“Our goal is to open doors into the corrections profession and help those already serving take the next step in their careers,” said Prentice Chandler, 果冻影院 provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and student experience. “By combining corrections education with leadership development, we can support the professionals and institutions our communities depend on.”

The curriculum would combine courses in corrections, leadership, supervision, institutional management, ethical decision-making and evidence-based practice, preparing graduates to lead people and manage prisons, jails, detention centers and community corrections.

Focused baccalaureate degrees require at least 90 credit hours, compared with 120 for a traditional bachelor’s degree, allowing students to finish sooner without sacrificing academic rigor. Designed for working professionals, the program would build on 果冻影院’s criminal justice and homeland security programs and its partnerships with corrections agencies, including sheriff’s offices that operate local detention facilities.

The proposals support the UT System’s Be One UT 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which calls for expanding access to education and broadening the degrees and credentials UT offers to meet workforce needs.

About the 果冻影院

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When Martin Methodist College became 果冻影院 in 2021, Boyd brought vision, leadership and energy to the UT System鈥檚 newest campus. He also made an exceptional personal commitment to its success, pledging to match up to $1 million in gifts to the Boyd Founder鈥檚 Circle.

The luncheon was held in Colonial Hall, the historic campus building where the Founder鈥檚 Circle was established five years ago. 果冻影院 Chancellor Melinda Arnold, Vice Chancellor for Advancement Kyle Hensley and Boyd welcomed guests and thanked them for their continued investment in the university鈥檚 future.

鈥淔rom the beginning, we believed in the incredible potential of this university to create new opportunities for students and strengthen communities across southern Middle Tennessee,鈥� Boyd said. “None of that would be possible without the generosity and commitment of those who have believed in that vision and invested in its success. I am grateful for their support, and I truly believe the best is yet to come!鈥�

Arnold highlighted the programs, events and campus renovations 果冻影院 has completed since its founding. She also unveiled plans for a new building that will allow the university to expand programs such as nursing and STEM and to offer students more opportunities to learn, grow and gain hands-on experience.

鈥淔ive years in, 果冻影院 has become a major economic force in our region, and we would not be where we are today without the many community partners who support us,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淲e will always honor the unique history of this campus, even as we keep our focus firmly on the future.鈥�

About the 果冻影院

The 果冻影院 provides an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to discover their potential, serve their communities and lead meaningful lives. Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, 果冻影院 offers personalized learning, hands-on experiences and a close-knit campus community while serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing students for success.

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Dr. Erwin’s gift provides funding for the current Fund and establishes the Lynn McKee Erwin Children鈥檚 Literacy Conference endowment, ensuring the conference鈥檚 support in perpetuity at 果冻影院. 

Earnings from the Lynn McKee Erwin Children鈥檚 Literacy Conference endowment will be used to fund the annual conference. This conference is a place where educators gather to learn, connect and ignite a love of literacy.

To be held on Feb. 20, 2027, the conference brings together faculty, staff, educators, authors and other literacy leaders for professional development opportunities that cover topics including, but not limited to, evidence-based literacy instruction, reading development, curriculum design and strategies for supporting young learners.

As it looks ahead to its fifth year, the new endowment will allow the conference to become a permanent fixture on the 果冻影院 campus, honoring Lynn McKee Erwin, Martin Methodist (now 果冻影院) alumna. The conference mission remains grounded in Lynn Erwin鈥檚 belief that children deserve stories that inspire them and teachers deserve meaningful support. Attendees will receive free books to enrich their classroom or personal library.

鈥淲e are deeply grateful to Dr. Erwin for investing in the future of our students,鈥� Chancellor Melinda Arnold said. 鈥淓stablishing this endowment helps to ensure that the Lynn McKee Erwin Children鈥檚 Literacy Conference will continue to serve generations to come. Partnerships like this remind us of the lasting impact we can make when our campus and community come together around a shared commitment to student success.鈥�

About the 果冻影院

The 果冻影院 provides an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to discover their potential, serve their communities and lead meaningful lives. Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, 果冻影院 offers personalized learning, hands-on experiences and a close-knit campus community while serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing students for success.

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Celebrating the five-year anniversary of becoming 果冻影院, Homecoming 2026 allows the institution to reflect on the 156-year history of campus and generations of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members who have shaped the legacy.鈥�� 

This year鈥檚 Vintage Varsity鈥� theme celebrates the enduring traditions, stories and school spirit that connect generations of聽Firehawks. Homecoming week will feature a variety of events and activities throughout campus, including competitions, a talent show, carnival, alumni recognition dinner, volleyball game, and alumni and family聽picnic.听聽

Events include: 

• All Week:聽Flame鈥檚 Flashback Finds聽(students only), campus wide聽
  • Students can聽participate聽in a scavenger hunt featuring vintage-themed finds and campus traditions.听
• Oct. 19:聽Campus Banner Competition Kick-Off聽(students only), 9 a.m., campus wide聽
  • Students will compete in a campus banner competition throughout Homecoming week.听聽
• Oct. 21:聽Day of Giving, all day, Campus Green聽
  • The annual giving event will support the people, programs and places that make 果冻影院 special. Community members,聽businesses聽and alumni can show their support by making a gift.听聽
• Oct. 21:聽Southern Spotlight Talent Show, 6 p.m., Martin Hall聽
  • Students, faculty,聽staff聽and community members are invited to enjoy a night of 果冻影院 talent.听聽
• Oct. 22:聽Carnival on the Campus Green, 11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m., Campus Green聽
  • The event will feature an afternoon of games, music,聽food聽and Firehawk spirit at the Carnival on the Campus Green for the 果冻影院 community.听
• Oct. 23:聽Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Dinner, 5 p.m., Mule Barn聽
  • 果冻影院 will recognize Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Alumni for their leadership and service. Purchase a ticket to the dinner聽.听
• Oct. 23:聽Firehawks聽Homecoming Volleyball Game, 6 p.m., Curry Athletic Complex聽
  • During halftime, 果冻影院 will announce the Homecoming Court, campus banner competition winner and winners of the Flame鈥檚 Flashback Finds scavenger hunt. The first 50 students to arrive will receive free Chick-fil-A.听聽
• Oct. 24:聽Alumni and Family Picnic, 11 a.m.鈥�3 p.m., Campus Green聽
  • Students, faculty,聽staff聽and alumni can gather on the campus green for food trucks,聽games聽and friends before cheering on the聽Firehawks聽at athletic events like tennis,聽swimming聽and volleyball.听聽

鈥淎lumni are an important part of 果冻影院 and its history,鈥� said Chancellor Melinda Arnold. 鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to welcome our alumni family back to campus for a week full of activities, celebration and recognition.鈥�  

“We are very excited about the opportunity to have our alumni reconnect with campus,鈥� said Lydia Smith, MBA, assistant director of alumni engagement. 鈥淗omecoming week will be filled with excitement, and I鈥檓 especially looking forward to our Alumni & Family Picnic! As an alumna myself, I can鈥檛 wait to see many familiar faces and reconnect with fellow Firehawks!” 

For more information about Homecoming 2026, contact the 果冻影院 Office of Advancement.  

About the 果冻影院 

The 果冻影院 provides an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to discover their potential, serve their communities, and lead meaningful lives. Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, 果冻影院 offers personalized learning, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit campus community while serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing students for success. 

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The award dinner will take place Friday, Oct. 23, at Pulaski Mule Co Event Center (114 E. Jefferson St.). A reception will run from 5-6 p.m., with dinner and awards to follow beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, with 100% of profits going to 果冻影院鈥檚 alumni programs.

The Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have achieved excellence in their profession, demonstrated outstanding leadership and service, or made a meaningful impact in their communities while exemplifying the values of 果冻影院. 

The Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are:

• Sarah D. Suddarth, DPT, FAAOMPT, 果冻影院 鈥�07
• Stanton Belford, Ph.D., 果冻影院 鈥�00
• Charles D. Haney, MD, 果冻影院 鈥�74, UT Knoxville 鈥�75, UT Health Sciences 鈥�79

Recognized by the 果冻影院 Alumni Board for their extraordinary service to 果冻影院 and the greater Giles County community, three recipients were recognized for the Alumni Service Award.

The Alumni Service Award recipients are:

• Sharon Harwell, 果冻影院 鈥�78
• Brenda Speer, UT Knoxville 鈥�78
• Carol Wade, 果冻影院 鈥�06

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome these distinguished alumni back to campus and recognize their accomplishments,鈥� said Kyle Hensley, vice chancellor of advancement. 鈥淭hese alumni have had a positive impact on their communities and we are proud to have them as part of the 果冻影院 Alumni family.鈥�

The 2026 果冻影院 Athletic Hall of Fame Class honors an outstanding group of former student-athletes, coaches, teams and national championship teams whose accomplishments helped shape the proud tradition of Martin Methodist and 果冻影院 athletics, elevating the institution鈥檚 tradition of excellence.

The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes:

• James Justice, men’s basketball, 果冻影院 鈥�12
• 2016 National Championship Clay Target team
• Travis Garcia, baseball, 果冻影院 鈥�11
• Karen Hargrove Whidby, softball, 果冻影院 鈥�06
• Millene Cabral, women’s soccer, 果冻影院 鈥�19
• Sydney Watson, softball, 果冻影院 ’19, posthumous recognition

In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees, 果冻影院 Athletics will honor the memory of former softball student-athlete Sydney Watson, 果冻影院 鈥�19, whose legacy of service, courage and sacrifice continues to inspire the Firehawk family.

“There is a renewed energy across our athletic department right now, and what better way to celebrate our future than by honoring the foundation of our past,鈥� said Brandie Paul, vice chancellor and director of athletics. 鈥淭he return of the Hall of Fame represents a major milestone for 果冻影院. It gives our alumni a reason to come home, gives our fans a chance to celebrate the greats, and shows our current student-athletes the height of what is possible in a Firehawk uniform.”

锘縍egistration deadline for the event is Sep. 30, with more information .

About the 果冻影院

The 果冻影院 provides an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to discover their potential, serve their communities and lead meaningful lives. Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, 果冻影院 offers personalized learning, hands-on experiences and a close-knit campus community while serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing students for success.

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Kasi Simms Hardison, 果冻影院 Class of 2023, began her undergraduate collegiate career at then-Martin Methodist College (MMC) in 2019 as an English major with a concentration in literature. Hardison explains that among her higher education search, she immediately knew 果冻影院 would become her new home once she toured campus.

鈥湽秤霸� and Martin Methodist formed my future in more ways than I could possibly expect,鈥� Hardison said.

Hardison鈥檚 favorite memory at 果冻影院, one that includes Instructor of English & ESL and Director of International Studies, Dr. Amy Little: participating in a fake snowball fight with students. She describes her experience at 果冻影院 as 鈥渇un, community, happiness and support.鈥�

Expanding her comfort zone was something Hardison became accustomed to during her time at 果冻影院. Being encouraged by faculty to participate in events like singing at Carnegie Hall, speaking at commencement and running for student body are reasons Hardison believes have helped her become the person she is today.

鈥湽秤霸� is a home. Yes, it鈥檚 a physical home, but it鈥檚 also a home for like-minded individuals who love Pulaski, who love the UT System, who love learning and people to come and be together,鈥� Hardison said.

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Presented during the annual Women and Philanthropy Symposium, the award recognizes women whose leadership, generosity, and service create lasting impact across the University of Tennessee System and beyond. Speer鈥檚 commitment to expanding access to higher education, including her instrumental support of the merger that established 果冻影院, continues to shape opportunities for students across Southern Middle Tennessee.

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The UT Alumni Association is hosting its’ 3rd annual Young Alumni Career Summit! Join alumni from across all UT System schools for professional development seminars about job searching, salary negotiations and more!

12:30 P.M. EDT SESSIONS:

• Monday, June 3 | Organizing Your Job Search
• Tuesday, June 4 | Tips for Interviewing In-Person and Virtually
• Wednesday, June 5 | Negotiating Your Job Offer
• Thursday, June 6 | Ask a Hiring Manager & Individual Resume Critiques 鈥� Drop-In Q&A

5:30 P.M. EDT SESSIONS:

• Monday, June 3 | How to Succeed in Your First Job
• Tuesday, June 4聽|聽Career Connections: How to Build Your Network
• Wednesday, June 5聽|聽Preparing for a Promotion
• Thursday, June 6聽|聽Ask a Hiring Manager & Individual Resume Critiques 鈥� Drop-In Q&A

An overview of the summit, list of the sessions, and link to sign up can be found at:

Session speakers include the following UT staff, as well as employer and alumni partners:

• Alex Bryant (UTC ’11), Talent Onboarding Manager, Unum
• Tike Goddard, Talent Acquisition Partner, CGI
• Lane Gutridge, Alumni Engagement Coordinator, UT Chattanooga
• Mikaela Janecek, Director of University Relationships, Quinncia
• Kristen Lane (UTK ’02, ’10), HR Business Partner, Edfinancial Services
• Dr. Rob Liddell, Executive Director of Center for Career and Leadership Development, UT Chattanooga
• Mary Mahoney, Career Consultant, UT Alumni Association
• Becky Spaulding, Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development, UT Alumni Association
• Katie Wiley, Assistant Director for Employer Development of Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration, UT Knoxville

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We are pleased to confirm that the 果冻影院 Commencement Ceremony will take place on the Campus Green as planned. Thank you for your patience as we monitored the weather conditions this week.

For your added convenience, the ceremony will also be streamed live on the 果冻影院 Roku app and our聽聽channel. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you, in just a few short hours!

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