U of M Engineering needs new space
Kevin Vaughan
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan is a Collierville Republican and 1984 graduate of University of Memphis.
To address the space deficit to meet the needs of students and faculty, the U of M submitted a proposal for state funding for a new STEM building in the next budget cycle, which will be decided upon this month.
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