of Union City, Tenn., Humanities and Fine Arts. High Honors; and Whitney D. To be eligible for Chancellor's Smith, of Union City, Tenn., Honor Roll recognition at UT High Honors. Martin, a student must take at UT Martin is d comprehensive least 12 hours of credit (pass- public university that maintains fail courses are not included) an excellent reputation for its and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade high-quality undergraduate , point average based on a 4.0 programs, its beautiful campus scale. Studedts can make the and caring professors. U t IfIa.OI Oa'1J ,terrotettuv,semester beginsvv6?.rp Ii Uf Martin Jar9ofall l

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WELCOME BACK Karen Elmore (right), senior of more than 1900 students began arriving last week - to participate in the university's First-Year Initiative Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that prepares students to navigate . All day and evening clas artin. Several students from

First- CLASSES BEGIN - DaY and ev the arriving Friday to participate in the university's University of Tennessee at Martin - A Year Initiative Welcome Weekend, an orientation pro- freshman-class of more than 1000 ud- gram that prepares students to navigate the university ing a number from neighboring Obion County - began environment. The Messenger, Union City, Tennessee, Wednesday, August 26,2OI5

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Friday to participate in the university's First-Year Initiaiive Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that prepares students to navigate the university envi- ronm"ni. All day and evening classes began Monday. LISTENING & LEARNING Connor Rinker, a s at the sophomore accounting - Un nessee major from Union City, attends number an art history class with professor of Obion Diane Shaw during his week at FALL FRIENDS - University of Tennessee at Martin students (from left) Hannah Houck, a sopho- more from Gibson, and Alexandra Dalton and Hilary Whitten, freshmen from South Fulton, pause on campus Monday during the first day of fall classes at UT Martin. A freshman class of more than 1,000 SUPPORT AREA GIRL - Local.residents can support participate in the Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison of 'Henry County by lcome Weekend, students to navi- day and evening classes began Monday.

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A clinical medical assrs- ed in patient preparation, 1 40 hours of classroom lec- Healthcareer Associatron tant training program is routine laboratory proce- ture and hands-on labora- certified clinical medical available through the Uni- dures and diagnostic test- tory experience, as well as assistant national exam. versity of Tennessee at ing. Participants will also a clinical externship oppor- There will be no classes qrdiac life cycle, tunity with a local health- Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec.26, Martin.' cover the The 140-hour course will technical aspects of phle- care provider. Students Jan. 2 and Jan. I 6, 20 I 6. be held from 8:30 a.m.-4 botomy and pharmacology, must successfully complete For more information or p.m. Saturdays from Sept. the proper use and adminis- the program and submil a to register, qontact the UT 12 through Feb. 27, 2016. tration of medications, doc- background check and drug Marlin Office of Extended The enrollment fee is umentation of vital signs, screening to qualify for Campus and Online Studies $2,599 per person and the legal aspects of health clinical rotations. at (731) 881-7082 or reg- includes all laboratory sup- care and workplace behav- Students who complete ister online at www.utm. plies and textbooks. ior and ethics. the program will be eli- edu/departments/ecos/non- Students will be instruct- The program includes gible to sit for the National degree.php. Phlebotomy coufs€,:tech offered at UT Martin ed in this program. For more information Association certification ffi"ft^'"B'i#: ;itliHffi in becoming phlebotomy to prepare professionals exam is given at the end of Cu-Py.t Tg 9gT" Studies technicians. ' to blobd specimen the course. The exam costs at (73r) 881-7082 or regis- The course will meet for"btt6"t laboratory analysis.- an additional $105 and is ter online at www'utm.edu/ paid directly to the NHA. deparlments/ecos/coursesi The course instructor will healthcare/phlebotomy. registration PhP Xffi??:'-'JftT There is no outside Oct.25. lab work includes speci- externship rotation includ-

Digital ph class planned The University of well as a few keY strat- to register, contact the UT Tennessee at Martin will egied for successful Pho- Martin Office of Extended offer a digital photography tos. Attendees must bring Campus and Online Studies course on basic digital cam- a digital camera and the at (731) 881-7082 or visit era operation from 6:30-9 associated owner's manual www.utm.edu/dePartments/ p.m. on Tuesdays SePt. 1, to,class for reference. ecos/nondegree.php. 8 and 15 on the main UT Dr. Tom Gallien, Photog- Martin campus. raphy instructor, will direct Photographers of all the course. To view exam- skill levels are encouraged ples of Gallien' to apply, either for a first phy work. visit introduction or a refresher at www.mollieb of the basics. Pre-registration is Participants will learn to required. The course fee is use the camera's various $99 per person. features and functions as For more information or

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is located A 90-hour training course is all textbooks and supplies. The National Healthcare County Center/Selmer in Selmer available through the University This course is designed to Association cenification exam is at 1269 TennesseeAve. For more information or to reg- of Tennessee at Martin McNairy prepare professionals to collect given at the end of the course. Office County Center/Selmer for those blood specimen for laboratory The exam costs an additional ister, call the UT Martin and Online interested in becoming phlebot- analvsis. Students will become $105 and is paid directly to the of Extended Campus or reg- omy technicians. The course will familiar with all aspects of blood NFIA. The course instructor will Studies at 731-881-7082 meet from 6-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays collection and develop the skills afiange exam registration and ister online at www.utm.edu/ departments/ecos/courses/he alth- and Thursdays, Sept. I0-Dec. 17. to perform venipunctures safelY. payrnent. There will be no class on Oct. Classroom and lab work includes There is no outside externship care/phlebotomy.php. 20 or Nov. 26. The course costs specimen practice, terminologY, rotation included in this prograur. McNairy $1,799 per person, which includes anatomy and physiology. The UT Martin UT-M names locals to Ghancellor's Honor roll The outstanding academic and Fine Arts. To be eligible .. Mary B. Markham, Camden, achievements of undergraduate foi Chancellor's Honor Roll Honors students at'the University of recognition at UT Martin, a . Melanie M. Patterson, Tennessee at Martin have been student must take at least 12 hours Camden, Highest Honors honored with publication of ofcredit (pass-fail courses are not . Holly N. Cannady, Holladay, the Summer 2015 Chancellor's included) and achieve a3.2 (B) Highest Honors Honoi Rolls for the College grade point average based on a . Amanda N. Mason, of Agriculture and Applied 4.0 scale. Students can make the Springville, Highest Honors Sciences, College of Business Chancellor's Honor Roll with - UT Martinis a comprehensive and Global Affairs, College honors (3.2 through 3.49), high public university that maintains of Education, Health, and honors (3.5 through 3.79) or an excellent reputation for its Behavioral Sciences, College of highest honors (3,8 through 4.0). high-quality undergraduate Engineering and Natural Sciences . Ariel I. Vines, Big Sandy, programs, its beautiful campus and the College of Humanities High Honors and caring professors.

UT MARTIN FALL el Kittle, a senior from Franklin; Kenn den;'RayJinkins, a junior from Paris; ,from Greenfield, pause on campus during the first day of fall classes at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Aug. 24. A freshman class of more than participate in the university's an orientation program that sity environrnent. All day and

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UTM implements hiring freeze

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Due to possible budget reductions, UT-Martin lnterim Chancellor Dr Robert Smith has implemented a hiring freeze at the university

Bud Grimes from the UTM Public Relations office says the freeze is a temporary precaution until the fall semester numbers are totaled

Total enrollment numbers and total employment numbers won't be available until mid-September

Grimes says once the latest figures are available, the university can move forward with hiring

The 2014-15 employment numbers for UT-Martin were 312 faculty and 833 total employees at the university THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Scenes from the... UT-Marti nlOity of Martin

student organ ization Fair

The organization fair was a huge success once againon the flrst day of classes at UTM yesierday. Student oiganizations, local civic groups, churches, and local businesses-set up rows upon rows of booths to showcase themselves for the new stu_ dents in Martin this fall. Students and community members enjoyed unique prizes, displays, free give_u_*uyr, and food during the event. Information : nd merchandise were dis- played at the diverse array of booths to show our new com- munity members what Martin has to offer. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY AUGUST 27, 2OI5 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

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CLASSES BEGIN (from letl) Lnel Kittle, a se- nior frorn Franklin: Kenneth Wlrite. a sophomore frorn Camclen; Ray'Jinkins, a ju- nior frorn Paris: and Russ Williams. a sophomore trom Greenfield. pause 0n cam- pus during the filst day of f;rll classes at the Liniversitl' of Tennessee at Mar"tin on I!I*nda1'. A tieshmarr class of more than 1.000 srudeDts began ar-riving Aug. 2l to participate in the univer- sity's First-Year Initiative lVelcorne ekend, an ori- entation program that pre- pares stuclents t0 navigate the univelsity envirrlnmeut. All day ancl evening clirsses began Monday.

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F all C/asses Begin

STUDENTS, Thomas Mathey, of Munford, and Jer- emy lackson, of Ripley, paused on campus during the first day of fall classes, Monday, August 24th, at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Both stu- dents are beginning freshmen planning to major in music education. A freshman class of more than 1,000 students began arriving August 21st to participate in the university's First-Year lnitia- tive Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that prepares students to navigate the university environment. All day and evening classes began Monday. Final Flight earns recognition as state's Business of the Year It's all about family. Center at the University of Final Flight Outfitters Tennessee at Marlin REED was recently recognized as Center. the U.S. Small Business Walter Perry, deputy Administration's Tennessee director of the Tennessee Family Owned Business of U.S. Small Business the Year. Administration, took part Owned by brothers Jon in the award presentation at Ed Powers, Kelley Powers the store, which is located and Tripp Powers. the busi- in the Midway community. ness offers the area's larg- "Your hard work, innova- est selection of top-quality, tive ideas and dedication name-brand hunting gear. to your community have "The word 'family'in this helped your small business award perfectly describes to succeed," he said. "The our philosophy of daily SBA is pleased to recog- business in that we consider nize your achievements all of our employees and and your role in driving customers an extended part the economic growth in the of our family," the broth- Volunteer State. ers said in a joint state- "There are over 566,000 ment. "We thank everyone small businesses in Tennes- for entrusting us for your see, according to SBA sta- outdoor needs and here's to tistics, and your business BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Final Taking part in the presentation were (from many more years of growth is one of the great success Flight Outfitters, which is located in the left) Dr. Bob Smith, interim chancellor and enjoyable times in the stories of 2015." Midway community, was recehtly rec- at UT Martin; Landy Fuqua, director of outdoors. The family business, ognized as the U.S. Small Business UT Martin TSBDC/REED Center; Jon Ed "Without our staff and' which started in 1998. also Administration's Tonnessee Family Owned Powers, Kelley Powers and Tripp Powers, our loyal customers this has a vast selection ofrange Business of the Year. The business was owners of Final Flight Outfitters; and Walter couldn't be possible." guns and bows for custom- nominated by Tennessee Small Business Perry, deputy director of the Tennessee The business was nomi- ers to try out and test-shoot Development Center at the the University U.S. Small Business Administration. nated by Tennessee Small on the new shooting range of Tennessee at Martin REED Center. Business Development (See Page 9, Col. 3)

Final Flisht... (Continued f,rom Page I ) out back that was designed for handgun and archery practice. Final Flight is continu- ally expanding and grow- ing rapidly to serve hunt- ers throughout the country. Just recently, they expanded their retail store with an additional 8,700 square feet, creating a showroom of more than 25,000 square feet. Always bustling with activity, Final Flight has hosted events such as the nationally televised Super Retriever Series, the HRC Grand, HRC Hunt Tests, U.S. Open Duck Calling Contest, Tennessee State Duck and Goose Calling Contests and many more. THE JACKSON SUN ' MONDAY, AUG. 31' 2015

Phlebotomytechnician course at uT Martin , A 90-hour training course is available through the U.ni- versity of Tennessee at Martin for those interested inbecom- ing ptrlebotomy technicians. The course will meet from 6- 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Dec. 14 on the main UT Martin cam- pus. T,e_rC will.be no class on Oct. 25. The course costs $1,799 per person, which in- cludes all textbooks and sup- plies. This course is designed to prepare professionals to col- lect blood specimen for lab- oratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all as- pects of blood collection and develop the skills to perform venipunctures safely. Class- room and lab work includes specimen practice, terminol- ogy, anatomy and physiology. The National Healthcare Association certification ex- am is given at the end of the course. The exam costs an ad- ditional $105 and is paid direct- ly to the NHA. The course in- structor will arrange exam registration and payment. There is no outside extern- ship rotation included in this program. For more informa- tion or to register, call the UT Martin Office of Extended Campus and Qnline Studies at (731) 881-7082 or regiSter on- line at www.utm,edu/depart- ments/ecos/courses/health- care/phlebotomy.php.