Civil rights pioneer Miriam DeCosta-Willis dies at 86
Dr. Miriam DeCosta-Willis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of gender and racial equality, has died at age 86.
Topic: University of Memphis
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January 2021
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December 2020
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U of M mulls future of business research unit after chief’s retirement
University of Memphis officials say they’re mulling over the future of Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research to see if it can continue serving business, government and community organizations.
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CBU delays start of spring semester 2 weeks
CBU also delays graduation ceremony, with plans to honor graduates of both 2020 and 2021 at the Renasant Convention Center May 29, 2021.
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The U of M’s Anne Hogan on WYXR, ballet and how she learned to drive
The dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, Anne Hogan, on WYXR, ballet and how she learned to drive.
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Grind City Brewing, U of M agree to craft beer partnership
Tiger Tail, a new product made by Grind City Brewing Co., will be the official craft beer of Memphis Tigers athletics.
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DeCosta-Willis honored as first Black faculty member at then-Memphis State
The University of Memphis unveiled plans Monday, Dec. 14, for a plaque honoring Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis, the school’s first African American faculty member.
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November 2020
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U of M: Developer’s filing does not mean more apartments, congestion west of campus
Stella Student Spaces has filed for a time extension for the approval it received two years ago to build 472 beds of student housing in an already congested neighborhood just west of the University of Memphis. But the filing does not mean what it appears, a U of M official says.
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U of M, Epicenter building path for science startups
Patents2Products pays salaries for researchers working on tech startups in U of M laboratories.
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U of M plans new housing on Park Avenue Campus
The project would add to $107 million in facility investments on the Park Avenue Campus since 2015.
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U of M, Porter-Leath break ground on new childhood learning center
Officials broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the Early Childhood Academy in Orange Mound, a collaboration of the University of Memphis and Porter-Leath.
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What Twitter is saying: Memphis rallies to beat South Florida, 34-33
The game isn’t on TV, but you can still hear it on Facebook Live and radio, and follow along here to see what people are saying about how the Tigers and Bulls are playing at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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U of M relents, tells neighbors Deloach apartment plan to change ‘significantly’
The University of Memphis, responding to strident opposition from nearby neighborhoods, plans to “significantly” scale back its plans for an apartment development on the northwest edge of the campus.
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U of M ranks in 10 of 11 areas in Times Higher Ed World Rankings
In September, the campus was among publication’s best universities in the world.
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October 2020
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U of M, U.S. Geologic Survey join forces
The partnership formalizes research, conservation and purity of groundwater efforts between the entities.
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State of Tennessee’s bet on mobile sports gaming about to go live
After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1.
Related Story: Tennessee online sports betting preview: Launch incentives
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Rudds endow Weddell-West scholarship
$50,000 gift is matched by $1 million Bruns Scholarship Challenge Fund.
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School’s prestige vs. house values? U of M, neighbors square off
The University of Memphis wants to build new student apartments in part to become less of a commuter school and gain academic prestige. But neighbors say the proposed apartments are too close to their houses and will hurt property values and their quality of life.
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Stars are born? Young receivers, Austin shine without Damonte Coxie
No Coxie? No problem. Calvin Austin is the new No. 1, and Javon Ivory, Tahj Washington break out.
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U of M’s first Scheidt Award honors 2 mayors, tiger handler
First Rudi and Honey Scheidt Community Impact Award honors people who go out their way to work for the community and spirit it embodies.
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Raymond James sends half its national security access work to UMRF Ventures
The project employs U of M students to manage about half of Raymond James’ national identity and access program.
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Early Childhood Academy set for Orange Mound
Facility will serve 200 3-, 4-year-olds in the Melrose High School neighborhood.
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University Middle will have permanent home at U of M
In its third year, the middle school will operate in Fogelman Executive Center off Central and Innovation Drive.
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U of M begins staff cuts to stem $50 million in losses
The university is suffering from more than $50 million in losses from the spring and fall semesters.
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U of M seeks approval for 529-bed student apartment development
The University of Memphis seeks approval of a planned development to build six buildings for 135 student apartments, or 529 beds, plus a small commercial building. The linear development would stretch along Deloach from Poplar to Central.
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Memphis-UCF TV time set
The Oct. 17 matchup will be the first time the teams have met in two seasons.
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