Calkins: Break out the foam fingers! Memphis (the university) is nationally ranked!
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Memphis among the nation's top public universities. That didn't happen by accident.
Topic: University of Memphis
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September 2019
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Focus is on Memphis economy in Outlook 2019 summit
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Summit is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Memphis Botanic Garden. Presented by Paragon Bank, it is free and open to the public.
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U of M graphic design duo behind set design for Democratic debate
U of M professor taps student to help him with set design for 2020 presidential primary debate this week in Houston.
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Behind the Headlines Podcast: U of M President Dr. M. David Rudd
M. David Rudd, president of the University of Memphis, discusses enrollment changes, the budget, athletic and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.
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Rudd touts largest freshman class in U of M history ahead of regional drop in high school graduates
In the "Behind The Headlines" interview, the University of Memphis president also talked about his plan to up hourly wages to at least $15 an hour and the unpredictability of a new athletic conference affiliation.
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U of M’s Rudd to receive president’s contract, compensation raises
David Rudd's contract as leader of the University of Memphis will be for three years, beginning Oct. 1, with options to extend it another two years.
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U of M board approves plan to buy Audubon Baptist wing
The University of Memphis board of trustees has approved a plan to buy school buildings attached to Audubon Park Baptist Church.
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August 2019
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Construction of $30 million wellness, recreation center at U of M nears
The next capital project at the University of Memphis, a $30 million Center for Wellness & Fitness off Southern Avenue, is close to breaking ground.
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Plan revealed: Making Highland slower, safer, prettier
Planning consultants on Monday evening unveiled proposals to make a half-mile of Highland near the University of Memphis safer for walkers and more appealing for everyone.
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U of M closing outdoor pool to make way for rec center improvements
The University of Memphis is closing its Olympic-size outdoor pool as part of additions and renovations. Friday was the last day of use for the pool.
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U of M celebrating new, iconic bridge and much more
The University of Memphis finally bridges a divided campus, and in a soaring way.
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Marching band leads first crossing of U of M’s pedestrian bridge
After decades of waiting, University of Memphis students finally have a bridge over the rail tracks that divide campus. And a new 1,140-space parking garage awaits them on the other side.
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‘Central Ave. Arts Corridor’ to get boost from new music facility
The University of Memphis is branding its segment of Central Avenue — from Patterson to Zach Curlin — as the Central Avenue Arts Corridor.
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U of M cable bridge to be named in memory of railroad luminary Harrison
The University of Memphis' new pedestrian cable bridge will be named in memory of Hunter Harrison, whose career took him from a Memphis switchyard to front offices of four railroads.
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Women’s Foundation making strides in 38126
Memphis ZIP code 38126, which has family poverty rate of nearly 60%, has been getting targeted help from the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis.
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UTHSC, U of M share $6 million to improve rural health care
Federal money will be used to train nurse practitioners to serve in mental health, OB/GYN in Delta, West Tennessee
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Wade: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch chose Memphis as much as Memphis chose him
Luring Laird Veatch from the University of Florida was roundly considered a strong hire for University of Memphis president M. David Rudd and Memphis.
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U of M names Laird Veatch as new athletic director
Laird Veatch, an athletic administrator at the University of Florida, was named the University of Memphis athletic director. In addition to 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Veatch also was a linebacker at Kansas State.
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Former University of Memphis football player Ernest Suttles sues over handling of rape case
Former University of Memphis football player Ernest Suttles has filed a lawsuit against the school over the way it handled the rape allegations brought against him in 2017. The charges were dismissed last month.
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32 courts will distinguish new tennis center at University of Memphis
Designers of the future Leftwich Tennis Center traveled to see and borrow elements from some of the nation's best tennis facilities.
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Tigers, city unveil plans for $19M expansion of tennis center
The city of Memphis and University of Memphis will partner in renovating Leftwich Tennis Center for the Tigers' tennis teams as well as the public.
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U of M throws curtain back on new culinary arts program
In the former L’Ecole Culinaire, the University of Memphis is opening one of the largest college culinary arts programs in the nation.
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U of M math professor receives Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award
U of M math professor Irena Lasiecka has been awarded the 2019 Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award, the first woman to receive the award in its 40-year existence.
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Rape charge against former U of M football player dropped; university updates prevention programs
A rape charge against a former University of Memphis football player has been dismissed, but changes in how the university handles sexual assaults remain in place.
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July 2019
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Former MLB closer Jason Motte new pitching coach at CBHS
Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School.
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