Calkins: Forrest Goodman was the gentlest of Tigers
The elderly woman was struggling into the elevator so Forrest Goodman offered to give her a hand. That's the kind of guy he was.
Topic: University of Memphis
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June 2019
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Across-the-board pay raises coming at U of M this fall
In an effort to increase the hourly wage for its lowest-paid employees, the University of Memphis board of trustees has approved an across-the-board pay raise for all faculty and staff.
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U of M expands culinary arts, food service program with L’Ecole Culinaire lease
Vatterott Career College’s shuttered culinary school in Cordova will reopen this summer as an extension of the University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management.
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May 2019
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U of M to host forum on connecting businesses with employees who are ex-offenders
The University of Memphis announced Wednesday it will host a forum on connecting Memphis-area businesses with skilled employees who are ex-offenders.
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First homes of Ellsworth Place near completion
The 22-lot Ellsworth Place faces the historic homes of the East Buntyn neighborhood and backs up to the large, mixed-use Highland Row development.
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Calkins: Mike Rose’s daughter aims to make last request reality
In his final days, Mike Rose was still working to make sure Memphis got a new natatorium. His daughter — two-time Olympian Gabrielle Rose — is seeing the project through.
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Research reveals social factors that influence swimming
Research reveals social factors that account for large discrepancies in the way people in the U.S. connect with swimming.
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Calkins: Full Bowen letter adds to the mysteries
The university released the full letter of complaint against Tom Bowen. It raises more questions than it answers.
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U of M releases unredacted letter questioning Bowen’s behavior
The University of Memphis has released the unredacted letter questioning former athletic director Tom Bowen's behavior on a women's basketball road trip. The letter was released Friday afternoon in response to an open records request.
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U of M has record year for academic fundraising
The University of Memphis announced Thursday it has surpassed its previous record in academic fundraising with $26.3 million during the fiscal year ending June 30.
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Run, hide, fight: Local colleges, universities bolster security as campus shootings persist
As school shootings continue to occur in America, local colleges and universities are investing in equipment, training and counseling services to take every measure against a shooting on their campuses.
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Bobby Fogelman to be appointed emeritus lifetime member of University of Memphis Foundation board
Bobby Fogelman will receive a distinguished honor from the University of Memphis for his support of the institution over the years.
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Bowen departs from U of M athletic director post; Allie Prescott named interim AD
Tom Bowen has stepped down as athletic director at the University of Memphis to pursue other opportunities. Allie Prescott will serve as interim AD.
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Calkins: Tom Bowen steps down as athletic director at Memphis – and that’s a good thing
Tom Bowen did a fine job as athletic director at the University of Memphis. But his decision to step down is best for everyone.
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University of Memphis pedestrian bridge takes shape
Cables have been installed for the University of Memphis’ soaring, pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks and streets.
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U of M tightens student housing exit options
By 2020, University of Memphis students will no longer be able to pay a fee to get out of their student housing contracts.
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U of M President David Rudd to address House subcommittee
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd is testifying before a U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor subcommittee about initiatives that have improved the university's graduation rates.
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April 2019
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New student apartments approved for Highland, south of the tracks
The 75-unit Highland Street Townhomes are expected to extend the University District's revitalization further south of the railroad tracks along Highland.
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LSI Graphics in Bartlett expands facility, acquires local business
LSI/LSI Graphics is the latest Bartlett company acquiring more space for an existing facility, adding 12,000 square feet as part of a rapid expansion effort.
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U of M defines ‘success’ by partnering with private industry
The University of Memphis is carving out career pathways by creating on-campus job opportunities with major employers such as FedEx Corp., and is looking for more private-industry partnerships.
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Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership
Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.
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Offer of free online education at UofM Global is expanded to FedEx Logistics
Learning Inspired by FedEx, a college tuition offer started by FedEx and the University of Memphis online last year, has been extended to certain U.S. employees of FedEx Logistics.
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University of Memphis hires Jeff Crane as deputy athletic director
Jeff Crane, an athletic administrator at South Carolina, will become the deputy athletic director at the University of Memphis, according to a source.
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‘We had to send a message’
Some of the 109 BSA members arrested in the University of Memphis administration building 50 years ago this month returned Friday as a plaque noting the sit-in protest was unveiled where they were handcuffed in 1969.
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U of M alumni, United Campus Workers push for $15 minimum wage
Amid concerns about the University of Memphis’ commitment to raising the minimum wage for its employee to $15 per hour, the United Campus Workers and several alumni held a press conference Friday urging the university to implement wage increases by 2020.
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