UT Martin Alumni & Friends

Some traditions are worth carrying forward. 🧡💙

UT Martin’s 2026 Legacy Luncheon brought together incoming students and the family members whose own Skyhawk experiences helped make UT Martin part of their family stories.

From the memories shared by generations before them to the experiences these students are just beginning to create, the luncheon celebrated what it means for a connection to UT Martin to span generations.

We’re proud to welcome the next generation of Skyhawks!

Who’s a teacher you’ll never forget? 🍎 Tag them in the comments and let them know the difference they made!

UT Martin alumni are making an impact in schools across the region—from kindergarten and elementary classrooms to high school leadership, professional learning and district administration.

Meet eight of our Proud Skyhawk Teachers who are putting their UT Martin experiences to work for students and communities every day. 💙🧡

And if you’re a Skyhawk working in education, we want to hear from you! Tell us where you’re making a difference in the comments.

Calling all incoming freshman legacies! 🧡💙

There’s still time to register for the 2026 Legacy Luncheon and celebrate the Skyhawk stories that came before you—and the one you’re about to begin.

Join fellow legacy students and their families as we welcome the next generation of Skyhawks to UT Martin.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special tradition!

Register today at alumni.utm.edu/events.

Skyhawk Palooza set for Aug. 27 - UT Martin News For the third consecutive year, Skyhawk Palooza presented by Leaders Credit Union will serve as the official kickoff to the University of Tennessee at Martin athletic season with a jam-packed event scheduled in conjunction with the football home opener on Thursday, Aug. 27.

As a new class and academic year are set to begin, you can help make Fall 2026 unforgettable. Join fellow UT Martin alumni by making your Skyhawk-to-Skyhawk gift today! giving.utm.edu/skyhawktoskyhawk

Skyhawk-to-Skyhawk celebrates the idea that every graduate once benefited from someone else's generosity—and now it's your turn to make an impact.

As a special thank you, every donor will receive an exclusive Skyhawk-to-Skyhawk digital wallpaper to commemorate the start of the semester.

Thank you for continuing the Skyhawk tradition!

That’s a wrap on the Skyhawk Send-off: Dyer County celebration!

Congratulations to Keegan Rogers! She received a $500 scholarship to start her first semester off right and are thrilled to add her to the Skyhawk community.

Thank you to Lee Garner, John Cloar, and the Shelton Group at Baird for sponsoring this event. Another thank you to our UTM alumni in Dyer County and our campus partners—Admissions, Student Success, and of course, the Chancellor and First Lady—for coming out to send Keegan off in Skyhawk style! We look forward to celebrating future Skyhawks in Dyer County each year 🧡💙

The first year in the classroom brings plenty of lessons for teachers, too.

As we recognize more of our Proud Skyhawk Teachers making a difference in schools and communities, we want to hear from the educators in our Skyhawk family:

What is the best piece of advice you received as a first-year teacher?

Share your advice in the comments, and tag a new teacher who may need a little encouragement as the school year begins. 🍎

🧡💙 Skyhawks, let's show up in Memphis!

Join fellow UT Martin alumni for a spirited tailgate before the Skyhawks take on the University of Memphis. Enjoy food, drinks and great company as we reconnect, celebrate and cheer on the team together.

Event Details
📍 Tailgate: 2–6 p.m.
🏟️ Tailgate area: In front of the main stadium gates (look for the UTM wind banners!)
🏈 Kickoff: 6 p.m.

Please register by Sept. 18, 2026, so we can plan for your attendance.

Visit alumni.utm.edu/events for registration, game ticket information and links to the UTM Bookstore and UTM Athletics Team Shop.

We can't wait to see our Skyhawk family in Memphis. Go Skyhawks! 🧡💙

🍎 Calling all Skyhawk teachers, professors and educators!

Whether you're inspiring kindergarten students, mentoring college classrooms or leading the next generation in education, we want to celebrate you.

Join our Proud Skyhawk Teachers initiative by sharing your story, photos and school. As a thank you, you'll receive a FREE personalized classroom certificate to display with pride.

Help us showcase the incredible impact UT Martin alumni are making in classrooms across the region and beyond.

Submit your information here:
https://alumni.utm.edu/skyhawk-teacher/

DYERSBURG ALUMNI! Don't forget to register for the Dyer County Skyhawk Send-Off by TOMORROW. We can't wait to see everyone there!

🚨 UPDATED TIME: The Dyer County Skyhawk Send Off will now be held from 5–7 p.m.!

Join UT Martin Alumni as we celebrate our incoming Skyhawks before they begin their journey on campus. Whether you're an incoming student, alumnus, family member or friend of UT Martin, we invite you to help us welcome the Class of 2030 to the Skyhawk family.

📅 Thursday, Aug. 6
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Lenox Event & Golf Co.

⏰ Please register by Thursday, July 31.

🔗 Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/8c2MI7X7/g/t2njxQ7v0C/utm-2026-dyer-county-skyhawk-send-off-5a5eRlEs3Ib/overview