UT Martin Online

✍️ Writing assignment due soon?

The UT Martin Writing Center is open this summer!

🕛 Tuesday–Friday: 12:00–4:30 p.m.
🚪 Saturday–Monday: Closed

💻 Schedule an online appointment today: https://utm.mywconline.net/

✨ Where Are You Now?

You earned your degree online from UTM—now we want to know what happened next!

Did you land a new job? Earn a promotion? Start a new career? Continue your education? We'd love to celebrate your accomplishments and share your success story with future Skyhawks.

Take a few minutes to tell us where life has taken you:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MaM9qMBhuN

Your experience could be exactly the inspiration someone else needs to take the next step toward their own degree.

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What an inspiring week at our Annual Summer Workshop! 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible faculty members who dedicated their time to learning new strategies, best practices, and innovative tools to create engaging, accessible, and compliant online courses for our students. Your commitment to continuous improvement helps ensure an exceptional learning experience for every learner.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Online Programs staff for planning and hosting such a valuable event. Thank you for providing opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and sharing ideas that help us all become even better online educators.

Here's a look at some of the outstanding instructors who participated this week. Thank you for your enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for student success! 🎉📚💻

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the real-life superheroes who balance family, work, and their education with strength, determination, and heart. Your journey inspires us every day, and we’re proud to support you as you build a brighter future—for yourself and your family.

Happy Mother’s Day from UT Martin Online Programs! 💐

May the Fourth be With You as you take the first step toward your future with University of Tennessee at Martin Online Programs. Whether you're finishing your degree or starting something new, your next chapter is closer than you think.

Don’t just wish upon the stars—chart your own course. 🚀

Laughter is the best study break 😄

This World Laughter Day, take a moment to smile, breathe, and maybe even laugh out loud—because a little joy can go a long way in powering through your goals.

Here’s a joke to get you started:
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂

At UT Martin Online, we’re cheering you on every step of the way—assignments, deadlines, and all. Don’t forget to make room for a little laughter today!

🎓 Student Spotlight: Natasha Ellis-Green

Meet Natasha Ellis-Green, a dedicated student in the School Counseling Master’s program through UT Martin Online, completing her degree from her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

With a bachelor’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology from Agnes Scott College, Natasha was drawn to the program for its flexibility, strong reputation, and alignment with her passion for serving students.

“I chose this program because it not only offers the structured training I need to transition into school counseling but also equips me to truly support students—both emotionally and academically,” she shares.

Her piece of advice is, "Develop a positive rapport with your professors, actively connect with your colleagues in the program, and cultivate relationships that will prove beneficial beyond the program."

We’re proud to support students like Natasha who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. 💙

From the classroom to the finish line 🎓✨

Meet April Sumner, a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin Online Master’s in Secondary Education–Teaching program, graduating December 2025!

While teaching full-time at Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, April balanced the demands of a new career, family life with two high school sons, and a rigorous graduate program—all at once.

With the flexibility of UT Martin Online, she was able to work ahead, apply her coursework directly to her classroom, and complete her degree in just a year and a half.

“I never thought I would have a Master’s degree one day, but I am so proud of myself now.” 💙🧡

April’s journey is a powerful example of determination and purpose—pursuing teaching not only as a career, but to support her family’s future.

Her advice for current and future online students? "I definitely recommend looking ahead at all the required assignments and making a strategic plan about when and how to complete them. I always worked ahead so that I never missed a deadline. I also recommend taking eye breaks when possible; it is not good to stare at screens for a long time every day"

Next up: continuing to inspire students in the classroom—with dreams of one day pursuing a doctorate in education or educational leadership.
Help us celebrate April and her incredible accomplishment! 👏

April is flying by, and the finish line is in sight, Skyhawks! 💙🧡

As the semester winds down, now is the time to stay focused, finish strong, and celebrate how far you’ve come. Every assignment submitted, every late night, and every bit of effort is bringing you closer to your goals.

Whether you're wrapping up projects, studying for finals, or just trying to stay motivated—you’ve got this. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!