Topic: University of Memphis
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November 2018
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After a short stint in Nashville, the Shelby County qualifier to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is returning to Memphis in 2019. -
University of Memphis reports lowest tuition increase in Tennessee over past five years
The University of Memphis had the lowest tuition and fee increases among Tennessee colleges and universities over the past five years, the university reported Tuesday. -
U of M, SCS partnership unaffected by Hopson’s resignation
As Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey Hopson prepares to make his exit at year's end, another urban education leader will take the reins of a new partnership between Memphis’ public school district and its public university. -
Memphis women’s soccer team falls 3-0 in first round of NCAAs
For much of this season, the Memphis women’s soccer team hadn’t just been good but dominant. So, the hope – and the belief – was that this could be the year they made something of a run in the NCAA Tournament. -
Local record label is run by U of M students
Memphis is known for its music, but one record label in town isn’t run by well-known names in the industry – it’s run by students at the University of Memphis. -
U of M gets $5M to study ‘breaches’ in Memphis aquifer
The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research has been awarded a five-year, $5 million contract to conduct extensive research on the water quality of the Memphis aquifer. -
National Book Foundation honoree Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah coming to Novel
Indie bookstores love to be on the cutting edge, hoping to discover the very best and to get that best into the hands of their readers, said Nicole Yasinsky, marketing manager and sidelines buyer for Novel. -
Big contractor fills need in U of M neighborhood
The construction firm building the University of Memphis’ $35 million pedestrian bridge, parking garage and plazas this week completed a small project – free of charge – that solves a problem for the adjoining neighborhood.
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October 2018
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Rhodes, Southwest, U of M theater programs team up for ‘NottageFest’
Last year, a graduating senior at Rhodes College was directing scenes from Lynn Nottage’s “Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine,” for her final project in the directing class. -
This Week in Books: Memphis Afrofuturism, Southern Living Party Cookbook, Battle for Bonhoeffer
Afrofuturism is more than black science fiction or simply an aesthetic, says Memphis-based author Troy L. Wiggins. -
Block-long apartment development proposed near U of M
A block-long apartment development of six stories and 114 units is proposed to be built behind St. Luke’s United Methodist Church near the University of Memphis. -
FedEx gives University of Memphis $500,000 for aviation scholarships
The University of Memphis will receive $500,000 from a FedEx Express scholarship grant to support a newfound commercial aviation degree program. -
Tennessee has a lot of early-career teachers, especially at schools with more students of color. Here’s why it matters.
Alexis Singleton is one of thousands of Tennessee teachers in their early years of teaching. She’s one of 14 new teachers at her Memphis elementary school, and she’s seen firsthand the effect high teacher turnover can have on students. -
South of the tracks: U of M seeks improved path between campuses
Just south of the tracks on South Highland Avenue, the new Sam’s Deli restaurant churned out huge sandwiches for a lively Friday lunch crowd. Country music filled the room, as well as the mountings of five deer heads, a big bass and bobcat. A dozen diners, including one accompanied by his dog on the front deck, consumed sandwiches so big that half a ham-and-cheese could not quite fit into a carryout box. -
Lee, Dean sound off on TBI investigations, guns in Memphis during first debate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean and Republican Bill Lee drew distinctions on the question of automatic TBI investigations into police-involved shootings in their first debate Tuesday at the University of Memphis.
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September 2018
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Carpenter Art Garden continues to grow with ‘Aunt Lou’s House’ tutoring center
Latanya Jones’ children have been coming to the Carpenter Art Garden “purple house” in the Binghampton neighborhood for years. Now in addition to the “purple house,” her children also will be able to go to the “turquoise house,” a new addition at the six-year-old Art Garden. -
Free tuition at U of M Global expands to FedEx Indianapolis hub
FedEx’s free tuition offering for hub workers has reached Indianapolis, where more than 3,500 employees are eligible to pursue degrees at the University of Memphis' online offering, U of M Global. -
Tigers overcome sloppy performance to defeat South Alabama
Darrell Henderson ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Memphis Tigers were able to survive a back-and-forth contest Saturday night with South Alabama, eventually winning 52-35. -
Tigers offensive line coach Silverfield is right where he wants to be
When the final horn signals completion of the 25 periods comprising the day’s practice session, Ryan Silverfield exits the field with football still on his mind. -
CN Railway donation boosts transportation workforce center
CN, the Canadian National Railway, has donated $500,000 to the University of Memphis to support the Southeast Transportation Workforce Center. -
Free tuition program going gangbusters at FedEx hub
Debra Clark thought there must be a catch when her manager announced FedEx was offering Memphis hub workers tuition-free online education at University of Memphis. -
Tiger territory: Big new sign envisioned for University District
The University of Memphis president is at it again, pushing for big, iconic structures to define the campus and its surrounding neighborhoods. -
Blackburn removes photo with U of M spirit squad after request from athletics officials
Republican Senate nominee Marsha Blackburn removed a picture Monday, Sept. 17, of her with the University of Memphis Spirit Squad posted on her campaign Facebook page. -
Henderson named co-offensive player of the week after another 200-yard performance
Memphis Tigers running back Darrell Henderson was named the American Athletic Conference’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Sept. 17 – the first such honor of the junior’s career.
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