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UT Southern Connects Academics, Workforce

Chancellor Melinda Arnold met employers across Southern Middle Tennessee to align academic programs with workforce needs, internships, training and long-term partnerships.

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Firehawk Spirit Takes Flight with Flame

University of Tennessee Southern unveiled Flame, its new Firehawk mascot, bringing bold school spirit, energy, and pride to athletic events and campus life.

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Career Development Launches Flight Path Studio

UT Southern’s new Flight Path Studio offers students free professional attire to build confidence and prepare for interviews, internships and career opportunities.

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Landmark Turns 20

For two decades, the Martin Movie Theater at UT Southern has served as more than just a place to watch films—it’s been a cornerstone of campus life and a cultural anchor for the Pulaski community.

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Student Life Opportunities

UT Southern is enhancing student experiences with the establishment of two new unrestricted endowments dedicated to student life.

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UTS Hosts Successful AgDay Event

UT Southern recently hosted its first Agriculture and Natural Resources Day, celebrating the region's rich agricultural and ecological landscape.

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UT Southern Unveils New Branding

UT Southern launched their refreshed Firehawks branding with new signage and artwork, fostering a stronger sense of community and school spirit.

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UTS Seniors Leave Lasting Legacy

On graduation day at UT Southern, 56 seniors donned red and orange cords showing they participated in the Senior Giving Program.

UTS Vice Chancellor of Advancement Evan Beech, UTS Interim Chancellor Linda Martin and UT System President Randy Boyd.
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Martin continues as Interim Chancellor

UT Southern Interim Chancellor Linda Martin has agreed to extend her leadership role through the 2024-2025 academic year.

Front row, from left: Ken Vickers, Brant Harwell, Melissa Ryckman, Cheri Thomas, Judy Cheatham, Cindy Young, Parker Phifer and Jennifer Aust. Second row, from left: Olivia Kate Willis, Emily Grace Russell and Elizabeth Mae Ayers. Third row, from left: Hunter Dunavant, Makinze Talley, Alexa Bryan and Abigail Beasley.
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Students Join Alpha Chi

Twenty-three UT Southern students joined the Tennessee XI Chapter of Alpha Chi National Collegiate Honor Society.

Middle and high school students took classes and studied a range of music before giving a concert during UT Southern's first music camp.
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UTS Hosts First Summer Music Camp

Middle and high school students from Giles County and beyond participated in UT Southern’s first summer music camp in June.

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Apollo5 Performed at UT Southern

Britain’s critically acclaimed five-piece a cappella vocal group Apollo5 performed at UT Southern in March.

From left, Lester Laminack, Kelly Starling Lyons, Carol Hampton Rasco, George Ella Lyon and Ronnie Erwin review books during the children’s literature conference.
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UTS Welcomes Teacher Conference on Children’s Literature

UT Southern hosted a conference on Children’s Literacy: Igniting the Love for Literacy with more than 150 attendees in February.

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UTS Special Education Students Spread Fire

UT Southern students studying to teach special education developed the FIRE (Fostering Inclusion through Resource Efforts) resource fair for disability services on the campus in an effort to help eliminate barriers to receiving services.

Interim UTS Chancellor Linda Martin and her husband, Ken Huff, and their dog, Jake.
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Linda Martin Named Interim Chancellor

UT Southern has welcomed Linda C. Martin as interim chancellor.

Family and friends attend the first UT Southern graduation in May.
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First Commencement Celebrated

On May 7, 155 students became the first UT Southern graduates.

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UTS and Boys and Girls Club: An Enduring Partnership

UT Southern continues to partner with and support the Boys and Girls Club of Pulaski.

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Students First

Admissions counselor Sharon Higgins helps first-generation students thrive.

Madelynn Bernau
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Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics

Madelynn Bernau (UTS ’20) and her mixed-trap shooting partner, Brian Burrows, won the bronze medal for the U.S. during the Olympics in Tokyo. This was the first time a UT Southern alumna won an Olympic medal.