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Rhodes names new president
Rhodes College announced that its 21st president is currently a dean at Southern Methodist University.
Daja E. Henry
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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December 2021
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Neighborhoods At Cummings K-8, community members wrap their arms around neighborhood kids
Following a shooting at Cummings K-8, community members decided to show up for the neighborhood kids every morning.
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City of Memphis SCS Board to keep sheriff’s officers in schools
Shelby County Schools board members voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, effectively solidifying the deputies’ presence in schools after a monthslong debate.
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November 2021
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City of Memphis Harris adviser among finalists for TDOE turnaround superintendent
Among three finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education position is Cedrick Gray, a longtime Memphis educator who currently serves as director of education for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ office.
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Metro13-year-old shot at Cummings K-8 expected to make a full recovery
A 13-year-old student at Cummings K-8 is expected to make a full recovery after being shot at school. Another 13-year-old is under investigation, and will face a charge of criminal attempt first degree murder.
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Metro U of M to require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff
The university clarified that a September executive order from the Biden administration requiring vaccinations for federal contractors would apply to the university.
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Metro All 1,000 appointments filled at SCS child vaccination event
Shelby County schools will vaccinate about 1,000 of its students between the ages of 5 and 11 at the Board of Education this Friday and Saturday, according to the district.
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Business CBU appoints interim president
Christian Brothers University appointed David Archer, an associate professor and director of the MBA program, as its interim president, following the Nov. 5 departure of Jack Shannon.
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Business Hardgrave selected as U of M president
The newly elected president is a first-generation high school graduate from rural Arkansas. His unconventional path is one that many of the board members admired in their remarks last week.
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Metro CodeCrew to move to U of M research park
Earlier this year, the organization received a $300,000 donation from the creators of Pokemon Go. It was the largest donation in the nonprofit’s history.
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Education Hardgrave is recommendation for U of M president
Bill C. Hardgrave, a provost at Auburn University, is the recommendation to be the next University of Memphis president.
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Metro SCS: 52 new COVID-19 cases among students, 7 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 52 new COVID-19 cases among students and 7 among staff at its public and charter schools this week, just as the first children between 5 and 11 years old are receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Metro U of M announces third finalist for presidency
The University of Memphis’ third and final candidate for presidency is Teik Lim, the interim president at the University of Texas at Arlington and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
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October 2021
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Business U of M announces first finalist for presidency
Cammy Abernathy, dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, is one of three finalists for the University of Memphis presidency, according to a statement posted to the university’s website. She will visit the campus Tuesday, Nov. 2.
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Metro SCS: 68 new COVID-19 cases among students, 20 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 68 new COVID-19 cases among students and 20 new cases among staff at its public and charter schools this week.
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Metro Parents, educators ask for equitable school funding
As Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn made her latest stop at the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday night, she was met with a resounding message from local parents, advocates and educators.
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Education U of M presidential finalists to visit campus next week
The finalists for the University of Memphis presidency have been selected and will be on campus next week, Nov. 1-5, according to an update by Carol Roberts, the chair of the presidential search committee.
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Metro What you need to know about SCS October board meeting
SCS’ October board business meeting discussed an uptick in violence, as well as the upcoming town hall for education funding.
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Metro SCS honors students awarded TSU scholarships
In the latest of several ceremonies across the county, Tennessee State University and Shelby County Schools recognized hundreds of students Monday who are being awarded scholarships by the university.
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Coronavirus SCS reports new COVID cases for 55 students, 16 staffers
One staff case was reported at a charter school in the district.
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Metro State Department of Education to host public town halls for funding review
The Tennessee Department of Education is hosting a series of town halls, including one at the National Civil Rights Museum next week, to invite the public to give input for their review of the public education funding strategy.
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State Government State calls for community input in education funding overhaul
As part of its plan to overhaul the state education funding model, the Tennessee Department of Education announced 18 subcommittees of education leaders and stakeholders.
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Metro SCS: 140 new COVID-19 cases among students, 24 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 140 new COVID-19 cases among students and 24 among staff at its public and charter schools this week. This week’s case count is the lowest since school started, Aug. 9, 2021.
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Education SCS seeks to create ‘peace force’ to patrol schools
Shelby County Schools is revisiting the idea of a “peace force,” an internal police department reporting directly to the district, following last week’s shooting at Cummings K-8 Optional School.
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City of Memphis SCS offers retroactive COVID-19 sick leave
Shelby County Schools has announced that employees can receive up to 10 consecutive days of paid sick leave while in isolation following a positive COVID-19 test.
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