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Topic: University of Memphis
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April 2019
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University of Memphis begins five-year aquifer research project
The effort to map breaches in the clay layers protecting the city's underground water supply will also include longer-term goals like the best placement of wells and how the aquifers move.
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Traumatic childhood events in Shelby County double national average
With children in Shelby County experiencing twice as many adverse childhood experiences than the national average, a symposium was held Friday to turn awareness into action.
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March 2019
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University of Memphis event gives kids a taste of college life
Fourth- and fifth-graders from several area schools got a look at college life Friday during "Visit Day" at the University of Memphis, sponsored by the university and Shelby County Schools.
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University of Memphis tennis teams find new home at Leftwich Center
The city and University of Memphis will enlarge, enhance and share Leftwich Tennis Center as the future home of the Tigers, a U of M report states.
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Commissioners back $15 minimum wage for public-sector workers
In a vote split along party lines Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage for all public-sector employees in the county.
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Tipping Point: Turning passion into action
Venki Mandapati enjoyed helping students with resumes and job interviews so much that he launched Careerquo, which helps students connect with mentors to pursue their careers.
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AAC, ESPN agree to new TV deal
The American Athletic Conference and ESPN have reached an agreement on a new 12-year media rights deal that will pay the conference $1 billion, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal.
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U of M looking for a new site for middle school after negotiations fail with St. Anne
Plans to house a University of Memphis-operated middle school at St. Anne Catholic Church have fallen through, but the university says it still hopes to open the school this fall.
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Tech company opens on-campus office for student recruitment
Green Mountain Technology is in hiring mode. In an effort to keep more tech graduates in Memphis, it is setting up a shop on the University of Memphis campus.
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Calkins: Memphis Tigers lose the game, win the year
The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.
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Pitt and Barbara Hyde, Elliot Perry share motivations for art collecting
The "Dear Artist" exhibition features works from the collections of Memphians like Pitt Hyde and Elliot Perry as well as the collectors' letters to the creators of the works.
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Lee maps challenge of ‘status quo’ in first State of West Tennessee address
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's remarks at the University of Memphis Thursday went short on budget specifics for local projects and longer on his conservative philosophy for state government, but he stopped short of saying he would sign the "fetal heartbeat" abortion bill that cleared the state House earlier in the day.
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Students get tuition help, Rudd gets $175,000 bonus during U of M trustees meeting
University of Memphis students can gain protection from tuition increases if they graduate within four years under a Guaranteed Tuition Rate plan approved by trustees Wednesday.
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U of M taking action against illegal parking near campus
A private dorm development near the University of Memphis clears a barrier to proceed, but the university's parking concerns will spur a larger move to crack down on illegal parking.
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Daily Briefs
- Jerry Lee Lewis recovering from minor stroke
- MAA seeks to raise $300 million in offering
- Shelby schools to benefit from $1 million CMA grant program
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February 2019
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U of M files $25M permit for new recreation center
Construction on a new recreation center at the University of Memphis that will join the Larry O. Finch Center should get underway in June.
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Parents learn about U of M Middle School’s project-based learning approach
The new University of Memphis Middle School would stretch the concept of learning for younger public school students, if the Shelby County Schools board approves the plan Tuesday.
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Three successful women headline Daily Memphian seminar
The Daily Memphian Women and Business Seminar features Beverly Roberston, Gina Sweat and Melissa McFerrin.
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No grades, later start time, U of M takes fresh approach to middle school
With an opportunity to open its own middle school, the University of Memphis is throwing convention to the wind, creating a fresh approach for preparing preteens for college and jobs, even before high school.
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Penny Hardaway debit card is a first for First Tennessee Bank
First Tennessee Bank reveals new Penny Hardaway Visa debit card, and will support attendees to the summer basketball camp run by the Memphis Tigers head coach.
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Daily Briefs
- NAI Saig moving to Poplar Towers
- More ABRA body shops coming
- Ballet Memphis announces inaugural New American Dance Residency participants
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U of M files $8.8M permit for indoor football facility
The University of Memphis has filed an $8.8 million building permit for the second phase of an indoor football facility at its Park Avenue campus.
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UCF holds off Tigers, 79-72
The Memphis Tigers fell to 7-6 in American Athletic Conference play after losing 79-72 at UCF Saturday, despite 25 points from Jeremiah Martin.
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High Ground News Podcast: University of Memphis plans to share prosperity across University District
Cole Bradley sits down with two members of a planning team working on a playbook for community development in the University District that puts the University of Memphis at the center of equitable neighborhood growth.
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