Harvard professor, former Tennessee Titan speaks to UTM students

MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed two highly noted speakers to campus Wednesday.

Harvard professor and best-selling author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks and Michael Oher, the former Tennessee Titan, spoke to students and the public.

The day included a question-and-answer session and a meet-and-greet. The two also spoke to UT Martin students.

Brooks delivered a traditional keynote speech called “Build the Life You Want.” He later spoke to the public, where the keynote address was “Love Your Enemies.”

At the meet-and-greet, Oher mentioned the importance of sticking to a plan.

“Putting that plan in place and being patient and just go in and execute it but you got to put it away. You got to have your mind on that goal and wake up, jumping out of bed excited,” said .

This event was sponsored by the Institute of American Civics and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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