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Topic: University of Memphis
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November 2019
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Middle school students demonstrate crosswalk safety in Highland Strip
When a woman was struck by a motorist near their school in June, a group of Memphis sixth graders dedicated their semester to learning about pedestrian safety. On Saturday morning, they spoke out about what they learned.
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Collierville Chamber hears how U of M is helping adults earn degrees
Collierville business leaders this week heard about the U of M's efforts to help students reach their academic goals and earn their degrees. Offerings include online degrees and experiential learning.
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Daily Memphian announces radio partnership with U of M, Crosstown Concourse
Pending approval by the University of Memphis Board of Trustees, WUMR FM radio will partner with The Daily Memphian and Crosstown Concourse on an era of new programming.
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U of M will show off culinary school
Kemmons Wilson Culinary Institute is holding an open house on Thursday to show off its new Cordova kitchens and classrooms to the public.
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Calkins: Memphis declares war on the NCAA
Last time the NCAA went after Memphis, the university folded. This time, the university is ready for a fight.
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Lecture will include renowned illustrator, researcher
The University of Memphis is hosting a lecture by writer and illustrator Brian Selznick and world-renowned Walt Whitman scholar, Karen Karbiener.
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U of M will get $1 million from county for swim facility, with conditions
The University of Memphis will receive $1 million from Shelby County government under a resolution approved by the County Commission Monday that does not include any mandates for when it will pay all university employees $15 an hour.
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October 2019
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County mayor wants new condition added to $1 million for U of M swim facility
Lee Harris wants the University of Memphis to give a timeline for when its lowest-paid workers will be paid $15 an hour as part of the release of $1 million budgeted for the university to update its swim facility.
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Building permit filed for former Sigma Alpha Epsilon house
A building permit application valued at $12 million was filed Oct. 9 for the former Sigma Alpha Epsilon house near the University of Memphis.
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$4.5M redevelopment coming to blighted Park Avenue office building
The University Park Flats project will convert a vacant, blighted office building in an economically distressed stretch of Park Avenue into apartments and a coffee shop.
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Calkins: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch on Madness, football scheduling, the Liberty Bowl — and Lil Baby
It's the first week on the job for new Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch. He sat down with The Daily Memphian for a Q & A.
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September 2019
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Two conferences will address domestic violence this week
Two domestic violence conferences will be held in Memphis this week to address domestic violence in the community.
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Hearing is believing: kids benefit from Memphis audiology research
In Part Three of our series: Audiologists at U of M are pioneering new methods of diagnosing and treating children with hidden, brain-based auditory deficits that disrupt learning and behavior.
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Seminar to focus on energy efficiency
"Efficiently Improving Your Bottom Line" will be the theme of a seminar Oct. 2, Energy Efficiency Day, at the University of Memphis' Fogelman Executive Center.
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U of M’s Hooks Institute and Art Museum to co-host closing lecture of ‘If I Had A Camera’ exhibit
The University of Memphis' Hooks Institute and Art Museum are set to co-host a closing lecture of the “If I Had A Camera: Art Shay – Activism, Civil Rights & Justice” exhibit.
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Memphis wired for advanced exploration of trauma on young brains
In Part Two of our series: U of M and UTHSC scientists use non-invasive "brain training" to treat developmental trauma.
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U of M to commemorate 60th anniversary of Memphis State Eight
The University of Memphis will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Memphis State Eight at a commemorative event Sept. 18.
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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.
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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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